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When saying is believing
Having effective communication skills is imperative to workplace success and productivity. Being an effective communicator also enhances your …
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The company you keep
Despite the positive aspects of maintaining friendships at work, such relationships can occasionally…
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Better friends than foes
Who says you can’t mix business and pleasure? According to a survey by finance and accounting recruitment specialist Robert Half International, 63 per cent of employees in …
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Toughing out the jungle
New employees face two fates – to sink or to swim. Thankfully, there are plenty of guidelines to help them survive the office jungle. Here are more tips as a follow-up to last week’s column.
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The secret of punctuality is planning
Getting to work on time is more important than most people think. Despite popular belief, your boss is aware of what time you arrive in the morning and leave …
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Tips on how to press the right emotional buttons to turn on and retain staff
Having consulted with several organisations on staff attrition for over 20 years, we have identified several of the push and pull factors behind …
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You can put your polished foot forward – but don’t go over the top
Most people early on in their career experience some uncertainty about what to wear to work. It’s an issue that can be particularly troubling if …
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In or out of the office, always do the right thing
When out of the office with colleagues, you should behave just as you do at work. You should present yourself appropriately, have the right …
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Making peace with difficult colleagues
If you find it hard to gel with some officemates, discuss the situation with them in a friendly …
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To tweet or not to tweet while at work
The use of social media during office hours has given rise to new problems. Many companies worry about the social networking sites’ possible effects on employee productivity, brand …
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Expand your skills to stay marketable
It’s no great secret that the more skills you have, the more employable you are. So no matter how far up the career ladder you may …
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All work with no workout is unhealthy
The best way to stay active at work is to set aside a time during the day to train, either on your own or with …