National Boss Day: 5 ways to celebrate
Mark your calendar: Oct. 16 is National Boss Day. Here’s an alternative to bringing a card or cookies: Honor the day by making a silent commitment to strengthening your relationship with your boss.
Category: People Skills
Bosses say they know admins’ needs
Managers believe they’re getting better at deducing what admins need. Uh-huh.
5 small ways to show gratitude
“Hey, thanks!” Sometimes a quick word of thanks to a co-worker is enough. Other times, you need to express your personal appreciation in a way that stands out (but doesn’t break the bank). Try one of these ideas the next time you want to thank someone for going above and beyond.
Stumped over how to reward employees?
An admin stumbled over how to recognize and reward employees on her team, so she turned to our Admin Pro Forum. Here’s what other admins are doing.
Office etiquette: Who ate my yogurt?
Some employees can tolerate coworkers’ swearing and rude behavior, but don’t even dream of touching their ham sandwiches.
How to diplomatically gripe about slackers
It’s almost performance review time, and you want to bring up issues with your boss about co-workers but not sound like a griper? Liz Ryan, a workplace expert, gives her advice on how to speak up during a review:
The right words will get you that raise
You probably know how to make a case for a raise: by touting the tangible ways in which you’ve added value to the company. But once you’ve asked your boss, he or she will probably respond in one of three ways. Here’s how to handle each possible response and move the conversation toward your ultimate goal: getting a raise.
But is it really ‘bullying’? Probably
Imagine sitting in a staff meeting, and every time you offer a suggestion someone looks at you and shakes her head. Or a co-worker consistently “forgets” to invite you to meetings. It may seem trivial, but belittling behavior—or bullying—can take a toll, especially when it occurs over and over again.
Simple ways to ‘onboard’ new hires
If you’re in a management role, make sure you “onboard” new hires. You’ll benefit from more engaged, productive employees who want to stay and be committed to the company. Try these three simple ideas:
Persuade the boss over a bowl of pasta
Don’t try to persuade your boss of a new idea while hes feeling the power of his position. New research suggests hes not listening to you.