tag critical few 
On The Job
OCTOBER 24, 2008
What critical decisions are they making that the fate of dozens -- perhaps hundreds -- of employees hinge upon? Hey -- I'm hitting the dollar store after work to pickup up a few 'forced early retirement' gifts. As an employee, it's often nerve-wracking to see managers troop into a meeting during these difficult financial times.
Vantage Circle
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Here are a few ways you can create an environment of gratitude in your workplace. A delicious spread of local fare and branded goodies are guaranteed to give you the kind of good vibes that even the most critical employee can't resist! But now, it seems as though a few countries have loosened up a bit. Send A Gratitude Email.
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On The Job
NOVEMBER 5, 2007
There are few things more annoying than being on the phone with someone who is a) eating; b)doing something else; c)mumbling or speaking too softly; d) talking to someone in the background; or e)behaving in a rude or dismissive way. But how you interact with someone on the the phone can be critical to your success. del.icio.us.
On The Job
OCTOBER 28, 2010
A few have me concerned -- I haven't heard from them since they told me they were very depressed. While some people have been hunting for a job for more than a year and still keep an optimistic outlook, others are so demoralized after a few weeks that they seem paralyzed by indecision — or so angered they can't do anything but fume.
On The Job
OCTOBER 14, 2010
Anyone ever held hostage by a lousy PowerPoint presentation probably has more than a few opinions about why it was so bad. Criticisms may range from the speaker reading a slide full of information — in a monotone — to graphics being a jumbled, nonsensical mess. It's a question I explored for my latest Gannett/USAToday.com column.
On The Job
OCTOBER 4, 2010
A few years ago, it became a very big deal in my neighborhood when some of my neighbors discovered that the rules under our homeowner's association contract stated that no political signs could be placed in a front yard. The issue is especially critical for managers, he says. Tags: election Anita Bruzzese.
On The Job
JUNE 8, 2008
I told myself I could put in a few hours of work while the kids go fishing or early in the morning when everyone sleeps in and I get up early, as always. My critical thinking skills have taken a hike. So, as I head off for vacation this year, I pondered what I need to take with me besides the bug spray and some hiking boots.
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