So I was reading the blog of an Enigin PLC employee the other day ad realized that I really wanted to work for that company. But it also made me realize that in most offices the atmosphere isn’t really that relaxed. Difficult people can be a real challenge to deal with in the workplace. Not only that, but there are different types of difficult people. There is the bossy personality,impolite, argumentative, sneaky, aggressive and demanding personality. These types of people (more…)
It does not matter where you work, whether it be in an executive office or in a cafe serving hot coffee, you will still have to deal with workplace politics or otherwise known as office politics. Positioning yourself above it and staying ahead is key to surviving in the workplace. Some tips to doing this are as follows:
1. Stay levelheaded when in the office (or workplace). No matter what goes down, staying calm, cool and collected will keep you (more…)
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 (more…)
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 (more…)
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 (more…)