Office Politics

Going to work can feel like stepping onto the set of a soap opera or television mini-series – intrigue, gossip and rivalries abound. It can be hard to steer clear of the drama and get some actual work done. There are steps you can take to navigate through it all, and...

Ask Allan: The Dependent Colleague

Dear Allan, I find myself in an awkward situation. One of my coworkers comes to me with all his problems and issues. He also has comments and opinions on every subject and frankly, just never stops talking. I see that other colleagues avoid him because of this, but I...

Ten Reasons I Hate My Job

A wise manager keeps in tune with employees and checks in regularly to identify areas affecting performance.

Spring Cleaning – Your Computer

Now that you’ve tackled your desk and it’s a thing of organized beauty, move on to the tool you likely use the most, but regularly neglect at work: your desktop or laptop computer. Start by taking a good look at the screen and keyboard. See all the fingerprints,...

Spring Cleaning – Your Workspace

Spring cleaning is a ritual many of us undertake at home, but few bother at the office. This week and next, we’ll offer suggestions you can implement at work to achieve the feeling of freedom and renewal a good clean-out provides. Let’s start! Is there a desk under...

Feeding the Wolf – Resentments

This story about our internal struggles is of unknown origin, but is frequently attributed to Native Americans: “A fight is going on inside me,” he said to the boy. “It is a terrible fight between two wolves. One wolf is angry, arrogant, resentful, self...

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