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Workers become productive employees when they go beyond the call of duty, applying skills and knowledge to the task at hand. To deliver on their assignments effectively, employees must continue learning. It is at this juncture that the importance of continuing education, workshops, and conferences must be emphasized. The Internet opened doors to online workshops […]

The universal access to the Internet by a large number of computer savvy employees changed the way we look at productivity. For example, in the old days, filing the boss’s sent letters, signed contracts, and reports into its proper folder was a measure of being productive. Nowadays, electronic signatures make sending out business letters and […]

The ability to appreciate is part of us, human beings. Some of us are more conscious of it while others are not. According to an anagram solver, the word appreciation contains 746 words but its innate importance is in our realizing the worth and quality of a person or a service rendered. Having a spirit […]

The increase in telecommuting and work from home arrangements over the last decade can be traced to two benefits – good economics for corporations and flexibility for employees. Companies and its management can reduce full time workers, freeing funds for business expansion. Meanwhile, workers are hired and retained, able to focus on tasks without neglecting […]

An important aspect of employment and in advancing a career is the awareness and responsibility engendered by the job. While commitment, initiative, and creativity are all building blocks of success, productivity and measurable results are the ultimate determinants of continuous employment. What are performance appraisals? Performance appraisal (PA) as they’re sometimes referred to, (also […]

Benjamin Franklin, famous for his numerous inventions, said “Tell me and I’ll forget. Teach me and I’ll remember. Involve me and I learn.” The telling and teaching are so true in all aspects of life but more important is the involvement of the individual in the learning process. Over the course of a career, on […]

There’s an impression from the general public that working from home allows virtual workers certain liberties such as doing only what they feel like and not really committing to a lot of work. It is difficult to explain that it takes long hours of hard work to succeed in the virtual assistance industry. Virtual staff […]

Having a system in a physical workplace or when telecommuting is essential to a professional. A neat and orderly environment can contribute to clear thinking resulting to efficient delivery of an assignment. At a glance, a virtual office may not need much attention to detail, as everything will be online. If your inbox is backed […]

Let’s face it! We are euphoric at landing our new job after months of searching! We’re confident we’ll pay attention to office rules and policies. After all the hard work, we really want to do well. But what if my colleagues don’t like me? What if my supervisor is a micromanager? What if I fail […]

Times have changed, and never has this been more evident than in the role of women, both at home and at work. Women continue to prove themselves.They are not only good in rearing kids and taking care of the home, they are also professionally competent evidenced by their success in legal, management careers and government […]

Congratulations! You’re hired, you have a job! Now, it’s about keeping it or better said, staying employed. Over the years, I’ve been asked a few times if there was any secret to holding down gainful work.There are no secrets but a lot of sweat is certainly needed in keeping that wonderful, well-compensated position. For success […]

Professionals in different industries share a vocabulary with which they communicate. One that is commonly used is the word mentor.Greek in origin, it is said that Mentor, a friend of Ulysses, was entrusted with Telemachos, (Ulysses’ son) while the father was at the 10-year Trojan War. Mentor brought up the son in his father’s absence. […]

The workplace and business in general is often associated with hard work and determination but ironically, the advent of technology also paved the way for the emphasis of “softer” human attributes in the workplace. Compassion and empathy are two of these and have become the topic of business research of late. We shall be taking […]

We are looking for passionate, driven, creative, smart, funny, and earnest individuals to join our Beta Testing Team. We are currently looking for IT professionals who are skilled in UNITY 3D. The right person should be able to work with our team and client in the gaming industry. This is a fun, challenging, and fulfilling […]

A lot of what we have talked about in our past entries like getting and following instructions, researching for information and resources; being resourceful and prepared can be summed up in one general characteristic-proactivity. Proactivity is being action, results and change-oriented, anticipatory and self-initiating. If you’re proactive, you act in advance for a future situation […]