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- Ben Stein on the Death of the Necktie: Your Office's Style
- Back when attorney, former Nixon speech writer, and professional celebrity, Ben Stein was a youngster, he says in the video above, "Men wore ties to show that they had some kind of organization... A necktie is the sign of a man who is there to work, not to play." ...
- Blog posts 2008-07-30
- How to Tank at Work
- Can't figure out why you're not ascending the corporate ladder? Maybe it's because you're unknowingly practicing some of the 12 Ways to Become an Utter Failure at Work. Written with tongue planted firmly in cheek but with a serious underlying message, the article shows how office workers can really make...
- Blog posts 2008-07-09
- 3 Ways To Control Your Office Clutter
- I tend to be most productive and efficient when my workspace is neat and organized. Despite knowing this, my home office still tends to slide toward a natural state of barely controlled chaos. My piles of paper beget other piles, my sticky notes threaten to obscure my computer screen, and...
- Blog posts 2008-06-03
- Hanging Out with Colleagues
- Do you spend time with your office mates after work? We talk to Americans, Aussies and Brits to find out who likes to socialize with their co-workers and who goes straight home from the office.
- Videos 2008-05-08
- NCAA Pools and Your Office
- Today's poll looks at March Madness, that time of the year when the nation turns its eyes to college basketball for three long weekends on the way to the NCAA title. And with that comes the inevitable office pool. In comparison to other sports-related office-productivity threats, the...
- Blog posts 2008-03-14
- Sleepworking
- Greatreporter.com has a lengthy piece on sleeping at the office, which is now an accepted practice at a few big U.S. companies, and even has a couple of entrepreneurs pushing nap spas and sleep pods. The ostensible reason for this story is that last Monday was National...
- Blog posts 2008-03-14
- Office Design: How to Build a Better Office
- A well-designed office is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to retain workers and make them more productive. Size Up Your Current Space Goal: Understand how well — or...
- Articles 2008-02-29
- How to Stay Productive During Holiday Work Weeks
- It's still two days until Turkey Day, but mentally you're on vacation already. The office is probably quieter than usual, what with some folks having left early to visit relatives, and the major projects have either been wrapped up or postponed until after the holiday. So, how can you take...
- Blog posts 2007-11-20
- Designing the Perfect Office
- The New York Times moved into a brand-new office building this week, and already rival news sources are jumping at the opportunity to point out the weaknesses, including mice and poor office design. Putting aside the thought that this is sour-grapes reporting from journalists who might be...
- Blog posts 2007-07-06
- The Art of Feigning Intelligence (or Stupidity) to Avoid Work
- While many managers strive to increase their productivity and effectiveness, there is also a group that has simply grown adept at avoiding work at all costs. Two recent articles highlight different approaches that both accomplish the same goal. But make no mistake -- there is an art (and some hard...
- Blog posts 2007-04-20
- Independent merges offices with Daily Mail
- The Independent is set to merge its offices with The Daily Mail in a bid to cut costs. Under the deal, Independent News and Media INM will share back-room office services and will have its own dedicated space at Associated...
- Articles 2008-12-01
- StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. Q4 2008 Earnings Call Transcript
- Question-and-Answer Session Operator Operator Instructions Your first question comes from the line of Jukka Lipponen - Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Jukka Lipponen - Keefe, Bruyette & Woods With respect to your guidance statement about the capital needs not needing capital for the foreseeable future, is that last part...
- Earnings calls 2009-01-28
- Listening Well |Leila's House of Corrections
- Are you a good listener? To be a strong manager exceptional listening skills are key. It's important to engage your mind and not just your ears. Find out how you can improve your listening skills by controlling your body language, making eye contact and asking for more details...
- Videos 2008-12-02
- Being Impartial | Leila's House of Corrections
- Great managers know to remain impartial in politics and religion. By avoiding opinionated discussions, watching your body language, and learning to subtly redirect conversation, you'll eliminate distractions that could affect business. If you have questions or suggestions for future video topics, Leila wants to hear from you.
- Videos 2008-11-25
- Motivating Your Team after Layoffs |Dodging Landmines
- Layoffs can leave the surviving members of your team feeling unmotivated and afraid. Tanya Goodwin-Maslach, Executive Coach at Elevati Inc., suggests having an informal meeting to discuss the things employees are personally concerned about aside from the business. If you approach the meeting with a positive mindset, you can...
- Videos 2009-02-04
- How to stand out amongst smart coworkers| Dodging Landmines
- Remember why you were hired — for your abilities and skills. Starla Sireno, executive coach at Fearlessness Inc., suggests you find your USP, your Unique Selling Point, and find a project that highlights it. If you can't find one—create it!
- Videos 2008-12-04
- Confronting Your Boss |Dodging Landmines
- When your boss keeps you in the dark or goes around you, you may feel like your competence is being challenged. Tanya Goodwin-Maslach, Executive Coach at Elevati Inc, suggests inviting your boss off-site to talk in an informal place. She explains how to use the G.R.O.W. model to ease your...
- Videos 2009-02-26
- How to Stop Repeating the Same Argument |Dodging Landmines
- Ed Muzio, President and CEO of Group Harmonics, says you need to break the pattern by reframing your goal. By approaching the other person with "why" questions, you can start to understand them better, reduce the conflict between you, and stop repeating the cycle.
- Videos 2009-03-23
- The Future Of...Paper
- It's a possible fix for the reams and reams of paper that are printed, used briefly, and then tossed every day. BNET correspondent Sumi Das takes us inside the Palo Alto Research Center where scientists are developing a way to print an image that disappears, allowing the paper to be...
- Videos 2009-02-04
- Wyndham Worldwide Corporation Q2 2009 Earnings Call Transcript
- Question-and-Answer SessionOperator Operator Instructions Your first question comes from Joe Greff – JP Morgan Joe Greff – JP Morgan Looking at the second quarter and seeing the nice results in volume per guest can you help us understand that a little bit better, is that concentrated in a few markets, is...
- Earnings calls 2009-07-29
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