When facing multiple projects and deadlines, delegating the work is the best solution. You will lighten your workload considerably, know the best people for certain types of tasks, improve one’s skills and career and build trust. However, delegating work is not easy and will require you to accept that you need help to finish the…
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For productivity to flourish in the workplace, team members must share knowledge. It enables each worker to complete their tasks more efficiently and learn new skills. Meanwhile, it makes the company’s operation run smoother and provides quality products and services to customers. However, how can you inspire knowledge sharing in the organisation with your colleagues’…
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When you talk about great leaders, you will hear the argument that they must be people who lead by example. They are the ones who show others what to do and how to act in certain situations. As a team leader or a manager, the definition sounds simple because it is a fact that our…
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The Christmas holidays are upon us, and it can be challenging for workers to get back into the working groove. The struggle will be ten times harder if you take a long holiday break. Fortunately, there are ten great tips to help you return to work smoothly after the holiday break and get your productivity…
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For a workplace to run smoothly, it is vital that workers are able to communicate clearly with one another and process information you take in. Fortunately, being able to communicate well is a skill that can be learned and practised. One of the significant points that you will learn as you practice your communication skills…
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Workplace bias is one of the most common issues that hamper any business in any industry. When it occurs, our subconscious zeros in on our “intuition” or “groupings” to create fast decisions without considering if it’s suitable for the task at hand. Changing workplace bias can be difficult because of how ingrained it is in…
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In the course of one’s career, they will find that they may end up with bosses with varying personalities and work ethics. Some of these bosses will be easy to work with, while others are so hard to please. If you find yourself in a situation where you don’t seem to do good in the…
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For most of us, we don’t like to go beyond our comfort zone because we fear the consequences. We want to stay in control of our decisions and push ourselves willingly to the things that make us happy. Even if we don’t like how things are going with our lives, we are pretty happy to…
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When you look at ways to be successful at work, you will find articles that offer different tips on how to achieve it. Some of these tips may include doing more work than what is listed in your job description, improving your skillset and taking on additional commitments. However, with the changing workplace, fierce rivalries…
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Most of us will agree that we spend more time with our coworkers than the time we spend with our loved ones and friends. We are at work most of the day, and there are even times we do overtime, even while at home. If you are a business owner, team leader or a regular…
Read MoreIt is not uncommon to find people who will not share the same views and make it difficult to achieve certain goals at work. What they know and believe in should be followed, and if you want them to work with you, you will need to either agree with them or find ways to support…
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Every person communicates differently, whether they are at home or work. Their communication style is influenced by their experiences, beliefs, skills and tools, which could easily let people know what kind of negotiators they can be when facing different situations. According to experts, there are at least five major negotiating styles: Competing, Collaborating, Compromising, Avoiding…
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Asking your coworkers about their salary or talking about salary, in general, is taboo in many offices. It gives employees the impression that they can’t compare their wages and compensation with their coworkers and determine whether or not they are paid right. On the other hand, talking about money is always a sensitive topic that…
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As employees, we tend to focus only on our job requirements. Some believe that it’s ok to stick within their job requirement because it will keep them out of trouble and help them keep their job. Others do their best to excel in their job responsibilities. Only a few would go beyond their job scope…
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Hi MMers, A big thank you for everyone’s blessings and well wishes on our incoming addition to the family. I felt very loved surrounded by friends who care not only in real life but also in the WordPress blogosphere. Another significant appreciation comes from the fact that I am given choices to choose how I…
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COVID-19 has changed the workplace in more ways than one. Some companies had to shut down because their operations require human interaction, while others had to shift to remote working to keep the business afloat. But, as the vaccines are being distributed and the health guidelines constantly change to allow the economy to reopen, workers…
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Contrary to popular belief, failure isn’t something everyone should avoid, especially for one’s career. In fact, I believe failure can help you discover points that you may not have considered before and lead you to success. As a team leader or a manager, here are some great reasons why you should let your employees or…
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Let’s face it. There will be times when we make significant mistakes and mess up our work. When it happens, it can affect our coworkers’ trust in us and our relationship with our managers for the worse. If you do not act immediately, you may end up with broken credibility and find it hard to…
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Every company wants to have employees who are credible and trustworthy. If they are not credible, it could be challenging to work with them and trust them with tasks that will help the company grow. Considering the importance of credibility, employees should do their best to be trusted and respected by their managers and colleagues.…
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Let’s face it. Work can be a nightmare, especially when things don’t go your way and your work environment is not helping too much to alleviate your stress. However, even if you want to complain about everything wrong with your work, doing so without thinking can cause severe damage and affect your career once your…
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