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Your Working Life

Jan 20, 2011 Your Working Life

7 Tips for a clean office (and mind)

It’s often been said that a tidy office creates a tidy mind – But let’s face it, sometimes the day to day operations overwhelm us and cleaning is pushed further and further down the priority list. If you find yourself in this situation, these 7 simple, yet effective tips will help you stay tidy and [...]

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Oct 7, 2010 Career

Why is the grass always greener? Why we are so often disappointed in our jobs

by Emma Driscoll

How many times do we start a new job and think, “this is great, I can really make a difference here”, only to be quite disappointed and let down before the first 6 months are over?….. What is it that changes from the interview we had where the feelings of enthusiasm for ‘the start of [...]

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Oct 5, 2010 Your Working Life

Are you a good leader?

by Leah Gibbs

Here is how to be an effective leader across levels in the organisation Would you say leadership is only for top management? Absolutely not! Leadership is for anybody who manages people and has the power to influence decisions. Leadership is the structure of the personality which includes experience, skill, responsibility, intelligence, power of organizing people [...]

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Sep 21, 2010 Work from Home

The Telecommuting Alternative

by Leah Gibbs

So here you are: the weekend is almost over and you are thinking about your Monday morning commute – and the drive home again. Telecommuting may be the answer to your prayers. Telecommuting is a work arrangement that offers flexibility for employees to work in terms of location and time. It gives both the freedom [...]

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Aug 26, 2010 Balanced Life

Leisure Matters

by Leah Gibbs

Have you been stressed out lately and find yourself with no free time? When was the last time you did something that you really enjoyed? With work taking over the major part of our lives, it might be extremely difficult even to remember the last vacation with family or friends. If you haven’t realised the [...]

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Aug 24, 2010 Your Working Life

Conflicts at work

by Leah Gibbs

What to do when you have to resolve conflicts at work The truth is you can never see eye to eye with everyone you work with – be it a co-worker, supplier, customer or even the boss. That is because conflict is inevitable. If you spend enough time interacting with people, eventually your ideas, attitudes [...]

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Jul 21, 2010 Career

Do you like your Job? Here’s how to love it…

by Leah Gibbs

Do you feel stuck in a rut? Have you lost that enthusiasm for your job? Are you feeling unappreciated? Remember when you were ecstatic about securing your new position? Where has that feeling gone? At the end of the day, at least you have a job, right? Wrong! If all you do is complain about [...]

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Jul 13, 2010 Coaching

Black & White Habits… Making Decisions Can Be Detrimental To Our Business

by PeterM

No, this is not some crazy story about when I dressed up as a nun… although that is a very good story… sorry I digress… Habits are amazing things and quite frankly can be brilliant for your business if they are White or more commonly known good habits. However habits can also be extremely damaging [...]

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Jul 4, 2010 Work from Home

The Advantages of Having a Career from Home

by Leah Gibbs

Technology allows us to communicate with anyone, anywhere, anytime. We are able to build friendships and network with like minded people through online social communities. Companies can conduct their entire business online to sell any products or services that they offer. With the multitude of things that you can do online, having a career is [...]

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Apr 22, 2010 Your Working Life

Self Employment, Myths & Realities

by Leah Gibbs

Self-employment is gaining more acceptance as a viable alternative to the more traditional choices available in seeking gainful employment. For some, employment in their current field of work may no longer be attractive, nor is facing the often daunting challenge of changing careers, particularly for those in their middle years. Against this background the prospect [...]

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Apr 21, 2010 Your Working Life