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How High Does Your Team Rank for Emotional Intelligence?

Judson Kleinman July 22, 2021

We all know what intelligence is—the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills, measured as IQ (intelligence quotient). But what about emotional intelligence? Emotional intelligence was coined in the 1960s by Peter Salvoes and John D. Mayer to indicate self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and social skills—all valuable attributes to have in any company. The term was popularized in the 1995 book by Daniel Goleman titled “Emotional Intelligence: Why it Can Matter More Than IQ.” Emotional intelligence is also referred to as someone’s EQ (emotional quotient). Hiring for both types of intelligence Of course, decision makers will screen prospective employees for characteristics such as education, job experience and performance, signs of logical thinking (and perhaps the ability to think on one’s feet in response to interview questions). Imagine finding a candidate who not only has all the qualifications for a position but also has strong emotional intelligence? Everyone at work

Welcoming Back Your Team

Judson Kleinman July 20, 2021

Top Hacks for Bringing Your Staff Back to the Office It’s finally time to get your employees to take their places in the office. The pandemic has had a profound effect on our personal and professional lifestyles, and upon their return, employees may need some help acclimating to the regular 9-to-5. Strategizing ways to welcome back your staff is essential to your future success as a business and building a healthy corporate culture. “We’ve all experienced trying times over the past 18 months,” says Judson Kleinman, founder and CEO of Corporate Essentials. “Companies had to adjust their business models in order to survive through the pandemic, but unlike having to confront a typical economic downturn, managers also had to shift to a virtual working scenario. This brought on its own challenges with technology and communication.” Now, as companies begin to go “live,” it’s up to management to make the transition

Water Cooler Wisdom

Judson Kleinman July 15, 2021

The Office Water Cooler Keeps the Conversation Flowing We’ve all experienced a drought of live conversation throughout the pandemic. Remote work and empty offices caused friendly water cooler chatter to dry up for over eighteen months. Before COVID, many of us spent more than half of our waking hours at work. It’s not surprising that most folks have missed their routine social interactions, friendships with colleagues, and the energy of a “live” work environment. Remote work doesn’t provide opportunities for co-workers to catch up after a long meeting or enjoy lunch together. Nearly three-quarters of workers in an Indeed survey say they miss socializing in the office, 45% miss in-person meetings, and 73% miss seeing their colleagues in person. The water cooler has always been an essential part of business life and the benefit of spontaneous conversation among co-workers shouldn’t be minimized. As employees begin trickling back to the office,

9 Reasons Your Business Needs a Full-Service Coffee Service Provider

Judson Kleinman April 19, 2021

Do you own or manage a business? Have you ever thought about hiring a professional coffee service? Today’s corporate coffee service is about so much more than regular or decaf. In fact, many are a one-stop shop for catering, snacks, and even PPE! Here’s why you need to hire a full-service coffee provider for your business—one who is responsive to your office’s evolving needs and your employees’ taste for coffee service that goes beyond the usual. 1. Great Coffee Variety is the spice of life. Look for a coffee service provider that offers superior coffee brands and locally sourced coffees for traditional coffee and espresso brewers, or single source cups for those quick, fresh pick-me-ups with various international blends and different roasts. Need whole bean coffee, cold brew, or espresso? A full-service vendor carries all the equipment and supplies you need to brew great coffee all day at the office.

How Corporate Essentials Conducts a Virtual Break Room Assessment

Judson Kleinman April 7, 2021

[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]US employees are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel in 2021. Getting vaccinated is on the rise and the gradual return to the office is underway. For some, the plan to return to the office, and the break room, has been on the wishlist. Given the mix of circumstances, adjustments need to be made to make the office space and break room safer, comfortable, and more inviting for your team’s return. Questions come to mind regarding changes needed in the break room, office protocols that need to be rolled out and trained for enhancing in-office safety, while fostering culture in the office. We spoke with Mike Fiorino and Greg Yannalfo, seasoned Account

IFMA’s FMJ Magazine: “Responsible Reentry” March/April Issue

Judson Kleinman March 24, 2021

In the age of COVID-19, facility managers are tasked with a new expectation: ensuring a safe and healthy physical space for employees to return to. Corporate Essentials’ Founder & CEO, Judson Kleinman, identifies key solutions for facility managers to implement prior to returning to the workplace in the current issue of IFMA’s FMJ magazine. The article states, “Facility managers are dealing with myriad responsibilities, ensuring everything to do with the physical space of the business is running safely and efficiently. With COVID-19 bringing new health and safety standards to bear, FMs are also on the front lines of ensuring the property is a healthy environment. The article sites the following examples: As offices continue reopening and workers return to the workplace, break rooms and common areas must be reimagined to ensure safety, with touchless technology devices that can be deployed in any building. College campuses can become petri dishes for

How to Choose the Right Office Coffee Service

Judson Kleinman March 23, 2021

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NASA-Based ActivePure Technology Rapidly Eliminates 99.9% of Airborne SARS-CoV-2 Virus

Judson Kleinman December 17, 2020

Originally published by ActivePure Technologies, LLC. NASA-Based ActivePure Technology® Rapidly Eliminates 99.9% of Airborne SARS-CoV-2 Virus in FDA-Compliant Military Lab Tests Developer Scaling Production to Meet Global Pandemic Needs Beyond Guardian Air distributed by Corporate Essentials DALLAS, TX: December 14, 2020: ActivePure Technologies, LLC, announced that its air purifying technology inactivated over 99.9% of highly concentrated airborne SARS-CoV-2 virus in an enclosed setting in just 3 minutes, below detectable levels. Testing of the ActivePure Technology® was conducted by one of the world’s top biosafety testing facilities, the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), which primarily tests for the U.S. military and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). “These results demonstrate the effectiveness of the technology in a laboratory setting,” said Dr. William S. Lawrence, PhD, director of the Aerobiology Services Division at UTMB’s Galveston National Laboratory. ActivePure Technologies foresees widespread use of the technology to reduce the amount of SARS-CoV-2

Keep Your Team Safe With Touchless Break Room Technology

Judson Kleinman December 15, 2020

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The Key To Destroying 99.97% of Germs In The Air And On Surfaces

Judson Kleinman November 6, 2020

Our Portable, Efficient Air Purifiers Kill 99% of Pathogens from the Air & Surfaces The small but mighty Beyond Guardian air purifier is just what the doctor ordered for providing a safe, clean environment for your employees. This remarkable device harnesses the power of five purification technologies to capture and destroy viruses, bacteria, allergens, and odors silently and powerfully. In fact, the Beyond Guardian Air is so effective, it’s used on the International Space Station. Why Beyond Guardian Air? Highly portable, plug-in units 50 times more powerful than HVAC filtration Patented reverse ion technology kills germs on surfaces Great coverage – purifies up to 2,000 sq. ft. Read about Beyond Guardian Air’s exclusive combination of technologies, including its proprietary ActivePure – the world’s only air purification technology to earn the Certified Space Technology seal – that capture and destroy airborne contaminants in offices, schools, medical and dental offices, manufacturing facilities …

Navigating the Safe Return to Work: Liability & Safety Protocols

Judson Kleinman November 5, 2020

[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Mitigating risk has never been more crucial as it is right now, as employers bring their teams back to the workplace. With health and safety top of mind for everyone, employers have many considerations for creating and maintaining a safe work environment in this COVID-19 era – and for protecting their organizations against potential legal or insurance harm. DATE: Tuesday, November 10th TIME: 12 PM EST 30-MINUTES followed by Q & A Tune into this timely webinar for the critical information you need to inform your next steps, as our panel of experts discuss: Areas of legal risk employers need to be most aware of related to COVID-19 and having employees in the workplace Important policies and protocols a company

What Coffee Flavor Profiles Make Up Your Favorite Cup?

Judson Kleinman August 6, 2020

What makes coffee taste good? Digging deeper, what makes a brew delicious to you, but not-so-tasty to your coworker? It is all about those coffee flavor profiles! Each coffee bean is packed full of chemical and organic compounds, developing the taste of the brew. Even the soil the beans grow in and the water used to hydrate the plant impact the taste. The way the beans are processed – such as drying and storing – changes the taste further. A lot goes into each drop of java! The next time you are craving a caffeine hit, try to explore the sensory experience. Smell the dry coffee grounds. Inhale the aroma after you add water. When you take that first sip, try to identify the tastes you are uncovering. You can use a coffee taster’s flavor wheel like this to note your impressions. For the full cupping experience, check out these step-by-step instructions and become

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How High Does Your Team Rank for Emotional Intelligence?

Welcoming Back Your Team

Water Cooler Wisdom

9 Reasons Your Business Needs a Full-Service Coffee Service Provider

How Corporate Essentials Conducts a Virtual Break Room Assessment

IFMA’s FMJ Magazine: “Responsible Reentry” March/April Issue

How to Choose the Right Office Coffee Service

NASA-Based ActivePure Technology Rapidly Eliminates 99.9% of Airborne SARS-CoV-2 Virus

Keep Your Team Safe With Touchless Break Room Technology

The Key To Destroying 99.97% of Germs In The Air And On Surfaces

Navigating the Safe Return to Work: Liability & Safety Protocols

What Coffee Flavor Profiles Make Up Your Favorite Cup?

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