What Your Supervisor Wants

With a new year comes new changes and sometimes we don't like or want to be a part of those changes.  Managers can be difficult which make supervisors stress.  Sometimes people don't always communicate what they want in the most comprehensive ways.  Article might shed some light on your workplace challenges with a difficult supervisor.  What Your Supervisor Wants

9 Daily Habits That Will Make You Happier

I came across this informative article I think some of my readers would greatly appreciate.  I have personally used some of the tips in the past and present and they definitely work.  If you are happier in your personal life, it will help your professional life. Enjoy!

9 Daily Habits That Will Make You Happier

Too Many Time Wasters at Work Mean Shorter Hours Needed

Do you work for a company who has tasks that could actually be completed in five hours rather than eight?  Now I know some won't admit too much of anything, because hours equate dollars and no one wants to give up money.  But the truth of the matter is many companies spend far too much money keeping employees at the workplace for eight plus hours. Some tasks simply can be done in less than eight hours.

 

If you are a boss, rather than cut jobs out altogether, consider part-time hours.  Observe your staff a little more closely.  How much time is being allotted to do routine things?  Is it especially important to have time set aside to check several ways to communicate ie.) email, text, voice mail etc. when maybe all you need is one?  What about fax machine and copier tasks, do these duties have to be done daily?  How about break times ie. ) for smoking and personal conversation at cubicles, over the phone, and the water coolers, how often and for how long is this going on?  Are birthdays, baby showers, weddings, and other holidays necessary to celebrate at work?  How long are lunches? There are also those workers who take much time seeking parking and walking to work, can this time be streamlined?

 

 Make a list of the time wasters and note the approximate time employees are taking up time doing things like:  eating at their desks, opening emails, surfing on the Internet, and other things.  You know that too much comfort can take away from valuable tasks being done such as: calling clients back, running company errands, filing paperwork, typing documentation etc.  Sometimes laying off people is not the solution, but cutting back hours is.

 

Once you factor in all the time that is being directed to these activities, you will find that much time during the workdays are being wasted.  Consider having a meeting with your leaders sharing your findings and then proceed to make necessary arrangements.  Do include the cost savings to the company.

 

Here are some workplace time wasters you may not have thought about:

• Slow computers and other office equipment that could generate faster output.
• Making adjustments to an electronic device from an ipod to a watch.
• Eating snacks every 30 minutes.
• Standing in long lunch lines.
• Answering phone calls and email from fellow co-workers.
• Walking to a bathroom on the other side of the building.
• Walking to the snack machine on the other side of the building.
• Filing, faxing, or typing information  that really don't need to be handled in one or all of these ways.

Can you think of some more?

 

 

 Nicholl McGuire is the author of a variety of books and journals including: My Business Plan on Blurb.com

Dress Code Policies - Spell Them Out!

One's workplace attire should never be a topic years later if the information was clear and specific from the beginning of employment and updated in writing as necessary.  However, what makes this subject matter an issue that surfaces every now and then is due to fashion trends, dedicated employees viewing others getting away with breaking policies, and more.  

So when the issue comes up, don't brush it off, give it a pass, or spend way too much time talking about it.  Instead, spell out what the fashion violations are in writing, redistribute company policies, arrange to meet with all parties, explain why employees should adhere to company standards, and mention the consequences.  When you take the time to do all these things, you don't have to worry about someone claiming, "I didn't know..." when you write them up.

Career Development – A Boss Who Feels Jealous. | WiseWolf Talking – the WiseWolf Coaching Blog

If you're a boss who is secretly experiencing jealous feelings toward someone in your group, you may want to read this:  Career Development – Dealing With A Boss Who Feels Jealous. | WiseWolf Talking – the WiseWolf Coaching Blog