Office Management

How to Solve Common Office Conflicts

Most of us have experienced some type of internal conflict at work during our careers. This is normal and can sometimes help us solve deeper issues. However, if the conflicts begin to disrupt people’s ability to do their jobs or…

5 Reasons You Need a Digital Receptionist Even If You Have a Real, Live Receptionist

We sometimes hear comments like, “We already have a receptionist. Why do we need a digital check-in system?” That’s a great question. The answer is that despite being known as “The Receptionist for iPad,” we aren’t actually suggesting that this…

6 Ways to Build a Better Workplace Environment for Your Employees

Looking to create a better workplace environment for your employees? In this post, we share tips you can incorporate now.

How to Manage Conflict in the Workplace Respectfully

What are the best ways for managing conflict in the workplace? In this post, we share essential strategies that you can use with your team.

10 Essential Elements of an Emergency Evacuation Plan

Extreme weather, bomb threats, combustible dust explosions: all events that require companies to switch on emergency gear. Since these situations invariably cause panic, having a solid emergency evacuation plan in place is the best way to handle them. OSHA has …

Free Newsletter Templates: 11 Best Sites for Office Managers

A digital newsletter is an excellent way to stay top of mind for your customers and prospects. Whether it’s a daily digest (think: news organizations), a weekly wrap-up (for sites and blogs that publish often), or a monthly update (most…

5 Best Coworking Office Space Management Software Solutions

As coworking has become more popular, tech companies have started building software to help coworking spaces thrive and create the best experience for their members and visitors. Here The Receptionist lists five of the best workspace management software. Coworking Office…

15 Best Scheduling Software Tools for Coworking Spaces

“Scheduling is my favorite thing!” said no one, ever. Whether it’s for desks and rooms at your coworking space, or for meetings or events, booking time and space is usually much more complicated than it needs to be. Here are…

5 Ways to Style a Beautiful Reception Area

Here are five great ideas for reception area styles, along with some suggestions on how to bring each one to life.

Integrate These “Wow Features” in Your Reception Area Design

Make an impression on office visitors with a can’t-miss, statement-making feature for visitors to see as soon as they walk into the reception area.

4 Modern Tools for the High-Tech Office (Hint: These Will Impress Both Guests and Employees)

These well-designed, modern office tools can boost productivity for your whole team and make your office a more inviting place to work.

For a Fun, Playful Office, Add These Elements

Play isn’t just for kids. It also has productivity and health benefits for employees. Plus, playful office features can be great for your brand.

5 Legal Agreements to Increase Your Office Security

Are you concerned about office security? If you’re like most of the office managers, IT administrators, and executive assistants we talk to every day, you probably answered “Yes — very!” Because security is so important for every business today, we’re…

3 Types of Software Modern Manufacturers Should Invest In Today

You already have ERP software, inventory software, and supply chain management software. But what about the non-production aspects of your business? Do you still use handwritten logs and ledgers? Do your salespeople still keep lead and customer information in their…

New Features: Pre-Registration and Returning Visitor Check-In

A few weeks ago, we launched The Receptionist for iPad version 3.0. (Missed the announcement? Check it out here). But today is the BIG announcement! Today, we’re rolling out two huge new features to make your visitors’ check-in even…

Receptionist Job Description: How to Optimize Your Front Desk Efficiency

Your reception area is the first point of contact for office visitors. As such, it plays a key part in creating a positive impression of your business, and helping reduce office traffic. While many offices are shifting toward digital reception—more…

Visitor Policy and How to Create One For Your Workplace

Clear visitor policy is vital to the security of your employees, clients, and workplace assets. It keeps your workers safe, your equipment secure, and your confidential information, well, confidential. Of course, the nature of your visitor policy will depend on…

Are Your Competitors Using Your Visitor Log to Spy on You?

We all know that a visitor log is crucial for office security. But could a written log threaten the privacy of your customers? The answer is “yes”! Imagine this: You’ve been developing a breakthrough product in a competitive field.…

Does Your Visitor Experience Make (or Break) Your Brand Image?

When it comes to visitor experience, first impressions are everything. As soon as clients walk into your office, you want them to see who your company is and why they should want to work with you. In other words,…

7 Emerging Trends in Modern Office Management

With rapid developments in technology and an ever-evolving workforce, office management strategy is constantly changing. So what do you need to know to keep your finger on the pulse and ensure you are managing your workspace in the most efficient…

How to Choose Office Technology That Supports Your Business Strategy

With the myriad options available, choosing office technology can seem like a daunting task. You can narrow your search by focusing on the technology that best supports your business strategy. Here are some ideas to get you started: Create a…

office tasks

5 Common Office Tasks You Can (and Should) Automate

A small investment in automation can save you hundreds of hours in the long run. Automating common tasks reduces mistakes and frees up workers to focus on more important assignments. It also improves your bottom line. Here are some practical…

Got Answers to These 10 Visitor Management Questions?

Do you collect data about who visits your office? If not, you could be missing out on information that could help you understand what happens in your company on a daily basis. Here are 10 important questions you should try…

3 Receptionist Software Tools You Need

Your front desk staff works hard. They’re your company’s front line for customer-facing communication in person, online, and over the phone — sometimes all at once. Here are three software tools that will help them work more efficiently in 2016.…

7 Best Practices When Using a Visitor Sign-In Sheet

Your office reception area is the first impression of your company that you give your visitors. This includes the way you demonstrate to your guests how you’re managing the time they’re in your workplace. And walking up to a paper…

7 Tips to Make Your Office Holiday Party Awesome

Everyone’s been there. The awkward holiday gift exchange where you get the box of balled-up newspaper or peanut shells. Your supervisor throws a feather boa around your neck and forces you to sing “Santa Baby.” Someone’s caught kissing behind the…

91 Company Newsletter Ideas

So, you’ve gathered email addresses, signed up for an email service provider, and promised everyone in the office a weekly or monthly newsletter. The only question left is: What the heck are you going to write about? Here are 91…

7 Costly Mistakes Your Business is Making

Are budget leaks slamming your bottom line? Are you spending money on things you aren’t sure are valuable? No one likes to waste money, especially in business, where it can mean the difference between Christmas bonuses and Christmas layoffs. Watch…