The best way not to get into office politics is to avoid getting yourself mixed in office gossip. Even if you are doing your best at work, but if you have e reputation for being a rumor-monger, then don’t be surprised if your boss won’t consider you for a raise or a promotion. Here are [...]

Focusing on Career

Many young people have different goals, and most of them prioritize career among others. If you are among these driven young professionals, here are some suggestions on how to keep your focus on your goal:

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Congratulations on the new baby! Returning to yo work can be a daunting idea for the new moms who need to go back to work after a few months of maternity leave. Separation anxiety is only one hurdle mommy has to pass before she can be fully ready for work. Here are some ways on [...]

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More Tips on Working at Home

Working at home can be a great (and in certain circumstances the only) option. You can still grow in your profession but it takes a lot of skillful planning to make sure that you get more projects, and that your skills won’t go stale.

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Having strong communication skills is very important to make your small business a success. You will need it to attract customers, in delaing with employees, and to maintain good relationships with customers and suppliers.

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So you’ve become unemployed for some reason, and while you’re looking for work you find yourself still having more time in your hands than you care for. Don’t despair, here are some tips on how to make your free hours productive:

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Internet-based work is very popular nowadays. Because of technology, it is no longer difficult to just work in your office at home. If you decide to go the online route as a career move, here are some tips on how to make sure you grow in your chosen profession:

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Writing Office E-mails

E-mails might have replaced the paper memo in the office, but this doesn’t mean that correct language use and letter etiquette should be forgotten as well. Here are some tips on what and what not to write in an office e-mail.

Congratulations! You’ve stepped up the corporate ladder, but before you actually start stressing on more work, try to make your new space more comfortable and at par with your new needs.

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First Weeks at Work Advice

Be sure you’re off to a good start on your first few weeks at work. Here are some tips on how to make that good first impression:

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Conflict resolution is a common occurence in the work place. With stress levels high, and many individuals having varied takes on an issue, heads are bound to butt at one point or another. Here are some tips on how to effectively resolve conflicts:

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  Although everyone should look out for himself (at times), this is not always true in the workplace. Most companies prefer people who can both work alone and are also good team players. Easy for the former, but the latter can be a bit more difficult. So how do you know if you’re a team [...]

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A little goes a long way. This is also the same for sharpening your leadership skills. Here are easy and simple suggestions on how to keep you on the top of your form, specially if a lot of people are looking up to you.

Want to negotiate with your boss for more vacation time? Here are tips on how to do exactly that. Won’t guarantee that they give you two whole months, but it’s worth a try!

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Planning to resign or you’ve been let go by your company because of the recent recession? Relax and get your game plan. These are some tips on how to make sure you get a job even in these difficult times: