Productivity tip: Take control of your calendar
To take control of your calendar and get more done, The Daily Muse co-founder Alex Cavoulacos recommends you start by asking yourself five questions so you can build a vision of your ideal week.
The word ‘fun’ can lose its steam two steps out of the office
When you’re coming up with ideas for stress-relieving leisure activities for the team, remember that asking them to head off somewhere after working hours cuts into the time they value most in life. Try bringing the laughter and games to them instead of requiring a slog when they’re most in the mood to just be […]
Poll: Nonwork chitchat tops distraction list
The most common distraction from work is nonwork-related chats, followed by Internet searches and loud co-workers, according to a new CareerBuilder.com survey of nearly 4,000 workers. Here’s the complete list of what’s eating into productivity.
Spur on the brainstorm of the century
You can help your organization’s brainstorming sessions soar to new creative heights simply by posting these “Rules of Engagement” for the group to follow.
What to talk about with your boss
Sometimes it can be hard to strike up a conversation with your boss about something other than your assignments, but you really should make the effort. Five topics you may want to weave into conversations with your boss:
This personality conflict calls for a delicate PR campaign
Q: “I work as a legal secretary for ‘Rick.’ ‘Carolyn’ used to work for him in another law office. When Rick separated from his wife about a year ago, he and Carolyn began seeing each other. Six months after the separation, Rick moved back home with his family. Although he supposedly ended his relationship with Carolyn, he still calls her every day and sends her flowers. My resentment must be obvious, because Rick recently called me into his office and said he would continue communicating with Carolyn whether I liked it or not. I plan to ask Human Resources to assign me to another attorney. Should I describe Rick’s deceitful behavior or just say that we have a personality conflict?” Disgusted
Two-fer Features in Microsoft Word
With Headers/Footers you get easy Page Numbers. With your document in Print Layout view (default), double click at the top of the page to access the header. Do the same at the bottom of the page to access the footer.
A case for clarity in business writing
With email being such a huge part of business communication, it’s essential to know how to write well. Forbes staff writer Susan Adams has gathered advice to help you improve the clarity of your writing.
7 things leaders should not do
Success is as much what you don’t do as what you do. Here are seven things leaders should not do.
Trim some time off a classic productivity killer
Tired of enduring the same old stories from co-workers about what a nightmare traffic is on their commute? Tell them you like the delays—it gives you time to think, listen to favorite tunes or a book, or catch up on the news on the radio. Thus ends your days as a sounding board for that […]