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10 Commandments of Customer Service
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June 8, 2007
CARNIVAL IS COMING again and it’s time to recap the rules of customer service. 1.Thou shall recognize that “the customer may not always be right, ...
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Linking online
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June 1, 2007
Networking is no longer limited to face-to face interaction at receptions, conferences, or community meetings. Many online sites specialize in providi...
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Does your business have a positive attitude?
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May 25, 2007
It’s the way the telephone is answered, the way you are treated as you wait in line to be served, the length of time it takes to be acknowledged, th...
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The best ways to hire new employees
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May 18, 2007
It is important to choose the right person for vacant positions to avoid repeating the process a few months later. Employers dread hiring because they...
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Creating multiple streams of income
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May 11, 2007
You’ve likely been groomed all your life to have specific goals: to finish high school, to go to college, to get a job, to settle down. But that pat...
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Paying your dues
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May 4, 2007
ASK ANY SUCCESSFUL person how they achieved their position, and you are likely to hear a story about how they started from the bottom of the company o...
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Same work less pay for women
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April 27, 2007
For decades, we’ve known that men earn much more on average than women, even if the woman is equally qualified. A new study exposes a new variation ...
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Resolving Difficult Behaviours?
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April 20, 2007
In every work environment there is a person who just seems to go out of their way to make others miserable. Some are never satisfied, others just comp...
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Rebuilding burnt bridges
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April 13, 2007
At some point in your career you will commit a faux pas and someone will be upset with you. The way you handle the offense will determine if you mend ...
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The good in Good Friday
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April 5, 2007
As we remember the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus on this Good Friday and Easter holiday, you may feel persecuted in your place of employment. ...
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Do you have what it takes?
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March 30, 2007
The job of a sales person can be fun and very rewarding. Unfortunately, many people think of a career in sales as a career in begging. Its actually qu...
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Breaking the cubicle mentality
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March 23, 2007
When I was an employee I prided myself in the quality of my work and getting the job done. Whenever colleagues would invite me out to lunch I would sa...
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Finding a good mentor
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March 16, 2007
Imagine being able to cut your learning curve in half, having an advocate who can be honest with you about your professional growth. Imagine a person ...
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Common on-the-job networking mistakes
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March 8, 2007
Networking is the most effective way to get a job, make connections with different people and have access to information. It’s a process and you mus...
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Dining etiquette tips
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March 2, 2007
Sometimes you may be asked to conduct a job interview over a meal or entertain clients. Don’t be caught off guard and make mistakes that can cost yo...
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Proper use of cell phones in the workplace
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February 23, 2007
Cell phones seem to be the newest body part but it’s a part that is causing some employers to crack down on the abuse of cell phone usage on company...
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Have diplomacy when quitting a job
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February 16, 2007
There is an old cliché that says people do business with those they know, like and trust. Although it sounds easy, sometimes this can be difficult to...
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What is international business etiquette?
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February 9, 2007
You’ve probably heard about incidents where business people committed faux pas when traveling or hosting international guests. They were dressed ina...
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Mixing your intellect with dirt Part 2
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February 2, 2007
Last week we talked about thinking outside of the box for graduates with subjects who have been socialized to believe that having an education means y...
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Mixing your intellect with dirt
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January 26, 2007
It is a wonderful thing to see the educational level of a nation increase while young people stay in school longer to advance themselves. It is not go...
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The power of words
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January 19, 2007
I’ve been writing these columns now for 8 years and up until recently I thought I was a very professional, respectful person. I did say up until rec...
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Lead by example: Start a kindness committee
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January 12, 2007
The newness of 2007 is fast eroding and soon everyone would have forgotten the holiday spirit of good will to all mankind. It will soon be back to the...
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Set a New Year vision instead of small goals
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January 5, 2007
By now you know the routine, start of a new year, new resolutions and everyone wants to make more money and get a promotion. This year why not focus o...
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Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays
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December 22, 2006
In parts of the world, there is a debate in the workplace about what to say to colleagues at this time of year. Should you say Merry Christmas, Happy ...
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Christmas cheer builds morale within companies
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December 15, 2006
Christmas is a great time for companies to participate in team and morale building activities. People are generally in a good mood and tend to be more...
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Guide to tipping
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December 8, 2006
Have you ever experienced service that was simply excellent? Recently while dining in a restaurant you couldn’t help but notice how attentive the wa...
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Office gift-giving etiquette
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December 1, 2006
There always seems to be an occasion to buy a gift for someone at work. Whether it’s a thank-you for a client, a colleague’s birthday, promotion, ...
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What do you do when job doesn’t deliver
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November 24, 2006
I receiveD a question from a gentleman that was worth sharing. Q. What do you do when you apply for a job that promises a lot but delivers on hardly a...
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How do you really feel about your boss?
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November 10, 2006
A few weeks ago, I asked for your opinions on your relationship with your boss. I must say that the questions may have scared responders to believe th...
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managing after work events
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November 3, 2006
It’s that time of year again and companies will begin to have office gatherings to kick off the holiday season. And every year there are always pers...
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Think carefully and do your research
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October 26, 2006
As our nation celebrates Independence Day, many people often dream of job independence, which means a pursuit of entrepreneurship, owning a business. ...
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Email your opinion: Do you like your boss?
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October 20, 2006
This week, let's do something a little different. I want to hear your thoughts and opinions. Your name or company affiliation will not be disclosed an...
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Career building – Work hard, but work smart
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October 13, 2006
You're punctual, meet all your deadlines, you get good reviews but you're constantly being overlooked for promotions. You thought you knew the right p...
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Sexual harassment in the workplace
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October 6, 2006
Part 2 No matter how many times the issue of sexual harassment is discussed it just doesn't seem to matter to some individuals. So why discuss it so o...
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Sexual harassment in the workplace
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September 22, 2006
American law mandates that companies of a certain size educate their employees annually about sexual harassment. The Caribbean as a region is far from...
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Be kind to workmates
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September 15, 2006
When was the last time you performed a random act of kindness at your workplace? Just a simple act that benefited someone else and you gained absolute...
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Eleven family friendly policies for your company
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September 8, 2006
It's no secret that families are in crisis. The extended family structure is being eroded and many young families are forced to try and make it on the...
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Career roadblocks
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September 1, 2006
Take a few moments to examine your professional life. Are you where you want to be? Do you spend lots of time thinking and hoping about what life coul...
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Decorating your office
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August 18, 2006
A recent trip through a department and it's cubicles brought back memories of a disorderly college dorm floor gone absolutely wild. There were stuffed...
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What makes workers procrastinate?
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August 11, 2006
At times it seems like procrastination is almost a contagious disease that does not discriminate, and attacks regardless of position or industry. Whil...
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Do you deserve a raise?
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August 4, 2006
Asking for better benefits and more financial compensation can be a little intimidating for some people, and it can trigger feelings of anger for othe...
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Cell phone etiquette
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July 28, 2006
July was designated as Cell Phone Etiquette Month and as the cell phone explosion continues across the Caribbean basin, knowing general cell phone eti...