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January 25, 2019
No one likes dealing with conflict in the office. However, it is a very important thing to know how to deal with. Here at DataTech we are no strangers to office related conflicts, and we sure know how to deal with it. Let us show you how we deal with conflicts in the office, hopefully, it helps you. Dealing With Conflict Management Acknowledge It Realize that conflict does happen, daily. You cannot hide from office conflicts forever, and it’s better professionally and for your own sanity to recognize that it does happen and running from it will eventually catch up with you. Don’t Wait Like a baking soda volcano, don’t wait until the conflict erupts into something uncontrollable. Get ahead of the problem before it becomes something bigger then it needs to be. Know the problem Know the issue beforehand and be able to recognize whether it’s worth escalating to […]
January 18, 2019
A lot of us are now working from home more than ever before. Sometimes it can be hard to create a productive workspace. Working from home brings many distractions and many benefits as well. How do you create the perfect virtual home workspace? Let DataTech show you how. The Perfect Virtual Office The Office Sunlight Keep it natural and make sure you get plenty of it. Florescent lighting can cause drowsiness and ruin productivity. No Distractions No TV, no children, no pets. Keep your workspace your workspace and your productivity will increase. Simple Do not have too many office gadgets. Invest in a good chair and functional desk. Desk Plants Having desk plants that require little care are perfect for the desk. Keeping plants close by reduces stress and adds some nice greenery. Music Spotify is a godsend for virtual offices, playing relaxing music while you work is proven to […]
January 10, 2019
Our office desks are where we spend the majority of our days. So at DataTech Business Centre, we have decided to focus on some items that we think you must keep at your desk. Some might surprise you. Office Desk MUST Haves Band-Aids You never know when you are going to need them, but when you do, you will really be thankful you have them. From blisters to paper cuts, band-aids always come in handy. Painkillers Tylenol, Advil, anything to deal with those horrible headaches. Staring at a screen all day isn’t good for you to begin with, but should you need to crunch, don’t let a headache get in the way. Antiperspirant Something when you are rushing to get to work, you forget to apply some deodorant. Well, keeping one at your work desk will save you in this case. On these hot September days, its a good idea […]
January 4, 2019
Working in a professional environment can be challenging. It’s important to pick up good working habits to ensure your success. Sometimes we find ourselves picking up bad habits as time goes on and it looks poorly upon us in a professional setting. DataTech Business Centre is here to help with a few good habits you should pick up. Professional Habits Remain Private Social media is great, but you don’t need your colleagues to see your party photos. Keeping work and play separate is a good idea all around. Do this by changing your privacy settings in your various accounts, Facebook, Instagram etc… While it’s rare your work would be affected by this, there have been cases of some unscrupulous activity being found on social media that led to termination. Be careful. Update Your Resume Life can be unpredictable. You never know when you are going to need your resume on […]