Life @ work
Bad email habits you need to break
Jun 13, 2013 1:11 PM0 Comments
We send emails every single day at work. Yet there are still so many of us who really cannot do it well. Here are some of the worst email habits you should try and avoid.
Category: Life @ work
The 10 jobs with the most obese people
May 27, 2013 4:46 PM2 Comments
Ever think that sitting at a desk all day is helping you pack on the pounds? Well, you’re probably right. But it’s not just office jobs that are fattening up the population. A study has found some surprising occupations are in danger of having obese workers as well.
Category: Life @ work
Which industries work the longest hours?
May 24, 2013 11:08 AM1 Comments
Find out which five industries are most likely to work 50-plus hours a week — and why that kind of schedule might actually backfire.
Category: Life @ work
Bosses more likely to be psychopaths, study says
May 10, 2013 10:55 AM13 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.
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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
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