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Habits that annoy

News 10 March 2009 Bryan Alaspa

Do your co-workers drive you crazy? Well, one of the things you may want to do is take a look at yourself before you run around accusing them of things.

Etiquette down under

News 26 January 2009 Derek Torres

A survey has put Australia dead last when it comes to workplace politeness and manners. But I think the Aussies are being a bit hard on themselves.

America set to clock off for Obama

News 19 January 2009 Nic Paton

Recession or not, for most Americans tomorrow's inauguration of Barack Obama will be a time to down-tools and celebrate a moment of history.

A seasonal message

News 12 December 2008 Derek Torres

Drink-driving after the company party is bad. Very bad. And so is getting smashed, behaving badly and then having to deal with the unintended consequences the next day.

How much personal business at work is reasonable?

Opinion 14 November 2008 Dan Bobinski

The average worker apparently spends approximately two hours each day taking care of personal matters. So why is so much personal business being done at work? And what - if anything - should we do about it?

A toxic environment

News 21 October 2008 Derek Torres

Another negative effect of the declining economy is the increasing number of violent acts at work.

Why work is like school

News 16 September 2008 Bryan Alaspa

Sometimes the way things go on at work is enough to makew you wonder whether you're really still in high school.

Are you an office prat?

News 03 September 2008 Derek Torres

Are you the guy at the office who thinks that acting like an idiot is something you should be proud of? Do you think it's funny to take your kit off at company parties? If so, according to Australian work and behavior experts, you may well be the office prat.

Politics and work don't mix

News 18 August 2008 Derek Torres

A recent survey has revealed that 35% of managers open share their political views in the workplace, while a whopping 66% of employees do the same. I'm quite certain that such statistics would make any HR manager spit up their coffee.

The worst excuses for coming in late

News 17 June 2008 Bryan Alaspa

Everyone has run into the situation where you are running late for work. If you need an excuse, don't try any of these.

Turning around a bad day

News 04 June 2008 Bryan Alaspa

OK, so you're having a bad day at the office. Is there anything you can do to turn it around? Actually, there most likely is.

Kill the cube

News 21 May 2008 Bryan Alaspa

Everyone who works in a modern office knows that the cubicle sucks. They really offer no privacy, yet they manage to successfully hamper effective communication between cow-workers. But is there a solution?

Why IT carelessness can turn disaster into a crisis

News 04 April 2008 Nic Paton

The good news is that virtually all British firms now back up their critical IT systems and data. The bad news is that a significant minority then fail to ensure there is a version of it off-site in case disaster strikes.

Give us managers who can actually manage, beg UK workers

News 03 April 2008 Nic Paton

Most British workers feel they are managed by a bunch of dithering, uncharismatic functionaries and would give their eye teeth for a bit of decisive decision making.

Florida's Die Hard fantasies

News 31 March 2008 Derek Torres

I used to think the scariest thing about Florida were the rays and the sharks in the Gulf of Mexico, now it's clear that it's the Florida House of Representatives.

Surviving cube-land

News 17 March 2008 Bryan Alaspa

More than likely your office life takes place within the gray walls of a cubicle. Sadly, this creates rat-like mazes and forces humans to live within tiny cells and stare at computer screens.

Helping co-workers cope with loss

Opinion 22 February 2008 Dan Bobinski

When people are hit with a tragic loss, don't believe for a moment that they're leaving their personal lives at the door. Debilitating diseases, divorce or the death of a loved-one are among the most stressful events anyone can experience.

Taiwan rejects love contracts

News 18 February 2008 Derek Torres

Have you signed your love contract at work? Many have been forced to in the UK and USA - but workers in Taiwan have said no to the love contract, and in resounding numbers!

A look at the employee handbook

News 11 February 2008 Bryan Alaspa

One of businesses' necessities is the 'employee handbook.' These are devious little devices that are a pain to create and often looked upon by employees as some kind of catch-all bible.

Politics round the watercooler

News 04 February 2008 Derek Torres

As the race for the White House hots up, Americans have decidedly mixed views about the wisdom of sharing their political views with their colleagues and bosses.

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