Be Your Own Boss

Be Your Own Boss

Kevin Wood’s previous life was good. Not just any kind of good. It was 70-grand-a-month kind of good (and that was five years ago, mind you). He had worked for a leading retail chain for 20 years, brought in the best sales figures in the country, and was as...

Your Boss is On Facebook More Than You Are

Although those in middle and executive management are critical of workers using company hours for social media surfing, they are also most likely to surf the internet for private reasons during work hours, according to a Norwegian study. The study was conducted on...
3 Surprising Habits of Successful People

3 Surprising Habits of Successful People

Recent research suggests that smart people are night owls, are more likely to take drugs and are prone to have more sex. We did some digging to find out if this was true and if it applied to successful people as well.   Are Night Owls More Successful? People with a...
How To Give (And Take) Criticism At Work

How To Give (And Take) Criticism At Work

Give Criticism Don’t visit your colleague right after the misfire, says consultant Peter Bregman, author of the workplace efficiency book 18 Minutes (R121, kalahari.com). He’ll be stressed. Instead, set up 
a time to meet before the next screw-up can occur. 
Be clear...
Show Your Kid What Dad Does

Show Your Kid What Dad Does

Holidays loom, and it’s a great chance for your kid to see you in action, learn about the working world, and maybe even sneak in some bonding time Clear it with the man A few weeks prior, run the plan by your boss and find out if any colleagues are bringing kids. You...