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How to deal with unexpected adversity at work

meerasaigal — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 05:30:02 +0000

Many people are able to anticipate the most common types of adversities they are going to face at work and make preparations to tackle any problems beforehand. When an unexpected adversity strikes though they often struggle to cope. Panicking isn’t going to solve the problem but the tips mentioned in this article can help you [...]

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Common traits among employees who have high job satisfaction

meerasaigal — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 10:00:40 +0000

Most companies take a temperature check at least once a year to determine the level of engagement of their employees. Despite the industries measured, common traits among employees who have high job satisfaction can be clearly identified. People who enjoy a high level of job satisfaction in whatever position they hold all seem to have [...]

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Alternatives to quitting your job

meerasaigal — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 05:30:25 +0000

There may be different reasons why you feel miserable at work. Your motivation may be low; the customer base may be shrinking; you may be under-compensated for your services; your personal and family relationships may be affected. Undoubtedly, your job consumes too much of your time for you to stay where you feel unhappy. But, [...]

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Starting a career while in college

meerasaigal — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 05:30:24 +0000

Going to college is a lot of work. You have to keep your grades up and that means a lot of studying. You may think that you don’t have time to start a career while you are in college. That really isn’t the facts though. You can start a career while in college if you [...]

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Avoiding underemployment: How not to waste your talent

meerasaigal — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 05:30:20 +0000

Underemployment has become a major problem in recent years, in that there are literally thousands of people who have completed a formal college education, with flying colors, and still cannot find a decent job in their field. This in part is due to the growing popularity of large companies who outsource their jobs to those [...]

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How to motivate employees without spending money

meerasaigal — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 11:30:12 +0000

One of the largest assets to a company is their employees. Companies that routinely attract and hire good employees have learned it is in their best interest to make strides to keep your employees happy and motivated. However a motivated workplace does not come without a level of effort on the employer’s part. If you, [...]

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What to do with employees who call in sick without a good excuse

meerasaigal — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 05:30:11 +0000

Sick time is often a benefit given by employers so they don’t miss out on pay when they come down with an illness or injury that prevents them from being able to work. Sick days are intended to be used on an as needed basis and only when really warranted. Unfortunately some employees use sick [...]

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The worst types of employees a boss can have

meerasaigal — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 05:30:07 +0000

Being a boss means being in a leadership position over those you supervise and having in a direct responsibility for either your own financial success, if you are the owner, or the financial success of the company you work for. You are also responsible to other co-workers, employees and upper management in some direct way. [...]

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How to be the best employer you can be

meerasaigal — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 05:30:05 +0000

If you are an employer, you have the duty to create the best working environment for your staff and to deal with any problems that they face quickly and fairly. There are a number of ways that you can be the best employer you can be, and it depends on the situation in which you [...]

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The impact of positive words on your career

meerasaigal — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 08:40:20 +0000

Positive words can make a big difference to your life, and will have a great impact on any career path you choose. Good communication skills are important for career advancement, and using positive words will increase your influence. You can use positive words to strengthen your own position, and you can use positive words to [...]

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