We are constantly making decisions throughout the course of the work day and throughout the course of our lives. So, naturally, people would be interested to know if there were any easier or more efficient ways of going about making decisions. Here are a few ideas on improving decision making. 1. Make decisions routine. That… Read more »
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The Family and Medical Leave Act — What You Need to Know
In 1993, Congress passed the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). This law guarantees that a person will not lose his or her job if he or she takes a leave of absence for various medical situations, which can range from having a baby to other health issues affecting family members. Under the law, an… Read more »
How to Make an Effective To-Do List
Many business experts counsel people to make to-do lists to help them manage their time. And to-do lists are very popular among employees. The problem, however, is that not many people know how to put a to-do list together so that they get the most out of it, so that it is the most effective… Read more »
How to Stay Mentally Sharp
During the workday, we want to keep our minds as sharp as possible. Mentally, we obviously want to be at our best. It’s not always easy to do. We might be sharp when we first get to work in the morning after a good night’s rest, but after a while, that tends to wear off…. Read more »
Why You Need a Hobby
If you are a busy professional, and someone brings up the subject of hobbies, you might reply with a derisive snort. Who has time for hobbies? It may seem that hobbies are a luxury only the leisure class or retired can afford, but if you give it some thought, there are a number of benefits… Read more »
How to Ask for a Raise
Asking for a raise is generally a pretty stressful proposition. But after you have been with a company for a while, you may feel you deserve one. However, the number of years you have been at a company is not by itself a basis for a raise. It won’t carry much water with your supervisor…. Read more »
How to Bring Change to Your Company
Companies never tire of telling employees that they value people who are innovative, who can come up with new and better ideas and ways of doing things. But then, you might ask, how is it that many companies have outdated policies and procedures, ways of doing things that have been in place for a long… Read more »
How to Use Body Language Effectively
In dealing with other people, much has been written about what we say and how we say it. But more and more, researchers are focusing on another aspect of communication that we don’t often think about. Body language. It turns out to be much more important than we think. We send strong signals to other… Read more »
How to Get Off to a Good Start in Your New Job
Starting a new job is stressful. You want to make good impression. You need to learn the ropes, how things are done. You are getting to know a lot of new people. What can you do to make sure you get off to the best start possible? Here are a few ideas. 1. Listen more… Read more »
How to Pump Up Your Productivity with Time Records
We spend a lot of time at work. Many of us put in long hours, often a lot more than the traditional 40 hours a week. Time spent at work is supposed to be an indicator of dedication, ambition, and productivity. But, on closer inspection, how productive are we really? How much of the time… Read more »