Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 15, 2010

People are struggling to meet the competing demands of a workplace that can reach out to them 24/7, caring for children and aging parents, and their own need to refresh body and mind. We need family-friendly policies for all workers and more community resources and supports for seniors.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 24, 2010

From Human Resources and Skills Development Canada There are myths or assumptions about what the family-friendly workplace really means. Some of the commonly held myths and the corresponding reality checks are as follows: Family-Friendly policies are soft HR issues, mainly for women. Management will lose control.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2007

If you would like more tips such as these, please read my articles on gossiping in the workplace. Posted on 11 December, 2008 6:06 PM Anonymous Right now I'm sitting in my cubicle and the "new person" has turned on her radio and is humming loudly off-key.I'm Overhearing phone conversations is a no-no.

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Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 28, 2010

Procrastination destroys teamwork in the workplace and private relationships. — Psychology Today I have no big story to illustrate this point, but I have hundreds of regular-sized ones. link] Comment by marie on February 18, 2008 @ 11:24 am Counting the cost is a great little tip to really get you considering the bigger picture.

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