How to Handle Awkward Office Holiday Party Moments

Posted on December 23, 2013 by OfficePlus

Have you ever spilled a drink on someone while at a holiday party?

Perhaps you are at a table with someone who has drank a little too much?

This time of the year is filled with holiday festivities, including corporate dinners, dances, events which are meant to bring coworkers together and celebrate the start of a new year. However, these gatherings don’t always go as planned, and sometime accidents can happen. An interesting blog post from Accountemps gives a list of six awkward moments and ways on how to diffuse them at an office holiday party.

Going back to our original questions at the start of this post, the following could help:

Spilled a drink on a colleague? If you do spill a drink, immediately help them clean their clothing as much as possible. Also offer to pay for the shirt to be professionally cleaned or offer to purchase a replacement.

Trying to manage someone who has had a “bit” too much to drink? First and foremost, do not get caught up in the moment and join in on the behaviour. Pull them away if possible, offer water and be certain that the have safe transportation back to their residence.

For more tips and awkward moments feel free to follow the link to the original post and find out how to diffuse some of these situations. One thing is for certain: being respectful towards others and enjoying the evening festivities in a well behaved manner will ensure that you leave a strong impression with everyone you meet while having fun at the same time.

So go out there and enjoy the holiday celebrations. We wish you a peaceful holiday and prosperous new year, from all of us here at Office Plus:

Happy Holidays!

Tips for Staying Safe This Flu Season

Posted on December 3, 2013 by OfficePlus

Flu season has come early this year. The Public Health Agency of Canada says influenza activity has continued to increase the last four weeks in a row.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people with the flu can spread it to others up to approximately six feet away by coughing, sneezing or talking. But you’re also susceptible to get the flu by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it, and then touching your own mouth or nose.

Employees who work in close quarters at the office are especially vulnerable to the highly contagious disease. Chances are you come in contact with dozens of contaminated surfaces every day. This is why it is even more critical you take the appropriate steps to help reduce your chances of getting – or spreading – the flu. Talk Clean To Me offers three “intervention strategies” to help you stay safe this flu season. Check them out here.

Expand and Improve Your Network

Posted on November 25, 2013 by OfficePlus

In business, much as in life, having the right network of people can often lead to success. When combined with hard work, the right network can be the difference between make or break. However, building a prosperous network is not an easy task by any means – it requires time and effort. An article from Young Entrepreneur Council outlines three key tips for building a stronger network:

Make Yourself Uncomfortable
Build Your Network Before You Need It
Follow Up, Every Time

You can find a more in-depth outline of each by clicking on the link to the article, but following these steps can ensure you make the right connections and maintain the ongoing relationships necessary for a sustainable network.