Allwork

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Virtual meetings have changed how we present ourselves to work colleagues, but sometimes the image we project is far from reality. Many remote workers have learned to create a facade — concealing the real state of their home offices. Perhaps we could show off our pets a bit more?

2020 291

2020 Clothes Environment Home Office 291

Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

” The guide claims to offer insight into everything from how to behave on video calls and how to dress yourself and your background, to body language tips and the importance of eliminating distractions. Try to eliminate chaotic bookshelves, discarded clothing, empty take-away containers and distracting artwork.

Etiquette 92

Etiquette Clothes Equipment Keyboards 92

Workplace Insight

JANUARY 1, 2024

Commuting at the same time as everybody else is clearly a ridiculous, unnecessary and anachronistic thing to do on a routine basis, as has become newly apparent, but so too is locking oneself away in a home office or dining room with its isolation, lack of ergonomics and amorphous routines.

Travel 52

Travel Ergonomics Collaborate Forms 52

On The Job

MAY 31, 2007

I was asked to discuss some of the topics from my new book, “45 Things You Do That Drive Your Boss Crazy…and How to Avoid Them.” If you don’t know how to research a company, check out the resources I’m going to list at the end of this blog, and the other career resources on this Web site. I practiced. I asked lots of questions.

Clothes 100

Clothes Interviewing Job Hunting Confidence 100

Loosely Speaking

OCTOBER 14, 2009

8 years as a middle school science teacher prior to my present career has, I hope, informed some of the household practices we have always adhered to: no paper towels or plates, no tissues (we use cloth hankies), no disposable diapers, and composting wherever we have lived. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Loose Ends.

2009 100

2009 2004 2008 Policies 100