Another reason to have a Google account
Google Labs is brewing up new ideas to make your day-to-day work easier. All you need is a Google account.
Tap into these free cell-phone services
Your cell phone could be doing a lot more for you, says David Pogue, technology expert for The New York Times. Here’s Pogue’s rundown of the “most exciting” services awaiting your cell phone.
Building your rep outside the office
One brainy, effective method to gain respect within your organization is to build up your profile in the outside world. These approaches can help.
Admins’ secrets to finding travel deals
Admins shared these great ideas recently on the Admin Pro Forum.
Gain a better Outlook: 3 moves toward an empty inbox
Managing the stream of email that gathers in your inbox every day can feel like an impossible task. Slim down your filing system into this “trusted trio” of action-based folders.
Meeting pros know
Learn how most professional planners schedule agendas for two- and three-day meetings …
Find morale-boosting ‘vital’ friends
Without a best buddy at work, the chances of your being engaged in your job are only one in 12. So says Tom Rath, author of Vital Friends: The People You Can’t Afford to Live Without.
Ready or not, just do it
If you want to whip yourself into shape or earn a professional degree, don’t wait until you feel ready, says Robert Leahy, psychologist and author of The Worry Cure. No such time will come. Here’s what to do instead …
Ready or not, manage your emotions at work
Women are way too emotional at work. Heard that stereotype before? The truth is, emotions come into play at the office every day, and not only for women.
Turning those ‘meetings’ into ‘doings’
You won’t find many people who love meetings. That might be because attendees often feel like meetings are a waste of time. At Marilyn Halsall’s workplace, “action minutes” are part of the remedy.