4 steps to a paper-free life
Stop stacks of paper from standing between you and organizational bliss with these steps for taking your documents digital, from Teens in Tech’s editorial director, Emmanuel Banks.
What does it take to get nominated for the Most Irritating Co-worker Award?
Question: “I opened the office fridge one day last month and found a note taped to my empty grocery bag. Someone was apologizing for eating my sandwich when she realized she’d left hers at home and had become shaky with hunger. Fortunately the situation resolved itself (sort of), but now I really have to know what people say is the most jaw-droppingly irritating thing one of their co-workers has ever done!” — Reese, Closed Captioning Transcriber
Subtle snubs sapping your morale?
When they happen regularly, disrespectful snubs—or “microinequities”—sap motivation and productivity, says leadership coach Brigid Moynahan of New Jersey-based The Next Level. The next time someone slings one at you, take these steps.
In case of nepotism, criticize with caution
Q: “My boss’s arrogant and pushy daughter is one of my co-workers. ‘Belinda’ orders us around and challenges anyone who disagrees. The biggest problem, however, is that she gets involved in other people’s work without asking permission or telling anyone. How can I stop her?” Helpless
5 tips for safer passwords
Keeping passwords secure is step one toward making sure you’re not a victim of cybercrime, according to security firm Sophos.
Are you really that productive?
Plenty of people lie to themselves about their own productivity—many without even knowing it. IDoneThis’ chief creative officer, Janet Choi, has some tough love to help you get honest with yourself.
Never explain when you can show
Sure, you’ve got a hot idea, but only by creating a prototype of it, no matter how crude, can you both convey it in a more exciting, tangible way and let people know you’re serious enough about it to go the extra mile. Even drawing a sketch on a piece of paper will make any […]
The corporate benefits of contemplation
Mindfulness and meditation are no longer reserved for the spiritually dedicated, as Silicon Valley companies turn to these ancient practices to help employees tap into creativity and calm. Here are insights from Wired’s Noah Shachtman on incorporating mindful practices into the corporate world and the business benefits.
Create a color legend in Excel
Q. I’d like to provide a “legend” so people know what the different Conditional Formatting colors mean in Excel. How can I do this?
What’s the opposite of working from home?
Working from home may not be the norm at many companies, but almost every employee these days is “homing from work,” a new survey says.