Workplace Etiquette

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The type of business lunch you plan depends on who's invited. If it is a business lunch to woo a new client, it's going to be much different than a lunch to celebrate a colleague's promotion. When...

Finding the perfect gift is often a challenge. Finding the right gift for your male boss is an even greater challenge. You want your gift to be appropriate, and you want to impress him, whether...

No one likes to live or work in an area that is so cluttered and messy that they need to step over things to get the job done. In your own home, you have the power to organize and clean the area...

If you want to make the most of your summer internship then you need to plan ahead. Being a great intern can be easy if you are prepared to work hard and work smart.

Handling an unpopular boss in the workplace involves doing and understanding the job and being professional at all times. Avoid confrontation with a mean boss with constant professionalism with...

Even though inconvenient work schedules can be frustrating, asking your boss to change one doesn't need to be. When you ask your boss to change your work schedule, don't be pushy, even if the...

So it's that time of year... the office Christmas party. If you are single, and don't have a handy friend who behaves to bring along, then it looks like you are flying solo. Here are a few tips to...

The day has come that you just had it with your job and you want to leave but do not want to quit but rather the company fire you, here are some tips for that. Or you were fired and are surprised...

In these trying economic times where unemployment rates are creeping up while stock market prices are going down, many workers find themselves more appreciative of their jobs and their work...

The value of an efficient and hard-working administrative assistant is sorely underrated. Here are a few tips on how to be an excellent administrative assistant using your administrative skills...

There will be times in your career when you will need to take a leave of absence from your job. The reasons for a leave of absence can vary from person to person. The most common reason is for...

Supporting a japanese boss can be challenging. But with patience and understanding you can be successful!

The winter holidays bring joy and good cheer into the world, and the Christmas holiday itself is a time for giving and goodwill. It is a holiday filled with gifts and the constant exchange of...

Things not going the way you want at work? Is someone harassing you? Whatever the issue is, many people don't know how to approach the boss if something is going on that they don't like. Reading...

'Tis the season to...get fired? Not if you follow these simple tips at your company office party.

It's time for the company party, and you're excited to introduce your partner to your co-workers who've heard so much about this person. However, you'll also have to introduce your partner to...

Buying a gift for your boss can be tricky. It seems rude to ignore major holidays and her birthday--especially if she gives gifts to her staff. The solution is a group gift. If she loves it, you...

Whether you overslept or just didn't budget enough time to get out of the house on time, calling in late for work is one of those life skills you need--especially if it happens on a regular basis....

Although your office may tout an office party as a social event, you should not treat it as such. There are certain rules of conduct that your boss and co-workers expect from everyone. Save your...