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5 steps for getting back on track after an unplanned absence

Ian's Messy Desk

Comment by Ian McKenzie on May 30, 2007 @ 1:13 pm I’ve had similar experiences after trips; I travel to customer sites and while I’m onsite, I can’t typically keep up with the things I usually do when I’m in the office, so I find myself going through a similar process.

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8 Work-Life Balance Myths

Ian's Messy Desk

For example, if an employee reduces their work hours, they may not be willing or interested in taking a position or promotion that requires extended travel. If flexibility and empathy are given to the employee by the employer – then stress related absence could be reduced for a start. The employee will give more.

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An iPhone App In 30 Days – The Challenge

Brilliantly Better

I admit I was incredibly stressed but somehow the stress motivated me. For the record, the document was called: Minimum Product Demo, or what is necessary for the product to be functional, but not perfect. Frustration Level: 80 – The highest ever, because the stress of how the app would be accepted was incredible.

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