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Why You Shouldn’t Talk Politics At Work
MSNBC - September 21, 2012
23% of workers who’d discussed politics at work reported getting into a heated discussion or fight with a co-worker or boss, and 10% said they changed how they viewed a co-worker after learning about the person’s... Read »
Why Flexible Hours Inspire Performance
Inc. - February 8, 2012
Don't waste a minute tracking your employees' hours. They'll get more done. Read »
When Working From Home Just Doesn’t Work
Fortune - December 19, 2011
There's no denying that working remotely provides tremendous benefits, but more organizations are finding that virtual collaboration also comes with significant limitations. Read »
Carol Bartz & The New Rules Of Firing
Fortune - September 12, 2011
Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz's ouster and her blunt email to the company's entire workforce raises questions about firing protocol in today's working world.
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19 Ways To Overcome Shyness At Work
Business Insider - September 9, 2011
At one time or another, we all suffer from it: shyness, social anxiety, being a wallflower. Call it what you will, but it's still a debilitating affliction. Read »
How To Discipline And Fire Employees
Entrepreneur - September 7, 2011
This is a situation no boss wants to face. But when it happens, you need to know how to do it sensitively--and legally. Read »
How To Deal With The Disgruntled
Harvard Business Review - August 29, 2011
When everyday crankiness is exacerbated by performance problems, then the merely grumpy can become disgruntled former employees out to do damage to the team. Read »
10 Mistakes Job Interviewers Make
U.S. News - August 29, 2011
Hiring someone onto your team is one of the most important decisions managers make, but it’s easy to flub it if you aren’t trained and prepared for interviewing. Read »
Employee Performance: Terminate Or Rehabilitate?
Leader's Beacon - August 26, 2011
Today we look at the one or two bottom performing employees you might have on your team or in your company. It could be job performance related or it could be negativity or behavior problems. Can they be ‘fixed’ or... Read »
12 Tips For Maximizing A Small Office Space
Open Forum - August 25, 2011
The more time your spend at your desk, the more important it is that you have an efficient, compact work space. But in an era of work-at-homers and co-workers, small space can sometimes foil one's plans for cubicle clarity. Read »
How CEOs Can Reverse The Healthcare Cost Curve
Chief Executive - August 19, 2011
As CEOs, we must refuse to settle for the status quo. There are steps you can take now to help take control of your healthcare costs: Read »
Companies Are Cozying Up To Napping At Work
Fortune - August 18, 2011
There's some evidence that companies are becoming more lenient -- even encouraging -- toward at-work napping. What's fueling the shift? Read »
Why Employees Lie (And How To Get Them To Stop)
SmartBlog - August 18, 2011
Our research suggests that right-wrong decisions naturally put people on the fence, and that a small amount of contemplation or conversation can push them onto more stable, ethical ground. Read »
A Script To End Workplace Conflict
Bloomberg Businessweek - August 11, 2011
The trick to moving past these conflicts and on to increased productivity for everyone at your business is knowing how to broach the topics in a way that leads to improved working relationships. Read »
Keeping Your Star Employees
Fortune - August 10, 2011
For many companies, using salary to compete for top talent is often a losing battle. But talented employees often look for several other qualities in jobs when deciding whether to make a move. Read »
