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The Stupid Things You Do At Work (And How To Fix Them)

1:00AM September 27, 2011 | Adam Dachis

You’re a smart, productive person capable of amazing things, but every so often you’re your own worst enemy. You’ll often convince yourself you’re going to fail, put off important tasks that need to get done, make choices based on pride rather than logic, and potentially end up making your work life miserable. Here’s a look at the stupid things you do all day at the office and how you can fix them. More »

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Surfing The Web At Work Can Actually Make You More Productive

2:30AM August 24, 2011 | Melanie Pinola

Perhaps you’ve always suspected that browsing the web at work was good for you (at least for your sanity). If so, your suspicions have been confirmed. The Wall Street Journal reports that new studies show web surfing increases workers’ productivity. More »

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How To Use The Power Of Silence To Be Heard

9:00PM August 19, 2011 | Daniel Tenner

The popular idiom says the squeaky wheel gets the grease, but if you really want to increase the potency of your voice, silence can be a powerful tool. Entrepreneur Daniel Tenner explains. More »

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What Do You Do When Your Boss Steals Your Ideas?

2:30AM August 10, 2011 | Melanie Pinola

When coworkers steal your ideas, that’s one thing. It’s a more difficult situation when your boss takes credit for your ideas. Business magazine Fortune suggests a couple of ways to handle this tricky circumstance. More »

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How To Resolve Big Issues That Make You Want To Quit Your Job

5:00AM April 1, 2011 | Adam Dachis

We’re eager to be employed, especially in today’s job market. That said, some jobs turn out to have major problems that make our lives miserable and make us want to quit. Nonetheless, quitting isn’t always the answers. Here’s what you can do to try and resolve those problems before jumping ship. More »

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How To Know When To Quit Your Job

5:30AM March 4, 2011 | Adam Dachis

You may not like your job, but does that really mean it’s time to quit? Work and Productivity blog The Job Bored has a few suggestions to help you determine if it’s time to quit your job or not. More »

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Should Distracting Websites And Software Be Banned At The Office?

5:00AM March 3, 2011 | Adam Dachis

Facebook, Twitter, IM and several other potential time-wasters are things that creep into our days whether we’re supposed to be working or not. Does that make them bad? Should they be banned from the office altogether, or is banning them a terrible idea? More »

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Waste Less Of Your Day By Communicating With Office Arseholes

7:00AM March 1, 2011 | Adam Dachis

GTD and productivity blog The Job Bored suggests that research is indicating that many of us spend actual hours of our day thinking about some arsehole we work with. Obviously this isn’t productive, but communication could be the best fix. More »

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Run A More Effective Meeting By Focusing On Data Not Politics

1:30AM January 1, 2010 | Jason Fitzpatrick

If you’re interested in getting more from meetings than a gaping sinkhole in your schedule — and who isn’t? — these tips from how Google handles meetings can help. Of great importance is focusing on data, not politics and grievances. More »

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How Do You Deal With A Bad Boss?

7:30AM November 5, 2009 | Adam Pash

Nothing puts a damper on your work life like a bad boss, but at times — particularly in a down economy —s imply finding a new job isn’t an option. More »