When thinking of mentoring, what comes to mind is a seasoned executive giving advice to a younger person just starting their career. The older, more experienced person has probably faced just about any issue the younger worker might come up against, and can give great advice on how to handle difficult situations and manage office […]
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No matter what kind of business you’re in, having a visual element is essential. Virtually every business has an online presence and with that comes an “About Us” page. People do business with people, so having images of the team is an important part of nurturing relationships with customers. When customers see that you have
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Ghosting isn’t limited to the dating world. In a world that’s increasingly digital, ghosting can happen even within office culture, particularly when it comes to emails. So if you’re getting very little response to your emails, there are some communications techniques you can start practicing so that your colleagues start replying and you can get
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Isolation is becoming more common in work settings. The rise of office isolation is partially due to technology, long working hours, and office design. Furthermore, with high expectations to complete more tasks in less time, we have created our own isolation by staying late at the office, skipping social engagements, and overcommitting to work schedules.
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Working towards a big promotion or trying to land a dream client can make it all too easy to want to bulldoze past your coworkers for your own personal gain. Having a competitive mentality in the workplace can be healthy for everyone involved, but there’s a fine line between hearty competition and taking things too
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In today’s work culture, work-life balance can be a challenge. Employees will feel very appreciated if they know they have a place to just sit and think, meditate, read, or take a cat nap. A small amount of “me” time goes a long way. Furthermore, employees who feel appreciated will be more productive. In response
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The regular old 9 to 5 may seem like a theme from the past. More and more businesses opt for shorter work weeks, give remote access to their employees, or simply do not require as many bodies in the office. Self-employed people also want a chance to get out of their home to do some
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Defensive behavior at work is something we all have to deal with, and it doesn’t only come from bosses or those in positions of power. The morning janitor, your project partner, an assistant, anyone can be defensive. Despite being common in the workplace, defensiveness is not something that’s easy to deal with. It can also
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If you are in sales, you know that leads are the most important thing in the world. If you’ve quoted a customer for a sale, and another salesperson takes that lead and sells it from under you, you’re going to get upset. There are several steps to take if a coworker steals your sale. Keep
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Almost every office in the U.S. uses Microsoft Office as the fundamental platform for meetings, emails, documents, and spreadsheets. Imagine how much your productivity would increase with a dictation program supported and developed by Microsoft with seamless integration into Office. Many of us spend the majority of our day typing information into Microsoft Outlook, Word,
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