Office Etiquette
Filed under: Office Etiquette
Posted Oct 30th 2009 2:14PM
Robert Half International
The tricky thing about cubicle courtesy is that those who offend their co-workers may not even realize it. And it can be awkward to voice your grievances, especially if a longtime colleague is the one driving you mad. Following are some common cubicle complaints you may have and tips for tackling them:
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Filed under: Career Advice, Office Etiquette, Office Relationships
Posted Oct 21st 2009 9:51AM
Anthony Balderrama, CareerBuilder.com writer
Why do we become so skittish about embracing the role of bad guy at work? Think back to times during your career when you were too afraid to take an unpopular stance. Whether you've been working for three months or three decades, you've probably had at least one of those moments when you didn't want to be the lone voice of dissent. No one wants to be disliked by everyone else.
The question becomes, how do you embrace these maligned roles without ruining your career? Here are three instances when you might find yourself being the bad guy or gal and what you should think about:
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Filed under: Office Etiquette
Posted Oct 16th 2009 4:50PM
CareerBuilder.com writer
Ever been caught talking with your mouth full at a business luncheon? Have you ever shared an uncomfortable silence with a co-worker you don't know well? Ever been "caught with your pants down" on a business trip where you weren't fashionably prepared?
Such are three (of many) situations that present themselves in the working world. As professionals, we face many a moment when we're caught unprepared with nowhere to turn.
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Filed under: Career Advice, Office Etiquette, Office Relationships
Posted Oct 3rd 2009 3:13PM
The Creative Group
If you're willing to "go white water rafting," "navigate a maze through a cornfield" or "take an improvisational comedy class" with your co-workers, you might be setting yourself up for career success. Taking part in team-building activities -- even those considered optional -- can provide a boost to your career. The examples above are just some of the responses from a survey by The Creative Group that asked executives to describe the wackiest or most unusual team-building activities they have participated in. Other responses include:
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