3 ways to save an unproductive day
It’s easy enough to reach the midpoint of a workday and realize that you haven’t accomplished what you’d hoped. But you can still salvage the day. Three strategies for making progress on a critical project:
Year: 2012
Building your online rapport
In the age of Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, the rules of social engagement have shifted ever so slightly. A few tips on building rapport online:
Quiz: Are you using the right word?
You may think you know what the following words mean, but is it possible you’re mistaken? Grammar.net’s list of “10 Commonly Misunderstood Words in English” includes some real stumpers:
Spend more time ‘unplugged’ in 2012
The latest technology trend? Going low-tech and “unplugging” to get our most meaningful work done. Many are realizing we may need to take drastic measures to “switch off.” Here are some low-tech suggestions:
How ‘happy’ is your workplace?
When you think about a “happy” workplace, do you think Google? All those creative-minded people at a beautifully designed work space, working on projects while the entire world watches. You can use some of the same strategies used at Google and other offices to bring more happiness into the workplace.
Watch out for schadenfreude
Do you smile when the office slacker gets caught in a mistake? If so, that’s schadenfreude, a bit of enjoyment at the misfortunes of others. Reseacher Wilco van Dijk says that, while this odd emotion can make us feel better about ourselves, it’s not good without compassion. “Our society thrives on compassion and empathy.” Source: […]
3 tips for PowerPoint Video success
In PowerPoint 2010, you can now create a video file called a Windows Media Video file or .wmv. This format is playable on many video players and can be converted with a separate piece of software to another format if needed. Last year, here in Office Tech Pro, we introduced the basics for creating videos […]
4 stick-to-it apps help achieve goals
To achieve your goals, you may also need a little help from apps: 21Habit.com, Livifi.com, HealthMonth.com and Stickk.com.
Need relief from carpal tunnel?
On the Admin Pro Forum, the conversation recently turned to carpal tunnel syndrome. “What,” asked a reader, “really works to relieve carpal tunnel syndrome?” Suggestions from fellow admins:
‘Drill sergeant’ boss is killing my confidence
Question: “I work for an attorney who makes me feel like an idiot. He is a former Marine who still has a drill sergeant mentality. His comments are so cutting that I constantly feel defeated and inadequate. His law partners know he’s difficult, but won’t do anything because he’s one hell of a lawyer…”