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                    <title>First Impressions: Make the Right One </title>
                    <description>First impressions are formed in a flash. Everything from our clothes to our posture is captured like a mental Polaroid snapped by our brains. Ensure that you like the image you are conveying with these tips.
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                    <author>Kathy Ver Eecke</author>
                    <category>Management</category>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:57:41 -0500</pubDate>
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                    <title>Look on the Bright Side: Intelligent Optimism</title>
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Feel like the world is against you? Think nothing ever goes your way? You might just need an attitude adjustment. Learn to practice intelligent optimism. Your health may improve along with your day.
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                    <link>http://www.officearrow.com/home/articles/the_officearrow_career_center/job_satisfaction_and_motivation/p2_articleid/824/p142_id/824/p142_dis/3</link>
                    <author>Kathy Ver Eecke</author>
                    <category>Job Satisfaction</category>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:02:21 -0500</pubDate>
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                    <title>Keeping the Enthusiasm: How to Encourage Your Team</title>
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Enthusiasm can be elusive in environments fraught with pressure and stress. But experts believe that without it, innovation and creativity cannot flourish. Learn how to encourage an enthusiastic attitude in your office. 
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                    <author>Kathy Ver Eecke</author>
                    <category>Management</category>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:01:55 -0500</pubDate>
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                    <title>Don&#039;t Be a Drag: Combating the Symptoms of Jet Lag</title>
                    <description>Stepping off the plane in a different time zone can feel like walking around in a dream. Jet lag can make you tired, emotional, and mentally groggy. But you don&#039;t have to be a victim. Take our advice on how to overcome the lag of jet setting. 
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                    <link>http://www.officearrow.com/home/articles/the_officearrow_travel_desk/planning_and_organizing_travel/p2_articleid/755/p142_id/755/p142_dis/3</link>
                    <author>Kathy Ver Eecke</author>
                    <category>Planning Travel</category>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:51:58 -0500</pubDate>
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                    <title>Finding the Right Hire (Without Losing Your Mind!) </title>
                    <description>You have an open position on your team that needs to be filled. But the interview process is such a time drain you&#039;ve been putting it off. Follow these guidelines to make your interviews more efficient, and more successful. 
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                    <link>http://www.officearrow.com/home/articles/the_officearrow_career_center/human_resources_and_job_search/p2_articleid/674/p142_id/674/p142_dis/3</link>
                    <author>Kathy Ver Eecke</author>
                    <category>Human Resources and Job Search</category>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:30:16 -0500</pubDate>
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                    <title>Changing the Plan: Lowering the Cost of Group Health Insurance</title>
                    <description>If it seems like your company&#039;s health insurance premiums sky-rocket each year, you&#039;re not alone. You want the best for your valuable employees, but you also need to be profitable. Check out our tips for lowering your health insurance bill.
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                    <link>http://www.officearrow.com/home/articles/the_officearrow_career_center/human_resources_and_job_search/p2_articleid/704/p142_id/704/p142_dis/3</link>
                    <author>Kathy Ver Eecke</author>
                    <category>Human Resources and Job Search</category>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:02:10 -0500</pubDate>
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                    <title>The Language of No: Learning to Be Assertive</title>
                    <description>Learning to be assertive can feel like mastering a foreign language. As kids, we are told to be seen and not heard. In some cultures just saying &quot;no&quot; is considered impolite. When it comes to business, if you don&#039;t stand up for yourself, you&#039;ll get trampled by those who do. Learn how to be assertive with these tips.
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                    <link>http://www.officearrow.com/home/articles/the_officearrow_career_center/management_and_communication/p2_articleid/791/p142_id/791/p142_dis/3</link>
                    <author>Kathy Ver Eecke</author>
                    <category>Management</category>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:12:36 -0500</pubDate>
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                    <title>Virtual Learning: Are Online Classes Right for You? </title>
                    <description>Would you rather knock out a quick email than pick up the phone? Do you find sending a text message just as useful as talking? If so, then you may be a candidate for online classes. But before you enroll, consider the pros and cons. 
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                    <link>http://www.officearrow.com/home/articles/the_officearrow_career_center/education_and_training/p2_articleid/829/p142_id/829/p142_dis/3</link>
                    <author>Kathy Ver Eecke</author>
                    <category>Training and Certification</category>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:10:21 -0500</pubDate>
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                    <title>Funny Business: Humor in the Workplace</title>
                    <description>It turns out that laughter might just be the best medicine when it comes to the health of your business. Studies have found a surprising list of benefits associated with companies that encourage humor in the office. Learn how a simple chuckle might lift the spirits of your employees (and your sales) at the same time.
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                    <link>http://www.officearrow.com/home/articles/the_officearrow_career_center/job_satisfaction_and_motivation/p2_articleid/823/p142_id/823/p142_dis/3</link>
                    <author>Kathy Ver Eecke</author>
                    <category>Job Satisfaction</category>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:41:30 -0500</pubDate>
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                    <title>Is Bad Press Really that Bad? </title>
                    <description>Good press, bad press. Is there a difference or is any mention by the media a good thing? Learn the difference and see some examples of how a few creative people have turned the tables on a bad story.
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                    <link>http://www.officearrow.com/home/articles/productivity/organization_and_workflow/p2_articleid/794/p142_id/794/p142_dis/3</link>
                    <author>Kathy Ver Eecke</author>
                    <category>Organization and Workflow</category>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:41:06 -0500</pubDate>
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