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11 ways to get fired
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October 9, 2015
Are you working overtime to be fired? Some people are and they don’t even know it. When you are in a position for far too long, there is a tendency ...
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The dark side of office romance
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September 25, 2015
An innocent look, a quick email or an invitation to lunch is enough to spark an office romance. But are you being foolish and at the same time jeopard...
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Five tips to being a great assistant
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September 18, 2015
Many people aspire to be the boss, lead the company or become a big-shot manager. At least that’s what is said in theory but not everyone is cut out...
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Get the raise you want: seven things to consider
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September 11, 2015
Almost everyone feels they are underpaid and deserve a raise, but do you know how to have a successful conversation with your boss about increasing yo...
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This job is not for you
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September 4, 2015
A company has hired a young man to work in the customer service department. According to his qualifications and experience, he is well suited for the ...
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Favouritism kills workplace morale
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August 28, 2015
One of the advantages of being a small island is everyone seems to know everyone else. But that can also serve as a disadvantage when conducting busin...
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Do you deserve a raise?
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August 21, 2015
Almost everyone feels they are underpaid and deserve a raise, but do you know how to have a successful conversation with your boss about increasing yo...
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Four tips to improve your writing
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August 14, 2015
The push to have national pride and retain our Vincy dialect has gone so far that even people with university degrees have forgotten or never learned ...
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Phone manners revisited
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August 7, 2015
Did you know that you can feel someone’s smile through the telephone lines? Listen to the next several calls you receive or make and observe the emo...
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Your mid-year self-evaluation
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July 31, 2015
Now that the year is half over, everyone should do a quick self-evaluation. Revisit ideas, past decisions and dwell, if even for a moment, on what cou...
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The value of volunteering
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July 24, 2015
One of the best ways to expand your network, strengthen your skills, and raise your profile is to find an opportunity to volunteer within your communi...
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Making smart decisions
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July 17, 2015
Decisions are made every day in the workplace; employees decide when to help customers and the extent to which they will help those customers. Busines...
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Five ways to make a great first impression
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July 10, 2015
It is said that you only have one chance to make a great first impression and that the first impression lasts a long time. Even with this knowledge, m...
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Surviving Carnival 2015
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July 3, 2015
Last lap is this weekend, and for those who live and breathe Carnival, this is the ultimate nonstop party weekend. From those who are still "behaving ...
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Preparing for a job interview Pt: 2
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June 26, 2015
Last week we talked about preparing before the interview.  This week let’s focus on the interview and what happens after.  During the Interview  1. ...
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Preparing for a job interview – Part 1
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June 19, 2015
I have received requests for help around job interviewing.  Here is an excerpt from my book  A Young Adult’s Guide to the Global  Workplace availabl...
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12 things to do first few weeks on the job
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June 5, 2015
Congratulations to all the graduates who are ready to take the world by storm. You have dreams, you are ready to earn your first real pay cheque and m...
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Four ways to get young people ready to work
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May 29, 2015
Around the globe, countries, companies, and parents are taxing their creative powers to come up with a solution for integrating young people into the ...
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Building a business wardrobe for women
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May 8, 2015
Whether you dress professionally every day or you only dress up for an occasional job interview or business meeting, every woman needs to have a solid...
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How to save face when you have blown it
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April 30, 2015
We’ve all been in this position: you are under a lot of stress, deadlines are piling up and problems are mounting. There is one particular problem t...
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Nine ways to develop your people skills
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April 24, 2015
The book "How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie should be required reading for any person hoping to occupy a leadership position...
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When procrastination stops your progress
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April 10, 2015
It’s happened to us all. We have something to do, a report to write, a call to return, or even an important decision to make, but somehow it just ke...
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Karen Hinds’ Phenomenal Woman Conference
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March 27, 2015
The countdown to our 2015 Karen Hinds’ Phenomenal Woman Conference is in full swing. For the second year, we will host a Teen Edition of our confere...
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Do you know what bothers your customers?
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March 13, 2015
Sometimes I wonder if some customer service representatives and the companies they work for understand the frustrations of the client. The term "custo...
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Rude habits of people with cell phones
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March 6, 2015
After receiving a request to address proper cell phone usage, I turned to Facebook for some help and asked my Facebook fans about what they were seein...
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Top six reasons people waste time at work
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February 20, 2015
Are there people in your office who just seem to be so busy all the time, but still get nothing done? Why is that? Let’s look at a few reasons why s...
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7 ways to bounce back in difficult times
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February 13, 2015
Have you ever gotten to the place when something in your career goes wrong? You see it happening, but for whatever reason you can’t stop it? Your re...
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10 signs your job may be destroying your family
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January 30, 2015
Many people want a successful career so they can feel fulfilled personally and professionally, and to ensure a stable financial existence. While nothi...
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12 simple ways to get along in the workplace
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January 16, 2015
There are days when getting along with your co-workers seems like a herculean task.  Personalities clash, egos get in the way, feelings get hurt and p...
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Must-have traits of an effective leader
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January 9, 2015
It is said that good help is hard to find and, if that’s true, finding a truly effective leader can be quite a task. For a leader to be successful, ...
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Eight steps to land an internship
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January 2, 2015
A classic Catch-22 situation exists in employee training: employers complain that applicants do not have any or enough experience, but applicants canâ...
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Office gift etiquette
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December 5, 2014
‘Tis the season to be jolly! For some, it’s the season to be stressed, as you finish last-minute shopping or decorating the house. Whatever your f...