“TMI” – Too Much Information

May
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Chances are that you spend more time at work than you do at home or elsewhere so it’s only natural that you may consider your co-workers “friends.”  But be careful.  Just because they laugh at your jokes, console you when you break up with your significant other or show interest in your family life does not mean that the information won’t be used against you at some future time.

This article is not to dissuade you from being friendly with your coworkers.  Instead, this article is meant to help you identify how you may be perceived by your coworkers based on the personal information you share with them.

8 Ways Children Lower Your Taxes

May
18
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Got kids? They may have an impact on your tax situation. Here are the top 8 things to consider if you have children.

What Would You Do? – Threats of Violence

May
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An employee, Beth, informs you that another employee, John, threatened her.  Beth claims that John said “I suggest you stay away from me or you’ll be sorry.”  She claims that all she did was say hello to John when he turned to her and made the threat.  The day before, John had disagreed with Beth during a team meeting that included three other employees.  The team decided to move forward with Beth’s recommendation.

Making a Name For Yourself

May
18
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Competition in the business world not only exists among businesses but also among employees.  More individuals are competing for the same job and each person must find a way to stand out from the competition.  This article discusses ways to stand out and make a name for yourself with your current employer.

What Would You Do? – Hoarder in the Office

May
18
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You supervise four employees who each work in a normal-sized cubicle next to each other.  Each cubicle contains a desk, chair and two 3-drawer file cabinets.  Employees are encouraged to save documents electronically in order to minimize the need for file cabinets, to save on paper and toner, and to promote document control and security.