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Going Green at Work: 5 Tips

Going Green at Work: 5 Tips
  • More Work, Less Energy
    For many people, a computer is the central tool at work. Optimizing the energy settings for computers and other devices can be more than a modest energy saver. Set computers to energy-saving settings and make sure to shut them down when you leave for the day (‘standby’ settings will continue to draw power even when not in use). By plugging hardware into a power strip with an on/off switch (or a smart power strip), the whole desktop setup can be turned off at once (make sure to power down inkjet printers before killing the power they need to seal their cartridges). Printers, scanners, and other peripherals that are only used occasionally can be unplugged until they’re needed. And of course, turn off lights in spaces that are unoccupied.
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    Social Media-5 tips to make your time most effective

    Social Media-5 tips to make your time most effective

    by Sue Ennis, Business Center Marketing

    Reserve “just enough” time  – block your calendar for social media time and treat it like a regular meeting.  You start and you finish on time.  Choose a time that works for you.  For some, it’s first thing in the morning over coffee, for others it’s an afternoon break from the daily routine.  Keep the effort short, but frequent, to stay on top of opportunities and to remain active.

    Keep to your checklist– login and stay on track with purpose. Update your status, share interesting news, forward on relevant news, answer messages, accept/send invitations, check social mentions and reply to comments.  Soon the checklist will be engrained in your DNA, but stay focused.  As we all know, without a roadmap, it’s easy to get side-tracked and out on a tangent that’s just a time waster of no value.  Have a checklist for weekly and monthly tasks to ensure every drum gets a beat along the way. Read more…