Sometimes it can be hard to strike up a conversation with your boss about something other than your assignments, but you really should make the effort. Five topics you may want to weave into conversations with your boss:
Q: “I work as a legal secretary for ‘Rick.’ ‘Carolyn’ used to work for him in another law office. When Rick separated from his wife about a year ago, he and Carolyn began seeing each other. Six months after the separation, Rick moved back home with his family. Although he supposedly ended his relationship with Carolyn, he still calls her every day and sends her flowers. My resentment must be obvious, because Rick recently called me into his office and said he would continue communicating with Carolyn whether I liked it or not. I plan to ask Human Resources to assign me to another attorney. Should I describe Rick’s deceitful behavior or just say that we have a personality conflict?” Disgusted
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With email being such a huge part of business communication, it’s essential to know how to write well. Forbes staff writer Susan Adams has gathered advice to help you improve the clarity of your writing.
Success is as much what you don’t do as what you do. Here are seven things leaders should not do.
Tired of enduring the same old stories from co-workers about what a nightmare traffic is on their commute? Tell them you like the delays—it gives you time to think, listen to favorite tunes or a book, or catch up on the news on the radio. Thus ends your days as a sounding board for that […]
Q. I’m creating a OneNote for an event and want to share it with people, but I don’t think they all have OneNote. Will they be able to work with it?
Research has shown that having a mentor can help boost your salary and your happiness, so if you don’t have one yet you should be on the hunt for one. Meredith Fineman has had plenty of mentors throughout the course of her career and offers five tips for finding one.
Keep these common items nearby to fight daily battles with job stress.
Q: “I have to share an office with a very messy colleague. My area is neat and organized, but his side of the room is completely covered with piles and piles of paper. As a result, he frequently misplaces information and fails to meet deadlines. This unsightly mess is so embarrassing that I have stopped bringing clients into the office. I can’t move out, so how do I cope?” Felix
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