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Which of These Corporate Culture Types Fits Your Company?

There may be as many types of corporate culture as there are companies, but thinking about the most common factors that set companies apart clarifies the advantages of each approach.
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No Longer a Startup

When Are You No Longer a Startup?

Michael Ashford February 23, 2021

Many founders wonder “When are you no longer a startup?” Our Founder discusses this idea on the podcast.
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5 Customer Support Metrics to Monitor

These five customer support metrics may not show up on your help desk dashboard, but they can give you a ton of insight into how well your customer support operations are working.
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4 Simple Tactics That Put Contact Tracing on Autopilot

Simple contact tracing methods for the office leverage the power of tools you may already be using to keep better track of who has contact with whom.
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Assuming Positive Intent

The Importance of Assuming Positive Intent

Michael Ashford February 9, 2021

Assuming positive intent in the workplace may seem simple, but it requires more than you might initially think.
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tracking office visitor data

5 Types of Visits Your Office Should be Tracking

Collecting office visitor data can seem like a low priority, but it comes in handy in many unexpected ways. Consider tracking these visit types to get insights into office design, employee resources, and more.
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WellnessSpace ensures visitor privacy and reduces front-desk stress with iPad check-in

Even before health and wellness co-working space WellnessSpace opened its doors in Houston, Texas, during the pandemic, co-founders Sunny Somaiya and Dr. Sonia Krish knew that the visitor experience would not look like what many are used to at healthcare…
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How to Create a Hiring Plan for Your Office

If you’re expecting to grow your business in the near future, you should have a hiring plan. Here’s how to create one.
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Working remotely

How to Excel at Remote Work

Michael Ashford January 26, 2021

With many people working remotely, it’s important to understand how to excel at remote work.
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Office lobby redesign

Is it Time for an Office Lobby Redesign?

Although an office redesign always comes with some headaches, the era of COVID-19 might actually be a more convenient time than most to rethink your front office’s design and aesthetic. Here’s what to think in an office lobby redesign.
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Tech vs. people in the office lobby

Technology vs. People in the Reception Area: Here’s When to Use Each Resource

In our latest blog post, we break down which office lobby tasks are best handled by technology, and which are best handled by a live front office staff.
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Vision Traction Organizer

How the Vision Traction Organizer (VTO) Transformed Our Business

Michael Ashford January 12, 2021

The Vision Traction Organizer (VTO) is a tool our team has used for several years that has transformed our business. Here’s how.
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Culture-building mistakes

4 Culture-Building Mistakes to Avoid

A strong workplace culture is crucial for success. Make sure to avoid the following culture-building mistakes, which can contaminate the values you’ve worked hard to instill.
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The Role of the Administrative Assistant in a Post-Pandemic World

Office administration post-pandemic may look much different than it did beforehand.
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Reflections on 2020 and Planning for 2021

Michael Ashford December 29, 2020

Our leadership team shares their 2020 reflections and planning for 2021. Even with the challenges of 2020, we have a lot to be thankful for.
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4 Tips for Safer In-Person Meetings in the COVID-19 Era

Safer in-person meetings can reduce or even practically eliminate the chance that disease will spread in the workplace. When-in person meetings are necessary, use these best practices.
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How to Create an Upward Career Path for Your Administrative Assistants and Front Desk Team

Your managers need a plan for promoting administrative assistants so that you can retain the best talent over the long-term.
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Returning to work

Our Thoughts and Findings About Returning to Work

Michael Ashford December 15, 2020

Returning to work is on everyone’s mind as we wrap up 2020. We share what we’ve learned from customers about returning to work safely.
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Maintaining Company Culture During a Crisis

Maintaining company culture is a lot easier when people aren’t stressed out. Here’s how to keep acting according to your values even when times are tough.
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Feature Release: Dive deeper with new analytics views

Our latest feature updates for The Receptionist for iPad are all about analytics that give you even more information about who’s coming to your office, who they’re seeing, and what days are busiest for your team. Visit Analytics by Day…
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COVID-19 office safety tools

New Tools for Safer Workplaces in the COVID-19 Era

Disinfection and social distancing may be a little easier with help from these COVID-19 office safety tools.
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Enterprise Sales Growth in 2020 (The Year We Were Not Expecting)

Michael Ashford December 1, 2020

On the podcast, we chat about our enterprise sales growth in 2020: what changed, what we learned, and where we’re going.
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Office solicitation

How to Deal With Solicitors at Your Business

All businesses, especially small ones, have to deal with people stopping in unannounced to try to sell their services or solicit donations.
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Apps For Admin Professionals

6 App Features That Admin Professionals Will Love

These time-saving apps for admin professionals allow your front desk staff to save hours of manual work on jobs like note taking, visitor check-in, and executive assistance.
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Authentic presenter

How to Become a More Engaging and Authentic Presenter with Pitch Lab

Michael Ashford November 17, 2020

Being an authentic presenter who engages people is a great goal, but how do you do that? Check out these tips from Pitch Lab.
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What You Need to Know About Door Lock Options for Your Office

What You Need to Know About Door Lock Options for Your Office

Evaluating office door lock options? We explain what to consider when it comes to convenience and security in choosing a commercial door lock.
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The Role of Leadership in Establishing Company Values

Leaders have to back up their values and policies with their own words, actions, and body language. In this post, we explore all the ways leaders are responsible for establishing company values.
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Strong company culture

How We’re (Still) Handling COVID-19: An Update with Founder Andy Alsop

Michael Ashford November 3, 2020

Our strong company culture has carried us through this pandemic. Here’s an update from our founder about how we’re handling COVID-19.
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Visitor management myths

3 Misconceptions About Visitor Management

You may have assumed that visitor management doesn’t deserve much attention at your office. However, that all depends on what you think the term “visitor management” actually means. Read on as we debunk the top three visitor management myths.
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Employee Productivity

Getting Into the Flow: How to Pave the Way for Your Employees’ Optimal Productivity

It’s an employers’ responsibility to ensure their employees’ optimal productivity through smart office design, office culture that encourages deep work, and a conscious effort to eliminate distractions.
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Creating authentic videos

How to Communicate through Video, Authentically

Michael Ashford October 20, 2020

If you want to differentiate yourself and cut through the noise, then creating authentic videos is what you’re looking for.
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Office Visitor Log

How to Design Your Office Visitor Log

Office visitor logs have taken on more importance in light of pandemic-related health concerns. Does your office log need an upgrade? Take these steps to design the perfect visitor log for your office.
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Contactless check-in helps keep students, staff safe at U.S. Truck Driver Training School

The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a new spotlight on the importance of the transportation and logistics industry. With more people eating and working at home, well-stocked grocery store shelves and on-time package delivery have never been more imperative. One of…
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Respect at Work

What “Respect” Actually Means at Work

A word like “respect” may seem like it’s clear enough, but in practice, it may mean very different things to different people. Here’s what respect at work looks like to us at The Receptionist for iPad.
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Onboard remote employees

How to Onboard Remote Employees Well (Even During a Pandemic)

Michael Ashford October 6, 2020

It’s important to onboard remote employees well. Our team shares how we help new employees get settled into their role and within the team.
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Out-of-office checklist

An Out-of-Office Checklist for Your Front Desk Staff

Receptionists: Make sure the rest of your team is prepared to cover for you when you leave the office by using this checklist.
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Workplace Contact Tracing

What Employers Need to Know About Contact Tracing

Employers also have an important role to play in informing employees of their coronavirus exposure risk. Here’s what employers need to know about workplace contact tracing.
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Coworking space

How Coworking Space Wilshire1001 Adapted After Their March 1, 2020 Opening

Michael Ashford September 22, 2020

When coworking space Wilshire1001 opened right before the pandemic really hit, they didn’t panic, they adapted.
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Unstaffed reception areas can offer certain advantages over offices where every lobby visitor is greeted in person by a live receptionist.

The Top 5 Benefits of Unstaffed Reception Areas

Unstaffed reception areas can offer certain advantages over offices where every lobby visitor is greeted in person by a live receptionist.
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guide to office plants

A Quick Guide to Office Plants

Are you considering adopting a plant for your office or your personal desktop? Learn how to choose and care for an indoor plant in our quick guide to office plants.
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The Receptionist for iPad helps Israel-based AeroCRS rapidly comply with new COVID-19 regulations

It’s safe to say 2020 has been a year of the unexpected. The COVID-19 pandemic has meant new regulations, new practices, and new challenges for every business. AeroCRS, a SaaS company that provides end-to-end software solutions for the transportation industry,…
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Let’s Grow!…Meet Our Growth Team

Michael Ashford September 8, 2020

Having a growth team allows you to make the time to focus on a critical area of your business: growth. We talk about what, why, and how on the podcast.
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What it Means to Have Internally Motivated Employees

Wondering how to motivate your employees? Forget the bonuses and perks and go back to the basics: a workplace where they feel both challenged and respected.
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Holding Efficient Meetings

How to Hold Meetings That Respect Everyone’s Time

Follow these best practices for efficient meetings that respect everyone’s time and get the most out of each session.
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Marketing plans

Pivoting Our Marketing Plans

Michael Ashford August 25, 2020

Pivoting our marketing plans was necessary as COVID-19 emerged. Learn how we continued to move forward and how we adjusted our marketing efforts.
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residential check-in systems

What to Look for in a Residential Visitor Check-In System

Is your residential community considering investing in an electronic visitor check-in system in a response to the COVID-19 pandemic? Here’s what to look for in residential check-in systems.
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Office Curbside Appeal

6 Ideas for Boosting Your Office’s Curbside Appeal

Even if people aren’t coming inside much these days, your office still makes an impression. Here’s how to improve how your property looks from the street or sidewalk.
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Customer needs

Adjusting to Meet Customer Needs

Michael Ashford August 11, 2020

When it comes to adjusting to meet customer needs, we take an approach that’s collaborative with our customers and within our team.
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office morale

What Does a “Fun” Office Look Like in the COVID Era?

Office morale may be more important than ever during difficult times like these. Here are a few ways your team can remember to laugh together despite the challenges brought on by the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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How to Execute Contactless Visitor Check-In Properly

Reducing the risk of disease transmission in your office lobby requires removing the human interaction and the need for visitors to touch shared check-in tools without creating security risks.
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Employee benefits

Aligning Your Perks and Benefits with Company Culture and Values

Michael Ashford July 28, 2020

Employee benefits and perks are important, but ideally they’re aligned with your company culture and values and enhance an employee’s experience.
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How to Deal With Employee Conflict in a Healthy Way

Employee conflict doesn’t have to detract from productivity at work. Make the best out of a diverse group of thinkers by dealing with conflict in a healthy way.
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4 Steps to Supply Chain Compliance

When it comes to keeping their supply chains safe and in line with local regulations, industries’ needs vary. For example, food manufacturers may need to keep a closer eye on timelines and temperatures to ensure food safety, and manufacturers of…
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Having Courageous Conversations about Race and Diversity in the Workplace

Michael Ashford July 14, 2020

Having diversity in the workplace is important, but not just to check a box. We have a courageous conversation with Dr. Ajita Robinson on this episode of the podcast.
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Innovative Businesses

3 Examples of Small Businesses That Innovated to Meet a Community Need

Innovative businesses can thrive even through difficult periods by adapting to what customers want and need. Here are a few examples of businesses that successfully created a new service for a local niche market.
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Here’s How We Boldly Tackle Business Challenges

Tackling business challenges requires employees and leaders who are willing to be bold and listen respectfully. Here’s how we tackle business challenges at The Receptionist.
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NYC co-op ensures resident safety amid COVID reopening with visitor management system

In April 2020, New York City emerged as the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States. The city shut down in an attempt to stamp out the coronavirus’ spread, confining residents to their apartments, condos, and co-ops, with…
Job hunt

How to Nail Your Job Hunt

Michael Ashford June 30, 2020

Our newest hires share how to nail your job hunt and give insight into the hiring process at The Receptionist.
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How COVID-19 Could Change the Way Law Offices Operate

In the course of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, legal offices have had to change some things about how they work, how they hire, and how they communicate.
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Feature Update: Contactless Check-In

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced business leaders around the world to rethink how they welcome visitors through their doors. As more businesses reopen, it is essential to minimize the risk of spreading any virus or disease through reduced contact opportunities.…
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Switch from paper to The Receptionist for iPad proves to be a ‘no-brainer’ for technology-forward Steelhead Composites

When they founded Steelhead Composites in 2014, the company’s leaders made it a point to incorporate technology into every part of the business. The company is nearly paperless. Employees work on tablets. Data collected throughout daily operations drives business decisions.…
Disadvantages of remote work

The Downsides of Remote Work

By now, you’ve probably heard and experienced plenty about the advantages of remote work for employers. But before going fully or permanently remote with your staff, consider the disadvantages of remote work.
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Customer requests

Is The Customer Always Right?

Michael Ashford June 16, 2020

When it comes to customer requests, is the customer always right? We chat on the podcast about our approach.
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School Visitor Check-In

What Schools Should Change About Visitor Check-In When They Re-Open

Wondering how school visitor check-in will change in light of the novel coronavirus pandemic? Here are a few of the ways to change the ways you welcome visitors into your educational institution.
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COVID-19 Reception Area
What will your post-COVID-19 reception area look like? Here’s how to design a safe, sanitary check-in process that makes your visitors feel comfortable.

Adjusting to the “New Normal” in the Reception Area

What will your post-COVID-19 reception area look like? Here’s how to design a safe, sanitary check-in process that makes your visitors feel comfortable.
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Workplace changes

The New Normal in the Workplace

Michael Ashford June 2, 2020

Wondering about workplace changes and the new normal as we move through the COVID-19 pandemic? We discuss the new normal on the podcast.
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Should You Expand Your Solo Therapy Practice Into a Group Practice?

If you’re considering transitioning from a solo practitioner to group practice, you’ll have to consider your budget, your long-term goals, and even how you like to spend your days.
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Feature Update: ID capture visitor field

We are excited to introduce the ability to capture various forms of identification through a new visitor form field in the release of our newest version 4.4. Users can now assign an ID capture field to any visitor check-in button…
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Contactless check-in — a message from The Receptionist CEO Andy Alsop

Last week we sent out a customer survey to better understand the challenges our users are facing as stay-at-home mandates begin to relax and businesses re-open their doors. So far, we have received tremendous feedback. To those who took the…
ISO Certification

Which Industries Can Benefit From ISO Certification?

Is ISO certification right for your business? Learn more about these international standards and how certification can benefit you.
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Temperature screening — what we’ve found, how we’re responding, and what comes next?

As COVID-19 stay-at-home orders expire and businesses ease into opening their doors, a top concern has emerged: how to keep visitors and employees safe from a virus that hasn’t been eradicated? When the coronavirus was initially growing into a global…
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Remote Team Fun

Having Fun as a Remote Team

Michael Ashford May 19, 2020

Remote teams should be having fun and on the podcast we share all the ways we have fun as a remote team.
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Common Mistakes Therapists Make

Common Mistakes Therapists Make When Starting Their Own Practices

Therapists aiming to start a private therapy practice may run into some unexpected obstacles. Here are some of the most common mistakes to avoid when striking out on your own.
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Thriveworks

Thriveworks Counseling & Coaching seamlessly switches to The Receptionist for iPad

Thriveworks Counseling and Coaching co-owner Matt Matone’s process to find a simple and effective way to check in clients and notify staff that a guest had arrived was a winding journey. Matone initially had video cameras installed in the lobby…
Warehouse Management

An Introduction to Warehouse Management

Any company that sells physical products must store those products before they’re sold to customers. Learn more about your options with these warehouse management basics.
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Hiring for Culture Fit with Scalability Solutions

Michael Ashford May 5, 2020

Scalability Solutions helps us hire the right people for our team, and find people who embody our culture and values.
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Hiring for culture fit guide

A Guide to Hiring for Cultural Fit

Hiring for cultural fit is essential if you want to build a strong company culture. Here’s how employers can make sure that their team members will be a good fit.
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Food and Beverage Manufacturers: An Introduction to Food Traceability

The food traceability tools that your food and beverage manufacturing company uses to track ingredients use can have a huge impact on the appeal of your products in the market.
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The brain run

The Brain Run: Contributing to the Solution for Mental Health Struggles

Michael Ashford April 21, 2020

The Brain Run is a 5K race started by the MindShine Foundation and aims to contribute to the solutions for the challenges around mental health.
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Sales and Engineering Teams

How to Encourage Better Relationships Between Sales and Engineering

Has there been any tension between the sales and engineering teams at your tech company? Try these tactics and mindset shifts to improve the way they work together.
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The Receptionist for iPad gives compliance peace of mind at Phoenix Innovate

Michael Spalding is no stranger to visitor management systems. In a previous role at a managed service provider, Spalding — now the Chief Technology and Compliance Officer at Phoenix Innovate in Troy, Mich. — interacted with different digital check-in systems…
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3 Awesome Examples of Company Culture Building

Company culture building must be done intentionally. Here’s a selection of companies that are successfully creating those kinds of companies.
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Incubators vs. Accelerators vs. Coworking Spaces: What’s the Difference?

Many business accelerators and business incubators offer communal office space in addition to other assets for business owners. But what makes them different than a coworking space? We’ll explain how different organizations are using these terms and what they mean for your organization.
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Dealing with Coronavirus

How The Receptionist is Dealing with The Coronavirus

Michael Ashford April 1, 2020

With the Coronavirus pandemic, we talk with founder Andy Alsop about how The Receptionist is dealing with things.
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Supply Chain Safety for Employees and Facilities

Keeping critical supply chain employees and facilities healthy

The rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus to pandemic levels has launched the world into strange and uncertain times.  While many workers adjust to their new home offices and furry colleagues, many others must still go into work each day…
New team members

Our Newest Team Members Talk FABRIC

Michael Ashford March 24, 2020

Our four newest hires are on the podcast talking all about our company culture and their time at The Receptionist so far.
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Medical Practitioners Privacy

Administrative Privacy Basics for Medical Practitioners

Want to stay HIPAA compliant? Start by observing the following privacy basics for medical practitioners.
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Protect Your Office From the Risk of Infectious Disease — Starting in the Lobby

The recent threat of COVID-19 has everyone focused on preventing the spread of disease, both at work and at home. However, practices like thorough and frequent handwashing and refraining from face-touching have benefits that aren’t limited to the new coronavirus.…
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5 Essential Tools for Facilities Managers

With these facilities management tools, managers can keep better track of equipment, inventory, maintenance schedules, and repair requests.
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Visitor management system simplifies life for Holistic Consultation and its clients

As technology becomes evermore prevalent in our daily interactions, ensuring a level of care and ease for customers, guests, and visitors has never been more top-of-mind for many business leaders. For Beth Sertell, Executive Director and Clinical Mental Health Therapist…

Med Rx Partners is Changing Mental Health Care with Their Bold Values

Michael Ashford March 10, 2020

We talk on the podcast with Piper from Med Rx Partners about their bold values and how they’re changing mental health care
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Coronavirus Visitor Management with The Receptionist for iPad

How The Receptionist can help you manage coronavirus (COVID-19) safety at your business

The spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) has understandably escalated concerns when it comes to how businesses manage visitors. The virus has made it crucial for workplaces to limit unnecessary person-to-person contact and potential transmission incidents. We’ve heard from many customers looking…
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4 Ways to Have More Fun in Your Office

Everyone wants to work in a fun office, but that fun doesn’t happen on its own. To create a fun workplace, you’ll need to cultivate a fun office aesthetic and provide opportunities for employees to have fun together. However, those efforts won’t amount to a fun office unless the right people and culture aren’t in place, as well.
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Does Your Coworking Space Stand Out? 3 Examples of Spaces Offering Something Different

As the market for coworking spaces grows, more spaces are finding specialties to set them apart from the competition. Here are just a few ideas for coworking space niches that have been successful.
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Front desk visitor management system helps Canteen One better serve its clientele

At many companies, new ideas for products, feature add-ons, and services come from their sales team members, who frequently have the most direct contact with the market they serve. At Canteen One, a vending and food service management company, it…
Career Growth Path

Creating a Career Growth Path for Sales Reps

Michael Ashford February 25, 2020

Our Director of Sales shares about professional and personal growth when you’re in a sales rep position.
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The Importance of Slowing Down (and Embracing the Office “Turtle Police”)

Slowing down at work is essential if you want to eliminate mistakes that could damage your relationships with customers. Here’s how to encourage employees to take the time to get things right.
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4 Easy Ways to be More Authentic With Your Customers

If you’re striving to create a more authentic brand, you need to change a few things about the ways your employees interact with customers.
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Viral Yelp Response

How a Blade & Timber Yelp Response Embodied Company Culture and Went Viral

Michael Ashford February 11, 2020

We’re joined by Matt Baysinger, founder of Blade & Timber to discuss his viral yelp response to a negative and false review.
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