Apr
02
Dealing with Writer’s Block
One of the problems that plague writers as seriously as sickness or missed deadlines is writer’s block. We here at Work Place Shtick have come up with a novel solution (pun intended) to this age-old problem, and hopefully help cash-strapped writers from ever running from nagging publishers or applying for bad credit cash loans ever again.
If the author is willing to share some of the creative process, the wri
Mar
05
Must Haves on Beating Deadlines
One word that seems so common in any workplace, yet still remains hard to deal with, is ‘deadline’. Many employees focus so much on the ‘dead’ part of it that they already feel as if the main thought of it kills them already. And as if being ‘killed’ is not a threat, a lot of us still miss to finish a task on the specified date. We can also come up with all sorts of excuses for m
Feb
21
Commitments, Commitments, So Many Commitments
Part of what makes a business successful is commitment. It doesn’t matter if the company deals with freeze dried food, offers legal services for people who’ve been unjustly sued by the RIAA, or are in the market for beer-based liquid CPU coolant. They’ve all got commitments they need to fulfill, to their customers, to their suppliers, to their employees, and to a myriad of other individuals or org
Feb
13
Job Stress and Compulsive Hoarding
Somehow, i’ve amassed an entire roomful of STUFF i don’t need. Its like i woke up one morning after yet another stressful, nerve wracking shift at work (which extended all the way to midnight) and realized that i have too much stuff. Stuff i didn’t know i had, stuff i haven’t opened, stuff i could do without, extras and excesses, more and more and growing and growing until it finally swelled
Jan
04
Finding Inspiration To Go to Work
Hopefully you have found the career that makes you want to get up early every morning, so you can chug down that all important first cup of coffee, and dash to work. In an ideal world the work you do and the people you work with make you life so worthwhile that getting paid to be there is only a secondary consideration.
Unfortunately we live in the real world, and most of us simply are not that enthused about going
Nov
30
Is The Home Office Right For You?
Working in an office, stuck into a cramped cubicle with nothing more than a workstation, a chair, and an overbearing boss can be a little wearing on a person’s motivation to return to the office. Quite a few office workers do see the attraction of working from office environments that they have control over. Of course, there are also many companies that have readily implemented programs that allow their offic
Nov
08
Maintaining a Good Relationship With Colleagues
Part of your life at the office is maintaining a good relationship with colleagues. People have differences, and you should know how to deal with them especially in the office environment. You should know how to get along with people from different backgrounds and personalities, and be on good terms with term, but at the same time be sincere at all times. Having infighting and factions inside a company can affect p
Oct
11
How Short Breaks Can do Wonders for Work
“Working harder and longer means getting less done.”
Let’s admit it: it’s not every day that you can get your game face on. Inevitably, there are days when the universe just doesn’t seem to want you to work. From horrible traffic jams that make you an hour late, to that coffee stain on your crisp white shirt just before a big presentation, you can’t always expect to have a good d
Oct
06
Working Out Of Debt on a Slim Paycheck
One of the biggest challenges to being an employee is how there never seems be enough money in that paycheck to pay for everything that needs paying for. It could just be that the amount of money obtained is small, but in some cases, it is actually more a problem of mismanaging the finances available. However, it isn’t necessarily impossible to find ways to make ends meet without needing to get into debt or t
Sep
29
Low Productivity? Maybe Your Employees Needs to Lighten Up
Many experts say that employee morale is directly related to productivity. Hence, if the employees are stressed and dissatisfied the productivity of a company will also suffer. On the other hand, happy employees are also more productive in a healthy and fruitful work environment. So, what are some ways to boost employee morale?
First, you should learn how to value your employees. Many businessmen think that employe