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Do you enthusiastically open your arms and move in for a hug, assuming it is alright? Do you wait... [Read more](https://info.bcnservices.com/is-hugging-in-the-workplace-considered-appropriate) ## [Office lottery pools can be great fun … as long as rules are followed](https://info.bcnservices.com/office-lottery-pools-can-be-great-fun-as-long-as-rules-are-followed) July 26, 2018 As big-game lotteries more frequently have hundreds of millions of dollars in the weekly pot, office lottery pools are becoming commonplace. They can be... [Read more](https://info.bcnservices.com/office-lottery-pools-can-be-great-fun-as-long-as-rules-are-followed) ## [What to expect from your BCN Services Accounting Department](https://info.bcnservices.com/what-to-expect-from-your-bcn-services-accounting-department) July 19, 2018 One of the most important aspects of running a business is making sure that your taxes are filed correctly and that they are paid on time. BCN’s dedicated... 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