Strive to take better meeting notes
Poorly written notes from a meeting may result in confusion over who is supposed to do what moving forward. To keep assignments clear and concise, follow these tips.
3 reasons to consider a Surface Pro 3
Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3 combines the best features of a laptop and a tablet into one device. Technology reporter Mike Lata explains three reasons it might be worth buying one.
After one of those nights, get moving–just not too much
The alarm goes off and you just cannot believe it’s morning already. If you have to go into work dragging to the extreme because of a severe lack of sleep, make the day into an even mix of sitting and moving. Too much staring at a computer screen or too much exertion will make you […]
Newbies in management need to know what you can do
Q: “The manager who hired me resigned a few months ago. His replacement is a great guy, but he is not familiar with our organization. Since he doesn’t understand my role, he gives me assignments that are well below my level. I’ve recently learned that less qualified people are working on projects which should have been mine. I’ve also heard that my boss goes to other departments for information that he could easily get from me. It’s no secret that our company may have layoffs this year, and I’m afraid I might be on the list. I obviously need to have a conversation with my manager, but I’m not sure what to say.” Overlooked
LinkedIn partners with Evernote
LinkedIn and Evernote have announced an expansion of their partnership for dealing with business cards, reports The Verge’s Casey Newton.
4 tips to avoid social media gaffes
If your employer entrusts you with one of its social media accounts, you want to be sure not to make a major mistake. Amanda Clark has some advice to help you avoid faux pas.
10 steps toward self-confidence
You know this already: It takes confidence to advance. You also know that self-confidence can be hard to hang onto. Luckily, you can learn to feel confident.
Meetings made easier at airports
Welcome to the future, where flying into a city for a meeting or business conference might mean venturing no farther than the airport itself. With travel budgets shrinking, flying in and out of an airport on the same day after having a meeting is becoming a legitimate option, travel and meeting professionals tell New York Times reporter Amy Zipkin.
A small comfort when they don’t call you back
Didn’t get that dream job you were hoping for? Sure, spend an hour or so moping, but then remind yourself that you really only had a sliver of the whole picture of what you might have been getting into. No one told you at the interview about how the people really work together there, what […]
3 ways to get a colleague to help
Figuring out how to keep a project moving when you need help from a colleague can be challenging. Business writer Esther Schindler suggests these tips.