Workplace Tips

We have all received some form of a criticism at work. But how we handle it is what shows our character. Sometimes it can be hard to handle criticism but here are some tips to make it just a bit easier. Our Business Community would be a great resource should you face criticism. Handle Criticism Criticism Will Improve You Remember that criticism will help to improve you. Whether it comes from a boss or fellow employee, it’s not meant as a slight to your character, but a way to help you improve professionally. Your boss probably experienced similar critique during his or her own career. Don’t Get Defensive Criticism is not an attack on you. It’s ultimately a way to help. By getting defensive it shows that you cannot handle a professional environment. Your boss is not there to coddle you or to be your best friend, they are trying […]

Is your home office riddled with mounds upon mounds of paper? Can’t find last month’s phone bill? Has the problem gotten so bad that you’ve taken to working at the dining room table instead because your desk is that cluttered? Take heart in the knowledge that you are not alone. Here are a few ideas to help you declutter that special office space in your life. Declutter That Home Office Space Go Digital to Declutter Firstly, go digital. If you are still receiving your bills and monthly statements in paper form, request that you receive them in the future by electronic means instead. Electronic documents are easier to organize, and mailing out paper documents costs businesses money, costs which are often passed on to consumers. A good first step to addressing the problem is to stop adding to it. Shred It Secondly, borrow or invest in a paper shredder. As […]

Being the best you can be is something to strive for in your personal and professional life. Let’s help you do that professionally by giving you 10 ways to remain the perfect employee in your organization, stick to it and you might get a raise! The Perfect Employee 1. Remember Why You Were Hired If you are ever having a down day, remember the reason that you were hired. This will help to motivate your work and your attitude, keep it positive. 2. Ask For Help The biggest pet peeve of employers is employees who don’t ask for help, then end up making mistakes. It’s okay to ask for help and makes you look better. 3. Take Initiative If you see a problem, make it your own project to fix. By taking some initiative you will appear more valuable to your employer than people who just follow. 4. Stand Out […]