Workplace Etiquette

Articles in Workplace Etiquette

By eHow Careers & Work Editor 0 comments
Many employers allow employees to decorate their offices at their discretion. However, creativity maybe limited depending on workplace culture. The size of the office is also a factor in considering décor within the office. There are a few ... more »
By Natalie Hernandez 0 comments
Delegation is an important part of an effective manager. if you want something done right then you must delegate according to what each person can handle. There are some basic steps that you must learn to delegate properly... more »
By eHow Careers & Work Editor 0 comments
Videoconferencing makes it easier to hold joint meetings with others who share the same technology. A whole new set of rules and etiquette need to be learned for a good video conference... more »
By chuckrates 0 comments
Perhaps you've seen those "person on the street" or "inquiring photographer" features in your local newspaper. Somebody has to go out and find people willing to spout off and be photographed and it's not easy. If your newspaper lacks this ... more »
By eHow Careers & Work Editor 0 comments
The handshake is a quick way to make a good first impression and establish yourself as an assertive, confident professional. When done correctly, it starts any meeting off on the right foot. This is why the handshake is such an important part of ... more »
By kjones83 0 comments
The workday can be both physically and emotionally stressful. It is important to take a few minutes each day to relax. Follow these easy "office yoga" tips to help you do just that... more »
By Althea DeBrule 0 comments
Have you ever really thought about the phrase – “Actions speak louder than words?” Basically, it means that if you say one thing and act in an opposite way, your words will be ignored and only the actions will be remembered. We learn more from ... more »
By eHow Careers & Work Editor 0 comments
Looking good at work is important if you want to be taken seriously. Not only should you look good, but you should also dress appropriately for the office environment. Follow these steps and you'll soon be climbing the corporate ladder, in ... more »
By Ryn Gargulinski 0 comments
Vacation usually makes you serene, soothed—and spoiled. The hardest part of it all is returning to work. Rather than expect to rule the world the first Monday back, you can successfully ease back into work after vacation with some common sense, a ... more »
By Angela Dalecki 0 comments
Email is probably the most widely used form of communication today, especially in the workplace. Managers who used to send memos now send department-wide emails. Co-workers who sit near each other often email back and forth instead of picking up ... more »
By SaraClair 0 comments
We have all heard a rumor or two about us, usually we ether end up explaining ourselves, or ignoring it. If you can ignore the rumor with out a problem, then good for you! I am going to show you what stops most cases of office gossip... more »
By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor 0 comments
If you’re looking for some musical entertainment during your lunch hour, several locations offer mini-concerts during the afternoons of the work week. Here are some steps to enjoy a concert during your lunch hour... more »
By eHow Careers & Work Editor 0 comments
In the old days, having a cigar or cigarette in an office was not uncommon. These days, it's getting harder and harder to find a workplace that allows smoking anywhere, even beyond the doors of the building. Health statistics and insurance ... more »
By BB15 0 comments
Ever come back from lunch to find all of the keys on your keyboard re-arranged, or your cubicle plastered with yellow sticky notes? Here is a great way to get back at the office prankster while managing to stay employed... more »
By Charbie28 0 comments
A quick solution to time sheet fill outs... more »
By Paul M. J. Suchecki 0 comments
Last night I watched the premiere of the final season of “The Sopranos.” I remembered a line Tony said once as he blew somebody away. "It's not personal, it's just business." Although this attitude might work for Tony Soprano in the ... more »
By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor 0 comments
Part of observing Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, is taking the day off work. Although some companies close for the Jewish holy days, most do not... more »
By AngelBean 0 comments
Giving senior citizens the bedpan is an important skill as a Certified Nursing Assistant especially at night when most sentinel events like falls are likely to happen it is better to just give the patient or resident the bedpan for safety and ... more »
By eHow Careers & Work Editor 0 comments
You only get one chance to make a first impression, so a good professional greeting can go a long way to getting things off to a positive start in a business setting. Learn the proper etiquette rules for greeting in a business setting by ... more »
By martymar000 0 comments
While you might see yourself as a hardworking asset in your place of work, your boss might look at it as a sign you're trying to steal their job. This has become common in the workplace and often leads to tension between co-workers. This ehow ... more »
By sdwriter68 0 comments
When you handle an employee's leave of absence there are a few factors to consider. Following are some tips on how to handle an emloyee's leave from work... more »
By ehowNellie 0 comments
With Blackberries that connect you to the rest of the world 24/7, you can conduct business from almost anywhere. Though some calls are too important to miss, there is an etiquette to follow when you accept a call while in the company of other ... more »
By sdwriter68 0 comments
Employee complaints are sometimes the best way of knowing what really is going on with your staff. Therefore, it is important to take the time to listen and respond to these type of complaints... more »
By HowHeather 0 comments
You’ve got an office party or food meeting coming up and there’s only one vegetarian in the office. It’s easy to handle the office vegetarian without hurting her feelings or offending her. The key is to open the door to communication to find out ... more »
By newslawreport 0 comments
The bigger the pageant, the more press it will generate. Not only will last year’s Queen will be interviewed, but pageant contestants get interviewed as well. Use this opportunity to your advantage. Good press coverage is valuable, and it may ... more »