http://www.theofficeprofessional.com/wordpress/?prod_abbv=top Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:12:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Is your job a labor of love, or is it just labor? As we celebrate Labor Day this weekend, it seems appropriate to reflect on our jobs and how we feel about them. I’ve always felt blessed that, for most of my career, I’ve held jobs that I truly enjoy. Most ... http://www.theofficeprofessional.com/wordpress/?p=319&prod_abbv=top The end of the summer and beginning of the school year always seem to put me in a learning frame of mind. I find myself scanning various courses starting in the fall to see if there’s anything that captures my interest. This time of year reminds me of my school ... http://www.theofficeprofessional.com/wordpress/?p=318&prod_abbv=top PRODUCTIVITY: Nine ways to conserve office supplies When using office supplies that we haven’t paid for out of our own pockets, it’s easy to forget how the cost of items like paper, binders and file folders can add up. Organizations appreciate workers who take a careful approach to using supplies. This ... http://www.theofficeprofessional.com/wordpress/?p=317&prod_abbv=top How lightly do you travel? I've never quite mastered the art of traveling light whether I'm going on a two-day business trip or a week-long vacation. I like having some of the comforts of home with me.  But when it comes to traveling through life, especially at work, I'm in ... http://www.theofficeprofessional.com/wordpress/?p=316&prod_abbv=top As the lazy, hazy days of summer begin drawing to a close, I find myself wishing I could slow things down. The summer is always a time that allows me to catch my breath, take time to think and generally take things at a more reasonable pace. Once I get ... http://www.theofficeprofessional.com/wordpress/?p=315&prod_abbv=top WORKPLACE RELATIONSHIPS: Boost workplace morale Some people think that maintaining team morale is management’s responsibility. But today, every team member is responsibility for keeping group morale high. You can be a morale-booster with the four strategies described in this podcast. (2 min.) [podcast]http://www.theofficeprofessional.com/media/podcast/wpmorale_final.mp3[/podcast] Click here for more FREE podcasts on a host ... http://www.theofficeprofessional.com/wordpress/?p=314&prod_abbv=top Have you ever known people who have a seriously inflated opinion of themselves? I'm not talking about someone who's good at something and has the confidence to do it. I'm talking about people who seem to feel that everything they do is outstanding, over-the-top, the ultimate. They have a distorted ... http://www.theofficeprofessional.com/wordpress/?p=313&prod_abbv=top Having worked as an administrative assistant for more than ten years and written for the office professional audience for twenty-two years, one of the key issues I’ve often heard from many admins is how important it is to them to be taken seriously and recognized as professional members of ... http://www.theofficeprofessional.com/wordpress/?p=311&prod_abbv=top PRODUCTIVITY: Reaching consensus at meetings Do the meetings you attend ever get bogged down with too many ideas and no way to reach consensus? Next time you’re at a meeting that seems to be going around in circles, try one of the approaches described in this podcast.  (3 min.) [podcast]http://www.theofficeprofessional.com/media/podcast/consensus_final.mp3[/podcast] Click here ... http://www.theofficeprofessional.com/wordpress/?p=310&prod_abbv=top As a job search specialist, I've worked with many people who are looking for work, helping them through the process of writing résumés and cover letters, preparing for interviews, handling the post-interview follow-up and salary negotiation, and so forth. I'm always surprised by the number of "rules" people think there ... http://www.theofficeprofessional.com/wordpress/?p=309&prod_abbv=top