Ah, the dog days of summer. Sun and sand, picnics and barbecues; yes, most of us revel in the pleasures brought about by the season. But work does goes on, yes? You might be able to take a vacation or…
Category: Roger’s Tips (page 13)
Dealing with Workplace Bullying
Bullying is big news. We read stories about children and teenagers making life a living hell for someone on their bus, in their school or on their team. Verbal abuse often morphs into physical abuse and the abused individual, well,…
Don't Let the Summer Fun Ruin Your Business
Summer is finally approaching and thoughts of sun, sand, shorter workdays and well-earned vacations are probably filling your brain. Yes summer is seductive and can distract you from what needs to get accomplished. It’s warm outside but well, work still…
Sometimes Casual Fridays Are Just Too Casual
Not all that long ago business men and women were expected to dress the “part” with a suit and tie being the norm for men and dresses and skirts being the everyday attire for women. Today things have certainly loosened…
Own Up to Your Mistakes
No one is 100% infallible. We’re all human, mistakes happen and whether it is a small mishap or a major foul-up the truth is that how you HANDLE your mistakes makes all the difference in the world. Here are a…
The Myth of Multitasking
How many of us have done the following? Ø Review emails and conduct a teleconference. Ø Write a report while checking out Facebook. Ø Attend to our Twitter feed while writing an employee appraisal. Ø Chatting with our family (employees…
The Importance of Dotting Your I's and Crossing Your T's (With Your Employees That Is)
Human resources professionals are quick to point out that it is critical for all employers to have an employee manual that cogently documents their company policies as well as an individual employee’s: Job description Job tasks and responsibilities Terms of…
"Frankly My Dear, I Don't Give a Damn"
What a line. Rhett Butler in Gone With the Wind, http://youtu.be/xLnTWxpTQt4) walking out the door, Scarlett in his wake, sobbing and asking what she should do. His reply (yep you guessed it), frankly my dear, I don’t give a damn.…
The Importance of Being Organized
We all know how important it is to be organized both at home and in the office, how we waste endless hours looking for something on our desks, in our drawers or closets, and how about that garage?! It’s even…
Loves Me, Loves Me Not
You know this game, right? You speak these phrases (loves me, loves me not) while picking the petals from a flower and at the end of the “game” you “know” whether or not the object of your affection returns your…