Android users’ lives just got easier
The Mini Tasker App is a free application that Android users can employ to make their phones operate on autopilot, says Lifehacker writer Alan Henry.
Year: 2013
5 most common recognition awards
By the numbers, here’s how many employers say they hand out certificates and plaques to reward employee accomplishments.
Party Favor with PowerPoint
If you have a treasure trove of photos from the office or work site with which you’d like to create slideshow for your holiday gathering, it’s easy to do in PowerPoint.
Manage time and cognitive resources
Learn how to budget your cognitive resources with these tips from Harvard economics professor Sendhil Mullainathan.
Facebook’s Graph Search a powerhouse
To help you extend your outreach and pump up your connections, try these tips for using Graph Search for networking from Joshua Waldman, author of Job Searching with Social Media For Dummies.
Make Dropbox even better
By providing a secure place to upload and share files anywhere, Dropbox can help boost productivity both in the office and on the go. What some people don’t know is that there’s also a way for other people to upload files into it.
4 ways to bring out the best in people
You can be a person who brings out the best in anyone’s behavior. Here are four ways to do it.
Self-audit: How good a leader are you?
Are you a good leader? Are you a good teammate? Would your teammates evaluate you the same way you evaluate yourself? Are you sure? To find out, take this self-audit.
Obstinacy is a losing move in office politics
Q: “One of my co-workers, ‘Ethan,’ has considerable clout with our manager. A few months ago, Ethan and I had a serious disagreement when he directed me to do a particular task. I chose not to complete the task, because I felt he did not have the authority to assign work to me. Ever since, my boss seldom talks to me and will openly correct me in meetings. I’ve also started getting undesirable assignments, undoubtedly due to Ethan’s influence. I am fed up with this situation. However, our business was recently acquired by a larger company, which will greatly expand the career options here. Should I stay or go?” Undecided
Problem Step Recorder
Did you just do the most amazing thing on your computer, but sure you’ll never remember it again? Try the Problem Step Recorder (PSR) in Windows 7.