Category: Office and Homeworking

Let's face it: Everyone is guilty of using interoffice chat to send pictures of cats to their co-workers or complain about a difficult client to a team member. But as instant messaging becomes more prevalent in offices, it's now more important for anyone to understand and be respectful of the etiquette associated with chatting with a boss, co-worker or anyone else in your office. As with any office communication tool (such as emails or memos) there are clear do's and don'ts for instant messaging with folks at work. Read on for some of the most important chat guidelines you should keep in mind:Avoid Being Long-Winded Chat should not be used as a replacement for sending an email or having an in-person discussion or meeting. In fact, use interoffice chat for only the…

There are a lot of benefits to having a job that allows you to work from home every so often. Folks with a particularly long commute, for instance, can avoid a rush-hour headache while also saving money on gas or public transit. Plus, research has shown productivity may even increase from home in some cases because of the quieter environment with fewer distractions. However, working from home isn't necessarily productive for everybody. It can be difficult to focus on work if you feel like you have a lot to do at home or don't have anyone keeping an eye on what you're doing. To that end, check out these tips for boosting your at-home productivity:Get Ready One of the top ways to get down to business is by making yourself…