Author: Lara Mulawka
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Manage your daily work priorities using a Kanban board
Have you ever been in a situation where more work is coming in then going out and the number of tasks adding up starts to get overwhelming? So, you develop a plan. You know you need to work on your presentation for next week, you’ve got to submit your request before the budget deadline, your […]
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What to do when you’re over your head in a new job
Perhaps you have a special talent in expanding and embellishing your skills and past experience in a job interview. Whatever the manager asks about, you say “Of course, I can do that!” thinking you’re smart and will figure it out when the time comes. And sure enough, you are thrilled to learn you got the […]
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How to standardize communication across your organization
Have you ever been overwhelmed with information? Do your projects stall because you can’t find the right data? Are you constantly playing “catch up” on all your business relationships? If you answered “yes,” you might be suffering from communication issues. Communication becomes a massive challenge as organizations scale. It’s easy enough to keep track of […]
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Workplace etiquette: How to interact with a person with a disability
People with disabilities are one of the fastest growing customer and employee bases. According to the Centers for Disease Control one in four Americans have a disability, and it is consistently growing. People with disabilities are beneficial to the workplace because they provide additional insights, increase diversity and improve morale and creativity. But, sometimes, it’s […]
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How to address inclement weather as a company
Whether you work in the Midwest, on the East Coast, the West Coast or the South, severe weather is a constant across the country. Hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, winter storms, black ice, and plunging temperatures into the negatives, you name it – whatever weather heads your way, you must be prepared. In January, a large portion […]
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What to do when a friend and coworker suddenly quits
We’ve all been in the situation where one of our favorite workmates decides to leave their job in order to pursue a different job or career path, or to make more money, or for other personal reasons. When a beloved coworker leaves, it’s natural to feel ‘caught off guard.’ If you were close to that […]
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How to network to transition to a new career field
Are you preparing to transition to a new career field? It’s challenging to convince potential employers that although you don’t have direct work experience in the new field, you do have transferrable skills. One way to achieve the credibility you need is to take relevant coursework. Once you’ve taken inventory of your transferrable skills and […]
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How to cope when the boss’s favorite is a disaster
We’ve all known a disastrous boss’s favorite. This is the person you’re least happy to see on Monday morning. You stride in to work, refreshed from your weekend, ready to tackle that project — then you see the disastrous boss’s favorite. Oh, yeah, you think. You work here too. Or rather, you draw a paycheck. […]
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When is an intern NOT an intern?
Perhaps you’ve noticed that everyone in your department seems to be overworked, so you come up with the brilliant idea to hire an intern. You wouldn’t have to pay them a salary and they could pick up the slack wherever it was needed. The intern will learn valuable skills and will be able to include […]
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How to get satisfaction with customer service
Many small businesses need help in setting up new equipment or have problems with other purchases, prompting them to contact customer service. This could be issues with computers, software, or assembling furniture. The idea is for customer service to provide guidance or solutions to the problem, which seems simple, but oftentimes customer service representatives don’t […]
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How to avoid problems when paying vendors
Businesses of all sizes need to pay their bills on a regular basis to maintain a good reputation in the marketplace and stay afloat. A small business needs to be savvy in paying bills, even with a computerized system. You don’t want to pay too slow or too fast — the idea is to pay […]
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How to deal with a boss who gets angry when you call in sick
Calling in sick can be very stressful on an employee. People experience severe anxiety, and several questions come to to mind. “Is my boss going to fire me for missing a day?” “Will my work get done?” “Will they believe that I am sick?” These anxiety filled questions are made even worse when you are […]