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Are you abusing these 10 most irritating office phrases?
Everyone’s got their verbal pet peeves, but odds are good you and your co-workers have more in common than you think when it comes to phrases that should never be spoken in the office.
6 CEOs share their biggest regrets
Successful entrepreneurs talk about what they would do differently if they were starting their businesses today.
The 13 most annoying people to work with
Most of us have had colleagues over the years who turned annoying into an art form.
Eight key ways to say "thank you" to customers
Good salespeople strive to be in front of customers as often as possible. But, when we think about it, our clients and prospects give us many opportunities to stay in their minds in positive and non-threatening ways.
Free BlackBerry downloads: Five (more) essential apps
There's no shortage of free BlackBerry downloads for your RIM smartphone. The real challenge is not simply locating freebies, it's finding quality free BlackBerry software. That's why we put our thumbs to the keyboard and came up with five of the best free BlackBerry downloads on the Web.
Low-cost ways to motivate employees
Aside from cutting expenses, delaying payment of bills, ramping up collections and altering their business models, employers can try low-cost ways to motivate their employees to increase revenue and profitability, according to Suzanne Bates, author of Motivate Like a CEO: Communicate Your Strategic Vision and Inspire People to Act!
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The 13 most annoying people to work with
Most of us have had colleagues over the years who turned annoying into an art form.
10 ridiculously cheap ways to raise morale
Just because the economy stinks, doesn't mean your workplace should.
How to revise an email so that people will read it
"People think that the first draft is the big event and that revision is cleaning up afterward. But the first draft is really setting up the chairs, tables, and cups, and revision isn't cleaning up after the party, it is the party."
12 workplace phrases you probably don't know…but should
Getting along with people sometimes requires speaking their language, especially in the workplace. One of the ways employees try to emphasize their smartness is with specialized vocabulary.
Five mistakes people make reading body language at work
In 2009, the job market will be full of contrasts: some industries will be eviscerated while others face shortages of workers.
[Extreme bosses]: The 15 craziest manager requests
Many job descriptions conclude with the catch-all requirement that employees must perform “other duties as required.” But are some of your supervisors expanding that definition to ridiculous extremes?
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The frumpy virgin who's slaying them on YouTube
She has the eyebrows of a Roman Emperor. She has the square shoulders of one of his centurions. And she walks like a bouncer who had one too many years in the NFL.
The 13 most annoying people to work with
Most of us have had colleagues over the years who turned annoying into an art form.
LinkedIn etiquette: Five dos and don'ts
Creating a useful LinkedIn profile, and knowing how to interact with your connections on the professional social network, isn't always as straightforward as it seems.
Five reasons to be terrified of Google Wave
The following is a transcript of a "60 Minutes" report on Internet viruses that aired Sunday.
'60 Minutes': What's next for Conficker worm?
The following is a transcript of a "60 Minutes" report on Internet viruses that aired Sunday.
Free BlackBerry downloads: Five (more) essential apps
There's no shortage of free BlackBerry downloads for your RIM smartphone. The real challenge is not simply locating freebies, it's finding quality free BlackBerry software. That's why we put our thumbs to the keyboard and came up with five of the best free BlackBerry downloads on the Web.
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Are you abusing these 10 most irritating office phrases?
Everyone’s got their verbal pet peeves, but odds are good you and your co-workers have more in common than you think when it comes to phrases that should never be spoken in the office.
Ten signs your customer is tanking
When it comes to credit risk, watch closely for these red flags in companies you depend on.
Ten must-do's for the audit committee this year
The New Year will pose significant challenges for boards and their audit committees. When considering and carrying out their 2009 agendas, the following items should be high on the list:
The 13 most annoying people to work with
Most of us have had colleagues over the years who turned annoying into an art form.
Spreadsheet fixes to reduce errors, save time
With the amount of financial info you have to track, a spreadsheet is one of your most potent tools.
12 workplace phrases you probably don't know…but should
Getting along with people sometimes requires speaking their language, especially in the workplace. One of the ways employees try to emphasize their smartness is with specialized vocabulary.
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10 ridiculously cheap ways to raise morale
Just because the economy stinks, doesn't mean your workplace should.
The 13 most annoying people to work with
Most of us have had colleagues over the years who turned annoying into an art form.
The new FMLA: 9 changes you must comply with
Employees who hurt themselves at work sometimes wait weeks or even months before filing a workers’ compensation claim.
Are you burning out? 25 questions to gauge your mental state
In the middle of winter, with the holidays a distant memory and spring still months away, motivation begins to flag.
Solve any workplace conflict in 3 simple steps
Every year, the Ghost of Christmas Parties Past comes clanking down the hallway, dragging a chain of liability dread for employers.
12 workplace phrases you probably don't know…but should
Getting along with people sometimes requires speaking their language, especially in the workplace. One of the ways employees try to emphasize their smartness is with specialized vocabulary.
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Are you abusing these 10 most irritating office phrases?
Everyone’s got their verbal pet peeves, but odds are good you and your co-workers have more in common than you think when it comes to phrases that should never be spoken in the office.
Eight key ways to say "thank you" to customers
Good salespeople strive to be in front of customers as often as possible. But, when we think about it, our clients and prospects give us many opportunities to stay in their minds in positive and non-threatening ways.
The top 10 dumb sales questions during a bad economy
These are tough economic times, making the job of an executive sales leader even harder than usual. Needless to say, the last thing you need right now is for your reps to hobble themselves by asking all the wrong questions of their prospects.
How to revise an email so that people will read it
Most of us have had colleagues over the years who turned annoying into an art form.
Mastering the psychology of persuasion
Think you're so smart at selling and managing? Test your "gut instinct" skills and answer these [9] questions:
The 13 most annoying people to work with
Most of us have had colleagues over the years who turned annoying into an art form.
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