Exuding authority often comes easier to men than women, but those same behaviors can also be a liability in collaborative work environments, says Carol Kinsey Goman. She shares five body language mistakes and tips on how to avoid them.
Administrative Professional Today recently spoke to Miriam Salpeter, career coach and author of Social Networking for Career Success, about how administrative professionals can combine social networking and traditional career strategies to empower their success.
The key to getting promoted or getting a raise, says management consultant Steve Tobak on CBS: Do what it takes to get the job done, even if you’re not being paid for it. “First, you put yourself out there, take risks, do the work, and accomplish things. Then, and only then, do you get to […]
Employees often ask me, “How can I continue advancing my career after I feel I’ve hit a job plateau?” says Joan Burge. Anyone who asks that question is a go-getter.
Question: No one at work seems to like me. I usually keep to myself, because my co-workers never act very interested. When I do try to communicate with them, I get a lot of odd reactions that seem fake. I’m sick of all these people who apparently feel they have no faults. Management talks about employees being “family,” but that’s a complete crock. My co-workers never act as though they care about me, so why should I care about them? After being stuck here for four years, sometimes I just want to give up. And I’m tired. Discouraged
Shut off the alerts on your phone to be more productive … Use images and stories to improve your public speaking … Set a social media policy you can memorize … Make your boss feel appreciated …
When looking for a new job, don’t overlook the importance of culture. You won’t learn what you need to know by asking generic questions such as “What’s the culture like?” or “Are people treated well?”
Work isn’t a popularity contest, but most of us want to be around people on the job that we like—and who like us back. Experts warn that many of us may be inadvertently undermining those relationships. Some of the most common offenders:
Give employees, customers or clients a positive feeling about engaging with you by saying, “I took your suggestion.” Telling them that you valued their ideas enough to use them makes a powerful impact.
The advent of smartphones, tablets and social media keep you connected, but they also create distractions that hinder your efficiency. Try these tricks to improve productivity:
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