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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. Think about the small things you can do to make your own day and your own productivity better using humor that nobody else needs to even know about,” Osincup suggests. Research has shown that workplace stress costs the U.S.

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Feel Guilty for Taking a Sick Day? You’re Not Alone, but It Shouldn’t Be the Norm

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You might even have a debate with yourself, while skimming your calendar to-dos and meetings, obligations and responsibilities, about what it would be like to just miss it all and stay in bed. Maybe you are achy or coughing, or have a fever and a serious headache. For employers, it adds to the burden of replacing the work to be done.”

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Favorite Planning/Calendar Tool - Readers Speak Out

Stephanie LH Calahan

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Check out this great tool » Favorite Planning/Calendar Tool - Readers Speak Out There are many ways to manage your time and activities.  What is your favorite planning/calendar tool and why? Of all the calendar tools I know, this one handles tasks the best.

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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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12 Efficiency Secrets of the World’s Busiest People

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You missed your virtual team meeting for your side hustle, so you reschedule—that product launch will have to wait. Most achievers have no trouble codifying clear goals but then let time-sucking “opportunities” creep into calendars. The most neglected piece of any productivity plan is your most important asset: YOU.

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2 Measures of effective productivity systems…

Ian's Messy Desk

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap 2 Measures of effective productivity systems… Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on June 30, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. I few years ago, when asked for my best productivity tip, I posted, use the system that works for you. Thanks for visiting!

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Snail Mail 101

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Similarly, one of you may be responsible for social engagements and medical appointments. This category includes bills, medical forms to file, an insurance or telephone plan to compare with what you have now, information about a product you intend to buy and a list of activities put on by a group you belong to. old catalogs.

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