6 tips for learning to delegate
It’s the flaw nobody really thinks they have—an inability to delegate effectively. Here’s how to do it right.
When you’re hired into a mess, it’s best to just grab a broom
Q: “After two days at my new job, I have not yet signed a payroll form or been told about my work hours. This is a small family business which has been quite successful, but seems very disorganized. I have made two appointments with the owners to discuss my schedule, but they forgot both times. Is this a bad sign?” Worried Newcomer
Write better using a conversational tone
Writing can make people feel crushing pressure to convey groundbreaking, witty ideas in a clever way, says copy editor and content creator Whitney Ryan. We tend to forget writing doesn’t always have to result in a masterpiece. Writing in a conversational, casual tone can be more effective. Ryan offers these tips to help you loosen up your writing style.
8 apps that can help remote teams collaborate
Collaborative tools powered by cloud technology are making it easier for remote teams to accomplish as much apart as they would working in the same room, says Alltopstartups.com founder Thomas Oppong. He shares some of the best collaboration apps.
PowerPoint: Why SlideMasters?
Q. I’m always customizing my slides even though I use a SlideMaster. Why should I even bother with a SlideMaster?
Stop trying to please everyone
The pressure to be liked at work can be frustrating and overwhelming, writes Katie Jansen, vice president of corporate marketing at AppLovin. But ultimately, trying to make everyone like you can make you less effective at your job. Here’s what you gain when you let go of being liked in the workplace.
Rise and shine with standing desks
The jury’s still out on standing workstations. If you’re leaning in that direction, here are the benefits you may be overlooking.
Watch out for BYOD policies at work
“BYOD can be great for startups or small businesses that don’t want to spend money on computers or equipment, but the risks include loss of information and privacy concerns,” says Suzanne Lemen, founder and CEO of Dynamic Corporate Solutions.
Don’t be the “remind me” person
When you agree to complete a project of any size, never drop the old “Remind me if I forget” bomb on the person who requested it. When you do, you create an obligation for them to have to deal with, and you set up a situation where they have to play the thankless role of […]
1-Minute Strategies: October ’15
“Sweatworking” is the newest way to connect with professional contacts … You’ll soon be able to control your entire house with Siri voice commands … Watch what you write in your work emails; they can be used against you.