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Are You Making the 3 Common Mistakes of a Computer Worker?
2007-10-10 20:06:00 The personal computer in combination with the Internet has revolutionized the workplace in so many obvious ways, but these great advancements have potential pitfalls for the end users in professional settings. No matter the caliber of the employee toiling away in front of the monitor, there lies the possibility that the following three mistakes can ... More About: Technology , Workplace , Computer , Productivity , Changing
Work Email is Not Personal Email - How to be Concise and Professional
2007-10-09 19:30:00 Long gone are the days of hand written letters and in are the times of electronic communications. E-mail is such a widespread method of staying in touch for both work and personal use, however with all new things, there is still much to be understood by the general populous. Let’s take the next few minutes ... More About: Personal , Technology , Email , Workplace , Work
How To Lose Weight At Your Desk For Free
2007-10-04 22:35:00 Drinking water is a proven weight loss method that many dieters don’t tap into (pardon the pun). If you’re looking for a more shapely physique, or simply crave better health, water can be your biggest ally. The second best part about water…it’s free! Now, I know some of you prefer coffee, soda, juices, etc. That is ... More About: Health , Weight , Lose Weight , Free , Desk
Is Your Password On This List?
2007-10-04 17:50:00 Password security is no joke, the safety of your personal data is often protected only by a few keystrokes. That being said… If your password’s on this list, you’re in trouble. password 123456 qwerty abc123 letmein monkey myspace1 password1 ... More About: Personal , Technology , List , Password
Countrywide Teaches Us How NOT to Brand Ourselves
2007-10-03 22:07:00 Effective marketing is based largely upon strong brand recognition. A service, product, etc. must make the potential customer aware of its benefits in a pleasant manner, in order to become enlisted for use. The same things can be said for a professional in the job market. Let’s make a few notes about Countrywide Financial, and see ... More About: Workplace , Employment , Brand
5 Ways To Avoid Identity Theft Online
2007-10-01 22:31:00 If you’re reading this, you’re obviously connected to the Internet. This means, among other things, that the data on your computer can possibly be accessed. Chances are there are receipts and other sensitive documents you’d rather not have fall into the wrong hands. It’s time to lock down “E-dentity” the same way you would secure ... More About: Personal , Technology , Finance , Identity Theft , Online
Backup Your Morning, Not Just Your Hard Drive!
2007-10-01 20:04:00 Back in the saddle again; Monday has arrived! How was everyone’s weekend? I stress the importance of backing up digital data, and now I’m acting as your advocate for backing up the morning routine. Mike at The Daily Saint reminds as that a day’s productivity depends on a smooth start in the a.m., and he’s right ... More About: Backup , Organization , Drive , Blogging , Productivity
Employees Getting Fired for Smoking and Obesity
2007-09-28 18:00:00 If cancer sticks and super-sized meals are two of your close friends, listen up. You may have been aware of reports over the past couple years rumoring companies introducing policies that would potentially whip their employees into healthy armies of do-rights. News magazine shows began running pieces about one-off organizations that offered incentives to smokers who ... More About: Health , Workplace , Employees , Obesity , Smoking
Viruses and E-mail Scams Spike This Month
2007-09-27 20:04:00 Computer viruses and e-mail deception (known as phishing) are at a yearly high, hrrmm. The not-so-welcomed statistics (as reported by messagelabs) show that September has seen the most illegal action online since the beginning of 2006. So, what does this mean for you? Well, for one, I recommend further familiarizing yourself with phishing. The Wikipedia entry ... More About: Mail , Technology , Finance , Scams , E-Mail
?Embracing The Chaos? is a Prescription for Insanity
2007-09-27 18:19:00 Here I am, cup of green tea in hand, classic blues playing, while cruising the ‘net to take in the day’s news. I came across a SeattlePI article with a headline that I just couldn’t pass up. “Work-Family Balance is a Joke: Embrace the Chaos ”. Now, I should mentioned that I’m not a regular reader ... More About: Personal , Organization , Attitude , Insanity
Increase Credibility with 10 Wikipedia Alternatives
2007-09-26 22:46:00 Wikipedia is one of the most heavily referenced sites on the web due to its vast array of generally unbiased subject-centric articles. Everything from Elvis’s birth date to how glutens react inside pizza dough can be read on Wikipedia. Google defines the site as… A free content, multilingual encyclopedia written collaboratively by contributors around the world. ... More About: Technology , Wikipedia , Alternatives , Alter , Native
Shameless Self Promotion Doesn?t Create Value
2007-09-24 17:39:00 I want to go out on a limb here and quickly post something that has been sitting on my mind for a while now. In this day and age of “web 2.0″, Googleism, IPOs, and such, there are thousands upon thousands of self-proclaimed “web experts”, “search marketers” and “next door millionaires” coming out of the ... More About: Promotion , Attitude , Create , Romo , Sham
Death to Boredom
2007-09-20 21:36:00 (This post is part of an ongoing ?Give Yourself a Break? series) Has your personal life changed from a luscious green landscape of fun, into a drab, flat-lining flatland of fluid routine? I’m hoping you’re answering nay, but there is indeed a much too large percentage of workers who unknowingly extinguished a youthful fire inside with ... More About: Changing , Death , Boredom
Are You A Procrastinator?
2007-09-20 17:11:00 “Procrastinators are the leaders of tomorrow” No-one is safe from this one! We’ve all put off to-dos until the last minute at one point or another. There are a variety of reasons as to why people procrastinate, but usually the cause can be tied to an undesirable commitment. For those of you looking to increase productivity ... More About: Productivity
World?s Best Browser Releases Update
2007-09-19 23:19:00 Firefox has released the latest version of their superior web browser today. Approximately 23% of Modern Worker readers use Firefox as opposed to Internet Explorer and other less sophisticated web browsers. Join the revolution today and become an FF user! The award-winning Web browser is now faster, more secure, and fully customizable to your online life. ... More About: Technology , World , Update , Browser , Browse
Never Have To Say ?I?m Going Insane!?
2007-09-19 18:41:00 Today, delve into delicious world of Urban Monk. A blog by Albert Foong focused on developing one’s self through emotional mastery, is something not to be overlooked. I’ve previously mentioned Albert on Modern Worker, but for the new readers, I wanted to serve up a link once again. I had a particularly tech-intense day yesterday ... More About: Personal , Insane , Blogging , Spiritual , Going
Planning on Doing Side Work? 10 Profitable Tips
2007-09-18 21:18:00 If you find yourself making enough time outside of the workplace and choose to use these precious hours for generating the almighty greenbacks, then there are some guidelines that should be followed closely. Now, I’ve been an entrepreneur in one way or another since my pre-teen era, and I can tell you that I’ve learned ... More About: Personal , Finance , Tips , Planning , Work
ModCast Radio aka The Modern Worker Zone Episode 5
2007-09-17 17:31:00 All the week’s news, condensed into a juicy nugget of professional development commentary known as ModCast Radio aka The Modern Worker Zone ! Join me as I dig through Google news, chewing the fat on some of the top stories and how they relate to our work lives. To listen, you have two options. First, I?ve made ... More About: Episode , Episode 5
Refreshing Friday with a Dose of Frugality
2007-09-14 17:32:00 Yes ladies and gentleman, Friday is officially upon us! Congrats on successfully making it through the week. I’ll be opting for some fun in the sun this weekend and taking advice from Frugal in the Fruitlands. Nurture your wallet over the coming days by digging into the valued content at Lise’s blog I’ve linked to. She ... More About: Finance , Blogging , Frugality , Dose
What I?ve Learned from ?The Meanest of Times? Album
2007-09-12 22:45:00 It’s no secret to my family and friends that I am a die-hard Dropkick Murphys fan. The beloved Bostonians have crafted a powerful blend of folk, punk, Celtic, and rock over their many years of energizing crowds the world over. Imagine my excitement when I learned of their new 12 track album ‘The Hardest of ... More About: Personal , Technology , Workplace , Times , Album
Planning for Retirement is Easy - 7 ZenHabits Tips
2007-09-12 18:09:00 Stemming from the renowned self-improvement blogger himself, a man who needs no introduction… Leo of ZenHabits.net, has posted 7 things every person can do to start setting up a sweet retirement. Gas up on determination and drive on down the road towards the bliss of financial freedom. Make your dream a reality, today. Your goal for ... More About: Retirement , Finance , Tips , Blogging , Planning
Laughter is the Best Medicine, 8 Quotes to Brighten Your Day
2007-09-11 22:57:00 “To err is human, but to really foul things up you need a computer.” - Paul Ehrlich “The most overlooked advantage of owning a computer is that if they foul up there’s no law against whacking them around a bit.” - Eric Porterfield “Computer dating is fine, if you’re a computer.” - Rita May Brown “The perfect computer ... More About: Technology , Medicine , Inspiration , Quotes , Laughter
Have More Assertiveness and Self Respect
2007-09-11 17:38:00 It’s time for us to peep UrbanMonk, once again! Albert Foong, the author of the aforementioned content-rich blog has written a piece on increasing both assertiveness and self respect so you can become a Chuck Norris of the workplace. Just make sure you save the roundhouse kicks, okay? Your goal for today: Quickly, create a list ... More About: Blogging , Spiritual , Respect , Attitude , Assertiveness
ModCast Radio aka The Modern Worker Zone Episode 4
2007-09-10 16:48:00 All the week’s news, condensed into a juicy nugget of professional development commentary known as ModCast Radio aka The Modern Worker Zone ! Join me as I dig through Google news, chewing the fat on some of the top stories and how they relate to our work lives. Forgive me on my pronunciation of Pavarotti, as ... More About: Episode , Episode 4
How To Handle a Laggard - Chief Happiness Officer
2007-09-07 16:31:00 You probably know by know that I’m a fan of Alexander Kjerulf’s blog “Chief Happiness Officer”. This man knows what’s important in having a great attitude in the workplace. With that being said, you should fire off a few electrons into cyberspace and travel over to his latest entry regarding dealing with laggard co-workers. Your goal ... More About: Workplace , Blogging , Attitude
Dealing with Disrespect at Work
2007-09-05 20:56:00 A virtual cauldron of emotions run high every day at your place of employment, no matter how you slice it. I mean, humans are humans and we will react to certain situations in certain ways (for better or worse). That being said, I’m willing to wager you feel the way I do and wish to ... More About: Workplace , Work , Attitude
Media Mayhem Solutions with TheSimpleDollar
2007-09-05 17:18:00 What was once a environment rather pleasant to the eye can quickly become a wasteland of useless CDs and DVDs, unless of course you follow Trent’s guidance at TheSimpleDollar’s latest post “The One Hour Project: Clean Out Your Media Collection“. Effectively take bloated stacks of outdated disc burns, buys, and blunders by reading the article. Your ... More About: Technology , Organization , Blogging , Solutions
Get to Work on Time - 3 Valuable Tips
2007-09-04 23:59:00 Ah yes, punctuality… as critical a component to the business world as money, phones, and steaming cups of joe have been in the 20th century onwards. To be late is to be behind the times; times that wait for no person. Despite a best effort and well-meaning intentions, late is late, and the swift moving ... More About: Health , Organization , Tips , Time , Work
Rest Often and Rest Well
2007-09-04 17:40:00 Mike St. Pierre’s blog TheDailySaint, currently features a guest article from writer Craig Huggart. If you’ve been counting sheep, going the way of warm milk and such, then rub the sleep from your eyes and digest a delve into 4 wide-eyed tools to help construct your perfect sleep schedule. Share This More About: Health , Blogging , Rest , Well
ModCast Radio aka The Modern Worker Zone Episode 3
More articles from this author:2007-09-04 05:07:00 All the week’s news, condensed into a juicy nugget of professional development commentary known as ModCast Radio aka The Modern Worker Zone ! Join me as I dig through Google news, chewing the fat on some of the top stories and how they relate to our work lives. To listen, you have two options. First, I?ve made ... More About: Episode , Episode 3 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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