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Humor in the Workplace: How to Be Funny at Work Without Crossing the Line

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economy up to $187 billion every year between lost productivity and health care and medical costs. How to safely spread humor in the workplace Osincup believes that there is a place for humor at work if it’s delivered with a few guidelines in mind. Research has shown that workplace stress costs the U.S.

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It’s time to review (or create) your document retention policy

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Sticking to a set record retention policy eliminates guesswork and promotes efficiency. When constructing your policy, examine legal and regulatory guidelines. Employers covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ) are required to make, keep and preserve certain records pertaining to their obligations under the law.

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Develop a Leader’s Mind

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It’s very clear in my head that if I’m healthy and sharp, it’s in her best interest, because I can guide my daughter and granddaughter through the medical system that she’s likely going to depend on for the rest of her life. To do this, incorporate brain-healthy guidelines at work. Cookies are not a snack that promotes brain health.

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Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say thanks.

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This could include sympathy cards, thank you cards, birthday cards, congratulations on a promotion, a card to reconnect with a client you havent heard from in awhile, or many other reasons. I dont often promote any businesses from my blog, but I thought this one was worth talking about. To send to clients of your company.

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Getting your foot in the door.

Laughing all the Way to Work

If you can prove yourself as a good worker you can go up through the ranks and because they already know how you work, they are more apt to promote you. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I have seen admin assistants climb up the corporate ladder just that way.

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The Advertising Game

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Fax Blasts I remember someone from my IAAP Chapter asked me to fax the notice of our Chapter dinner to a list of about 60 companies to promote it. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? I refused because I didnt see it as an effective way of reaching out to other assistants and/or businesses.

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Sleep your way to the top | Men With Pens

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Originally posted at The Web Squeeze Just in case you didnt read the book on kicking your sleep problems to the curb or need some extra help smashing those insomniac habits, check out A Good Nights Sleep by the serious pros over at Harvard Medical School. Click here to read our guest post guidelines , then show us what youve got.

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