Stop ‘like’ hurting your career
Overusing the word ‘like” is a common problem—and a quick way to have your professionalism called into question. Stop damaging your career with these three tips from Fast Company writer Drake Baer.
Year: 2014
Organizing ideas with tablets
Have you ever been in a meeting and needed to aggregate ideas and then organize them into projects? Here are several mind mapping apps worth trying, suggests marketer Kimberly Deas.
Join the ranks of the “Hi” people
When you think of it, the office staff can be divided into two types of people: those who make eye contact, smile and say hello when they pass you in the hallway, and those who don’t. Think to yourself how much more pleasant it is to encounter someone from the former group, and how much […]
Solving the office perfume problem
Have you ever had a co-worker you could tell was in the office before you even saw her? You know, the one who wears way too much perfume? How do you let your co-worker know it’s too much without hurting her feelings?
No-iron advice for unexpected wrinkles
Even dressing in freshly ironed clothes is no guarantee you’ll stay wrinkle-free between home and work. Luckily, there is a pretty easy fix to be found in wrinkle-release spray, says Erin Greenawald, an editor at The Daily Muse.
Staff unhappy with you? Get into the mix
Q: “Some members of my staff have told me that people think I’m mean. One of them accused me of never even having a direct conversation with her. Another one said that employees gossip about me every day. I believe that instead of listening to rumors and hearsay, these people should develop their own opinions about me. What do you think?” Puzzled Manager
How to get fit and stay that way
The secret of a fitness program’s success doesn’t lie in your ability to get results, but in your ability to maintain them. Take these tips from Tony DeSantis, an International Sports Sciences Association Certified Master Trainer, to do just that.
Fight back against procrastination
Like overeating, procrastination is challenging because it’s impossible to give it up entirely. While humans don’t need to smoke or drink alcohol, they can’t survive without eating and they can’t exist without putting off some tasks until later.
Apps make great driving companions
The daily commute is a big part of many peoples’ lives. Technology writer Phil Cohen has found a few applications that can help make your drives more pleasant.
Thwart a headache before punching the clock
Faced with an unpleasant task at work tomorrow? Try this: Show up at the office just early enough to knock it out before the workday officially begins, when all is quiet and pressure is at its lowest. Getting past an onerous duty by the time you’re even officially responsible for starting your shift is a […]