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10 Tips for Better Health at Work

10 Tips for Better Health at Work

As a writer who deals primarily in work-life balance issues, I reserve a special place in my heart for health issues — specifically getting and staying healthy.

In an office environment, the pace is often slow and temptations are ever-present.

Perhaps your goal is to lose weight or maintain a healthy level of fitness.

If so, how do you keep your focus strong and navigate the pitfalls of sedentary work and endless occasions for “treats?” Click Here to Read Article …

Bring the Convenience of an Ecommerce Store to a Brick and Mortar Location

Bring the Convenience of an Ecommerce Store to a Brick and Mortar Location

Every business owner wants to increase their bottom line, and brick and mortar retail stores are no exception.

The overhead and competition with larger online markets can make it more difficult.

This may be one of the reasons why many businesses are unaware of the fact that those same online solutions can be brought into their location to make business run more efficiently.

These solutions can also help a business reap more profits.

The U.S. Small Business Administration recommends that businesses that have physical retail locations consider using ecommerce solutions to help them run their business. Businesses just need to learn more about the benefits ecommerce has to offer them and just how easy it is to implement and use these systems. Click Here to Read Article …

3 Steps to a Healthier Work-Life Balance

3 Steps to a Healthier Work-Life Balance

Staying at the office late on a Friday for the third time this month? Spending more time on the weekend dealing with work issues than relaxing?

Frequently getting stuck doing the work of other people in the office? You may be suffering from the absence of clear and healthy boundaries at work.

One of the most important components of a healthy and fulfilling work environment is the presence of clear boundaries.

When you set boundaries with your coworkers and supervisors, you’re telling them how you expect to be treated and the behaviors you will and will not tolerate. Click Here to Read Article …

7 Tips to Manage Time Like a Boss

7 Tips to Manage Time Like a Boss

What differentiates a smart entrepreneur from a mediocre one? Time management. A successful businessman is one who knows how to utilize his time in the right manner.

Sadly, many entrepreneurs fail to cope with this major factor in their life simply because they are either not good at it or are too busy to think about it.

Ultimately, they suffer losses, valuable contacts and above all the much-needed balance in their life that can seriously affect their performance.

But with effective time-management skills, they can turn the situation in their favor. Click Here to Read Article …

How to Achieve Your Career Dream

How to Achieve Your Career Dream

We all need a little bit of extra help sometimes to move our career aspirations from dreams to reality. Often times we look in books or school, but there are other places to look.

Do you know people that have had great success with a coach at work while others swear by their mentor? These often available resources can give you a much-needed push.

So what are the differences between a coach and a mentor, and which will help you achieve your dreams? Click Here to Read Article …

4 Reasons to Do an Exit Interview (And When To Skip It)

4 Reasons to Do an Exit Interview (And When To Skip It)

So you’ve given notice that you’re quitting your job and moving to your dream job across the street. Well, at least you’re moving.

Your manager has asked you to be part of an exit interview process. Your first reaction is, Why do I care? I’m not going to be here.

But before you rule it out, here are a few things to think about.

We all know why employers like exit interviews, at least smart employers.

They give them the chance to find out what’s really going on behind the scenes between their employees and supervisors and to make necessary corrections in policies, procedures or even supervisors.

But why should you, the employee, care? That’s a good question. Here are some reasons why you should choose to complete the interview process. Click Here to Read Article …