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How to get back at the EVIL office co-worker

By Flygurl6

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There is nothing worse than having to be in the same atmosphere as an annoying co-worker on a daily basis, especially after a blow-up. These sure fire tips will help you navigate the office terrain without forfeiting your paycheck, your pride, ... more »

How to Get Coworkers to Do Your Job

By easyrider

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You don't need to do most of the work assigned to you. Get your fellow employees to do it instead... more »

How to Handle Coworker Gossip

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Everyone has worked in a job where someone gossips. The intensity of the gossip can vary from minor dating gossip to cheating, theft or abuse accusations that can literally destroy someone's life. The way to handle coworker gossip depends on the ... more »

How to Intimidate People

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Most of us don't like to be intimidated, but there's an appeal and sense of power to being able to intimidate others. There is an art to intimidation; it should be implied, not forced. You don't want others to fear you--only to respect your ... more »

How to Manage Business People

By Bethchapman

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Managing people is not the same as managing a business or a budget. Manage people more personally and not as if they are just another number in your list of things to which you have to do. Shwoing kindness costs you or your company nothing... more »

How to Manipulate People

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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In Webster's New World Dictionary, the first definition for manipulation is "managing or controlling by shrewd use of influence, often in an unfair or fraudulent way." For a moment, let's forget about unfair and fraudulent, and focus on changing ... more »

How to Resolve a Conflict

By Kelly Phillips

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If you have a conflict with another person ask yourself these questions to resolve it. Breakdown-Upset-Facts-Commitment-Action.. more »

How to Use Psychology at Work

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Most of us are so focused on our own needs and wants in the workplace, we don't consider how applying certain principles of human psychology can help us get ahead. Having a keen insight into what motivates your colleagues and supervisors--and how ... more »

How to Write a Memo

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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A memo is a common form of communication in the workplace. It provides an easy way to convey information or ideas to your coworkers or employees in a quick and informative way. Some easy tips can make your memo-writing skills effective and easy ... more »

How to Write a Memo

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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A memo is a common form of communication in the workplace. It provides an easy way to convey information or ideas to your coworkers or employees in a quick and informative way. Some easy tips can make your memo writing skills effective and easy ... more »

How to Write a Professional Bio for a Company Website or Online Social Network

By KNOONAN

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With the popularity of social networking sites like LinkedIn and Zoom Info, more and more professionals are finding the need to create a polished and informative bio. Unlike a casually written Facebook or Myspace profile, a bio for a social ... more »

How to Deal with Those Irritating Timid and Quiet People at Work

By airesflora

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We've all known them. The corporate wall flowers who take up space, won't stand up for themselves, and generally "yes sir" anything the boss says, no matter how insane it is. These are the people complain to HR that you are too loud ... more »

How to Gain Self-Confidence

By katiespen

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Are you the shy type? Do you prefer to stand in the corner while others enjoy the party? Do you want to become more self-confident? History has proven that the person who exhibits self-confidence is the one who will land the promotion, receive ... more »

How to Handle Defensive Colleagues

By eHow Business Editor

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According to the Mayo Clinic, conflict between coworkers is a primary reason why many people are unhappy on the job. While conflict in the workplace is inevitable, it can be resolved. Follow these steps to handle conflict with a defensive coworker... more »

How to Manage Lazy Employees

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Employees who spend more time drinking coffee, surfing the Internet, going to lunch, calling in sick and complaining about their workload are often considered lazy. Managing lazy employees can be a challenge. Sometimes the only solutions is to ... more »

How to Respond and Combat Sexual Harassment

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Harassment of an employee impedes employment opportunities, morale, job and performance. Indeed, harassment, particularly sexual harassment, is a pervasive and expensive workplace problem. For instance, in 1995, a jury awarded a secretary $7.1 ... more »

How to Tell a Co-worker that they Smell Bad

By MacGyverKnows

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Some people smell really offensive, and require polite coaxing to convince them to take a shower, or start using deodorant, or atleast move their desk to the storage closet... Annoying smells in the office are the number one nuisance, period! ... more »

How to 10 Ways To Improve Your Personality

By tanu

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Contrary to what you may believe, you can improve your personality... more »

How to Be a Good Manager

By Cameron Chapman

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Being an effective manager is important for the success of any business. Managing employees is tricky, and there are many common mistakes that managers make that alienate and anger employees. Here are the steps you need to take to prevent that ... more »

How to Be Less Competitive

By Fossman

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Our competitive nature is often a healthy force in the name of progress. However, it can also make you hate you coworkers, teammates, friends, family, strangers, cats, dogs, plants, cars and air. If you're uber-competitive and feel like something ... more »

How to Be Polite to an Annoying Coworker

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Dealing with an annoying coworker is often the hardest part of your job. To promote a good atmosphere in the office, it is very important to be polite to your annoying colleague even if they have not earned your respect. Follow these guidelines ... more »

How to Become a Mentor

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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A mentor may come in many forms, from a fourth grade teacher or favorite aunt to a basketball coach. All mentors share is the ability to listen and encourage. These wise and trusted friend and guides listen to you, believe in you and help to ... more »

How to Cope With an Arrogant Boss

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Arrogance is defined as conceit, self-loving and egotistic. In general, arrogance is self-confidence on drugs. Many employers do not know the distinction between supervising and controlling. Arrogant bosses never gain employees' respect. Arrogant ... more »

How to Cope With Annoying Co-Workers

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Annoying co-workers can ruin a work environment, but there are ways to cope with them. They talk loudly, poke around other people's desks and eat lunches that don't belong to them. Cope with annoying co-workers with a range of strategies ... more »

How to Criticize a Colleague's Work

By Bill Bucy

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Ted's errors are creating problems for you and you're taking some heat from your boss. You can either grow resentful or raise the issue with your colleague in the hope of correcting the problem. Guess which course is better... more »

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