National Edition - February 3, 2008
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Trendspotting
Workplace workout
Workplace calisthenics have been all the rage for quite some time in Japan, where employees
routinely get together for morning exercise classes. This practice is now making its North American
debut — in Winnipeg, of all places. The Manitoba government recently introduced a program
called “Workplaces in Motion,” the aim of which is to provide resources and tools to
employers looking to whip their staff into shape and reduce the overall weight on group
insurance and the provincial health care system.
(Source: Winnipeg Sun)
Health/Wellness
Seven things employees want most to be happy at work
Employees are such a demanding bunch — or are they? This report covers the seven things
employees need to be happy on the job. Surprisingly, many workplace specialists are
finding that cash, benefits and an expensive office chair won’t necessarily put smiles
on their employees’ faces. In fact, more discrete and illusive workplace matters like respect,
trust and fairness lead to satisfied, loyal and productive employees. Of course, in extreme
cases such as systematic unhappiness, there is no solution.
(Source: The Christian Science Monitor)
Newsworthy
City bon vivants quick to book £1,000 meals
Ah, London. In this post-millennial era, the city seems to have regained
its footing as a world financial capital. In a sense London is the new New York.
Heck, even Madonna has made it her home. Be that as it may, central London is bustling
with expats working in the financial sector. Now, one of London’s most famous restaurants
has devised a special menu for high-paying clients who want to blow their annual bonuses.
The cavalcade of food, which includes fresh Bahama rock lobster, will set these big spenders
back approximately CDN $2,000 per plate.
(Source: Financial Times)
What’s the most you have spent per person for a business meal?
To answer, click here.
Workplace Challenges
Turn over a new career leaf
Two career experts weigh in on the New Year’s prospects, including sector-specific
advice for job seekers in finance and accounting, health care, administration, customer
service and sales and marketing. If none of these fit the bill, check out the general
advice section. In resumé, when you’re good, companies will make an effort to retain you.
(Source: Jobboom, Career Zone)
Recognition
Image is everything, even online
A young Andre Agassi clad in hot pink spandex and acid-washed shorts taught
us that image was everything on the tennis court. Times have changed, but
image remains an important ingredient of success in both life and business.
However, some Internet users are only vaguely aware of their “e-dentity,” i.e.,
their online alter ego. Questions these virtual strangers ought to consider range
from having a website to answering e-mails in a timely fashion. After all, people
search for you, just as you search for them.
(Source: Jobboom, Career Zone)
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Are you... blissfully unaware? Perhaps these colourful drawings
will draw attention to the fact that you could be killing your career.
A few ways to make sure your star will fall:
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Don't Keep Your Skill Set Current
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Fail To Deliver Results
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Confuse Efficiency With Effectiveness
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Believe You Are Irreplaceable
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Fail To Self Promote.
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(Source: Forbes )
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Research and editing: Austin Macdonald
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