Let’s be honest – we all do it. Pass along a gift we don’t like or have no use for to an unsuspecting friend or relative. So how can we do it gracefully and without tipping anyone off? Here are a few guidelines to keep in mind – Make sure the new recipient can actually [...]
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Holiday parties at the office can be great fun and a nice way to celebrate the year with your co-workers, but they can also be a career minefield if not handled well. Remember – you’re still “on” and being observed by others. Look at these events as opportunities to put your best food forward and [...]
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A just-released study by the Center for Professional Excellence finds that, for the second year in a row, students aren’t making the grade as professionals in the workplace. Who was surveyed? Not only business leaders and HR professionals nationwide, but also current college students and recent graduates from around the country. Survey-takers said that less [...]
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It’s election time again and you know what that means…attack ads, smear campaigns, finger-pointing, and shrill debates. You can’t seem to get away from the negativity that has become the US political process. In days gone by, there was a sense of civility and respect among candidates who peppered their remarks with “my esteemed opponent”, [...]
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Have you ever encountered a filthy microwave, dirty dishes in the sink, leftovers that have become science experiments, or an empty spot in the frig where your food used to be? Break rooms are one of those common areas, along with bathrooms, cafeterias, and hallways, where we comingle with each other at work. Here are [...]
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DO research the job position and company via the internet and the relationships you’ve developed through networking. Know the organization’s needs and how you can help. Click here to read the rest of the article.
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Have iPods become part of your workplace? The popularity of iPods and other MP3 players have brought with them an easy, unobtrusive way to listen to music at work. No more awkward CD players, thank you. But are you sending a negative message to those around you? If you choose to plug in to your [...]
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Our clients and customers keep us in business. Show them the respect they deserve. Prep the meeting room beforehand, meet them in the lobby, take their coats, offer beverages, stand when they enter a room, escort them out. What are some of the ways YOU convey respect to clients?
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