AdvantEdge Workspaces Blog

Meetings over video platforms are the norm these days, as people continue to work remotely. Sometimes a basic video call on your laptop just does not cut it. Professional video conferencing services in a shared workspace can take your meetings to the next level. You can conduct your meeting confidently, without interruptions, in the right setting. Here’s why you need to upgrade you video conferencing capabilities before sending out another calendar invite:

Halloween looks a little different this year, with activities like haunted hayrides and trick or treating in the neighborhood canceled. We are one week out from the spookiest day of the year, and although typical celebrations are paused, there are still many ways that you can celebrate the day with your coworkers! October is a tough month. The sunny days of summer are over, and we are not quite in the holiday season. Everyone could use a reason to let loose and enjoy themselves! Here are five safe and fun ways to celebrate Halloween at work:

Not every phone answering service is created equal! While you might find the time savings and the professional feel of live reception appealing, often times a lack of customization and personal attention can be its downfall. With AdvantEdge, your services are always customizable, our staff truly gets to know your company, and for most of our plans, these services are already included! Here are some reasons to look into an answering service for your company, and what about our service sets us apart.

Has your home office lost its appeal? Do you wake up feeling uninspired to sit at your desk? If so, you are likely in a work-from-home rut, unable to return to your typical office or to switch it up by sitting in a coffee shop for a few hours. Enter in coworking: a solution that will get you out of the house and elevate your working experience. Renting a desk for a day provides a much-needed change of scenery and offers access to workspace amenities that home offices typically lack, such as printing stations or phone booths for private calls.

Every October 16th is National Boss’s Day! While the holiday isn’t as widely celebrated as other appreciation days, in these times, it’s a reason to connect with your boss and show that you care. Even if you were unaware of the holiday until this moment, there are many last-minute ways to celebrate and make your boss feel special. No matter if you are in the office together or still working remotely, show appreciation for your boss today in these five different ways.

We all know to wear sunglasses outside to protect our eyes from UV rays, but most office workers nationwide fail to recognize the damage they are doing to their eyes inside the office. Inadequate care of your sight in the office can lead to serious eye problems such as dry eye, eye twitching, redness, and migraines.  Reduce your eye risk at the workplace now to safeguard your vision later in life.  

Today, it is not uncommon to hear of adults with full-time employment doing freelance work or other jobs on the side. “Side hustle” refers to any additional income streams that one has. For many Americans, especially millennials, bringing in an additional paycheck is almost the norm. Fortune.com writes that about half of the adults in the United States under 35 report having a side hustle. These can range from dog walking or driving for Uber as part of the gig economy, to consulting or digital work and everything in between.

If you have looked into leasing office space in the Washington, DC area, you have likely ran across the term “Class A,” but just what is Class A office space?
Class A designation depends on the local market, but generally Class A office buildings are the most prestigious buildings in a market competing for premier office tenants. Class A office buildings are equipped with high-quality construction and finishes, state-of-the-art technology systems, premier location, exceptional accessibility, and market presence. In addition to these exceptional features and amenities, Class A office space is generally professionally managed, energy efficient, and more expensive than Class B and Class C office space.

With 90 degree days in the rearview mirror, it is safe to say autumn is officially here in D.C. The leaves are changing, and we are all embarking on this new season while still navigating the unprecedented nature of this year. Embracing autumn at work may seem trivial at first, but in these times, even the smallest things can spark joy and are worth doing. Here are four ways you can enjoy all that the season has to offer at work:

“How do you want to work?”  It’s not a question someone who’s searching for shared office space often asks themselves.  However at AdvantEdge, the how is just as important as the where when it comes to the types of office solutions we provide.