Fri.Sep 04, 2015

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My Coworkers Appear Frustrated with My Disability

Office Dynamics

It’s just a common, minor handicap–so why does it frustrate staff so much? Question: “I wear a hearing aid, but still I often have the need to ask co-workers to repeat things. They all know about my handicap but naturally they don’t always remember to speak a little louder until I ask them to. I sense that a lot of them find it very aggravating to have to repeat sentences when they talk to me, and sometimes I get a polite ‘Oh, never mind, it’s not that important,’ w

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6 Email Principles To Boost Productivity And Reduce Stress

Productivityist

David Ly Khim is a growth marketer for Sidekick by HubSpot where he writes about email productivity. When he isn’t writing, he is often found reading a book or on the dance floor. He would love it if you connect with him on Twitter @davidlykhim. Email is a strange beast. There’s a fine balance between using it as an effective means of communication and letting it drain your mental energy because you’re checking it sporadically.

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