They don't teach this in management school, but learning how to build and maintain friendships in the workplace is a skill that can take you a long way in your career.
Just ask the founders of Google and Yahoo! But then again, when ...READ»
According to a recent survey, a happy office is dependent on a workforce's friendships within the workplace. With only 45% of Americans satisfied in their jobs, over half of the people polled said that chumminess between the ...READ»
Social nets may be bees knees of Internet tech at the moment, but that doesn't mean it's all straightforward and fluffy: New research is suggesting that if you're friends with over 150 people on Facebook, the extras are ...READ»
Last year we had a rhythmic gymnastics camp in Toronto with gymnasts
from StPetersburg Russia. This year we invite any groups interested in
this beautiful sport to join our exciting program in terms of
experience exchanging, having ...READ»
A recent study by Gallup has found that hostile or contentious workplace relationships can negatively affect organizational performance -- and that workplace friendships can help increase efficiency and effectiveness. Considering ...READ»
The economy doesn't seem to be improving and housing prices are dropping (though interest rates are, too). Common sense would say there wouldn't be too many folks looking to trade-in their current jobs for one that you are offering. ...READ»
There is no question that the value in online friendships for both businesses and individuals alike is poised to grow and be used for purposes beyond what we can now imagine.READ»
The story goes that two friends were walking through the desert. During some point of the journey they had an argument, and one friend slapped the other one in the face. The one who got slapped felt hurt, but without saying ...READ»
Facebook users are still very skeptical about socializing online. And they're slightly confused about what exactly Facebook should be used for, according to a study of user behavior by Denmark-based Red Associates. They surveyed close ...READ»
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This might not actually sound like that big of a deal. Lots of people like holidays. Lots of people hate them, too.
The funny thing about loving holidays is that it could be considered immature to get excited about Valentine’s ...READ»
The differences between Wal-Mart and Costco provide one of the most interesting studies in contrast going today. For any number of reasons, it seems that Wal-Mart is regularly (and maybe justifiably) villified while Costco is ...READ»
Sometimes our interactions with others are less-than-comfortable experiences. Here's how to keep your cool--and keep the business--with someone who rubs you the wrong way.READ»
It sounds like everyone’s worse nightmare…. You go to the office and suddenly realize you’re just wearing underpants, or worse nothing at all. I think we’ve all had that dream, am I right?
BUT, in reality it doesn’t ...READ»
This is the perfect question to ask upon my return from the Wrangling with Writing Conference in Tucson, AZ. I’ll let you answer that question for yourself based on my experience. At the conference, I taught four workshops, gave ...READ»
Centuries ago, Juicy charms were
worn to provide protection and luck for the wearer. Stones, pieces of wood,
metals and eventually gems have served as special amulets, believed to possess
powers that would be imparted to the ...READ»
Literally two minutes after my last entry, as if on cue, a holiday card and package arrived from my extremely good friends at Outcast Communications. The box contained a couple of pounds of very nice-looking truffles.
I should ...READ»
I guess when an organization as huge as Bear Stearns takes a dive, it is only natural for the government to step in and create some buy-out terms that mean JPMorgan will be guaranteed not to suffer any losses by bailing out their ...READ»
