Today is World Kindness Day, not something we generally make a big deal about…however, kindness seems to be in short supply lately. A global pandemic has made human interaction digital, meaning no hugs, touching or eye contact outside of a screen. A study by the American Psychological Association reports nearly 1 in 5 adults (19%) […]
It seemed like a good time to write a blog on empowering and lifting each other up. You might be working from home, but you can still pass on the positive vibes to others. We do live in the technology age.As you know, the political environment is particularly contentious—for good reason—and that seems to be […]
A lot of people think that the public relations industry is just a game of manipulation, spin, and fluff, but trust us. 99% of what we do is write about really, really cool things that we just want other people to know about. We love public relations, like a lot. So, we thought we’d explain […]
Maybe it’s snow on the horizon, road construction, a Facebook data breach, or the story of an abandoned dog, but when you hear bad news on your morning commute, you carry that dark cloud into the office. Not only is that negativity contagious, but it also has an effect on your per-formance. Listen, we know […]
October 10this World Mental Health Day, and one of the biggest triggers for poor mental health is the workplace. At 8THIRTYFOUR, we believe that you should feel rejuvenated by your work and that it shouldn’t negatively impact your mental health. Here are some of the ways our team combats the stresses of work at our […]
So you’ve landed your dream internship, now what? Now is the time to crush it! It can feel intimidating to walk in on your first day and feel like you can get right after your work. When I first came to 8THIRTYFOUR, I didn’t know what to expect; this has been my first experience in […]
September 13 is National Positive Thinking Day (we know, we know, everything gets a day, but this is one we are excited to celebrate!). Science has shown that humans are wired to be negative thinkers. We naturally evaluate worst-case scenarios in order to survive, a product of intelligent human design. While it is important to […]
August 5th is National Friendship Day, and while that means you should probably meet up with friends for Sunday brunch and drinks, don’t forget about your work friendships when you walk into the office on Monday! Coworkers are people you see every day, often times more than you see your own family, so creating and […]
As an integrated communications agency, we put a ton of value on visual communication: this especially comes to life in our office. When we designed our space, we worked to bring our brand to life. Our office, located in Grand Rapids’ awesome northeast side, has been described as warm, fun, welcoming, beautiful, the perfect blend […]
A positive mindset is a powerful mindset, especially in the workplace. It is also quite contagious. That’s why at 8THIRTYFOUR we actively cultivate a welcoming, positive environment for our team members and anyone who walks through the door. Promoting positivity boosts your overall well-being, helping to increase productivity, happiness, and lessen stress professionally as well […]
