On The Job

JANUARY 24, 2018

Do you still have the beer mug you won in a chugging contest sitting on your desk -- along with your calendar of "Hottest Fire Fighters Ever?" Or similar enough that you could have worn them in college? Now, take a look at your work area. The reason I ask is because people often wonder why they're not getting ahead at work.

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On The Job

MARCH 16, 2016

Instead, be proactive and get some time on her calendar for a one-on-one meeting. If you feel you're being ignored by the your boss, it's time to: Take action. Don't overreact and slam drawers or huff in frustration when she walks by you without a word. Ask questions.

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On The Job

MAY 23, 2018

Send a "for your calendar" email, letting them know that you're going on vacation. I'm going to give you a few things to think about before you go on vacation, so that you truly spend some time relaxing. You need to: 1. Provide some early warning. Let your colleagues and clients know that you're taking time off. Prepare your backup.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Here are some other ways to stay productive while on the road: Do some prep work: It takes a little time, but it’s worth it to sync your calendars on your devices. Vow to keep the television off while working. Also, sites like GateGuru can help you keep track of changing gate assignments, security-line wait times or layover time adjustments.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

You need to post this where everyone can see it such as on a company online calendar, on Slack, etc. Make sure your schedule is clearly posted for everyone at work to see: your scheduled meetings; when you plan to be at the gym or taking a kid to school; and when you plan to quit for the day. Be dependable.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Folders should be labeled "delete," "do it now," "respond today," "schedule a specific time on calendar," "waiting for response," "file it," "someday" and "freedom." The authors suggest using your calendar to remind you of when to visit your social-media sites, and then sticking to the allotted time so that it doesn't suck away your time.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Technology has helped us be so self-sufficient that it can feel old-fashioned or sort of elitist to think we need someone to help us keep our calendar, book a flight or research a new customer.

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On The Job

JUNE 19, 2008

I wrote things on my calendar for this week that I am now having difficulty understanding, such as: "Fri. Still, I'm coming to quickly realized that this may be the worst day of the year. I'm trying, really trying, to hang on to my vacation glow, but I can feel it starting to fade. My office looks like a cyclone went through it.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 15, 2011

You want at least three scheduled meetings on your calendar for the next year with your boss regarding your progress." "I'd give it two to four weeks, then I would check back in with him on your progress. After that, you can wait another six to eight weeks," he says. Also important: Put your action plan in writing.

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On The Job

JULY 10, 2012

They had to use email, calendars, instant-messaging, phones and word-processing tools to perform common office duties. The third group received no initial training but then was given the same training as the first group after eight weeks. Researchers looked at their speed, accuracy and number of times they switched tasks.

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On The Job

JANUARY 11, 2008

For example, you should should have a calendar or planner to list the top three tasks for a day with the highests risks and payoffs, weighed against your goals. The key, they say, is being able to negotiate and debate with others so that it is clear to everyone what the priorities must be and what you have going on.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 14, 2010

I've written about the workplace for a long time, and I know that when the calendar hits December there's going to be a flurry of advice about what you should and shouldn't do at the office holiday party.

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On The Job

JANUARY 4, 2010

Take everything else off your desk except for those materials and write the list on piece of paper or your calendar so it’s the first thing you see when arriving for work. That’s a resolution that can be pretty ambitious, so instead plan to spend 10 minutes at the end of every day noting your top three most critical tasks for the next day.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 30, 2007

Mark your calendars: On Nov. Now that I’m older, it seems time flies much too quickly – didn’t we just celebrate the Fourth of July? Ah, well, what better way to send off the month than with these parting tidbits…. 8 you will have a unique opportunity to listen and learn from people who make it their business to help you with your career.

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