Effective Work Habits

You might call it "small talk" but it can be extremely stressful when trying to use it successfully in the work environment. Small talk can play a big role in your work relationships....

There's nothing worse than sitting through a boring meeting when you could be tucked away in your cubicle getting work done. Problem is, many corporate leadership training programs don’t include...

Because of the current economic state many Americans are looking for better jobs or just ways to get a few extra dollars in their pocket. If you read most business magazines you will see that door...

Yawn, just the thought of the quiet, cold office at 8am bores me. The filing, the typing, and meetings that last an hour about nothing. Its hard to stay awake at work because of the typical office...

Is your inbox 100, 200, 600 emails long? Feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount of email? How much time do you waste just going back over old emails to 'remember' what they were about? Read on for...

We have time. We don't have time. Where did the time go? We all start out with 24 hours any given day. The fact that the day will wane and the time will be spent is a given, how we spend it is...

What's the key to getting motivated? What do you think comes first- motivation or action? If you said motivation- I have news for you! That's how most procrastinators think! TheY say to...

The late great William Safire admonished writers to Eschew (give up) Obfuscation (hiding your meaning behind fancy words like "obfuscation"). Clear plain speaking is an important...

Do something wrong? Get caught? Problem at work? Didn't finish something? Something didn't go quite the way you expected? Blew a project? Whatever you did, there is a way to fix it... Never...

Is your email inbox already full, with hundreds of emails still "new" that sit there waiting for your attention and action? It's easy to say "get organized" than actually...

Talking with someone about their credit is not always an easy task. Consumers tend to go on the "defense" when asked about their spending habits or worse yet when they have to tell you...

So you've scored a job that will let you work from home. You've convinced the boss that telecommuting will save the company dollars, or maybe you've decided to start freelancing. Whatever the...

Trying to organize email, as well as other aspects of our lives, can be daunting. We're bombarded with information, from papers and electronic documents to the to-do list we have in our heads,...

The first time it happened to me, my first reaction was to blush. I felt like a cross between a crook and a dunce. Then I went through most of the standard stages of bereavement -- grief, rage,...

At times, all of us have a problem saying "NO". You can be ready IF you follow these 3 tips.

Learn 6 ways to be assertive with WORDS!

Everyone makes mistakes at work. This article will teach you how to avoid most of the fall out, scolding, yelling, and lectures that comes along with those mistakes.

It's not about what you know, it's about what people think you know. Perception is everything, and in today's world you can go a long way in the typical office job by mastering a few key techniques.

By reading my other articles on eHow.com, you must come to conclusion that personal organizing is more than a hobby for me-- it's a passion. While I love using my handy notebook for organizing my...

A simple checklist which will help keep a daily routine organized, prioritized and open to tackling other goals usually relegated to the "back-burner". A daily calendar template is also...

A little know fact, there are over 600,000 Registered Reps in the United States, basically they all started out as StockBrokers. So did I. Do you see that picture of that bentley to the left....

Want to get promoted? Tired of getting passed over? These tools can help you get promoted fast! This article is part of a series, so be sure to read the entire series to get all the tools! (Many...

If you're reading this you're probably a server in a restaurant and tired of the lame 10% or 15% tips that people seem to leave. While some will never leave a decent amount for a tip no matter...

I don't want to get caught up in this recession thing, but times are tough and we have to press on regardless of the situation at hand. But there is hope; during the downtime people have who are...

Have you ever wondered why you procrastinate, even the simplest of tasks? Do you feel there's no way to overcome procrastination? There is, and, despite what you may think, the way is not by...

I have been subbing in Newark, NJ since 1995. I hope this info is helpful to subs that have thought of trying an inner city school. The money is better ($130 to $140 per day) and there are more...

The world is getting smaller. Folks from all over the world talk to each other for business and other matters. No matter what the topic is - English is still the most popular language used for...

Following these steps, you will learn how to write a security incident report and what to include.

Have you ever wanted to wow your customer? Do you love to make other people happy? Do you live for helping others? Do you want a star next to your name badge?

It's never easy to deal with an upset or rude customer. Unfortunately, you have no idea what has happened that day to put them in a sour mood. And even worse, they will take out their foul mood on...

It's a common question we all ask ourselves: how can I be more effective? While not a comprehensive list, here are a few of the most important places to focus your efforts...No skinny jeans required!

Anyone can create structure in their life by working at it with the right motives. The following steps provide some practical perspectives and guidance.

These tips will get people to read and respond to your business emails.

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you -- right? Why does this rule sometimes go right out the window at the office? Resolve today to change things -- practice the golden rule -- and...

We are living in a time of major technological advances, information is being passed faster and in different ways than it ever has been before. Designs and content of all of our necessities and...

Sounds difficult, I know, but really, anyone can do this! Read on to learn how to edit your own work.

While it is tempting to fire up PowerPoint to start creating your presentation, there are a few things to consider before you start making any slides.

Website counters are a valuable business tool for Avon Independent Sales eRepresentatives. They give us feedback on whether or not the promotion tactics we've been using for our eStores have been...

Learn how to turn a mountain into dozens of tiny, manageable, mole hills.

There are many times that men will anger a woman at work and he has no idea what he did. Here are some tips to keeping the peace at work for a man.

In tough economic times like these it's imperative to be the number one candidate during job interviews. You should have two main goals during the interview: to show off your 1) people skills...

Do you always seem to be rushing to an appointment, or rushing to get the kids to practice, or rushing to rush? Fear not! There are strategies for you to help arrange your day to prevent racing,...

Do you find that you constantly sabotage your own efforts, or not even start projects because you know you're doomed to failure? Henry Ford said, "If you think you CAN, or you think you...

I am sure at some point in your life you are going to have to write a business letter. This will help you put together a professional looking letter in no time.

With all good intentions, we make a daily "To Do" list to organize our day, only to find at the end of the day, our "To Do" list is just as long as when the day started. The...

They call it a "meeting" for a reason: Because it's not fun. Otherwise it would be called a party. In this eHow-To, you'll learn how to pretend your interested in the subject matter of a...

Do you feel like you just need more hours in your day? Is time overwhelming you and you don't get everything done you need to? Perhaps you can get more hours in your day if you learn to...

Of all of the ways you can improve and earn more money working for ChaCha, the cell phone question answering service, becoming a faster guide is probably the most significant. If your goal is to...

During this time of economic hardships people NEED to know how to keep their current jobs. With this article, I will show you how to not only keep the job you have but to become an unreplacable...

The following article is about how to be a great door-to-door salesman. This is not recommended for everyone, because many are not social, which is a key requirement to the job, so only apply...