The case for writing it down
Three reasons to turn to pen and paper for capturing a burst of creative thoughts or a list of to-dos:
Banish these LinkedIn buzzwords
LinkedIn recently came out with a list of the year’s most overused professional buzzwords. Comb through your LinkedIn page and résumé to see if they contain these words and phrases:
Different starting pay for same work
Question: “When I was hired six months ago, I tried to negotiate my salary. My manager said pay was not negotiable, but I have since learned that this is not true. Recently, another person was offered the same position and initially turned it down. I know for a fact that human resources negotiated her pay…
Weighing the numbers
Our sedentary work lifestyle is part of the reason Americans have packed on so many pounds over the past 30 years. Some stats that bear witness to the problem:
The right recipe to impress customers and CEOs
When 7-11 CEO Joe DePinto went on Under Cover Boss, he learned how one 7-11 in Shirley, N.Y., managed to sell 2,500 cups of coffee a day. One stellar employee, Dolores, combined precise brewing with impeccable customer service. She knew the name of nearly every customer; thus a growing number of “regulars” returned day after […]
3 ways to save an unproductive day
It’s easy enough to reach the midpoint of a workday and realize that you haven’t accomplished what you’d hoped. But you can still salvage the day. Three strategies for making progress on a critical project:
Building your online rapport
In the age of Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, the rules of social engagement have shifted ever so slightly. A few tips on building rapport online:
Quiz: Are you using the right word?
You may think you know what the following words mean, but is it possible you’re mistaken? Grammar.net’s list of “10 Commonly Misunderstood Words in English” includes some real stumpers:
Spend more time ‘unplugged’ in 2012
The latest technology trend? Going low-tech and “unplugging” to get our most meaningful work done. Many are realizing we may need to take drastic measures to “switch off.” Here are some low-tech suggestions:
How ‘happy’ is your workplace?
When you think about a “happy” workplace, do you think Google? All those creative-minded people at a beautifully designed work space, working on projects while the entire world watches. You can use some of the same strategies used at Google and other offices to bring more happiness into the workplace.