Tag: Office Life
How to Impress Your Boss
We all want to impress our boss. It’s kind of in our genes to try to please the person in authority in our life. We’d like our boss to like us and to consider us when special opportunities or promotions come up. Of course, it’s not just your winning personalityRead More
6 Tips for Traveling with the Boss
Business travel can be stressful. You have enough to worry about simply attempting to adapt to working outside of the office. You’ll be spending a lot more time with your coworkers than usual, and this can make for some awkward situations. The most awkward of all situations will likely beRead More
5 Ways to Improve Company Culture
A lot of businesses have a hard time quantifying their company culture. In the absence of a formal vision and a strategy to support it, culture usually devolves into variations on the “golden rule.” Be nice. Respect your co-workers. Avoid gossip. Or, as Michael Scott of NBC’s The Office eloquentlyRead More
How to Deal with a Micromanager
At first you thought they were just being very responsible. Later you may have dubbed them “nitpicky.” Until finally you realized that the perfect word for them is “micromanager,” and it’s definitely not a compliment. Working with a micromanager can be extremely stressful and frustrating. The act of micromanaging usuallyRead More
5 Ways to Get in the Zone
When thinking of Zen, instead of asking yourself what it is, ask yourself when it is. Zen is simply now — the practice of complete awareness of the present. While Zen has immensely beneficial applications in a multitude of personal situations, it can be extremely helpful in the work environment.Read More
Office Bullying Guide: 5 Tips for Managers
It’s scary but true. A recent report by a law firm has revealed one-third of employees have been bullied in the workplace. The repercussions are huge. While a third of those affected say they did nothing for fear of losing their job or hurting their career prospects, a large numberRead More
5 of the Best Office Designs for Productivity
On the hunt for higher productivity levels, some businesses resort to superficial incentive schemes, enforced overtime and an oppressive approach to team management. These extreme measures can do more harm than good in the long run — especially when the secret to eternal motivation is right in front of you:Read More
5 Ways to Talk Politics at Work
“Don’t hug a boa constrictor” is absolutely good advice that you should always take. “Pull the rip cord” is also solid guidance. “Don’t talk politics at work” is pretty good advice in some ways. Yet, democratic nations pride themselves on affording freedoms, including the freedom to express oneself. Having andRead More