Archive for the ‘People Skill’ Category
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Things You Shouldn’t Do During A Recession
Thursday, November 1st, 2012
Things You Shouldn’t Do During A Recession
In a very sluggish economy or a recession people should generally try to watch their spending and not take any undue risks that might put their future financial goals in jeopardy. There are several types of risks that everyone should avoid during a recession. Let’s look at some of the most [...] -
How to Determine One’s Work Ethics
Thursday, October 25th, 2012
How to Determine One’s Work Ethics
Your work ethics say a lot about you as a person. People make judgments about you based on your work ethics. It’s important to set out early in your career to determine what values are important to you. These are the ideas that govern your behavior while you’re working, including [...] -
How to Be a Star Performer at Work
Monday, October 22nd, 2012
How to Be a Star Performer at Work
Show your employer that you are a reliable and valuable employee by being a star performer on the job. Employers are more likely to reward those who go above and beyond the call of duty with promotions and raises. In times of trouble, an employer may fight harder [...] -
Women Entrepreneurs Striking A Balance
Wednesday, June 27th, 2012
Women Entrepreneurs Striking A Balance
Over half (53%) of women setting up their business are parents as well.
Over half (53%) of women setting up their business are parents as well.
According to a new UK poll of over 1,000 women entrepreneurs from Business Link. Whilst many found that owning their own business helped them spend more [...] -
Why You Should Hire Overqualified Employees
Friday, June 22nd, 2012
Why You Should Hire Overqualified Employees
Lately, I’ve been asking myself if in this kind of economy are professionals focusing on their career or are they focusing on keeping or getting a job? I ask this question because I hear so many stories about American workers struggling to get by.
When I came out of school [...] -
Emotionally Intelligent Teams
Thursday, June 7th, 2012
Emotionally Intelligent Teams
These days the importance of emotional intelligence (EQ) at work is largely accepted by most organizations. For example, if we assess EQ as well as technical competence when we recruit and promote, it has been shown to significantly reduce staff turnover - in one case by 63%! There is increasing evidence that [...] -
150 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO BUILD SOCIAL CAPITA
Thursday, May 31st, 2012
150 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO BUILD SOCIAL CAPITAL
Social capital is built through hundreds of little and big actions we take every day. We’ve gotten you started with a list of nearly 150 ideas, drawn from suggestions made by many people and groups. Try some of these or try your own.
1. Organize a social gathering [...] -
10 Ways To Stop Doubting Yourself
Thursday, May 24th, 2012
10 Ways To Stop Doubting Yourself
When James first proposed adding me to his new team of writers, I was flattered, but then I got scared. A whole pile of self-doubt landed on me. What if I couldn’t commit to writing a quality article every Monday, after all I have my own site to worry about? [...]
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International exposure key to top-level roles
Thursday, May 17th, 2012
International exposure key to top-level roles
by Stuart Spencer
In an era of videoconferencing and virtual meetings, distance is no longer a barrier to doing business. But succeeding internationally means more than getting hold of people overseas. You must have a global mindset – a blend of experience, attitude and fluency in other cultures.
As business becomes more [...] -
How to Build the Perfect Team
Thursday, May 10th, 2012
How to Build the Perfect Team
How is your agency staffed? Is everyone in sync? Does each member complement his or her teammate? Is the sum greater than the parts? These are good questions to ask if your goal is to have an agency that is among the best in our industry. When you’re small, it [...]