Life @ work
Bosses more likely to be psychopaths, study says
May 10, 2013 10:55 AM2 Comments
Maybe you’ve had a bad boss. But what about one that’s downright evil? Turns out that bosses are actually more likely to be psychopaths. Same goes for lawyers, surgeons and chefs. Find out the industries that are most likely to have a psycho at the helm.
Category: Life @ work
The 7 worst things you could ever do at work
Apr 24, 2013 3:08 PM12 Comments
Sure, we all make mistakes at work. We’re human. But some offenses are just too much. It doesn’t matter if you’re a new employee or a seasoned manager — these incredibly common office blunders are serious workplace no-nos.
Category: Life @ work
Working late makes women fat, study says
Apr 5, 2013 3:43 PM1 Comments
Women working longer hours have a harder time battling the bulge, a new study finds. Are those extra hours really worth it? Find out.
Category: Life @ work
Attitude and appearance: Fake it till you make it for career success
Apr 2, 2013 12:41 PM6 Comments
In the workplace, your appearance and your self-confidence are directly related to your potential for landing promotions. The good news is that you can affect other people's perceptions of both of these things without changing who you are. Here's how.
Category: Career dilemmas, Life @ work
Workstations gone wild: The strangest items seen around the office
Mar 25, 2013 11:03 AM2 Comments
Your workspace is the space where you spend much of your day, so most of us like to personalize our stations. However, some people take the concept of making themselves at home to the extreme. The strangest examples?
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How your grammar skills affect your salary
Mar 19, 2013 10:40 AM20 Comments
It turns out that using proper grammar can get you promoted faster and earn you higher positions at work. And some CEOs say that they won't hire people with poor grammar skills at all… even for jobs that don't involve writing.
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Nine tips for getting more tips
Mar 6, 2013 11:42 AM2 Comments
Workers in the food and beverage service industry often make the majority of their wages from gratuities. Here are some server behaviours that can inspire bar and restaurant customers to leave more than the standard 15%.
Category: Life @ work, Student
Who wins? Extroverts or introverts
Feb 25, 2013 2:20 PM11 Comments
People who are extroverts naturally have an easier time interacting with other people, conversing with strangers and promoting themselves. That would seem to give them a distinct career advantage. But is it actually the case?
Category: Career dilemmas, Life @ work
Provocative attire causing problems on work computers
Feb 21, 2013 9:21 AM3 Comments
Enjoy flipping through your favourite online fitness magazines during your lunch break? That could be a problem, depending on where you work. Here’s a new group of websites causing problems for employers.
Category: Life @ work
What eating habits can tell you about work habits
Feb 14, 2013 2:28 PM0 Comments
Fast eater? Slow eater? Eat foods one at a time? Eating habits can be a sneak peek into someone’s working habits. Keep these in mind next time you schedule a business lunch.
Category: Life @ work
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