Happy Monday! Four weeks ago, I wrote about how happiness can improve productivity – Copiers, How to Be Happy, and a 12% Boost to Productivity. This isn't a new insight, though it's only recently that there's been research (cited in the blog post) to substantiate that happy equals productive. Today, I thought I'd share a few tips for improving the culture and happiness in an office.   And even if you don't experience a huge surge in productivity, isn't it better to work in a pleasant environment anyway?

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For years, we recommended NEVER using Windex – or any other cleaning product with alcohol – to clean the glass on your copier. Our clients would sometimes even get annoyed at the recommendation – but it's just EASY to spray Windex, wipe, and be done. True, but the alcohol in Windex could also dry out exposed belts. Not a big deal, right? Well, the belts are part of the system that moves paper through the machine. Dry belts don't work as well, are prone to breaking, and that means less productivity for you and more service calls for us. That's changed.