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SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, September 7, 2010 Workplace Anxiety Disorder Impacts Employees at All Levels The world moves at such a fast pace these days that sometimes we make snap judgments just in order to keep pace.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2020

This means that you do a little sleuthing on the employer, such as doing online research to check out the financial health of the employer and checking out the employer's location to see if the workplace looks a little shoddy and the employees are downtrodden and stressed. How will opportunities for promotions be given?

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NOVEMBER 11, 2019

More employers are beginning to focus on "emotional intelligence" when making new hires and when deciding who is ready to be promoted. Emotional intelligence is often described as an ability to be empathetic to others, to understand their emotions -- and your own emotions -- and how to best deal with them in the workplace.

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OCTOBER 16, 2017

In today’s tumultuous world, many people will call themselves grateful if they have a peaceful, harmonious workplace. But Jeff DeGraff , whose advice has been sought by business innovators such as Microsoft, General Electric and Pfizer, says the problem with a placid workplace is that it’s an innovation killer.

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JULY 1, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, July 1, 2010 Is ADHD Being Ignored in the Workplace? But I think that in the workplace today, there is still a lot of misunderstanding. Pills aren’t skills,” she says.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

The lesson is that managers may want to incorporate learning into even the most routine jobs in order to lessen stress and promote better behavior in their teams. In addition, those who feel stressed by their workplaces may want to explore new learning on their own to help battle their anxiety.

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MAY 29, 2018

We've decided to start a new magazine on the workplace, and we want you to run it," he said, smiling. "Uh," I've loved covering workplace issues, and learn something new every day. Turning down the boss can lead to you being subtly "punished" when you're not considered for future promotions or other attractive assignments.

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JUNE 8, 2017

Many workplace cultures encourage employees to make mistakes as a way to learn and push toward innovation. Unfortunately, there are still many workplaces today that also have little tolerance of missteps and end up breeding employees who become very adept at shifting the blame. Rob is blaming me because he's just an incompetent jerk.

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JULY 15, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, July 15, 2010 What To Do When You Dont Want the Promotion Most people these days feel very fortunate to have jobs. Because lets face it: A promotion usually means more work.

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AUGUST 6, 2018

While you may be sweating over the big presentation you're giving next week, it's really something else that has caught the attention of others in your workplace. Some jobs require you to use social media to promote your product or service. It's often the simple things at work that can really cause the most problems for your career.

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JULY 24, 2017

The solution isn't always so simple, and I know that many workplace cultures subtly support the bad bosses because they believe these kind of managers get results. This is the kind of conversation that can help alleviate an employee's belief that a boss doesn't advocate for him or her, hogs the credit, doesn't set clear expectations, etc.

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MAY 15, 2013

Perhaps it was the boss who sent a snippy e-mail or the co-worker who made snarky comments, but workplace civility often seems to have gone the way of the typewriter. The deeper issue with workplace rudeness is how it affects the bottom-line success of a business. Instead, they should meet with the boss or co-workers in person. "If

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DECEMBER 15, 2015

The workplace atmosphere becomes more unpleasant, and pretty soon people are dusting off their resumes and looking for a new job. Point out that promotions and big projects aren't given to those who don't communicate well or are not collaborative. This is a common headache for managers, who often deal with it by ignoring it.

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AUGUST 9, 2013

Still, despite their follies and fights, there are plenty of lessons to be learned from this fictional workplace that can be applied to our own careers, especially when it comes to collaboration. Such lack of cooperation can lead to you missing out on promotions, big projects or even jeopardize your job. A bad message is a bad message.

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MAY 24, 2012

I participate in several LinkedIn groups, and one question that caught my eye the other day was whether journalists should have a blog as a way to promote their personal brand. It sometimes can feel intimidating to be told you need to be more active online to promote yourself professionally. Set up a Facebook fan page.

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MARCH 6, 2017

Researchers at the University of Akron and Michigan State University have developed what they call the “Workplace Arrogance Scale,” which they claim can identify an arrogant boss. Or, an arrogant manager is more likely to keep subordinates in a helpless position as he or she has authority over their promotions or opportunities.

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APRIL 4, 2011

I want to catch you up with my Gannett/USAToday columns, so here's one I wrote on trust in the workplace. The past several years have eroded trust in many phases of our lives, including the workplace. Or, an employee may feel betrayed by a boss when a promotion goes to someone else. Do you trust anyone at work? Your co-worker?

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FEBRUARY 26, 2013

But some will use your age against you to hold you back, claiming you’re too inexperienced to work on an important project or get a promotion. Being unable to make small talk is critical to success in the workplace, such as conversing about (read more here) When you start your career, you cannot help it that you’re young.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

Extroverts may counter such opinions with the argument that their friendly nature helps make sales and establish key contacts, and keeps the workplace a fun and lively place. But many introverts aren''t buying it. Instead of being overly aggressive with an introvert, allow them to talk first and support what they have to say.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

I do believe that within every ‘no’ is a portal to another ‘yes,’” says Rosa Say , a workplace culture coach and founder of Say Leadership Coaching. “We Do we help employees develop growth rather than fixed mindsets so that the ‘no’ is experienced as a step of growth rather than a pit of failure?”

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

That's what happens to many people in the workplace, it appears. Clustering minorities brings social cohesion, but it may make them (minority employees) think their chances for promotion are diminished," she says. I would rather have jumped into a trash compactor than not look like everyone else. I wanted to stand out.

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AUGUST 19, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, August 19, 2010 How to Network -- and Not Hate It One of the reasons I wanted to be a newspaper reporter -- and not a television reporter -- was because I didnt want to be in front of a camera.

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AUGUST 10, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, August 10, 2010 4 Ways to Say "No" at Work Often the most difficult word in the English language is "no." 4 Issues to Consider Before Returning to a Former.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, September 13, 2010 Is it Time to Break Out of Your Workplace Clique? Workplace Anxiety Disorder Impacts Employees at Al. Could That Promotion Be a Career-Killer?

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JULY 19, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, July 19, 2010 3 Ways to Attach Yourself to a Powerful Boss No one in the workplace operates in a vacuum. Everyone is dependent on someone else, no matter the job or location.

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JUNE 2, 2008

Some people still worry that they come across as arrogant when they are told to promote themselves through things like blogging, or e-mails that update others on their career accomplishments. Is arrogance becoming more acceptable in the workplace and in life? But isn't that kind of information a sign of someone's hard work?

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MARCH 27, 2017

A lot of workplaces have relaxed their dress codes and have become more lenient with other behavior such as allowing employees to wear headphones to listen to music. Remember that every day you want to give the impression that you're ready for the next big challenge or promotion, not considering a nap. Being too relaxed.

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JULY 27, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, July 27, 2010 4 Issues to Consider Before Returning to a Former Employer When we leave a job, we may harbor secret dreams about leaving with a dramatic flourish.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2009

Teams are pretty commonplace in the workplace these days, but that doesn't mean they're fun. Companies who get all warm and fuzzy when talking about teams aren't going to take kindly to you breaking away from the pack to promote your own contributions. What are some other suggestions to promote yourself in a team environment?

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JULY 22, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, July 22, 2010 Is Using Social Media at Work a Good Idea? Hi Anita & thanks for posting this article on SM usage in the workplace.

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MAY 26, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, May 26, 2010 Does It Matter Whether You Have Friends at Work? Methot says that’s a prime example of how workplace friendships can cause problems and impact productivity. “If

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AUGUST 4, 2008

And perfectionism in the workplace? After all, we strive to do a great job in order to get raises and promotions and more stock options. Just because someone else gets a promotion or nets a big client doesn't mean you failed. Do you think perfectionism is a growing problem in the workplace? Ask for feedback. del.icio.us.

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JUNE 26, 2012

At the same time, those who don't show a willingness to come up with creative ideas often are passed over for promotions and fail to be marketable in a competitive job market. Workplace expert Nan S. Often, a herd mentality to adopt the latest buzzword or workplace thinking can derail your ability to think independently, she said.

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JULY 28, 2008

After all, we see television programs that promote the young, the nubile and the unlined. According to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, about two thirds of its members say that men and women are requesting cosmetic surgery because they wanted to remain competitive in the workplace. del.icio.us.

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AUGUST 17, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, August 17, 2010 Dont Be Pond Scum I dont know anyone who likes having a life upturned. We all know that change is the only constant in the workplace.

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OCTOBER 31, 2012

Johnny was speaking of zombies, and he might want to update that warning for the workplace today if he listens to Susan Battley. In addition, zombies can undermine a manager’s credibility and prevent the upward mobility of workers who deserve a promotion but can’t move up because a zombie is blocking the way, she says.

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

While most of us would like to believe that it's our hard work that gets us ahead in the workplace, the truth is that the person who gets the job or promotion possesses something extra.

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