Management The Ghost of Business Past This is the time of the year where most people have moments of nostalgia; we look back on the past with Rose Tinted glasses and reminisce about the good old days, phrases such as ‘no school like the old school’ and ‘they were the good old days’ float around. December 20, 2011 436 Reads share
Management To Party Or Not To Party That is the question…. However it’s a question that seems a little clouded regarding the Office Christmas Party, in the following article I hope will give a few guidelines to those who will attend their office party the stress free way. But also for companies/businesses on how they expect their staff to behave at such events. December 14, 2011 417 Reads share
Management I Can’t Come Into Work Today Because Have you ever called into your job and taken a sick day without really been sick, well then you are not alone. A survey conducted by Harris Interactive for Kronos Incorporated, found that about half of all Americans have taken a fake sick day. Australia and Canada are about level according to this survey, it also revealed that 71% of Chinese workers have called in sick (when they weren’t) and interesting to note that in France this number is only 16%. November 1, 2011 909 Reads share
Management What Makes A Good Boss? A good boss, like anything other good experience we have in life, can leave a lasting impression on us. But unlike horror stories often recounted about ‘bad’ bosses we don’t hear that many great stories about the ‘good’ boss. October 5, 2011 421 Reads share
Management Workplace bullying – Do not stand alone Before you consider taking action, it is best to talk it over with someone. It’s always a possibility that what may seem like bullying may in fact not be. For example changes within the organization can create stress on all levels (staff, supervisors, managers etc), and so stress may be causing some short term issues and demands. If you are finding it difficult to cope, perhaps take the time to talk to your manager or supervisor, who may well be as concerned as you are. Sometimes in situations like this communication can be the way to make changes. July 13, 2011 655 Reads share
Management Do Not Stand Alone – Workplace Bullying At some point in our lives many of us (myself included) have had some experience at the hands of a bully, be it the school yard bully or a workplace bully, but whichever way, the feelings of isolation and... May 12, 2011 468 Reads share
Management Taking Care Of Yourself And Your Career In The Cold Weather The sudden cold spell most of us are currently experiencing can come as quite a shock, one day we have normal autumn weather and suddenly its freezing cold with snow... December 6, 2010 579 Reads share
Management Start Relaxing To Make Your Business Amazing The small business owner (or free-lancer) is often the sole person responsible for time management, tasks, projects, deadlines, paperwork and what seems like five million other responsibilities that can have a tendency... September 6, 2010 539 Reads share
Management Slow Down…. Life today seems to move at a hectic pace, with many of us rushing from one activity to the next. But this type of life can only lead to stress and learning to slow down is vital April 12, 2010 306 Reads share
Management Less Mess = Less Stress A clean and tidy desk will reduce stress and boost good time management. Some study suggests that about 15% of our time is wasted looking for misplaced files, paperwork or that post it that you scribbled someone’s phones number or email address on. March 29, 2010 338 Reads share