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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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The 8 Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 60s

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Although retirement may have a date on the human resources calendar, it can—and perhaps should—involve years of transition. Following blanket guidelines for retirement age Some people choose to retire at 65 because that’s when they become eligible for Medicare.

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Calendar "ah ha"

Laughing all the Way to Work

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 January, 2010 Calendar "ah ha" I was participating in a Harvard sponsored webinar with my boss the other day. One of the things they recommended to executives was to use their electronic calendar to leave themselves reminders. . -- Wait a minute! I guess he thought I needed the help.

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1099 vs W-2: The difference between employees and contractors

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Employers must send Copy A of Form W-2 to the Social Security Administration (SSA) to report the wages paid and taxes collected for their employees during the previous calendar year. Medical and health care payments. Form W-2 filing requirements. Employers also have to send a copy of the W-2 to the employee. Prizes and awards.

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When your boss arranges meetings behind your back.

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That makes it difficult when I am supposed to be organizing his calendar, but since I am responsible to organize his time and in spite of my frustration, I have to make it work. So what can you do when your boss is ruining your perfectly scheduled calendar? Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy?

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Preparing your boss for meetings away from the office or at home

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Secure the date and time in his or her calendar, taking into consideration travel time if outside the office. State the purpose of the meeting in the calendar appointment as well as who will be at the meeting (i.e. Enter it in calendar. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? Meeting with Mr. Brown and Ms.

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Meeting preparation.

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My favourite to-do list is a calendar timeline so I can see at a glance where I am at and what I need to do to get there. It is simply using an on-line calendar with space on each day to enter what needs to be done. To generate a calendar in Word 2007, click on the Office Button (in the top left-hand corner). No surprises!

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