Tag: Office Life
How to Avoid Wasting Time in Meetings
Just because meetings waste time doesn’t mean you have to. There are ways to either shorten meetings, or get more done during their less relevant stretches.
Using Human Resources as Your Resource
This post gives suggestions on how employees can utilize an under-utilized Human Resources department to help them with their jobs.
Preparing for the Flu Season
Ah yes, it’s that time of year again for those of us in the northern hemisphere. The weather is getting crisp, the leaves are falling off the trees, and soon a soft blanket of snow will cover the countryside. Of course, I’m talking about Flu Season. The flu season canRead More
7 Communication Tips That Get You Noticed
Looking for a promotion, but your boss barely even knows your name? It’s a common problem, especially in today’s environment. Cost reductions and downsizing usually results in supervisors having 2-3 times the normal amount of reports. So, how do you stand out in the crowd and differentiate yourself from everyoneRead More
4 Practices to Alleviate Office Stress
During my days at a midtown Manhattan office in New York, I had to come up with ways to reduce stress. I read articles, joined discussion forums, went to therapy, tried every cliché suggested to make office life more bearable but eventually I just had to figure out what workedRead More