Is there such a thing as a casual lunch with your boss? I am not talking about a formal business lunch with clients or even a group lunch with other staff members. In this case, I am talking about the one on one lunch on a given, regular Wednesday. Before my current position, I would … Continue reading Lunch with the Boss
Using the Office Calendar is Important
I’m part of a small department. When one person is out sick or on vacation, we notice. I’m also part of a department that other departments rely pretty heavily on and are often coming back to our area to ask questions or get help. There are a few of us who are excellent at using … Continue reading Using the Office Calendar is Important
Working out at Work
Most of us have desk jobs. We sit for at least eight hours a day. Personally, I noticed a difference in my health and happiness when I went from carefree college student to desk dweller. No more walking to and from class. No more general running around. I had no idea how much that change … Continue reading Working out at Work
Why is there such an aversion to the phones?
Lately, it seems everyone is blogging or talking about phone aversion at work. For those of you in an office, you know what I mean: the tendency to pen an e-mail, even if it’s convoluted instead of picking up the phone to call the person or better yet walking over to them. In my current … Continue reading Why is there such an aversion to the phones?
Do You Need a Business Plan?
The short answer according to Rachel Lawley: yes. (See previous post for more details on Lawley.) A good business plan will help you identify in detail the goals, purpose and strategies for your company. “A business plan is the medium that forces current and prospective business owners to truly question their business, what and who … Continue reading Do You Need a Business Plan?