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One person with an abrasive personality can change the atmosphere in an entire office, according to a recent study by University of Washington researchers. When the offending person is in the office, it can feel like a cold and unfriendly place, but when the person leaves, the place becomes a much more pleasant and welcoming… Read more »

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If you aim to ensure your company is successful and one of the best in its sector, it’s critical that your employees “get” and embrace your business’ overall goals. Aligning your employees with your company’s goals has many benefits. Workers who understand their company’s goals, for example, and how the work they do for the… Read more »

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Earth Day 2011 – Celebrate Earth Day Everyday   CELEBRATE RECYCLING THIS EARTH DAY 2011 None of us are born environmentalists. But as we grow we realize how important the environment is to everyone. We come to understand the importance these global issues have on our sustainable living.  We all love our planet and want… Read more »

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For over a century, baseball has been hailed above all other sports as America’s National Pastime. And no other game during the regular one-hundred sixty-two game season has been as eagerly anticipated as Opening Day. Just look at any die-hard baseball fan’s calendar. Vacation? Holidays? Anniversaries? All are often forgotten and pale in comparison with… Read more »

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At home, dressing as you like is not a problem. On the job, your appearance comes under the scrutiny of those who sign your pay check and therefore may have something to say about how you present yourself. In addition, your appearance is not limited to just clothing. The list also includes items such as… Read more »

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The cubicle.  It has taken over the workplace.  It’s where many employees spend the bulk of their workdays. But cubicles are not known for their pleasant, attractive environments.  They are dull and drab and not much to look at. So, if you’ve just moved into one, how can you liven things up a little? The… Read more »

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Recent reports show that even during the economic downturn, companies continued to spend on educational programs for their employees.  The reports also show that companies that cut education budgets also suffered from declines in sales, as well. Although some companies did cut education budgets, they were in the minority.  And almost half of the people… Read more »

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Does your company have a solid orientation process for new hires? If not, you seriously should consider implementing one — several studies have shown that those companies who do take the time to “onboard” new employees via a formal process perform better financially than those companies that do not. A study that looked at 50… Read more »