Productivity Bits

SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

Here’s another round of Productivity Nuggets Of The Week, which is a list of interesting posts about productivity. Productivity, Efficiency and Effectiveness – We’ve been talking about productivity and efficiency in this blog as concrete concepts of maximizing our efforts at work. And not only that.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Could a Union Be Coming to a Cubicle Near You? Im considered a white-collar professional, and have been in management. My Dad was a blue-collar worker.

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DECEMBER 16, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, December 16, 2009 4 ways to "manage up" Many people feel "stuck" these days. But how would you feel about managing your boss? Ask questions and listen.

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OCTOBER 31, 2012

Battley, a leadership and career expert, says that zombies are populating cubicles these days. Telecommuting employees can be vulnerable to becoming zombies if they don’t stay front of mind with their colleagues, customers and managers, she says. You might even become one of them if you’re not careful. "A

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Studies have shown that not only do overweight workers have higher absenteeism and healthcare costs, but they are less productive. Americans spend about $30 billion a year on weight-loss products, but stress – such as working longer hours -- has been shown to contribute to weight gain. Could a Union Be Coming to a Cubicle Near You?

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

We’ve found ways not to get on each other’s nerves,” says Scot, owner of CubeRules.com, an online career management site. Despite their different working styles, the Herricks say they’ve managed to develop a system that works for them professionally and personally. They both also have separate work areas.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 21, 2009

Because of when you were born, your manager or co-workers may talk to you differently, react to you in specific ways or have preconceived notions about what you like and dislike. If they can’t engage employees, productivity and innovation will suffer – and top talent will go elsewhere. Could a Union Be Coming to a Cubicle Near You?

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