On The Job

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Maybe you have discovered that what you really love to do is design the graphics for your reports. You quickly snap a photo of it, and start envisioning how to use those graphics in your next report. You look forward to the days when you get to design a dazzling pie chart. Think about how you invest private time.

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MAY 11, 2016

Specifically, the report finds that digital leaders are twice as likely to achieve more rapid revenue and profit growth as the “laggards” in the study. In addition, 31% report their companies are investing more than 15% of revenue into technology investments that include all areas of the business , not just IT.

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APRIL 19, 2021

But such workers aren't going to be able to sustain the team for long, and other workers report they're suffering burnout and stress. PwC points out that these superachievers may be accomplishing a lot because of fewer distractions or they are feeling an adrenaline high. Among the recommendations: 1.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

“Company leaders need to bear this in mind in order to attract and retain the best talent ,” the report says. Past failures show a landscape “littered with examples of companies focusing on technologies” without investing in changing mindsets and processes of building cultures that fostered change ,” the report finds.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Working from home is no longer a rarity – IWG reports that 70 percent of professionals work remotely at least one day a week. And 53 percent of professionals work remotely for at least half the week! The arrangement has many advantages, such as providing better work/life balance or a much shorter commute.

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On The Job

JUNE 24, 2019

Review your calendar each day until you become familiar with weekly or daily meetings, know when you're supposed to be on conference calls, know when to file expense reports, etc. Plan ahead. Show respect. Even if you have a new or better idea, frame it respectfully to employees who have been there longer. Walk around.

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On The Job

JUNE 21, 2021

You don't have to take on that person's work, but you can buy them a cup of coffee, offer to proofread a report or just be a sounding board for them. I know that most of us have more than enough on our plates most days, but that doesn't mean you can't put some effort into helping someone who is struggling. Paying more attention.

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On The Job

AUGUST 31, 2016

They say companies need to think about whether they are: Digital predators: These companies report 60% or more of their revenue is already influenced by digital activity. Such a shift will require “ significant transformation to succeed ,” the report says. They understand how to use digital to create customer value. Digital dinosaurs.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

The American Staffing Association reports that staffing companies in this country hire 17 million temp and contract workers every year. Nine out of 10 report that staffing work made them more employable. One option that could prove beneficial while you're trying to get your career back on the right road is temping.

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On The Job

MARCH 14, 2018

Colleagues are even more fed up poor HIPOs, with 96% reporting they have at least one teammate who can't manage to regularly hit performance standards. Those surveyed report they believe HIPOs get overwhelmed, trying to do so much that they soon fall behind. What gives?

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On The Job

MARCH 7, 2018

You offer to stay late to help a co-worker finish a report. You blunder is asking basic questions during a presentation by your boss, showing you didn't read earlier reports. I'm talking about friends in the office. People you are nice to, and they are nice in return. You buy them a cup of coffee for no reason.

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On The Job

AUGUST 26, 2010

Reporters often make lousy leaders. Ive worked with plenty of great reporters who were promoted to leadership positions. Often, this was disastrous, and resulted in a revolt of other reporters who threatened to inflict great bodily harm on the reporter-turned-manager. I should know. You can probably predict what happened.

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On The Job

JUNE 22, 2016

An Accenture report notes digital is upending the way businesses have run in the past — consumer products companies are becoming Internet companies, energy companies are becoming information companies and media companies are becoming logistics companies.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Some managers think the number of people reporting to them is a sign of their power, so the org chart becomes their battle ground,” says Heidari-Robinson, co-author with Suzanne Heywood of “ Reorg: How to Get It Right.” That’s because too many companies believe that once they present the chart, then the reorg is done.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Specifically, a study of 8,000 workers at 61 German companies found that employees who were older than their bosses reported more anger and fear than if they were working for someone older than themselves.

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On The Job

APRIL 11, 2016

Did you egg her on by saying," Oh, let's not let Marsha be in charge of the final report. Or were you taking this approach instead of privately talking to her about being late with a previous report, which caused you to have to work overtime? When I don't get the report until 5 p.m. instead of at 3 p.m.,

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On The Job

OCTOBER 17, 2018

LiveCareer’s 2018 Skills Gap Report examined this problem from a number of different angles. Jobseekers often put a lot of time and effort into their resumes, extensively noting skills acquired via work experience and education. And then employers turn around and say that the docs don’t contain the information they want to see.

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On The Job

JUNE 15, 2020

Whether it's a typo in a report, missing a deadline, not being prepared for a meeting, not sealing a deal -- you blame other people. Before you end up losing your career over your behavior, it's time to take a hard look at whether you're a toxic person. Some signs: 1. You blame other people.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 24, 2018

John, I think you need a little more research on that report." It's pretty much a given that everyone hates performance reviews, which is why more companies are urging managers to give "continuous feedback." What this looks like can vary: "Great job, Susan, on that presentation." Jeff, I'm not sure that tie really goes with that jacket."

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On The Job

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Daily email reports can provide a way for you to prove you're making changes. You can also give these reports in person, but written evidence will help the boss clearly see the steady progress you're making. Write out what you need to accomplish in the next week and coming months. Communicate in writing.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

A Gallup poll finds that of 7,500 full-time employees, some 23 percent say they are feeling burned out at work very often or always while another 44 percent report feeling burned out sometimes. First, keep in mind that before you take any such actions, you need to realize that you're not the only one feeling overwhelmed.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

For example, the boss might commend a worker's report on projected sales revenues, but then advise the employee that he needs to work on not getting defensive when asked questions about those figures by other team members. When she did the same report last year, she didn't miss one deadline -- and that really helped the whole team."

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On The Job

MARCH 21, 2018

Your smelly lunches may so secretly annoy a cubicle mate that she doesn't warn you that you've got a mistake in a report. Your heavy use of cologne may be enough for other teammates to avoid including you in a meeting on a key project.

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On The Job

APRIL 25, 2018

They report they are less stressed, are able to make better decisions and are more open to new ideas because they exist in a non-judgmental state. I've written on the subject many times, and interviewed many experts, including Deepak Chopra.

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On The Job

AUGUST 12, 2019

By writing a report on what you did, you help remind the boss of your contributions. Make sure to mention if you helped on a key project, even if it was to copy documents or do some research for team members. Those tasks helped keep things on track.

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On The Job

APRIL 29, 2014

PREV NEXT 1 of 25 A Surf Report Thinkstock California-based Patagonia ’s reception desk posts daily surf reports and lets employees know when they need to grab their boards and head out for some great surfing, even if it’s the middle of a workday. And experts say anyone can bring up an idea for a new benefit or perk.

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On The Job

JANUARY 9, 2014

But Accenture research also finds that corporate leaders find it difficult to channel the entrepreneurial enthusiasm to the right areas with 85% reporting that employee ideas are mostly aimed at internal improvements rather than external ones. Some of the problem is because managers may pose "What do you think?"

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On The Job

JANUARY 20, 2015

In addition, editors were known to throw objects (tennis balls, pens) at reporters across the room if they couldn’t get their attention by yelling at them. Or, a frustrated reporter would curse loudly and throw a phone after having difficulty with a source on the other end. That’s not to say that it was always easy to get work done.

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On The Job

MARCH 12, 2014

Instead,she becomes a bottleneck as she fusses, for example, with the binding of a project report instead of getting the report completed by deadline. The problem is that the perfectionist gets so caught up in minor details that she can''t attain excellence.

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UPS 100

On The Job

APRIL 16, 2018

The boss is unfair and should be reported to HR! "Be patient listening to his woes without letting him force you to berate your company." Your friend is trying to get you to join her crusade against something at work. The breakroom kitchen needs a new microwave!

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On The Job

APRIL 12, 2017

Another report in Harvard Business Review addressed the importance of leaders being both consistent and agile. The managers hang onto this talent, often refusing to let others join a team of top performers. The problem, of course, is that such a strategy isn't good for an organization and it certainly isn't helping employees develop.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 10, 2016

This isn't the occasional kind of complaint about having to rewrite a report for a difficult client. Or, offer to stay late to help him finish an important report? Such sloppy behavior almost always spills over to affect other colleagues, and that puts the boss in an even worse position. Not all bosses are ogres.

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UPS 100

On The Job

MAY 29, 2014

You wonder how many email messages are piling up; how the boss will receive the report you left; and whether you''re still in the running for that promotion. These and other questions are not easily answered when you’re running a meeting, rushing to meet a customer’s order or doing reports at home.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Specifically, the Project Management Institute (PMI) reveals in its latest leadership research that 42% percent of survey respondents report that both technical and leadership skills are a high priority, a 3% boost over last year. Those will be threshold skills for project managers,” she says.

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On The Job

APRIL 14, 2015

In a recent survey , 46% of employees report they’d prefer to do anything else than sit in a team meeting, with 17% reporting they would be willing to watch paint dry and 8% saying they’d be willing to endure a root canal.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

In a report for the Society for Human Resource Management Foundation on effective onboarding, Dr. Talya N. One of the companies cited in Bauer’s report and is often included in “best practices” for onboarding is L’Oreal USA. The company doesn’t end onboarding after a few weeks or months, as do many employers.

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On The Job

AUGUST 15, 2018

Don't immediately jump to the conclusion that someone is being passive-aggressive because they ignored you in the break room or criticized your report. Preston Ni , author of "How to Successfully Handle Passive-Aggressive People," has some suggestions: 1. Look for a pattern. Get informed.

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