When in a workplace, there has to be a pattern followed – something that deals more with etiquette and ethics. Remember, you cannot be too open and cannot voice your personal feelings too loud; personal views do not matter but group views do. When carrying out performance evaluation for your employees, make extra sure that […]
Posted on January 10th, 2011 by benjamin
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What is meant by ‘communicate well’? It straight away means effective communication skills that need to be acquired when you’re in an office and working. The language should be as professional as it can get as well as clear and not ambiguous. How you communicate in your office also defines your character and makes way […]
Posted on January 7th, 2011 by benjamin
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The definition of a ‘good’ person varies person to person. But when it comes to good people skills and characteristics, a unanimous nod is given to the following personality skills: Humor Politeness Cheerful Nature Gratitude Optimist Positive Attitude Friendly Nature Open to All A personality with these skills is highly regarded in social as well […]
Posted on January 7th, 2011 by benjamin
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An important part of communicating with your boss is getting heard. And for getting heard, you need to do quite a bit with your communication and diplomacy skills. The proper way of addressing your boss, is by being polite as well as convey the ‘concern’ in your tone in the most subtle yet catchy manner! […]
Posted on January 7th, 2011 by benjamin
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For anyone graduating college over the past few years, you know how overwhelming student debt can be. And, if you’re like most, you’re banking on the new career to help clear that debt – some faster than others. A. Harrison Barnes, career coach and Hound.com founder, tells us about a new chart, courtesy of the […]
Posted on October 21st, 2010 by benjamin
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The American Bar Association recently put out a new survey that revealed up to one half of this country’s lawyers are miserable in their career choices. The reasons were varied, but the survey suggested it’s a combination of the long work hours, the pressure from partners to raise the bar in terms of the number […]
Posted on October 13th, 2010 by benjamin
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As a writer, the topic of introverts in the workplace has a certain appeal, mostly because it’s quite familiar. It can be difficult for an introvert in the workplace, especially if the job requires a lot of interaction with co-workers. There are many misconceptions about those who prefer to work alone and who might even […]
Posted on October 8th, 2010 by benjamin
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Harley Davidson’s workers, through the assistance of three Wisconsin unions, will keep their jobs, courtesy of a new labor contract passed in September 2010. This new contract will result in what’s being called “steep concessions”. The company played hard ball in its negotiations, says career coach and EmploymentCrossing.com founder. With threats of moving hundreds of […]
Posted on October 7th, 2010 by benjamin
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Ever wonder if there’s such a job as a snow cone taster? Maybe it’s nail polish tester you just know you were born to be or a mattress tester? Believe it or not, there are a lot of jobs that hit high on the cool factor – and they actually pay well! A. Harrison Barnes, […]
Posted on July 6th, 2010 by benjamin
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As many in the UK demand President Obama cease his promises of “kicking ass” in regards to BP and its catastrophic environmental disaster and threaten to end, as one reporter calls, “the British love-in with Barack Obama”, there are around 23,000 Americans who are employed by the British oil giant and are wondering how much […]
Posted on July 6th, 2010 by benjamin
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