 As life slowly returns to normal, employees return to their workplaces on a part- or full-time schedule and students return to their classrooms, there are certain steps employers and educators can take to make everyone feel safe post pandemic.
Key among these things is ensuring that the workplace and classroom are safe and sanitary.
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 At Strive Workplace Solutions, we’ve always been able to say that our employees are good about washing their hands.
It’s that most basic function that we learn as toddlers at our parents’ knees: soaping up our hands, singing the ABCs and making sure that all the bad germs wash down the drain.  Each generation brings a new approach to the art of management. Generation Y — more commonly called the Millennial generation — is no different. Well, actually they are different in key aspects, and that turns out to be a positive thing in many cases.
In the past few years, Millennials (generally identified as those born between 1981 and 1996) have become the largest segment of the U.S. population and now represent the largest portion of the U.S. workforce. They are on their way to becoming the biggest force in management today, leaving the Boomers and Gen Xers in their dust. So, what exactly do people in their 20s and early 30s bring to the world of management? Here are a few trends:  With the return to in-office work, many employers are trying to find ways to make their workplaces more attractive, productive and healthier. If you’re among them, you might consider pulling in natural elements, like plants into your office. Here’s why:
1. They’re stress busters. Science tells us that plants can reduce tension, anxiety, depression and even curb anger and hostility. Some workers reported increased energy levels, too. It makes sense, because the color green is associated with calm. That means incorporating plants into an office environment can be a boon to morale.  Feedback — in all of its forms — is critical to helping people identify their strengths and weaknesses. Delivered correctly, it can help foster professional growth and help companies become more successful.
But most people don’t like getting feedback if it’s a mix of positive and negative. It’s human nature: Most people focus only on the positive aspects of their personalities and behavior and tend to ignore or gloss over the negative. Research also shows that many of us also tend to be more critical of the behavior of others than of our own behavior. Researchers at Harvard Business School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill found that in addition, we don’t always react well when people tend to disrupt our view of ourselves.  Wow! Can you believe it has been one year since our family of companies re-branded under our new name, Strive Workplace Solutions? What once was a company with five different brands, in seven different locations, in three different states is now just Strive, formerly: Southwest Office Supply (Portland/Tigard, Oregon), Cascade Office Supply (Bend, Oregon), Office Value (Meridian/Twin Falls, Idaho and Salt Lake City, Utah), ROSI (Salt Lake City, Utah) and Layton’s (Layton, Utah). We thank you for continuing to support a locally operated, family-owned business! Looking forward to year 2!
Paul Savory - Owner/CEO
 Introducing "About Our Community"The COVID Pandemic has changed all of our lives. We all have experienced how valuable connections are and the importance of relating to each other. The best part of this weird year? The strong bonds we are building in our communities. We are standing together.
To find out more about the "About Our Community" program, contact your Account Manager or Customer Care team today.
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