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Tightrope: Clutter can clobber your business
Of all of the promises I make to myself, the one that is toughest to maintain is keeping my office clear of clutter.
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A happy worker is a cheaper worker
Happier workers tend to be more productive, take fewer sick days and cost employers less in disability expenses, a survey to be released Wednesday suggests.
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The Workplace is broken
Imagine a workplace with no rules. You can breeze in at noon and leave at 2, and no one gives you the stink-eye. Want to see a movie on Monday afternoon, or spend Tuesday morning at your kid's school? No problem. The only thing that matters in this workplace is that you get the job done.
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Enjoy summer even when youre stuck at work
Compared with the rest of the world, especially with the Europeans, North Americans dont get much time off from work. Take a few long weekends and a week to go to the beach, and youre out of vacation time.
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Are you creating your own workplace stress?
Quick, by a show of hands, how many of you have workplace stress? Almost everybody, great. Now, how much of that stress do you think is self-imposed? What, no hands?
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Workplace Coach: To thrive, embrace change
Is your organization adaptable, nimble and resilient in today's reality of constant change? Charles Darwin said, "It's not the strongest species that survive, not the most intelligent, but the most responsive to change."
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Pay-for-performance digs in with employers
Being a worker isn't getting any easier. We're moving from traditional pensions to 401(k)s, full-scale health insurance to consumer-driven health plans and steady annual salary increases to one-time "pay for performance" bonuses and incentives.
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How to rise above workplace stress
Work is a big part of our lives. Our financial stability, and sometimes even sense of self, depend on it.
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Obesity Carries High Costs in Worker Absenteeism
Obesity and morbid obesity are associated with increased rates of work absenteeism, with estimated costs of $4.3 billion per year in the United States.
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Work stress leads to increased absenteeism,
Work stress is seriously affecting employees' performances, leading to a decrease in productivity, more missed days from work and increased absenteeism, according to a new Statistics Canada report.
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The worst way to shake hands
Have you ever shaken someone's hand and in the same instant, felt every bone in your fingers and palm shatter? Or, even worse, felt like you were shaking the fin on a dead fish?
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Success is sometimes not sweet, researchers say
Exceeding expectations can drive some employees to do a worse job next time, while others must see changes in their performance to stay on track, according to a recent study.
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Employees Take Greater Risks at Work Than Home
Most people consider themselves prudent when it comes to workplace activities, but actions speak louder than words—especially when it comes to computer security.
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Office laughs seen as boon to productivity
Humour in the workplace is becoming more important than ever, according to a new report. Thus study suggests that joking around about job issues and in presentations has a positive impact in the workplace and can enhance creativity, help workers bond and boost overall performance.
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Gossip, E-mailing All Among Top Office Peeves
Work colleagues who spend their day gossiping, organizing their home lives, or who press "reply all" on e-mails are among the biggest nuisances in the office, according to a survey released on Monday.
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The Creep that Lurks
Forget 9 to 5. These days, work is 24/7. The proliferation of email, cellphones, laptops, BlackBerrys, pagers and Palm Pilots has changed the meaning of "work."
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