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How To Ask For a Promotion

Elizabeth69 — Wed, 31 May 2006 10:59:00 -0500

You've been working hard and feel that you are ready to take a step up the corporate ladder. It's time to ask for a promotion. I can't tell you how to settle the butterflies in your stomach, but I can give you a few pointers on how to ask for the promotion:

How To Know When to Quit Your Job

bronwyn — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 22:51:40 -0600

A lot of us get frustrated with our jobs, our bosses, our colleagues, or our workplaces. But how do we know when we just need to take a deep breath or a vacation and when we need a real change? Quitting your job is a serious decision that requires a lot of thought. There are several factors that you should think about and discuss with your family before quitting your job.

How To Spot a Liar

JohnStejskal — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 18:06:52 -0500

The techniques bellow will show you how to tell if you are being lied to. These techniques are used by government agencies for interrogation. They can easily be utilized in relationships and in business situations. To make successful use of these indicators, it helps to know the suspect's ‘normal' body language and reactions to different situations.

How To Practice Business Office Etiquette and Manners

Syndi446 — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 11:20:00 -0500

Monitor the volume of your conversations. Be sensitive to how loudly you may be speaking. Do you notice that people down the hall comment on your conversations?

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How To Throw a Great Retirement Party

Elizabeth69 — Wed, 17 May 2006 10:38:00 -0500

Most of us look forward to the day when we will be able to retire. No more alarm clocks, no more overtime, and no more answering to the boss. Retirement is freedom -- and a wonderful reason to have a party! If you are planning a retirement party, here are a few good ideas:

How To Shake Hands

Vanessa264 — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 13:37:00 -0500

Let's face it: Some people--like the Kennedys--know how to shake hands. And considering that you can make or break a deal--or an election--depending upon how well you shake hands, it's important that you learn how to shake hands well:

First impressions. Your handshake will do much to establish a first impression of yourself. Even if your hand is greasy, sweaty or otherwise less-than-presentable, give it a quick swipe, and extend it anyway. Extending a hand is an important symbol of friendship, approachability, trustworthiness and it is all-important in establishing an initial connection with another person. Really, the significance of a handshake cannot be overstated--if you don't have a passable handshake, you aren't getting the job.

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How To Practice Business Meeting Etiquette

Donna162 — Sun, 30 Apr 2006 11:15:00 -0500

Business meeting etiquette is basically good common sense, but one that takes a little practice. Certainly, we can all identify what not to do when planning and/or attending a meeting, but often what we really need is a set of guidelines as to how to do this successfully. Here are some tips to help.

Attending a Meeting:

How To Analyze Handwriting

David Block — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:47:44 -0500

Handwriting analysis, or 'graphology', is based on analyzing the way the writer creates words and sentences through the physical action used to do so. Here are a handful of simple and basic principles that can provide intriguing insights to those around you.

It can help you better understand your partner, business colleagues, competitors, celebrities, family members, friends, yourself, and everyone else.

It can reveal aspirations, creativity, energy, fears, inhibitions, potential, sexual stability, strengths, weaknesses and much more. But it cannot accurately reveal a person’s age, future (other than potential), gender, left- or right-handedness, race, religion or sexual orientation.

How To Resolve Personality Conflicts in the Workplace

Victoria116 — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 08:43:00 -0500

Interpersonal relationships between co-workers are one of the most important factors in any work environment--and personality conflicts are a leading cause of problems in the workplace. If two co-workers continually butt heads on work-related issues, it affects everyone around them and impacts the workplace in a negative way. Here are some tips on how to resolve personality conflicts in the workplace.

How To Encourage Workplace Etiquette in Employees

Stacy451 — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 07:53:00 -0500

Workplace etiquette can have a great impact on the atmosphere of a workplace. A workplace where employees have poor etiquette can create a negative environment where employees are always in conflict with each other and productivity is low. A workplace where employees practice good etiquette can be a place where employees thrive professionally.

Learn the ins and outs of workplace etiquette. You need to know exactly what workplace etiquette is if you are going to expect your employees to practice it. Workplace etiquette is a set of rules that employees are expected to follow where their behavior conveys respect towards others and the work of the workplace. You need to decide on what rules you think are important and will aid you in creating a more positive environment. You can use your common sense and speak to other managers to help you decide what rules you want to uphold.

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