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Let’s drop the twisted sister routine!
It’s the dirty little secret of sisterhood. In our supposedly enlightened and evolved working world, where women have more power than ever, something is lurking that we don’t even want to whisper about. It’s so sinister and subversive (for some; though others actually gleefully boast
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So many modern workplace environments are so unpleasant, often even dangerous or deadly, that even the most casual observer may agree that we seem to take two steps backwards for each step forward. Obviously, too many employers have adopted the bad philosophy that says “People exist for the benefit of
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If you are in a situation where you need to increase motivation you can consider focusing on more intrinsic ways to motivate. These are “bonuses” that your employees can achieve from within if you offer the right conditions because they are rooted in self-satisfaction.
*Offer autonomy
Most people aren’t enthralled with a
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Last year, Bill could have easily won the Cantankerous Employee of the Year award. Lately, though, he’s all smiles and sunshine.
Attitudes have changed for the better in many offices, where the fear of layoffs still runs high.
But what happens when those employees become so busy kissing up to the boss
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When provided descriptions of each presidential personality, here’s who American workers compared their bosses to:
19%—The “Good Guy,” one who doesn’t feel overwhelmed, like George Washington.
15%—The “Maintainer,” a slow but steady worker, such as George H. W. Bush.
20%—The “Dominator,” someone bossy and domineering, traits possessed by LBJ and Nixon.
12%—The “Actor” (spirited,
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Often when we are stressed at work, we say out loud: “How wonderful it would be if I were my own boss.” At other times, when the entrepreneur bug bites, we think of quitting our job to start our own business.
Before you rush out that resignation letter, consider the pros
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Germs and allergens are rampant in the workplace. You may have heard of “Sick Building Syndrome,” which is a term used when people get sick from working in a building with poor air quality. Unfortunately, the workplace is where most of us spend a great deal of our time, and
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Many women do not realize the inherent and lifelong value of developing mentoring relationships with other women. It is something that is given freely and with a spirit of kindness. Not everyone can be a mentor. It requires time, dedication and a certain amount of selflessness. You certainly are not
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If you want a promotion or a raise, or if you just want to hang onto you job, then now is the time to put your best foot forward and stay clear of these ten things that can really tick your boss off.
Missed Deadlines. Nothing bugs a boss more than
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Often we fool ourselves into believing that we are working for a bright career. As organizational imperatives and demands start growing, an employee is stuck in the ambiguity of whether he is working for his boss, the organization, himself or better still just money. I have profiled the characters
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