Non Verbal Communication is also Work Place Communication

We all know that not all communication is verbal; for instance the other day I was driving down the freeway and there was a guy in a BMW talking on his car phone while honking his horn with his elbow. His other hand was sticking straight out the sunroof and on that hand was a single middle figure sending me his desired communication.

Ensure your Health: Learn about Employee Health Benefits

Being an employee of any company allows you to receive some perks, fringe benefits and privileges aside from the salary that you regularly receive.

National Culture and the Organization

In this article I will refer to culture in terms of patterns of thinking and acting. There are certainly differences in mental perception; some of them depend on the nationality. I will try to show in this article that the different national culture might affect the organization.

Instant Messages Don't Just Disappear

Instant messages don't disappear when you close the Sametime (or other) instant messaging window, not in the corporate world anyway. Just about all corporations back up their network systems' activity daily. What corporations do with instant messaging varies widely.

Confrontation at Workplace

As an employee you need to be ready to face conflict situations in the workplace. There are many different people with different backgrounds and visions trying to achieve same goal as you. As a result the conflict takes place. There are numerous methods to avoid confrontation.

Cubicle Sweet Cubicle: How to Make Your Workspace More Appealing

Just about anyone who's ever worked in a cubicle would agree that they're often depressing, with their neutral color faux walls, confined space, and the general feeling of isolation that they engender. Still, there are ways to make even the blandest, smallest cubicle more appealing while maintaining a professional work environment.

More Tips For Fitting In At The Workplace

A lot of times, the amount of satisfaction that one receives in a job is in direct relation to the way they interact with their co-workers. There are McDonald's employees that are happier then rocket scientists due to their attitude and demeanor while in the workplace. To that end, we've assembled some more tips on how to be happy on the job.

Hazard Communication Basics Part 2

Let's examine two of the four elements in the OSHA Hazard Communication Requirements.

Bring Festival Cheer To Your Office With Personalized Gifts

Get great ides on personalized gifts to give your employer or employees with the following suggestions. From holiday ornaments to personalized wine bottles, there are a host of unique gifts to give to show your appreciation for a co-worker or client.

Basic Restaurant Customer Service Do's and Dont's

Learn basic customer service do's and don'ts to improve your customer relationships and keep customers coming back.

Working With Dominant People

Dealing with dominant people can be difficult, but it doesn't have to be. It's not so much about managing them as it is about managing your own tendencies. The tendency of most people is to avoid dominant people and then complain to others. This does not work. Instead be clear, honest, and straight forward. An understanding of how dominant people function will help you gain influence.

Getting Things Done Through Effective Communication

Executives and managers are involved in meetings, presentations, interviews, conferences, telephone conversations, memos or emails, participating in all sorts of communications methods to exchange the necessary information.

4 Ways to Discourage Violence in the Workplace

Workplace violence is a serious offense. Unfortunately, it is becoming more of an epidemic. Finding ways to decrease the chances of violence in the workplace is very important.

Your Organization On The Couch

Take a moment and think about the following diseases; depression, paranoia, schizophrenic, dramatic or compulsive. If you do not come up with an example, you could think about Melvin Udall (Jack Nicholson in “As Good as it gets”):

Mehrabian's Rule and Giving Feedback

In my last article I talked about the way communication is split into three sections, the words, the way they're said, and body language, and quoted Professor Albert Mehrabian's figures and findings.