Workplace Tips

June 25, 2021

Be an Effective Leader in the Boardroom

Walking into a boardroom shouldn’t be a chore, and it shouldn’t be a boring affair for all those involved. As the leader of your company you need to instill a sense of pride and accomplishment in your staff, the boardroom is a great way to do that. At DataTech our boardrooms are always busy, and we have learned what makes a good meeting and a bad one. Lead The Boardroom Meeting Know The Audience Knowing your employees and their different styles of communication can make boardroom meetings much easier to manage. Make sure that everyone’s style fits into the way that communication is handled. A good way to do this is to ask everyone’s opinion on things, as some people are more prone to listening and might become frustrated when their voice isn’t heard. Listen More Often The biggest but often under looked aspect of being a good leader is […]
May 28, 2021

Do’s and Dont’s: The First Impression

First impressions are everything. You’ve heard it time and time again, but that’s only because it’s the truth. You only get one chance to make a first impression and whether it’s a job interview, first date or meeting the in-laws, you have to nail it, so here are some do’s and dont’s of the vital first impression! Tips For The First Impression Do: Show Up On Time If you’re early, you’re on time and if you’re on time, you’re late. Being punctual is a huge deal when it comes to meeting someone for the first time. This person is taking time out of their day or night to meet with you, and you need to make an effort to be there at the arranged time. Don’t: Act Like You Know It All When meeting someone for the first time, it’s important to come across as humble. Don’t assume you know […]
May 13, 2021

Feeling Purposeless in Your Career?

There might come a point in your career, or even life when you are feeling purposeless. The nagging question “why am I doing this?” it’s a common thing that happens to people, but not many people know how to deal with this kind of struggle. As people who have worked with ton’s of different people and businesses, we might have the answer for you. If 2020 taught as anything, working from home can pose some challenges. Working in a new environment can cause these feelings of purposelessness. Get Over Purposelessness Forget The Rat Race By rat race we mean, forget trying to turn a goal into a feeling of purpose. If you are working for a corporation or company, but the only thing that keeps you going is the goal to have more, stop. This is a terrible way to fake a sense of purpose into your life, and it […]
May 6, 2021

Sitting Too Long Has some Serious Consequences

For those who work in an office environment, sitting is part of the job, but its very important that you get up and move a couple of times a day. This includes all of you that are still working from home! You may not notice it now, but sitting is the silent killer. Here at DataTech Business Centre we are going to give you the facts. From top to bottom, this is how sitting affects you. Sitting Too Long in The Office Head When sitting too long, blot clots form in various parts of your body like your legs and arms. When you stand up after sitting for a long time these blood clots can travel up to your brain causing strokes. Neck Trouble sleeping at night? Sitting might be the cause. When you sit down fluid is retained in your legs and moves up to the neck at night […]