 | Understanding different work styles leads to better teamworkConsider a scenario in which you ask your employee to provide a report as soon as possible. As time passes you tap impatiently on your desk, waiting, but the report doesn't arrive. Your stress level begins to rise. Finally the employee submits the report. You wanted a concise, bulleted format, but this version is lengthy, detailed and in the wrong format. Your stress ratchets up another notch. |
Professional growth: What's the right job training for you?
Think you have your job mastered? Maybe you do, but in an ever-changing business climate, there is always something new to learn. Whether you are happy with your current role or are looking to grow, professional development and training opportunities are a great way to sharpen your skills and learn new ways to help you do your job better.
Are you suffering from the post-holiday workplace blues?
Did the holiday season bum you out? Ceridian LifeWorks examined inbound call volume to its service centers from the past three years and found that calls related to depression, stress management, family relationships, suicide and personal finance spike in January following the holiday season. Problems related to post-holiday blues take a serious toll on employee productivity. The good news is that there are effective ways to control the negative impact.
Working productively: Emotions on the job
Managing your emotions in the workplace is important because today's workplace can be challenging. Most of us juggle multiple priorities, sometimes with limited resources. To succeed, it is important to understand our emotions, control our reactions and recognize how our emotions affect our actions and the actions of others. When we manage our emotions, we're better able to handle the changes and challenges our jobs bring.
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