Management Tips

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If you notice that you don’t seem to have enough time for important tasks at work, it may be because of multiple distractions. Often times we have urges to check notifications on our phones, for example, or pick up not important phone calls. However, it is important to understand that this unintentional task-switching eats up more time than you might think. Study done at the University of California showed that it takes an average of 26 minutes to recover from trivial interruptions, so do your best to work on your tasks from beginning to end.

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It is hard to be at work when every day feels like forever. Getting motivated in the morning can be extremely difficult when you feel that you fo not have a lot of things going on at the office. If your employer is not pushing you, you can totally do it yourself. Find things you can do that can serve as a challenge, such as new projects or setting high goals. Doing so will not only keep you busy but it will also elevate your happiness levels.

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Starting a new job is exciting, and it is very important to prove yourself to your employer, especially during the first period. One thing you shouldn’t do during the first month is ask for days off, so if you have errands and appointments you need to get done, do it before you start the job. Make a list of all the things you need to get to, and take care of them as soon as possible. If you cannot get them all done, schedule them at least one moth ahead.

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If you are bored at work, it could be a warning sign. New studies talk about boredom at the workplace and how sometimes doing the same things over and over again and having that dissatisfaction feeling can actually bring us to growth. The feeling of boredom can remind us of our goals and dreams that we may have set aside and serve as an encouragement to make a decision towards change.

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There are many benefits to being punctual at work. Not only that it improves your reputation, but it actually strengthens your relationships with your supervisor as well as with your co-workers. Because each employee has certain responsibilities, when you are late it often times means that someone else will have to pick up your slack.

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When interviewing for a position, having it as a conversation can mean great things for your future in the company. You should talk to the hiring manager and ask wise questions, and make it clear that your interest in the company is genuine. Some good questions to ask are:

1. What are the daily responsibilities of the job?
2. How would my performance on the job be measured, and how often?
3. Which departments will I be collaborating with and in what way?

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You can’t avoid running into problems at work. But you can control how you deal with them.

First, start by defining your goals. Make sure your goals are specific, attainable and able to be measured.

Then, make a list to decide what needs to be done to reach your goal. This may include the time needed, any financial investments and more.

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There are a few phrases that presenters often say when they get up to the podium or the front of the board room, but they should probably keep those words to themselves.

Comments about the projector not working appear unprofessional and show a lack of preparation.

Also, starting by saying how nervous you are may seem like a good idea, because you’re being honest, but in actuality in turns your audience off. Be confident when you speak and people will be more likely to pay attention.

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