Article by Toni Breeden: Negativity in the Workplace: Rising Above It (Part 2)

Discussion by James.Hill: Swearing in the Workplace

Article by Toni Breeden: Negativity in the Workplace: Tips on How to Rise Above It

In order to rise above the negativity you encounter professionally or personally, you’ve got to find positivity in your day and make the most of it. In this article, we offer some creative solutions for adding cheer to your day and shifting the focus to the positive things in life.

A little bit of negativity in the workplace is natural, but too much can be contagious and threaten the morale of everyone. In this two-part series, we’ll explore the problems that come with excessive negativity, as well as suggestions on how to handle it so you can keep a positive outlook throughout the day.

How important is integrity in the workplace? More importantly, how can you ensure you have the highest level of professional integrity? Here, we explore the concept and how you can build a trusted and respected reputation.

The Law of Attraction is being talked about everywhere these days. Learn how you can use this simple concept to improve your job performance or start a new career and live the life you’ve always wanted.

Managing office conflicts can be a touchy business. Learn some techniques to help you cool tempers and keep things professional.

Yesterday, Business Week came out with an interactive case study on revealing depression in the workplace. While depression and other mental illnesses are gaining more acceptance in society, it's still tricky to decide when it's appropriate

CNN.com did a piece late last week on a very important problem facing us every day; workplace burnout. While they focus on the serious threat being to entry-level workers, it's applicable to anyone with a job. The article highlights two young

I recently read an article that included an interview with Alison Link, director of leisure education at Tully House in Newark, New Jersey. Alison's work is primarily done with those who are incarcerated; however, her work is better defined

Most of us want to be liked by our co-workers. Yet almost everyone has experienced an office bully at some point. With all the various personalities in the workplace, it’s impossible to get along with everyone all the time. But it’s easy to take it too far. Examine your own words and actions and see if you’re acting like a workplace bully.

Your company throws a holiday party with a gift exchange. Do you participate? Your best friend in the office is celebrating her 30th birthday next week. Do you give her a gift? Knowing when and how to give gifts in the office can sometimes be difficult, but here are some tips on how to do it right.

Who says that nice guys (and gals) finish last? New research appearing in the Journal of Product Innovation Management debunks this myth and explains why being kind is a competitive advantage in the workplace. Read on to learn more about this potentially groundbreaking study.

Have you ever felt bullied by a coworker or boss? If so, our career consultant has helpful advice on how to effectively deal with this problematic situation. After all, you’re at work to perform a job, not get berated for it.

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It's no secret that these are unpredictable times. Fear is rampant in the workplace. If fear has got you feeling anxious, take steps to manage it. Our resident workplace experts show us how to tackle it with five straightforward steps.

How happy are you with the physical space in which you work? Does it simply meet your most basic needs or does it inspire and boost your productivity? Do a quick self-evaluation to discover what's working in your office and what needs improvement.

Women have historically fallen behind men when it comes to earnings and promotional opportunities. In fact, the term “glass ceiling” has been around since the mid-eighties. So the question is: has anything changed since then?

On a daily basis, the humor-impaired drones of corporate America live and breathe among us. But as this article goes on to explain, there has never been a better or more appropriate time to study, appreciate, and participate in the serious business of humor in the workplace.