Office gossip is the not-so-silent killer of office culture and morale. And as much as everyone likes to think it won’t be a problem in their office, it can easily creep in if you don’t set up some guardrails. The first thing to realize is that gossip doesn’t have to be a bad thing. You…
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Have you ever sat back and wondered how those successful business leaders made their way into their current position? I know I have. What makes a good business leader, are they born leaders or do they develop skills and strategies that help boost them in their field of work? After looking into it further there…
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Conformity is a part of our culture in many ways. Starting school as a young child introduces us to the world in a way that makes us aware of an overall expression of self. Expectations by peers and educators give us some of our first glimpses into what our future in the workforce will be…
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Unethical behavior can infect a workplace, either if an executive steals money from the company or an associate falsifies documents. The unethical behavior can damage the credibility of a company, making the business lose customers and eventually spoil the reputation of an organization. However, entrepreneurs and their management teams can work with employees to prevent…
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Fidgeting, moving about on the chair, cracking knuckles, shaking knee, grinding teeth, finger brushing hair, too much blinking of the eye all go to show that the applicant is not comfortable. Some employers tend to interpret this as inability to handle the big accounts. Subconsciously, the interviewer notices how body language can sometimes, and oftentimes…
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