October is Global Diversity Awareness Month, which aims to promote the understanding of differing cultural perspectives.
Business Tips
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Is a cubicle just not doing it for you anymore? Maybe you prefer your workday with a side of caviar? Okay, caviar isn’t included, but maybe it should be.
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Between work, school, sporting activities and social activities, making sure that your family is where they need to be can be stressful.
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No matter the type of business you are in, you more than likely have to attend networking events regularly whether you are a new or seasoned professional.
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Planning a work retreat can seem daunting at best. If you’re embarking on a retreat soon, try out these best practices for a productive session:
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At times, creating original content can be difficult. I’ve been there enough to have developed a list of helpful tips for how to break through a creative rut.
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Sometimes being a small business owner is challenging. After 23 years, there’s still one thing that’s a pain – getting some clients to pay.
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Being in a management position means being a valued and respected leader for other members of your team, but respect does not usually come simultaneously with the title. So, how can you earn it?
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Getting a new car is an exciting experience, but it can also be stressful and intimidating. Try these new car negotiation tips to help you through the process:
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PRSA has some great advice:
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Want to create stronger passwords to protect yourself against cybercriminals? Here’s our two cents:
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The sting of rejection doesn’t hurt any less in the professional world than it does in your personal life. Being rejected at work can feel like a breakup. Maybe you were passed over for a promotion or had one of your ideas shot down by a manager.
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It’s natural for a leader to want to solve all the problems, know everything and help people with information. Typically, the unintended consequence of this is, well, you have to have all of the answers. It also means your team can’t have any of the answers because the boss has them all.
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We all know that networking is important to grow your business, but walking into a room full of strangers can be intimidating. So how can you overcome awkwardness at large networking events?
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Developing the perfect pre-work routine can help maximize your daily productivity. Start this week by implementing the following routines:
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Don’t be so formal, write conversationally, find your voice – you’ve probably heard it all before.
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Anyone else drowning in email? On average, I receive 300-800 emails daily, depending on the season and workload.
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Saying sorry has become a habit these days, but over-apologizing at work can undermine your confidence and credibility. Here are fixes for three common scenarios:
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April is National Volunteer Month, but you don’t need to limit your time helping others to 30 days.
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I’m a naturally curious person, which can lead to wasted time going down internet “rabbit holes,” where one topic connects to information on a dozen or more fascinating subjects that I can’t help but be interested in. Sound familiar?
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If you think that going green at work is difficult, think again.
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Do you get inundated with emails and often miss or completely lose important communications? Start cleaning up your emails today.
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If you want people to engage and talk with you, ask better questions. We all know that the answer to “How was your day?” will typically be “fine.” Ask a more open question.
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Business email inboxes are noisier than ever, so avoiding “opt-out status” with your colleagues is crucial. Here are three tips for email etiquette:
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Coming back to the office after the holidays can be challenging. After relaxing and spending time with family and friends, it’s hard to get back into the daily grind. However, there are a few ways to refocus for the new year.
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2019 marks another major milestone for 360 Media as we celebrate 23 years in business this month.
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You don’t always have to sit in a conference room when you meet with co-workers: Take a walk instead.
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When planning 2019 digital marketing efforts, companies need to look at past performance to understand how to optimize. But is what matters getting measured? For example, big numbers of followers on social media look great, but are those followers liking, sharing or acting on the calls to action?
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Most of us spend lots of time with our co-workers. What could you do differently to be a better one? Sources from human resource blogs to Reader’s Digest offer tips on how to be a better co-worker.