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Celebrating Our 2018 Employee Health and Wellness Week

Every July, the ranks of Gentle Giant swell to their peak of the year. It is a busy time, full of hustle and bustle and many long, hot days. With those hours of hard work in mind, there is no… Read More

5 Reasons to Move to Brooklyn, New York

Between the lights and the glamour, New York City is an iconic city for numerous reasons. Since Manhattan is always in the limelight, it might be easy to lose sight of another noteworthy borough: Brooklyn. As the home to one… Read More

Tips for Moving into a Small Apartment

Editor’s Note: The following is a guest post by freelance writer Brooke Faulkner about how to have a smooth transition when moving into a small apartment.    There are many benefits to living in a small apartment, including affordability, minimalist aesthetic options… Read More

Putting the “Gentle” in Gentle Giant Moving Company

Summer is here again, which means things are heating up at Gentle Giant. The busy season means endless staircases, gallons of water, and some good tan lines. It also means welcoming roughly 200 new and returning seasonal employees who will… Read More

5 Tips for a Flawless Interstate Move

Editor’s Note: The following is a guest post by Sam Radbil from Abodo regarding five topics to consider when planning for an interstate move.   Whether you’re moving from a small Denver apartment or a new condo in one of the fanciest neighborhoods in… Read More

Gentle Giant Headquarters and Regions Participate in Pride 2018

This summer, Gentle Giant will proudly participate in five LGBT Pride events across the country in continued support of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) community. At Gentle Giant, Pride events are valued and acknowledged as part of our commitment to… Read More

5 Tips from an Expert on How to Organize a Stress-Free Move

Editor’s Note: The following is a guest post by Sara Buckwalter from Organizing Boston about ways to organize your home and belongings prior to your move to minimize stress and optimize success.  Moving is rated as one of the most stressful… Read More

5 Tips for a Less Expensive and More Efficient Move

Editor’s Note: The following is a guest post by Sam Radbil from Abodo about ways to make your upcoming move less expensive and more efficient.   Heavy boxes. Days of packing. Lugging furniture up and down the stairs. Long drives and late… Read More

Top 5 U.S. Cities for Coffee Shops

Editor’s Note: The following is a guest post by Raj Jana from JavaPresse about the top cities in the United States with a strong coffee culture.   The United States is rapidly becoming one of the largest coffee-consuming countries in the world. The… Read More

From Hopkinton to the Finish Line: A Gentle Giant Boston Marathon Journey

Editor's Note: The following post was written by one of our employees, Liz Martin, who ran her first Boston Marathon this year on behalf of Gentle Giant and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. We are so proud of her and… Read More