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Procrastination at Work: How to Practice Better Time Management

BMT Office Administration

From secretly checking social media to focusing on less critical work tasks to avoid starting a crucial project – there are many different types of procrastination. Any co-worker checking social media notifications instead of reading employee emails qualifies as online procrastination. Social media.

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EMEA East – Personal Branding Q&A

Practically Perfect PA

I was interviewed by the lovely Elena Aylott from EMEA East about my blog and social media in general. But I do wonder how many of us actually take the time to develop our skills because we don’t think we are worth the cost to the employer. You are active in social media; does it help you in your professional life?

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EMEA East – Personal Branding Q&A

Practically Perfect PA

I was interviewed by the lovely Elena Aylott from EMEA East about my blog and social media in general. But I do wonder how many of us actually take the time to develop our skills because we don’t think we are worth the cost to the employer. You are active in social media; does it help you in your professional life?

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What Kind of Leader Are You: A Fixer, Fighter or Friend?

Success

This leads to gossip and politics, often just below the surface of what looks like a happy and positive culture. In the age of social media, bosses should be especially careful of how boundaries can get blurred if, for example, they become friends with employees on Facebook, which happens all too often. The Fighter’s challenge.

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The Tower, The Village, The Path, and The Way

Productivityist

Productivityist.com by Mike Vardy Start Here Archives Store Contact The Tower, The Village, The Path, and The Way Posted on 12/21/2012 // 8 Comments One of the best books I read this year didn’t cost me a dime. Like time spent on social media, for example. This book is called The Tower, and it’s written by Chris Guillebeau.

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How to Handle Work Guilt

Jen Lawrence

However, due to the climbing cost of living, we have more people in the workforce who are working longer hours to make ends meet, which is resulting in less time at home with our loved ones. And if you’re going to make the argument that the job pays too well to leave, I pose a different perspective – what is it costing you?

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