Many of us struggle to find our desired career path. It’s estimated that around 80% of people dislike their jobs, which is a staggering number. Yet with the current climate of more entrepreneurs and small business start-ups than ever before, there has been no better time than now to chase your dream career. Of course, …
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If you are a leader in any sense of the word, you will need to deliver bad news at some point. You will also share good news, which is great. But delivering good news is a lot easier than delivering bad news. If you’re not confident and controlling the situation well while delivering bad news …
Some employers ask prospective employees to take an aptitude test. These aptitude and ability tests are specifically designed to test an individual’s ability to think and display their logical reasoning. They typically consist of some multiple choice questions and the individual will answer them under standard exam conditions. Something like 30 questions in 30 minutes …
Most of us have bosses. That’s just how it’s going to be with vertical management structures. The majority of people don’t like their bosses either, that part of the course. However, that is something that can be address by both sides. Although most bosses are unwilling to change in my experience. When someone is in …
According to a 2014 survey by the Workforce Bullying Institute, 27% of the people surveyed confirmed they had been bullied at work. Unfortunately bullying in the workplace is as rife as it’s ever been. Office politics are always present, and there are always people being bullied and pushed around. This survey really only touches on …
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The majority of Americans work in an office of some type. While some people go about their work and are perfectly happy, blissfully unaware of the office politics going on around them. Others feel like they are in an urban jungle. Some people find it difficult to handle all the politics going on, getting stressed …
Have you noticed there is a new wave of email language and behavior developing around us? When email first became the norm, there were rules to keep email etiquette in the workplace. But the rules have relaxed to say the least. Ok, it’s not new news. It’s been this way for as long as there have …
Facing angry or difficult customers while you’re at work isn’t fun, right? To be honest it’s the last thing most of us want while at work, yet it’s inevitable in any job where you deal with the public. Some people are just going to be difficult, or cannot control their temper. You could say it’s …
Most of us spend around two thirds of our lives at work. While that might be a depressing thought for some, it’s a reminder of just how much time we spend with our work colleagues. It’s often joked in the office where I work that we spend more time with each other than our families. …
