6 tips for winning arguments
Business psychiatrist Mark Goulston offers six ways to stop being defensive and start finding solutions in your conversations.
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What you should never do at work
Communications consultant Robin Madell says the three biggest errors you can make at work arise from the misuse or misunderstanding of three key elements: technology, corporate culture and office politics.
Get more out of LinkedIn with apps
Many people only look at LinkedIn when they start searching for a new job. This is a shame, says Business Insider tech reporter Jillian D’Onfro, who explains that the “social network has become an incredible resource for building your professional identity online, no matter where you are in your career.”
Play it smart by playing it dumb
You probably hear a lot of ignorant or incorrect ideas in the course of your workweek. Laughing at or arguing with people can hurt your relationship with them, so you may want to “play dumb” if you hear something ridiculous, says Geoffrey Tumlin, author of “Stop Talking, Start Communicating.”
What it’s like as an admin at Facebook
If you ask Sara Geiger, she’ll tell you it’s fantastic. Geiger loves the atmosphere at the eight-building campus in Menlo Park, Calif. She loves the free meals, the on-site gym and happy hour drinks. Most of all, reports Claire Moorman in the Dubois County Herald, she feels like she belongs there.
3 ways to cut your stress down to size
There are endless tips and tricks to mitigate the effects of stress, but what if you could shift your stress mindset altogether? A technique called “adding the opposite” can help you do just that, writes Lea McLeod, founder of The Job Success Lab.
3 hidden truths about promotions
It’s unlikely your boss is going to give you all the info you need to be promoted. She may share some things, but she’ll keep the good stuff to herself, says CareerMeh workplace writer Sophie Lizard. Here’s three things she won’t tell you.
Simple habits can make you happier
Research shows that employees want to be happy at work, and a bump in salary is not the most effective way to achieve this, according to a survey by staffing company Spherion. But the good news is a lot of people already are happy at work, and you can steal some of their secrets to become happier yourself.
When is it OK not to want a promotion?
On-the-job advancement isn’t what every employee wants. We talked to a couple of career advisors about what to do if you feel you’ve already found your peak.