Tomorrow is Christmas, we figured we’d start this blog out by stating the obvious. Now that we have that out of the way, we wanted to share our holiday wishes with you. Each wish is specific to a team member, it’s what they are passionate about or advocate on behalf of – maybe it’s personal […]
2022 is like tomorrow, and we’re not going to discuss it. Hell, we’re not even acknowledging it. Nope, just a regular day, nothing to see here folks. With the year that shall remain unnamed looming, the struggle is real. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, tired, cranky, and just want to be left alone—you are not alone. […]
When did we start using the phrase Sunday Scaries? What it is referring to is the anxiety many of us have about the week ahead. It seems we’ve lost the joy for what we do, and it doesn’t matter how much you love your job, we’re all just a little bit sad. A recent Harvard […]
Ever wonder what the hell “cap” means or why people keep throwing around canceled like it’s an adjective? Us too. Which is why we figured, if we can benefit from a blog on Gen Z slang and what the hell it all means, so can you. Special thanks to intern Emma for ensuring we maintain […]
Your employees are burned out. They are tired, distracted, short-tempered and just over it. First, the pandemic, then work-from-home and now they are expected to return to work as if nothing happened in the last 15 months (feels like five years). Honestly, it’s a recipe for disaster. Work as we know it has changed, and […]
Today, we are talking about your damn language. Swearing at work is a hot topic: research shows that people who swear are happier and smarter, but that doesn’t guarantee your boss and coworkers agree, or like to hear swear words in the office. This is a nuanced topic; swearing about something versus swearing at someone […]
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 […]
We are excited to introduce 834’s newest employee, Grace Johnson-Connor! Grace is stepping in as a project manager at 834, and will be working with a number of our awesome clients. Get to know Grace, how she’s handling her first week and the most embarrassing song on her iPhone. Welcome to 834! What have you […]
