The Tracked Changes conflict

  • July 15, 2016

Over the past few years, Microsoft has tried to help us resolve our internal organizational struggles over Tracked Changes by offering different default flavors,...

Prevent temperature conflicts

  • June 13, 2016

Surprisingly, one of the biggest battles you’ll face in the workplace involves disagreements over room temperature.

Build a pitch like a sandwich

  • April 26, 2016

If you are planning to pitch an idea to your boss, build it like you would the perfect sandwich to get the greatest results.

6 types of work relationships

  • April 14, 2016

When starting at a new company, or even making beneficial changes at an older business, building relationships is just as important as your other tasks.

The power of a handwritten note

  • April 12, 2016

In the business world, sending messages through Twitter, texting, Facebook or email is certainly easier than writing a handwritten note. But what is often missing in...

Manage a saboteur at work

  • March 14, 2016

Not everyone you work with is going to have your best interest in mind. If you suspect a co-worker is trying to sabotage your work or advancement opportunities, follow...

Dealing with workplace ambiguity

  • February 15, 2016

Whether your manager isn’t clear about expec­­ta­­tions, or the organization’s mission hasn’t been articulated well, you may feel like...

Humor keeps Richard Branson’s PA going

  • February 11, 2016

Personal assistants help ensure suc­­cess­­ful executives stay on top of their work, writes Suzanne Locke for The National. Helen Clarke, personal...

Creating that perfect ‘about me’ page

  • January 04, 2016

Writing about yourself can be hard. It’s important to get across to your audience what you want them to know while being concise and personable at the same time....

Step up and take initiative at work

  • November 13, 2015

Have you ever felt punished for taking initiative and tackling a problem on the job? If so, you’re not alone, says productivity consultant Laura Stack....

4 ways to bring empathy to your email

  • November 09, 2015

A new email extension called Crystal can help bring more empathy to your email conversations. The most important thing is adapting to other people’s written language,...

When a co-worker has been humiliated

  • November 09, 2015

When someone experiences a mortifying moment that you either directly or indirectly witness, it can make future encounters with the person awkward. Here's how to move...