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The rise of the pods shows how the workplace pendulum swings

Workplace Insight

That is of course before those debates were eclipsed by more current workplace rantings (ask the editor). Open plan officer workers and workplace professionals moaned about acoustics, stress, and more recently, germs in large open workspaces. The thought struck me: Workplace designers removed the walls.

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What ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Teaches About Wisdom, Work and Relationships

Success

Let’s take a step back to just before the explosion of social media. Every workplace has its own subculture, and when Anne Hathaway’s Andy enters her new workplace under the direction of Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), she finds that out quickly. Despite its title, it wasn’t a film about a demon’s wardrobe.

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Avoid Conference Call Catastrophes

The Office Professionals Place

Always start on time and do your best to end on time by following the agenda and "table" topics that require more discussion. If they are late, it is helpful to let them know what agenda item is being discussed--do not go over what has already been discussed--its a time waster. Distribute the agenda/handouts prior to the meeting.

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Acknowledge the Elephant in the Room

The Office Professionals Place

This weeks agenda has the same items as last weeks and again nothing is resolved. Upcoming topic: Dealing with Workplace PMS - Poor Management System - September 6, 2010 Dial-in#: 1-712-432-3030 Passcode: 346621 Become a member of the Elite - Subscribe today! Template images by luoman. Powered by Blogger.

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Thinking Differently about Difficult People

The Office Professionals Place

Prior to interacting with this person, you should have an agenda or objective and seek to accomplish the goal(s). Posted by Dewoun Hayes at 10:07 PM Labels: Productivity , Workplace Mental Health 3comments: ?????? This will give you satisfaction so that you can move on to the next task; hence, the increase in productivity.

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A Test of Your Professionalism: Will You Pass?

The Office Professionals Place

Everyday in the workplace our professionalism is tested, there are situations that will be unpleasant to deal with, people who are rude, bosses who are demanding, and work that may seem demeaning, but in today’s economy, keeping a job is like finding a pot of gold, you are fortunate to have it. Think first, and then react.

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Do Bad Bosses Breed Bad Bosses?

The Office Professionals Place

How to deal with it: If you keep your bosses calendar, you can ask him ahead of time if he needs anything in particular for the meeting or if you know the agenda you can suggest information your boss can take to the meeting and have it prepared. Template images by luoman. Powered by Blogger.

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