Business Life

Depression Rises With Bad Work Environment
by eNotAlone.com
People who work in a stressful work environment with a poor team spirit are at an increased risk of developing depression and being prescribed antidepressants, says a new report published this week in the journal Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

Inappropriate And Seductive Behavior Hurt Morale And Productivity
by eNotAlone.com
Inappropriate behavior at work, such as using dirty jokes, propositions, innuendos and flirting, which can be harmless and non-harassing, makes businesses less efficient and hurts morale for all, suggests a new research by Canadian experts.

YouTube And Facebook At Workplace Boost Productivity
by eNotAlone.com
Employees who surf the Internet during business hours on a regular basis, actually appear to be more productive than their counterparts who do not, claims a new study by the University of Melbourne.

Honest And Kind People Make Better Business Careers
by eNotAlone.com
When it comes to making a good career in the business world, being honest and getting along with colleagues gives a person a solid competitive advantage, claims a new research.

Alchemy: The Opus Of The Soul, Part 1
A Life at Work: The Joy of Discovering What You Were Born to Do
by Thomas Moore, Ph.D.
A job is never just a job. It is always connected to a deep and invisible process of finding meaning in life through work. In Thomas Moore's groundbreaking book Care of the Soul, he wrote of the great malady of the twentieth century ... the loss of soul.

Wouldn't It Be Great?
Ambition Is Not a Dirty Word: A Woman's Guide to Earning Her Worth and Achieving Her Dreams
by Debra Condren, Ph.D.
We women aren't advancing in our careers the way we should. We're not making the money we deserve or getting the fulfillment we desire. And this time it's not men who are holding us back.

Yes, It Is a Goddamn Jungle Out There
The Ape in the Corner Office: How to Make Friends, Win Fights and Work Smarter by Understanding Human Nature
by Richard Conniff
Tired of swimming with the sharks? Fed up with that big ape down the hall? Real animals can teach us better ways to thrive in the workplace jungle. You're ambitious and want to get ahead, but what's the best way to do it?

Be a Life Enricher!
How to Be Like Rich Devos: Succeeding With Integrity in Business and Life
by Pat Williams
In today's business climate, rocked with scandals involving unscrupulous corporate leaders and unethical business practices, this book highlights a man of the highest character and honesty who has built a multibillion-dollar company with succumbing

Uncover Your Yes
The Power of a Positive No: How to Say No and Still Get to Yes
by William L. Ury, Ph.D.
No is perhaps the most important and certainly the most powerful word in the language. Every day we find ourselves in situations where we need to say No - to people at work, at home, and in our communities - because No is the word we must use to protect

What Workplace Assholes Do and Why
The No Asshole Rule: Building a Civilized Workplace and Surviving One That Isn't
by Robert I. Sutton, Ph.D.
Who deserves to be branded as an asshole? Many of us use the term indiscriminately, applying it to anyone who annoys us, gets in our way, or happens to be enjoying greater success than us at the moment.

Fear Is a Good Thing - It Will Help You Become a Great Presenter
Presentation S.O.S.; From Perspiration to Persuasion in 9 Easy Steps
by Mark Wiskup
It's going to be okay! I know you are nervous about your next presentation, and that is understandable. I also say it's good. Being nervous will give you the energy you need to create a vibrant talk and then deliver it to your audience with power

Work Stress and Alcohol Use
by National Institute of Health
Employees who drink heavily or who abuse or are dependent on alcohol can undermine a workforce's overall health and productivity. To better understand the reasons behind employee abusive drinking and to develop more effective ways of preventing problem

Dinner: How Can I Decline His Invitation
by Ellen Kreidman, Ph.D
I just started a new job a week ago. I work as a receptionist for a company with 15 people in the office. Four partners started the company and one of the partners, a man, approached me today and asked if it would be ok if he took me out for a business

The Enneagram: A Business Model for Nine ways to Work Together
by Sandra Ford Walston
Breakdowns and disruptions that hinder an organization's advancement rarely have to do with unskilled employees. In Good to Great, Jim Collins discovered that 'good is the enemy of great is not just a business problem. It is a human problem.'

Business Speaks an Incomprehensible No-Man's-Language
Bonjour Laziness: Why Hard Work Doesn't Pay
by Corinne Maier
The most striking thing about the business world is its jargon. It does not have a monopoly on this, since we live in a world of claptrap. Universities, the media, and psychoanalysts are masters of the genre.

The Acceptance of Rudeness in the Workplace
by Sandra Ford Walston
'Good morning!' I remember when this was the obvious greeting to start the office day. It may have been followed by a casual inquiry as to how the evening before had gone for you, whether everyone was well in the family, and so on.

Mastering Your Mental Barriers About Writing
Get to the Point! : Painless Advice for Writing Memos, Letters and E-mails Your Colleagues and Clients Will Understand
by Elizabeth Danziger
Whether you're an executive whose writing is too stiff, a highly trained professional who can't string together two coherent sentences, a technical expert who wants to communicate in plain English, or an assistant who needs to brush up on writing basics

Playing It Safe at Work
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
As technologies advance, some people wonder if workplace hazards may be part of many seemingly harmless office environments. Though there are as yet no definitive answers, workers can take some simple steps to minimize possible risks.

Stress at Work
by US Department of Veterans Affairs
The nature of work is changing at whirlwind speed. Perhaps now more than ever before, job stress poses a threat to the health of workers and, in turn, to the health organizations.

Clear Your Head for Creativity
Ready for Anything: 52 Productivity Principles for Work and Life
by David Allen
Completion of open loops, whether they be major projects or boxes of old stuff we've yet to purge and organize, prepares the ground for cleaner, clearer, and more complete energy for whatever shows up. We're often not sure what's next or what to tackle.