A good many people tend to put their careers on the back burner a little bit during the summer and let other priorities come to the fore in the hot months. But there is still plenty of office politics to be had--and there is still the occasional company picnic or party to attend to. At the very least, one can use the relative "down time" that many workplaces have in the summertime to brush up on just what is smart and not-so-smart, interpersonally, while on the clock.
How to Get Along With Your Boss--Surprise! It involves being pleasant and empathetic...not just hard-working.
How to Deal With Unpleasant Co-Workers--A great article from eHow.com...on just how you can handle that coworker who makes your job a little less pleasant.
The Five Difficult People You Meet at Work--Work with a snarky gossip? Someone who talks too much? Someone with a bad attitude? Here's a link that will help you deal with it.
Holiday Office Party Do's and Don'ts--You might think you can "let it all hang out" at the company picnic. But be careful! You may be playing with fire...and I don't mean the barbecue pit.
MORE Catalog Search: "Office Politics"--Take a look at what the MORE system has to offer on the subject!
So remember: a lot of how pleasant one's work experience is depends on one being smart enough to MAKE it pleasant. And a lot of the misery in our work experiences, if misery be there, is due to our NOT being smart enough to make it pleasant. Being armed with a little knowledge can make life a lot easier at work...and everywhere else.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Friday, July 9, 2010
New Area Code
Well, this isn't exactly library-related, but it is pretty important information that I thought we'd pass along.
Effective July 17, 2010, we're all going to have to dial both the area code and number (ten digit dialing) to reach people living in Northern Wisconsin. Those of us who have to get new phone numbers will be getting the area code 534, which will pretty much exist in the same region that 715 does now. It's called "area code relief".
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission has some more information on this. Try this site for more information.
Effective July 17, 2010, we're all going to have to dial both the area code and number (ten digit dialing) to reach people living in Northern Wisconsin. Those of us who have to get new phone numbers will be getting the area code 534, which will pretty much exist in the same region that 715 does now. It's called "area code relief".
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission has some more information on this. Try this site for more information.
Friday, July 2, 2010
Library Closed Monday & Fireworks Safety
Quick note: the Chippewa Falls Public Library will be closed Monday in honor of Independence Day.
With that out of the way, I'd like to urge you to urge anyone you know who is the fireworks type to exercise caution; it's a short and sudden trip from gleeful teen to amputee.
The video below (from the Associated Press) shows us just how important it is to keep mannequins and melons away from explosives if we want to enjoy a safe holiday.
No, really. Be careful with that.
With that out of the way, I'd like to urge you to urge anyone you know who is the fireworks type to exercise caution; it's a short and sudden trip from gleeful teen to amputee.
The video below (from the Associated Press) shows us just how important it is to keep mannequins and melons away from explosives if we want to enjoy a safe holiday.
No, really. Be careful with that.
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