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What to Do When You Don’t Have All the Answers No one can have all the answers. Still, many people find it difficult to say, “I don’t know.” You don't want to seem ignorant or stupid. But people would generally rather be told you don’t know than be misled by being given information that’s wrong. So, summon the courage to say it: “I don’t know.” |
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Are You at Risk of Being a Victim of Ageism? Are You Sure? Ageism, the act of discriminating against people just because of their age, is a growing problem in the job-rich tech sector of this country, especially for those who may have yet to consider themselves "old." Why are companies engaging in this dirty practice, and what's being done to stop them? |
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Good Chair, Good Lighting, and Tree Houses: Design Your Workspace Studies show a comfortable workspace translates into improved productivity. Of course, "comfortable" means different things to different people, but there are some workspace features that are consistently helpful for everyone. Read on for design ideas for your cubicle, home office...or tree house. |
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Can Gamification Help Make eLearning Fun? eLearning is an efficient and cost-effective way to learn new skills, train your staff, and reinforce traditional classroom-based instruction. For all of its advantages, however, eLearning has a reputation of being boring, not engaging, and more of a chore than a privilege. Can gamification help? |
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Mobile Technology Will End the Eight-Hour Workday Most employees wouldn't argue for a longer workday than we already have. So, why are so many of us working more than we may actually have to? Because our mobile devices allow—and maybe even encourage—us to do so. Learn how this happened and how you can tune out without turning off. |
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How to Do Your Best Thinking Not surprisingly, only 10 percent of people in one survey said they do their best thinking at work. To do your deepest, most beneficial thinking, you need to find the best atmosphere for you. You could also try ditching your computer keyboard or changing your clothes—really! Read on for more tips. |
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Plan for Productivity: Do Your Most Important Task First A great way to be your most productive is to start the day by doing your most important task. It's smart to do it first thing in the morning because if you put it off, it’ll get forgotten or buried under other tasks. If you do it first, you’ll be able to focus on your other priorities worry-free. |