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Did you know about the "robot" that Monroe manufactured to predict the winner of the 1952 presidential election? With over 110 years of Monroe's history, there are a lot of interesting stories about different projects that Monroe has worked on. This one, of course, is a very interesting project.(Above is the Monrobot)The Monrobot was used by NBC to "tabulate" votes on election night and predict which candidate would win based on votes before the actual winner was announced. The Monrobot use …

As a salesperson it isn’t uncommon to have a nightmare of a day at your workplace; your sales team is distracted and you are struggling to make sales. Disorganization can be the biggest contributor of having a bad sales day. In contrast, a well organized checklist will put you on the path to having a terrific day in sales productivity and give you something to be proud of and smile about at the end of the work day. Check out the checklist below to help you achieve a perfect day in sales fro …

It doesn't matter what your company does or how big it is -- ID badges are a must have. There are dozens of reasons businesses decide to use employees and visitor IDs. These can range from improving the overall security of your company to just helping everyone remember each other's names. Benefits aside, there is no need for you to have to hire out some expensive firm to get badges for all your employees. You can easily create your own employee IDs in-house -- provided you have the right …

How to Choose an Office Supply Company You Can Rely OnSetting up your new office is an exciting and stressful time, especially if it is a new business. It might seem like a jungle when it comes to ordering office supplies, as there may be plenty of options.Finding the right one for your office needs may take a bit more involvement than just calling the first one you see. Whether it is for a staff of one or one hundred, you need to depend on reliable vendors and find the right price.It's importan …

Advantages of a Well-Stocked Employee Break RoomLittle things matter in life. It's nice to feel appreciated.Whether it's your spouse showing you their appreciation by doing the dishes all week or a friend buying a bottle of a wine to say thanks, it all matters.And it especially matters when your employer shows how much they appreciate you. While employees are grateful for the paycheck, having the boss show a little appreciation improves morale.Even a well-stocked employee break room can make a h …