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You finally land your dream job and you have a great career. Everything is going well in your life, and then out of the blue, you get a letter from your employer that you are laid off.

Even if …

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A leader must actively look for ways to inspire others in the workplace. How do you inspire your team to believe in and actively pursue company goals? Is it an inborn trait or is there a way to learn …

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“Good morning Mr. Bright. Your client called in this morning requesting a sample of our weight loss products and I sent him two. I hope this is ok.”

Does this phrase sound professional?

Probably not! Most employees will wait …

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Overhearing someone talking about you at work presents an awkward situation between workmates. Have you ever bumped into your colleagues chatting and laughing loudly and all of sudden they become silent?

Chances are that either you or one of …

Work Woes

Staying positive at work in tough times is a mental attitude that takes time to master. A growing company goes through various challenges as it strives to achieve its set milestones. Sometimes, these challenges weigh on the very …

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For everyone else, 5 p.m. means the work day is done. But, for you, it marks a transition from employee to employer. Whether you’re looking for skills in a particular field or you just want to boost your income, …

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Before you take that final entrepreneurship leap and launch your own business, it’s important to educate yourself first.

There are so many factors to consider, from how to invest your earnings to how to make your employees feel valued…

What strategies do you use to retain staff in your workplace? Have you ever tried incorporating fun games to motivate employees?

Some companies combine fun games with human psychology to get the best from their human workforce. These two strategies …

When you feel valued in life, you feel happier, right? What about your employees? Do you treat them with appreciation and respect? Have you noticed that your employees aren’t as productive as they were a year ago?

When employees feel …

We define efficiency as the ratio of input power to output power. Do you understand key ways to improve efficiency in the workplace?

If you don’t put a lot of effort in your organization but your productivity is high, then …

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Introverts aren’t the only ones who like to work alone and preferably at home. There are many people who look for jobs away from offices for a variety of reasons.

Someone has a sick family member or a young …

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When you’re short on cash but you want your small business to look professional, there are a few sneaky ways to do it. Launching a business on a budget is challenging, and yet, money doesn’t ensure success.

Here’s how …

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Step one is always getting a job. Regardless of where you are in your life, you almost definitely need a day job, even if you’re working towards something completely separate, something that will take a long time to complete.…

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When you work with other people, and we all do, to some extent, there are bound to be disagreements and problems that arise.

Sometimes these situations will make you angry, and when you find yourself angry at work, it …

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Staying on the top or at least surviving in today’s business world is hard work due to an endless number of competitors on the market.

Successful entrepreneurs use many strategies, tactics, and techniques to move their companies forward and …

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For many of us, searching for a new job can be a long and laborious process, and sometimes it can feel as though there’s no end in sight.

In many cases, it’s a good idea to apply to as …

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It’s no secret that many jobs can become incredibly frustrating or even hazardous to one’s health and mental wellbeing.

Chances are you’ve had at least one job during your career where you just wanted a way, wherever you could …

“Your Customer is King, and the customer is always right.” Do you know how to apologize to a customer for a mistake? What do you do when you handle a customer in a way that causes he or she to …

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There are certainly those who see the concepts of work and career as inevitabilities in life, like weather or the sunrise.

To these people, what you happen to do for a living is far less important than how much …

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A strong work ethic is important when it comes to finding success in your career path. This sense of responsibility and commitment to your professional career can help you climb the corporate ladder and be recognized for your hard …

Do you want to travel the world but don't have the money to do it? Saving for trips around the world can take years, so why not start achieving your dream today?

In a modern world that offers numerous opportunities, …

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Selling is relevant to just about every industry in existence. Maybe you happen to be a sale associate in a retail store. Maybe you manage ad sales for a local television station.

Maybe you’re a freelancer and you’d like …

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Even in the most successful and efficient companies, problems arise. The importance of apologizing for a work-related problem is enormous.

Letting disagreements stagnate can cause even bigger problems in the future, and can maybe even get you fired.

And …

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Regardless of where you work, what industry you’re involved with, and how large of a company you work for, there is always room for improvement in the workplace. Always.

The fact of the matter is, most of us spend …

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The office doesn’t have to always be a drab, dull environment. There are plenty of ways to make the workplace more fun and interesting while still maintaining professionalism.

An easy way to offer some easygoing vibes in the office …

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A workplace functions best when basic rules of office etiquette are being followed by all employees.

But there are times when these basics of workplace etiquette just either aren’t understood by some employees or are simply taken for granted…

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If your current job position causes you a lot of difficulty and stress, you might want to consider jobs for laid back personalities.

While these jobs aren’t perfect and you can still encounter stress and difficulties, they can also …

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Just about everyone in the world has a boss that they have to answer to. Even Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon and the richest man currently living, has to answer to the company’s board of directors, as well as …

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Every office has its own unique dynamic. After all, it’s a collection of many different people who are united only by their profession.

And just because several people happen to work for the same company doesn’t mean that they’ll …

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With the rise of the gig economy, we have also seen a major shift in how jobs and careers are perceived, both by companies and by individuals.

It is no longer necessary to start with a company at a …

The Sky’s the Limit

Coming up with a great idea for a new business doesn’t always happen at the most opportune times.

You may one day find yourself developing a viable business idea while still working with a larger company. …

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Are you business savvy? Do you find yourself mostly idle in college? Why not venture into business? There are many business ideas for students in university that you can start with minimal capital.

In this article, we will discuss …

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Being an introvert is likely something a person is born with. It is proven that an introvert’s brain functions differently than an extrovert’s brain. In other words, there's no escaping your own personality type. 

But that doesn’t mean that …

An ideal workplace motivates employees to utilize their skills and abilities for the mutual benefit of the company and their professional growth. With this in mind, what qualities make a company a great place to work?

From locale to resources …

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Starting your own business can be one of life’s great challenges. It requires you to commit the majority of your time to a simple idea, an idea that you want to share with the world.

The good news is …

All Work and No Play …

Those famous words still ring true today. Taking a brief break from work responsibilities can, in the long run, contribute to e healthier office atmosphere.

More importantly, your employees will be less likely to …

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When it comes to making yourself a valuable team member at your place of work, there are many disparate things to consider, and many easy mistakes that new employees tend to make.

Above all else, showing up to work …

Is Business Casual Still a Thing?

Short answer? Yes. Very much so. In fact, business casual might be more relevant right now more than ever before.

It has a lot to do with how the American workplace has changed over …

Overview

Are you looking for ways to increase the efficiency of your employees? Do they spend extra hours in the office but don't produce significant results?

This problem happens in every office, and as a leader, you should consider …

Car Brakes and Roads Emit Harmful Microplastics

A scientific study in Germany has found that car tires, brake systems, as well as the actual roads, give off microplastics that become airborne, eventually contaminating nearby freshwater sources, and ultimately pollute oceans. …

Report Ponders Preferred Autonomous Car Programming

A new report out of MIT explores international preferences when it comes to the theoretical programming of driverless vehicles. Though self-driving cars are still years away from widespread implementation, researchers have been eagerly studying …

Researchers Disclose Terrain Map of Antarctica

A collaboration between scientific researchers has created an ultra-accurate terrain map of the Antarctic continent, which they hope to use to monitor the continent’s changes in structures and total amounts of ice, as climate …

“Be the ruler of your workspace, don’t let it rule you.”

These were the words of my very first boss, on my very first day of work in a real office. At the time, his advice meant making liberal use …

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Procrastination is so commonplace that it is something that nearly everyone suffers from at least once in their lives.

There are tons of information about it, books, studies, research… This just speaks of the magnitude of the problem. And …

The world of mergers and acquisitions and the associated risk assessment that precedes either is generally unknown to the public. The bits and pieces that make it to the daily news tend to be summaries, bottom-lines condensed to who purchased …

Australia took a major step this week by banning all single use plastic bags in four of their six states. It is an interesting case study to see a country stepping up to the challenge of reducing the plastic in …

First coined by psychologists in the 1970s, impostor syndrome has become a buzzword for the millennial generation. Characterized by a sense of self-doubt and uncertainty, the term refers to feeling as though one has faked their way into a successful …

Tesla Inc. topped electric car sales in first quarter 2018 production numbers released on Tuesday. With only ten years under its belt, Tesla has surpassed some manufacturing bottlenecks associated with accelerated production and delivery. Tesla CEO Elon Musk received a …

Impossible Foods Inc., a vegetable-based meatless product line, has its sights on the 5 billion pounds of ground beef consumed in the United States each year. The multi-billion dollar meat industries are attracting large investors to the meatless movement that …

Apple Inc. is in works to exclusively use its own chips in Mac products starting as soon as 2020, according to interviews by Reuters. According to Bloomberg supply chain analysis, Intel Corp., the chip supplier for Mac computers, risks five …

Uber halted its self-driving car tests in Arizona after a pedestrian was fatally injured in Phoenix last week. The rideshare company faces a significant setback after tying the future of Uber to self-driving cars.

Police and authorities are investigating the …

Those who know anything about President Trump at this point, knows that he enjoys creating drama.

He always talks about hiring the “best people” and having the “best” business and organization, even in the White House. Yet, he has had …