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At Work, Laughter May Not Always Be the Best Medicine It now appears laughter isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Researchers have determined that laughter can cause you to dislocate your jaw, inhale a foreign object, spread infectious diseases, or even suffer a hernia. But does this mean we should do our work with nary a joke? Don't be silly. Read on. |
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The Pros and Cons of In-House Web Developers and Design Agencies Should you go with an in-house web developer or an outside agency? The employees you have at your disposal, how much money you’re willing to spend, and the type of work you’re hoping to get out of the partnership all influence this decision. There are pros and cons to both. Read on for advice. |
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Interruptions: Mostly Negative But Sometimes Positive Interruptions are more than just a distraction. Unscheduled interruptions at work leave people more exhausted and more prone to making errors. But they're not always bad: If an interruption relates to the task you’re working on, it may help you better accomplish that task or avoid a problem. |
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How Work Gets to Be Fun Steve Berczuk writes that the idea of having fun at work is a frequently discussed—and important—topic. But happiness at work is not as simple a concept as it may first seem. How work gets to be fun matters. |
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Manage Your Peers Across the Organization, Too People management is a critical piece in your soft skills portfolio, helping you grow in an organization regardless of domain, discipline, experience, or seniority. One area that is often neglected is peer management—also known as managing across. |
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Which Is Better—Performance Goals or Results Goals? Microsoft's recent move to abolish the employee stack ranking way of managing performance seemed to be a welcome move after using the anti-teamwork method for years. Anuj Magazine examines chasing performance goals versus results goals and highlights experiences at Microsoft, Apple, and Instagram. |
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How Not to Express Thanks in the Workplace Expressing gratitude in the workplace is important, but there’s more to thanking coworkers than just saying thank you—how you say it can make a difference. Don't single out one person in a group and don't belittle others when you acknowledge someone. For more tips, including note etiquette, read on. |
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Have You Become Complacent at Work? Complacency refers to a feeling of satisfaction with the way things are, accompanied by a lack of awareness of potential or actual problems or dangers. Complacency signifies a missing spark. You can’t simply make it go away. Instead, you have to replace it with something equally powerful. |
