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Across the United States, company morale is down. According to the article, “Americans’ Job Satisfaction Falls to Record Low,” only 45% of workers are satisfied with their work. This is the lowest number recorded in 22 years! The article goes on to theorize that workers are unhappy...
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Happy Valentine’s Day! I don’t think any other holiday stirs up more emotion than Valentine’s Day. Some of us love it, some of us hate it. Some of us think it’s only a Hallmark® holiday, while some of us go out of our way to show our significant others how much we care about...
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Happy New Year, Pen Pal readers! To kick off this new year at the Pen Pal, we are excited to introduce a new section. This new section, called It’s FREE!, is dedicated to all things free! We feel this will be one of our most beneficial sections to you. We know that, due to the state of the economy...
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Happy holidays, Pen Pal readers! It’s December which means the holiday countdown is on! Have you finished your shopping? Are your holiday meal menus prepared? Is your house cleaned and ready for guests? No? That’s ok, you’re not Martha Stewart! December is the busiest month of the year...
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This month we are excited to introduce a new section of the Pen Pal! Our new section, called Family Matters, will focus on family and home life articles. Keep your eyes peeled for future articles on how to save money on groceries, eco-friendly home improvements, tips for vacationing with children, and...
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A cause we hold near and dear to our hearts at Pen Pal and at Quill.com is breast cancer awareness. While October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month, we encourage all you to learn the facts about breast cancer so that you can keep yourself in the know all year long. Knowledge about this disease...
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Family has recently become a big focus in my life. In March my first child was born! Being a working mom is no small feat. Sometimes just finding time to eat dinner is now a treat! It seems fitting that Monday, September 28, is Family Day – A Day to Eat Dinner with your Children™. I have...
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This year has been particularly stressful for most of us. The economy has been especially bad, some of us have watched our friends lose their jobs, and we’ve said goodbye to some of our favorite stores which have caved under the stress of the slow retail market. We all may feel like throwing in...
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You can’t have a successful business without customers. They are your bread and butter. While most people know this, not every company demonstrates knowing this. In a competitive economy, customer service can be the defining factor between you and someone else. That is why Get to Know Your Customers...
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Cats have always been a part of my life. From an early age I had cats as pets, and they have always held a special place in my heart. For this reason, I strongly support the efforts of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals as they celebrate Adopt A Shelter Cat Month in June. During...
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Happy Mother’s Day to all our Pen Pal readers! Whether you are a mom, have a mom, or will soon be a mom, the 10 th of May is your day. In the spirit of Mother’s Day, I’d like to take this opportunity to discuss a new trend in the virtual world…mommy blogs. Are any of you also...
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So many of our Pen Pal readers are administrative professionals, it’s only fitting that I dedicate this month’s Editor’s Note to you! While April may bring showers and May flowers, it also ushers in a day to honor you and all your hard work—Administrative Professionals Day on...
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This past August, Utah instituted a mandatory four-day work week for most state employees. Instead of the typical eight to five, five days a week schedule, state employees now work 10-hour days, four days a week. I say bravo! Where do I sign up? While being forced to work 10-hour days might be a little...
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February is a big month for your heart. Not only is it put on center stage for Valentine’s Day, but it’s also front and center for American Heart Month. While a lot of us will be showing our appreciation for the ones we love this month, it’s also important to show your heart a little...
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Happy New Year Pen Pal readers! A new year means a new start, which for many translates to self improvement. This is a theme we’ve touched on in the past, so instead of chiming in with the same advice you’ve all heard before, I’m going to suggest we do something different. We’ve...