Problem Solving

There’s no such thing as a perfect workplace. No matter what industry you’re in and what kind of team you’re on, you’re going to find yourself facing dilemmas and wondering whether you should step in to fix them. In fact,…

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…

Perhaps you have a special talent in expanding and embellishing your skills and past experience in a job interview. Whatever the manager asks about, you say “Of course, I can do that!” thinking you’re smart and will figure it out…

Have you ever been overwhelmed with information? Do your projects stall because you can’t find the right data? Are you constantly playing “catch up” on all your business relationships? If you answered "yes," you might be suffering from communication issues.…

A clean kitchen area and breakroom can help coworkers de-stress at certain times throughout the day. Cleanliness also conveys that your company cares about its employees and business environment. Without rules, though, the room designated for eating and relaxing may…

Most of the time, a day in the office is pretty similar: We show up in the morning, work for a while, chat with our coworkers, and then head home. But on rare occasions, office life doesn’t go as planned.…

We've all known a disastrous boss's favorite. This is the person you're least happy to see on Monday morning. You stride in to work, refreshed from your weekend, ready to tackle that project -- then you see the disastrous boss's…

Many small businesses need help in setting up new equipment or have problems with other purchases, prompting them to contact customer service. This could be issues with computers, software, or assembling furniture. The idea is for customer service to provide…

We've all heard of entrepreneurs, those who roll the dice and go out and start their own company. But in fact, 70% of successful entrepreneurs got their business idea while working for a previous employer. Why not bring that same…

Businesses of all sizes need to pay their bills on a regular basis to maintain a good reputation in the marketplace and stay afloat. A small business needs to be savvy in paying bills, even with a computerized system. You…

How did this happen? You had a great interview with your future boss. Everything clicked: same values, same interests, same working style. By the second week, you realize you made a BIG mistake. There’s either too much work or not…

PDFs are one of the most useful and reliable file types for communications, invoices, and so much more. In fact, you probably deal with at least a few every week. However, they can also be one of the most frustrating…

More and more, people want to mitigate their impact on the environment, and the commute is a big part of that. 28% of America's greenhouse gas emissions come from transportation, and 60% of that is light vehicle traffic. You don't…

With colder weather approaching, flu and colds follow closely. This is especially true in the workplace. Luckily, there are easy solutions for stopping viruses and bacteria in their tracks. From cleaning with the right products to encouraging healthy employee practices,…

You have an idea that would bring in more business or improve production and the company's bottom line. How do you go about getting your boss to take on your project idea or request? Here are six steps to give…

Have you ever found yourself with a pre-printed form that needs to be filled in? Using a typewriter is out of the question. One solution is a template that you can use and reuse to print the required information on…

Jarelyn was pleased at how the meeting had been going. It seemed her efforts to encourage collaboration were paying off. Then, the door banged open. “Sorry I’m late,” Michael announced, noisily taking his seat. Michael, a fellow department head with…

Many businesses have anti-cell phone rules. Companies want employees to talk and text on their own time. (Emergencies are usually an exception.) Many companies ban social media from being accessed on their intranet. Personal social media use wastes time and…

You have just started a job you are excited about. Congratulations! As you spend the first week in the office, it becomes clear that there are ways the company could be doing things to improve productivity, save money, work smarter…

We all know the holiday office party cliché about that one coworker getting so snockered it costs them their next raise or promotion. If you can’t ever see yourself as that one coworker, if you rarely drink alcohol and don't…