Holiday Office Party Etiquette
Here are some etiquette tips for the holiday office party that will keep you looking professional.
How to Fight Feeling Overwhelmed at Work
When your desk becomes a pile of folders from several projects that all seem urgent, most people’s first response is to feel overwhelmed. Burnout can lead to stress and health problems, and employees suffering from these symptoms are unable to perform their best, making the production quality suffer. The good news is that by following [...]
The Many Misconceptions of Success
Although television and movies have made the public feel that expensive shoes, lavish cars and giant homes are the big indications of success, that is only a misconception of the truth. The real truth is that most households are burdened with credit card debt, and many young professionals are continually paying on their student loans. [...]
TLC Ideas for Busy Professionals that Can’t Vacation
When everyone in the office seems to be taking time off to head out for a family vacation but your work obligations are in overdrive - taking all of your time, it’s hard to accept the fact that you are probably unable to partake in a summer beach getaway. If this season has you bogged [...]
Why Taking Risks are so Important
Although it may feel unusual, it is important to step out of your comfort zone sometimes, in order to grow both professionally and personally. Most people would like to better themselves, but are afraid of change, or simply don’t know where to begin. The biggest hurdle in life is the fear of the unknown - [...]
Ways to Boost Business Referrals
Positive endorsement from existing customers can make one of the biggest impressions on prospective new clients. As always, word-of-mouth is one of the most important ways for any company to gain new business. Long-term customers know about the benefits that your business offers more than anyone else. Because of this, it’s vital to keep your [...]
Creative Places to Host Business Meetings
For anyone looking to boost productivity in the office - it might be time to think outside of the box for your next business meeting. Many supervisors and managers have turned to hosting business meetings, or holding job interviews in creative locations, instead of having everything in the conference room. The change of scenery can [...]
Memorial Day Etiquette for Travelers
The summer travel season is quickly approaching, and many families will be hitting the road for Memorial Day weekend. While family trips are meant to be fun, with so many extra vehicles on the road, traveling this time of year can also lead to unpleasant driving circumstances. The following are a few tips for all [...]
Positive Benefits of Team Office Building Activities
Team bonding between co-workers brings people together and encourages collaboration and teamwork. Many supervisors are now planning team building activities for their offices with different events that are fun and motivational. The activities help build skills like problem-solving, communication and conflict resolution, that will help the office function more productively in the future. The following [...]
Nervous About Networking? Tips to Overcome and Conquer
Attending a business conference is an excellent opportunity to meet other professionals working in your same field. The connections made at one of these events can turn into future business prospects. But because networking is difficult, it can cause social anxiety symptoms in even the most seasoned business professional. The following are a few tips [...]
Important Rules of Open Office Etiquette
In today’s business world, it is very common for business owners to decide for an open-office plan, where many colleagues work together in one large room. Although this decision is very cost effective, it eliminates the ability for employees to have their own personal office. Because space is shared, there are rules of etiquette that [...]
