Buried Treasures: Best of OA - December 19, 2008

Here at OfficeArrow, we're always looking for ways to show our community what we have to offer. The goal of this weekly series is to introduce all of you to the wide array of topics we cover in our articles. In the spirit of "being green" we thought recycling some of our oldies but goodies might be a great way to expose some of our hidden treasures. So, without further ado, here are some of the best articles OA has to offer that you may have missed.

Productivity:

Tips for Effective Collections

If collections are part of your job, you know the frustration of unpaid accounts and deadbeat clients. Wondering what you can do to make your efforts more effective? Explore these tried and true methods for collections.

Career Development:

It's Annual Review Time!

It's that time of year again. Are you prepared for your annual review? Not sure what you'll be judged on? We've compiled a list of some core competencies that may be used to judge your performance. Use this article to assess where you stand and start taking the steps to get the raise (and praise) you deserve.

Travel:

Off-Site or On-Site Airport Parking: The Pros and Cons

Headed to the airport in your own car? The question of where to park will surely come up. Determine which is better for you and your car - parking at the airport or at an off-site lot. We'll break down the benefits and drawbacks of each.

Event and Meeting Planning

Break the Ice: 8 Creative Ways to do Group Introductions

One of the best ways to start a meeting is with group introductions. Why not make this an exciting activity and let your attendees have some fun in the process? A strong ice breaker can start things off right and set the tone for the whole meeting. We've compiled eight fabulously fun ways to get the group talking and sharing.

Products and Services:

10 Must Have Office Products

We all have them: those things we just couldn't survive a day at work without. We've selected the top 10, but you can add yours to the list too. What's a "must have" in your office?