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Workplace advice for any issue, problem, or concern; from changing careers to co-working advice and decorating needs.

Maximizing Productivity in a Virtual World
Today’s work environment makes it easier than ever to telecommute, work entirely virtually, freelance off-site, and/or work from home. But when you are not part of an office on a regular basis or all of your business interactions are carried out through online messaging systems, you can feel isolated and out of touch.
By Nanette M. Day6 years ago in Journal
5 Marketable Skills to Help You Land A Marketing Job
Marketing is big business. Every company invests in marketing to some degree, whether it’s traditional advertising, self-promotion, guerilla efforts, or simply maintaining a visible social media presence. While everyone needs marketers, it’s still a highly competitive field. More and more businesses have ditched advertising agencies of record and taken their marketing in-house. While that certainly creates opportunities, these businesses aren’t usually looking to hire a team or division. They want one person who can handle everything they need done. This means that if you’re trying to break into a marketing career, you not only have to understand all the fundamentals of marketing and advertising but stand out in a crowded field of applicants. Here are some key skills that will make it possible for you to do that and rise above the competition.
By Olivia Picton6 years ago in Journal
Why Are Some People Having Such A Hard Time Finding A Job?
Often we are reminded of the "luck" factor, but the truth is that, apart from its influence – minimal, if any – there are a number of factors that line up in the people to whom this usually happens. It is called attitude.
By creatorsklub6 years ago in Journal
How To Give A Feedback With Compassionate Directness
Giving a compliment to someone is painless and trouble-free. But offering feedback is bothersome. Think about the last feedback you gave or received. It sounds like a life of toil when it comes to giving feedback.
By Anitha Sankaran6 years ago in Journal
Learning To Appreciate What You Do
I exchanged glances with myself in the mirror and have seen the enemy. I believe it’s safe to say most times a writer is their own worst enemy. We frequently spend time in rough places writing through the pain in the hope of finding a cathartic message that can aid in riding out the storm. A lot of times we offer cautionary tales to our readers hoping they’ll read what’s going on with us and learn to spot the warning signs in time.
By PG Barnett6 years ago in Journal
Want to Get Into Management? Here Are 6 Ways To Tell If You’re Ready
I don’t think you really know if you’re ready for management until you’re actually doing it. That was the case with me anyway.
By Darren Ryan6 years ago in Journal
What Daily Routine should You Follow as a Beginner in Fictional Writing?
Morning or Night? A good idea is to experiment with what time of day suits your mind. Are you a morning writer or an evening writer?
By Sean Patrick Durham6 years ago in Journal
Security Patrol Services Explained
Patrol is a standard, yet important service offered by most security firms. In a nutshell, patrol can be summed up as guarding a specific area by frequently walking or driving around the premises in order to monitor activities and potential threats. Security patrol is an often underappreciated but vitally important part of keeping people and property safe. Disciplines that make security guards effective for any assignment, include the ability to be astute to what is occurring around them, as well as respond appropriately. A crucial part of being an effective guard is conducting regular patrol by foot or vehicle to monitor what is occurring throughout the property being secured.
By James Shrider6 years ago in Journal
5 reasons why you need High Visibility Workwear
With so many construction and manufacturing companies across Australia, it can be hard to stand out from the crowd. One way to put your best foot forward – in addition to excellent services, of course – is with a professional and well-presented team. This way, clients and potential customers will know that you take your line of work seriously, and you’re willing to invest money into a quality finished product. The best way to do this is with a custom designed logo, signage on company cars, a clever colour scheme, and clean and tidy high visibility workwear.
By Tom W6 years ago in Journal
UNEMPLOYED-THE LIFESTYLE OF HIGHLY EDUCATED
What is life? This is the question we raise whenever we feel things going wrong. So, what exactly is life ? The perfect answer to this question is still unknown. Because everyone has a distinctive perception of life. A few say "Life is a roller-coaster of Up's & Down's." For others it is "constant growth from Birth to Death." We tend to overthink about life when we are at the edge of things. So, this particular question imposed by a person might be fighting the unknown battle within. One battle which the world's youth are fighting is "UNEMPLOYMENT.
By MOSU6 years ago in Journal
Tips To Help You Work From Home More Efficiently
Working from home may sound like a dream, but without the proper environment it can quickly devolve into a nightmare. You have control over a lot more than you do in an office, so you need to make sure that you are handling those aspects responsibly. Set yourself up for success with some common best practices for a self-employed lifestyle.
By Mikkie Mills6 years ago in Journal
5 Fantasy Football Marketing Tactics for the Startup Owner
Fantasy sports are a popular hobby. And in a day and age where everyone has access to modern technology, fantasy sports (fantasy football -- in particular), has become somewhat of a popular business too.
By Jennefer Robinson6 years ago in Journal