We are all familiar with the struggle of remaining positive at work after busy weeks filled with meetings, paperwork, and endless emails. Mundane days in the office and time spent away from our families make it difficult to see the glass as “half full.” These tips can help you stay positive even after a long ...
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What is the best way to quit your job like a professional?
Before you quit your job, give a thought on the how to quit. That’s right; there is a right way and a wrong way to terminate your employment. I’m always amazed at how people leave their jobs. Some people are ecstatic about the change that they develop the attitude of “I’m out of here.” This ...
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How Power Corrupts Even the Best of People
Power corrupts. True or false? Last month these words came to mind as I read Wikileaks’ intriguing “Podesta Emails.” Each new email showed the intertwining of relationships and conversations between powerful political operatives. How does power corrupt? The term “corrupt” does not necessarily mean graft or criminal behavior. As individuals move towards the pinnacles of their careers, ...
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Costly Mistake for an Intern
A mistake is a mistake, right? Maybe. Nahema Marchal at Heatst.com in “Intern Dress Code Petition Is Why Everyone Hates Millennials” discusses how a 20-something intern lost his position over his company’s dress code. Intern Dress Code Petition Is Why Everyone Hates Millennials In the age of clicktivism, when anyone can launch a bogus Change.org petition, one undergraduate student ...
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Things to Do If You Have to Go to Work Thanksgiving Friday
Do you have to go to work on the day after Thanksgiving? Let’s face it Thanksgiving Friday is a useless day for most office workers. But, some companies do business on this day. Let’s look at the bright side; you can do a lot of catch-up work if you have to go to work. Here are ...
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Basic Workplace Etiquette Rules to Follow
Workplace etiquette is not dead despite some businesses creating casual and informal work settings. Your interactions should reflect respect for your company, co-workers, and customers. And, yes bad manners can lead to costly business losses and unhappy work environments. Workplace Etiquette Mistakes To Avoid Elizabeth Dukes at Inc.com in “4 Etiquette Blunders You Can't Afford To Make ...