Office Etiquette: Do Headphones Really Help?
Some workers say tuning out the office noise improves focus. Managers are often frustrated because workers who wear earbuds or headphones appear to be unprofessional and look distracted. According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, research offers little support that listening to music improves our concentration. Individual differences are huge on wearing […]
From Geek to Chic
No longer nerdy, thick rimmed glasses are all the rage. Are you heading out for a job interview? Well, grab your glasses (or go buy a pair) and keep reading. Don’t grab just any pair, you need the ones that are thick, plastic, and black. According to a TODAY show interview, glasses eptomize intelligence. The […]
Business Etiquette: Are You a Meeting Killer?
According to a Wall Street Journal article, ‘Too many meetings’, was the number one time-waster at the office”. I believe it. On average, an office worker spends four hours a week in meetings and most regard this as time wasted. You know the drill, the meeting for the meeting about the meeting. One cause […]
Generation Y: 80 Million Strong
54% of Generation Y or The Millennials want to follow their passions and start their own businesses instead of entering today’s dismal job market. According to a segment on the Today Show, a growing number of young women are not waiting in the umemployment line but are becoming very successful entrepreneurs. The Today Show mentioned […]
Business Card Etiquette
A really important statement for most of us is our business card. There is a certain protocol or “business card etiquette” that we need to be aware of in today’s world. The business card is a snapshot of who we are and what we represent. Your business card and how to handle it is a […]
Business Etiquette: Five Rules That Matter Now
According to Eliza Browning, vice president of Crane Digital (yes, the stationery company) business etiquette is still essential in the workplace. She points out that the word may sound stodgy but is essential in today’s business environment. Don’t think of etiquette as a bunch of rules. Think of it as self-interest. It is about how […]
LinkedIn Etiquette for the Business Professional
LinkedIn is a social network used by over 70 million professionals. It is important to maintain proper social networking etiquette when using any type of online media. Your LinkedIn page is a very important part of your personal brand. LinkedIn Etiquette: Tips for the Business Professional Your profile, is like an online resume or business […]
Attitude: What is yours?
” Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.” […]
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