DataTech News & Blog

February 24, 2022

The Art of Negotiation

Ah, everyone loves negotiations, except they don’t, they hate it, and they should, it’s hard. Negotiating is an art form, and the people who do it best tend to go very far in the business world. This being said, it’s not an impossible skill to learn, you don’t have to be good enough to negotiate peace treaties, just good enough to get that raise. The power is with the employees in 2022, so get negotiating. The Art that is Negotiation Anchor Anchoring is when you set the terms first. You anchor your position, for example, when negotiating salary, put the number down first. “I expect to make around 38 to 40k per year”, you have now anchored your salary in the 38 to 40k range, no guarantee you will get it, but it gives the other party less power. ALWAYS anchor high, if you start with a low anchor, that’s […]

February 16, 2022

Stay Stress Free in the Office

Working in an office can be a busy and very stressful thing. But do not let that stress get the better of you. At the DataTech Business Centre, we are well aware of the stresses that working in an Office can cause. To help you and the businesses we deal with, we have created a tip list of ways to deal with your office stress. Manage Office Stress Before you get into this list, you should know, the best way to manage stress is letting DataTech Business Centre take away your worries. We handle mail, receptions services, and even phone call answering! Learn to Chill Out If you begin to feel that stress build up, you need to learn to take a few minutes aside and calm yourself down. You can do this by Going for a short walk, tuning into your favourite songs, or heading down to the break […]

February 10, 2022

How to Survive Online University Courses

Who knows if you are going to return to online classes only. We have all been there, they only offer that course online this semester, and you, like many others, dread online courses. Online courses are hated by many because of the lack of personal communication, lack of friends and no real teacher-student contact. But have no fear, we are here to help you survive. With the last part of the semester coming up for UVic and Camosun students, here are some ways to get through them. Online Courses & How to Survive Due Dates Write them down! Nothing is worse than waking up to realize your paper or assignment was due yesterday. In a classroom setting, you are reminded constantly of due dates, well not anymore. The responsibility is on you and you need to write things down. Schedule Procrastination is easy enough with regular classes, but with online […]

February 3, 2022

Office Fitness: More Important Than You Know

Office fitness is important, everyone wants to be fit and healthy. But how many of us actually accomplish this? Not many, and those with an office job, know the struggle of staying fit. Checkout our top tips for staying fit in the office. Summer 2022 will be here sooner than you know it! Fit in the office Ball Chair This may not be feasible where you work, but if it is, give it a go. Replace your office chair with a fitness ball. At around $15-$20 it’s well worth the investment, and you don’t have to use it every day. Using this ball will keep your core engaged. Water Always have water close to you. Keep the sodas and juices far, far away. Drinking throughout the day flushes your body of toxins and keeps you feeling fresh and energized. Water also helps you feel fuller, cutting down on your need […]