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Are You the Jerk at Work?

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According to a recent survey, half of workers reported in 2011 that they were treated rudely at least once a week, an increase in from the one quarter reporting boorish behavior in 1998. Manners mean that basically you don''t act like a jerk," he says. Manners mean that basically you don''t act like a jerk," he says.

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Productivity Nuggets Of The Week (September 11 2010)

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Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. And, don’t just enjoy them. Your home-office is an important part of your daily life – whether you are working from home or working full time in an office (or if you are like most knowledge workers, that is a cubicle). Post written by Marlon Ribunal.

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Book Review: Evil Plans – Having Fun On The Road To World Domination

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Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. This book targets those that are entrepreneurial in nature, specially those wanting to escape the cubicle. This book targets those that are entrepreneurial in nature, specially those wanting to escape the cubicle. Visit the original article at [link]. Hugh MacLeod.

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5 Ways To Combat Stress At Work

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Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. Job requests can easily pile up in front of you if you don’t pay attention to doing them promptly. In one of his books, Richard Bach says: “If it is never your fault, you can’t take responsibility for it. Get Life Outside Of The Cubicle.

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Is Technology Making Your Rude?

On The Job

A 2011 study found that workplace rudeness caused 48% of workers to deliberately slack off and even affected their interactions with customers. It''s difficult to pick up social cues when you''re always communicating virtually and aren''t seeing someone face to face," Ashkenas says. Among their ideas: • Not everything is urgent.

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5 Rules For An Efficient Home Office

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Copyright © 2011 Productivity Bits. I t’s getting more feasible with every passing day to work from home – the Internet has enabled thousands of entrepreneurs to be successful with home-based businesses. Don’t run down to Wal-Mart and buy the cheapest chair they have out on the floor. Guest Post.

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10 Critical Elements Of A Team That Rocks

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Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. You might be a cubicle dweller and you might be the only occupant in that 5×5 cube. It’s not good to be a lone wolf in a cubicle farm. You don’t like to be the weakest link. Cubicle drive-by is considered intrusive. A Proverb Quote.

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