A couple of weeks ago, Jennifer wrote a blog on workshifting, which is the ability to work from anywhere, anytime, on any device. Let’s face it – people are busy in both their work and personal life. Because of this, both ShareFile and Citrix have worked diligently to create products that enable workers to complete their assignments from virtually anywhere imaginable. Our Marketing team has recently implemented workshifting into our routine, and the benefits have proven endless – flexible schedules and increased productivity, and in turn, more engaged employees.

Have you ever stopped to think about how much money and time your office spends on stamps, envelopes, printer ink, paper, shipping materials, etc.? The average office worker goes through 10,000 sheets of copy paper per year, equating to four million tons of copy paper used every year!

The costs associated with shipping documents can be quite expensive and very time consuming. Due to the USPS announcement to close more than 200 processing centers, you will likely (if not already) experience rising costs, making it cumbersome if your firm relies specifically on shipping as a method of document delivery.

If you follow ShareFile on Twitter or if you’re a fan of the ShareFile Facebook page, you’ve probably seen that we are hiring. Well, I’m here to give you the top 5 reasons (there are many more) to consider joining our rapidly growing team. Ready?

1. Team. We are building an awesome team here at ShareFile. We support each other’s professional goals and the goals of the company. Everyone wants ShareFile to be successful, so we work hard to meet deadlines and achieve goals.

2. Customer centric. Being customer centric is one of our core values. We make decisions based on what’s in the best interest of our customers. We plan to raise the bar for service in the field of technology.

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Need an easy and secure way to send files to clients and co-counsel? ShareFile for Legal helps law firms of all sizes securely exchange files with employees, clients, and experts. Encrypted, web-based transfer allows your firm to eliminate traditional file transfer methods such as courier services, unsecure email and fax. Cloud-based storage and backup reduce the burden on your existing servers. With an easy-to-use interface, ShareFile keeps set up and administrative effort to a minimum.

Did you know that today is Administrative Professionals’ Day? It’s the one day (and sometimes week) where the staff members that provide support to the rest of the company get recognized for their awesome work! An Administrative Professional’s duties revolve around managing and distributing information within an office; including answering phones, planning meetings and luncheons, bookkeeping, documentation, and more!

They are also the ones you go to for help when you need to get envelopes, stamps, or mail a document. Stamps, envelopes, printer ink, and printer paper can add up to be quite expensive (just check out the budget for these items) but a new concern was added recently—the instability of the U.S. Postal Service. In February, they announced the expected closure of nearly half (more than 200) of their mail processing facilities in an effort to consolidate and save money. In addition, they are considering the end of Saturday mail delivery, the elimination of door-to-door delivery, and a slowing in first-class mail service.

I’m sure at some point you’ve felt like there just wasn’t enough time in the day- it flies by when you’re busy. In an effort to maximize your time and provide exceptional service to your clients, here are a few tips for time management.

Manage your inbox. It’s easy to get caught up in your overwhelming inbox. If you’re like me, you may have a habit of keeping your Outlook (or other email service) open all day long. Sometimes it’s hard not to, right? Here’s something new to try- set a defined number of times per day that you will check your email. A good starting point would be to check your email 3-4 times throughout the day. Use those times to dedicate solely to answering emails. Set a specific time frame for how long you will read and return emails. Once complete, refocus on the other to-do tasks.

A couple of months ago, I wrote a blog post about going green with ShareFile. I outlined the various ways ShareFile can help you reduce paper consumption and waste by sending, receiving, and storing all of your important documents online. Now that you are en route to becoming a “paperless” office (and with Earth Day just around the corner on April 22nd,) I thought I’d share a few more easy tips with you on how you can incorporate “going green” into your daily routine.

Recycle. How many times have you seen a coworker throwing away a recyclable item such as a water bottle in the trash? Make sure recycling bins are available and clearly marked throughout your office so that there is no confusion between the trash and recycling bin. Most people will recycle when given an option, but if they don’t know the option is there, they may take the more convenient route.