Archive for May, 2010

Failing Expectations

Saturday, May 29th, 2010

Regardless of position or title, the inability to reach full potential in a job could create problems that have consequences. This applies even if the job is to run, throw and catch.

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The 99-Year Mistake

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

No matter how fool-proof something may seem or how long it has existed without discrepancy, correction or improvement is always a possibility—even if it means updating after 99 years.

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A Healthy Inbox

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

Many can relate to the stress caused by an overflowing email inbox at work. In May’s edition of Health Minute Magazine, Robby Slaughter discusses how a healthy inbox can help promote a healthy lifestyle.

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The Government Job

Friday, May 21st, 2010

If pressed, most individuals in the private sector would probably repeat the stereotype that government jobs are easy and nearly impossible to lose. A new article, however, shows that these positions can be extremely difficult to get.

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Productivity in Poverty

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

In the modern, technology-powered workplace, it may seem like being more productive is mostly a matter of the latest gizmo. However, a short video proves that there are some ingenious employees in the most impoverished places in the world.
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Five Ways To “Play Nice”

Monday, May 17th, 2010

After spending 40-hours a week together, some teams within an organization become so close that they start behaving like a dysfunctional family.  In other words, professional behavior goes flying out the door and team members stop “playing nice.”  This, of course, is a recipe for disaster that often results in disengaged employees and a loss of productivity.

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How about Three Sigma?

Friday, May 14th, 2010

According to one noted blogger, three sigmas ought to be enough. More importantly, though, is the question of whether we should use any sigmas whatsoever.
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No Minutes? Try Lying

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

Chances are many of us have indulged once or twice in a white lie with the knowledge that, for the most part, the statement has little to no serious consequence. For one man however, his version of a “white lie” was far from harmless.

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The Power of Passive Voice

Monday, May 10th, 2010

Your English teacher warned you not to use the “passive voice” when writing, but doing so is one of the easiest ways to improve productivity in your workplace. Changing language can change culture!
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Simple Process, Sweet Outcome

Friday, May 7th, 2010

Nowadays, million dollar contests seem to be popping up everywhere. Whether answering trivia, surviving the great outdoors, or even completing silly games,victors can earn major prizes. For one recent winner however, path to victory has led to controversy.

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