Emily Magnuson

We’ve all heard of customer experience, but what about employee experience? Employee experience encompasses all that people encounter at an organization. It’s an extensive view at the relationship between the employee

Almost all of our apartments have granite countertops - used throughout the kitchen and bathrooms. We chose to design our apartments with granite for the benefit of our residents. Why? Because there are

Living in a small space can be an excellent way to build character. Not only will it make you better at determining the importance of items you surround yourself with and enjoy a

There’s a term that is most commonly associated with athletes that can be applied in businesses. The term is: mental toughness. Mental toughness is commonly used by sport psychologists to define a

Having a good relationship with those that you report to and work with, is important. Keeping your head down, not causing any conflict with others, and getting your responsibilities done is not a

There are 86,400 seconds in a day. We all get the same amount of time. How we utilize and organize our time is what separates us. Therefore, a valuable trait to possess

1. Overthinking Let’s face is there are multiple tasks, complex problems, and important decisions to make, daily. Some of which require a certain degree of thought and consideration. While some suggest sleeping

For the employee, the workplace has become, seemingly transactional. The mentality is, you pay me to do X, I do X. When the task is done, what happens next is what’s important.

Maybe the universe is trying to tell you something. When you struggle to make ends meet in a dead-end job, when your rent goes up again and the noise and dirt of your

The more time you spend in your home, the closer it reflects you. It is human nature to shape one’s surroundings, to form it to one's taste and needs. Over the course

We say yes to many things that we don’t actually want to do. Why is that? Depending on who is asking – a family member, a friend, a coworker, or your boss, it’

Let’s face it, we could all use a better night’s rest. When was the last time you woke up in your apartment bedroom rejuvenated, refreshed, and recharged? If it’s been

To read further in this article, one first needs to know the difference between these two concepts: monologue and dialogue. Monologue is typically a tedious speech said by one person during a conversation;

Working from home has never been more popular than it is today. Studies show that one in five Americans chooses to make their living from their home office. Many companies are starting to

There are two alleged rules to follow when working under a boss. “No. 1 the boss is always right.” “No. 2 if the boss is wrong, resort back to the first rule.” These

“What do these people want me to do? To be?” That is a question that some in leadership positions ask themselves. The issue with this is, if someone is acting or behaving in

If your apartment is animal friendly, but you don’t want a dog, try a cat! Cats are considered low maintenance. Meaning, if you provide for them their basic needs, they’ll pretty

For some, whether an apartment community is animal-friendly, is a deciding factor. Maybe they already have a dog and need to move some place that’ll accept them. Therefore, they can’t move

Everybody talks. And, they always will. It’s up to you to choose who to listen to and who not to. For instance, in your head are the thoughts, opinions, and beliefs of

It’s commonly known that when employees are happy, engaged, and productive, it’s because they’re satisfied with their jobs. It’s difficult for a business to be successful without the satisfaction

Is a manager who gives praise or a manager who points out areas of improvement, better? Some managers are afraid to give out negative feedback. They shift their focus away from where their

Typically, we’re renovating our kitchens, dining rooms, and living rooms; Ultimately, leaving the bedroom(s) out of the equation. Bedrooms aren’t typically on display and their designs are often overlooked. You

A Harvard study found that we spend almost 50 percent of our time thinking about the past and the future, instead of on the present. It’s this kind of thinking that can

Regardless of your job title, or organization, your role can make a difference. As a culture, we tend to admire those with strong missions to bring greater justice or quality of life into

What is your greatest accomplishment? This is a question that some hiring managers ask. It can be difficult to answer because growing up, we are often taught to practice humility. That others find