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Work/Life Balance Is A Myth; Here's What You Can Do About It

BY Craig ChappelowSun Jan 22, 2012

When people describe a satisfying life, they envision working hard but dictating their own assignments or hours. They want to make real contributions, but take breaks when they’re tired, and have time for family. What they really need is control. But, frequently, what they think they want is balance--and that’s where trouble starts.READ»

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Make 2012 Your Best Year Yet

BY Erin SchulteThu Dec 15, 2011

Fast Company wants you to have a banner year in 2012. As our gift to you, may we present our very best advice and tips on how to work smarter, manage your career, and lead a more meaningful life.READ»

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How Silence Changes The Communication Dynamic

BY David LavendaFri Nov 18, 2011

Ever wonder what it would be like to remain silent for an entire week? Not just less talking--total silence. A recent throat surgery provided me just such an opportunity, which led to some profound realizations about how we can better communicate both at work and at home.READ»

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Birdland Jazzista Social Club: A Visionary Path To Diversity, Inclusion, And Community

BY Simma LiebermanTue Jul 26, 2011

At Birdland Jazzista Social Club, one minute you can listen to music and groove with a homeless person, and the next minute with a CEO of a new tech start-up.READ»

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Five Reasons The Term "Employee Engagement" Makes Me Feel Disengaged

BY Simma LiebermanFri Jun 10, 2011

Employee engagement has become a buzzword with no meaning in some workplace. What some managers really mean, is that they are engaged in theoretical discussions.READ»

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Welcome To The 168-Hour Work Week: The Tablet PC Revolution Never Sleeps

BY Kit EatonTue May 24, 2011

A new report says that 41% of mobile workers have a tablet, and another 34% plan on buying one inside six months. READ»

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Has Networking Become A Waste Of Time For Job Seekers?

BY Simma LiebermanTue May 17, 2011

If you think networking is a waste of time, or want to develop a better strategy to find work, or just don't know, read on.READ»

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Keepin' It Real in the Virtual World: How Technology Can Help Us Find Intimacy

BY Simma LiebermanMon Mar 28, 2011

Instead of whining about how technology keeps people in silos, luddites need to talk to Ayelet Baron and Patricia Fripp.READ»

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Employees at Four Seasons Will Give You the Shoes Off Their Feet

BY Simma LiebermanTue Mar 8, 2011

Considering that the employees at Four Seasons will in fact give you the shoes off their feet, be careful what you ask them.READ»

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What Does Eating Chocolate in Bogota, Colombia Have to Do With Culture Change in Your Organization?

BY Simma LiebermanFri Feb 11, 2011

If you want your employees to do their best work, don't wait for your out of state CEO to help out.READ»

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Ten Indicators of Morale Level and Employee Involvement

BY Simma LiebermanTue Jan 4, 2011

I'm often asked by senior managers for a list of basic external indicators of how people feel about their organization, and whether or not they are happy at work.READ»

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Are Your Employees Thinking About Their Laundry Instead of Working?

BY Simma LiebermanThu Dec 9, 2010

Are your employees thinking about their laundry while they're trying to work? This may sound facetious, but during these uncertain, turbulent times, employees have a lot on their minds that impede their ability to fully focus on work.READ»

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Do Your Employees Hate You?

BY Simma LiebermanSun Nov 28, 2010

Have you ever had a job that you hated? That you dreaded so much you didn't want to leave your house in the morning?READ»

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Ten Tips to Recruit, Retain, and Leverage Employee Brilliance

BY Simma LiebermanThu Nov 11, 2010

If you want to recruit, retain, and leverage the skills and talents of brilliant employees, you need to provide an inclusive workplace where people love to come to work.READ»

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The Seven Dumbest Things You Can Say to Someone Who Just Lost Their Job

BY Simma LiebermanTue Nov 2, 2010

Here are the seven dumbest things, and the seven most helpful things you can say.READ»

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Nine Ways to Stop Worrying and Create a Worry Free Workplace

BY Simma LiebermanWed Oct 20, 2010

I've spoken to at least three executives in the last month who were worried that their worrying was impacting their employees, and making their employees worry, which impacted their focus and productivity, which made everyone worry about their jobs...READ»

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Live Well at a Discount, Everyone Is Included at Groupon

BY Simma LiebermanFri Oct 8, 2010

If you haven't joined Groupon or even heard of it, perhaps you're spending too much time perusing the Yellow Pages for ads. READ»

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Ten Ways to Implement an Inclusive Work Culture

BY Simma LiebermanWed Sep 29, 2010

Developing a vision for an Inclusive culture but not Implementing it, is like planning the perfect vacation, buying your tickets, packing and then deciding not to go. READ»

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Are You an Assertive Leader or an Aggressive Bully?

BY Simma LiebermanThu Sep 2, 2010

Do you want people to listen to your ideas, and want to work with you, or do you want them to hate you, and hide every time they see you?READ»

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How to Be a Great Customer and Get Great Customer Service

BY Simma LiebermanFri Aug 20, 2010

Stop treating employees like they're your personal servants or inferior, and you might be very happy with the results.READ»

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