Business Tips

Planning a work retreat can seem daunting at best. If you’re embarking on a retreat soon, try out these best practices for a productive session:

Being in a management position means being a valued and respected leader for other members of your team, but respect does not usually come simultaneously with the title. So, how can you earn it?

No matter the type of business you are in, you more than likely have to attend networking events regularly whether you are a new or seasoned professional.

PRSA has some great advice:

Yes, you do. About 15 percent of people over 18 have some hearing loss and you can’t predict who by age alone.

Gone are the days of automatically handing out plastic bottles of water at work. More companies are keeping the environment in mind, and gaining respect while doing it, by offering sustainable options for office guests and employees.

According to Facebook’s Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg, Mark Zuckerberg likes to keep the social media giant’s office temperature at 15 degrees Celsius. I wish most people agreed with that.

Don’t be so formal, write conversationally, find your voice – you’ve probably heard it all before.

What kills a good presentation almost as much as a lack of preparation? Letting the adrenaline get the best of you.

The summer months are a perfect time to check with donors to get feedback on your nonprofit or organization’s performance. Online surveys are the way to go, and they do more than just collect data.

Could you be benefitting from marketing your products and services on LinkedIn? Recently released reports from Microsoft suggest that you could be. The professional and business-based platform has shown increased levels of engagement recently.

Saying sorry has become a habit these days, but over-apologizing at work can undermine your confidence and credibility. Here are fixes for three common scenarios:

We all know that networking is important to grow your business, but walking into a room full of strangers can be intimidating. So how can you overcome awkwardness at large networking events?

I’m a naturally curious person, which can lead to wasted time going down internet “rabbit holes,” where one topic connects to information on a dozen or more fascinating subjects that I can’t help but be interested in. Sound familiar?

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If you think that going green at work is difficult, think again.

Whether it’s a company presentation or a Sunday prayer, speaking to a crowd can be terrifying. Here are four helpful tools:

Do you get inundated with emails and often miss or completely lose important communications? Start cleaning up your emails today.

If you want people to engage and talk with you, ask better questions. We all know that the answer to “How was your day?” will typically be “fine.” Ask a more open question.

Working remotely has been a continually growing style of working. In recent years, more professionals have been choosing jobs that allow them to work remotely.

Business email inboxes are noisier than ever, so avoiding “opt-out status” with your colleagues is crucial. Here are three tips for email etiquette:

Creativity is often thought of as an artistic pursuit, when really it means solving problems in new ways.

Incorporating sensory-based language helps your sales team make stronger connections, turning prospects into long-term clients.

Why are some companies wildly effective with branding while others struggle? It’s good news that money is not the answer. The key is realizing that branding is comprised of two parts – the brand and brand messaging.

You don’t always have to sit in a conference room when you meet with co-workers: Take a walk instead.

Dubai is home to some great workspaces. Some of the coolest co-working spaces range from zen spaces to tech hubs.

When you’re vying for people’s attention today, the smartest place to go is where they’re spending their time. That’s in the digital world, accessed primarily through mobile phones.

Whether you have said “yes” to one too many side tasks this week or live in constant work overload, try these life hacks for maximum efficiency.

Feeling unmotivated and burned out? It happens to the best of us. With fall here and the days growing shorter, it’s important to do what we can to keep ourselves enthusiastic and engaged while doing what we love.

If you have ever held a job, at some point, you have probably found yourself in a situation where you had to have a difficult conversation. Whether you are a manager admonishing an employee or an employee seeking a raise, these tips will help you get through those potentially awkward conversations: