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What gift should you give your boss this holiday season? The holidays are approaching. Do you buy your boss a gift? If so, what should you get? You have to avoid sending the wrong impression when giving gifts at work. You want it to be somewhat fun, but it must be tasteful. Think of the individual and...
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How to Beat the 3:00 p.m. Work Slump It's 3:00 p.m. and suddenly it hits you like a Mack truck. You're exhausted and considering sneaking into an empty conference room for a quick nap. An afternoon work slump is perfectly normal and is simply a function of our biological clock. But there are...
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Ways to improve your office people skills Ever notice that when people complain about their boss or co-workers it's almost always about how they interact with others? “She's always yelling at me ,” “ he doesn't appreciate my hard work,” and “ they don't listen...
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Cluttered desk, cluttered mind? When you take a look around your office, do you see disorder and chaos? If you’re like most of us, you do. Don’t feel guilty or ashamed by your lack of organization! Although some of your highly organized co-workers may wonder how you manage to get anything...
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Workplace Gadget Etiquette As technology advances more and more, employees discover ways to utilize their personal gadgets while at work. Here are some gadget tips to consider in the workplace. Shut it off during meetings: Unless you must use your PDA or cell phone during a meeting, presentation or other...
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Right-Brain Meetings In the mid-twentieth century, Professor Roger Sperry conducted a series of brain studies that ultimately promoted the theory of lateralization of brain function—that the two hemispheres of the brain direct different functions of body and thought. From these studies grew the...
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Ways you can use technology that actually save time We can easily look around in our everyday lives and see how modern technology saves us valuable time, from microwave popcorn to multifunction office machines to programmable robot vacuums. Many doctors are starting to use handheld technology, such as...
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Productivity tips: How to file Is lack of organization high on your list of things you wish you could improve about your workspace? Becoming organized can be a real chore, but once a solid filing system is in place, the benefits are endless. Setting up a filing system may sound difficult but it can be...
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Understanding body language at work Since actions speak louder than words, you should probably be conscious of how your actions are displaying, and possibly betraying, your professional demeanor. You can say a lot about yourself without speaking any words. Facial expressions are the most noticeable message...
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Keeping your inbox under control Outlook tips and tricks In today’s fast-paced business environment, how do you manage to keep your inbox under control? How can you avoid having so much information and not knowing where to find it? How can you prioritize your correspondence? There are several useful...
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Working in a Virtual World With the availability of advanced technology, the work environment is evolving from a rigid in-house business structure to a more relaxed, virtual office. Companies are tapping into a new idea of what working in an office really means. Virtual assistants, teleconferences and...
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Rules for IM-ing at Work When e-mail was invented, it was hard to believe that business communication could get done any faster. Today, that too has evolved and businesses are working faster than ever via Instant Message (IM) programs. Similar to e-mail, IM-ing at work has risks. Some risks are more...
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Outsourcing is Out! Insourcing is In! But What is Insourcing? A new trend is emerging inside companies. The hot topic of outsourcing (sending work outside the company to be completed) is now changing by bringing the focus back to the company. Insourcing, a term used to describe work being done either...
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What is cross training and is it effective? It seems like every organization has times when a few employees struggle to keep up with their workload while others find themselves with a bit too much free time. These kinds of problems and many others are often solved with a little cross training. So what...
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How to Keep Your Brain Sharp Forgetting to pick up a loaf of bread at the store and misplacing car keys happens to everyone. Unfortunately, as our schedules get busier, stress levels increase, and we get older, it becomes more difficult to remember things. Luckily, there are quite a few things you can...