We have all at some point been in the position where you have been out the night before, drank too much, and have to come into work the next day. The worst situation is when you know some of your work colleagues know you have been out drinking and you have to hide your hangover. Perhaps it was your birthday, or even an office party, but you need to hide the evidence despite a samba band attempting to play tunes Read the rest of this entry »
The world of business can be a precarious place in 2010, and nowhere is more dangerous than the office jungle. Predators are waiting to prey on the vulnerable and ill-prepared and if you’re not ready for them then they can make your working life hell. Well, fear not because I’m here to describe the three main categories of office menace and how you can overcome them!
Office menace number one is The Snitcher! These people are ultra-ambitious and will stop Read the rest of this entry »
Nothing makes a day at work go more smoothly than being organized. Taking the time to get organized before you start your day will not only help you be more productive, but it will also boost your morale. Below are some tips to organize your workspace so that your workday goes much smoother.
* Clean up that desk of yours. How in the world are you going to expect to get any work done if your desk is piled high Read the rest of this entry »
I am not sure why it is, but some people feel the need to be bullies. If you have ever been a victim of this then you will know just how unpleasant it can be. Exactly why some individuals feel it necessary to cause misery for others is a bit of a mystery to me. Bullying has always gone on but that does not mean it is acceptable.
This post is all about different ways of dealing with a bully Read the rest of this entry »
‘Cell Phones at Work’ is right about a few things, but it all depends on where you work. A friend of mine has a job where his boss doesn’t care how much he uses his phone (as long as he still gets his work done).
At my job a cell phone is strictly forbidden. If you are one of the ‘naughty people’ to have one (like myself and almost everyone else) then you have to keep it hidden Read the rest of this entry »