Social & Interpersonal Skills

By this point, we all realize that not all insults are wrapped in raw hostility. Sometimes it’s a backhanded compliment from a coworker, a passive-aggressive remark at the dinner table, or that thinly veiled “joke” from a friend that stings…

You’re sitting in a meeting or chatting over coffee, and suddenly you feel annoyed. It isn’t so much what’s being said, but the way it’s said.  A Harvard-educated psychologist and public-speaking coach, John F. Bowe calls some phrases, including some…

“How are you?” These are the three most useless words in communication. The party asking does not really care, and the responder will not tell the truth. All that is left is a lost moment and a hollow exchange with…

Are you struggling to voice your opinions in the boardroom, with your boss, or during review sessions? You’re not alone. Most professionals had problems with that aspect of work.  So you wish to know how to speak up for yourself…

Let’s get real, we all have our own office annoyances. The chomper, the Saturday sharer, the desk hoverer who’s the constant beep-beeper.  Coworkers have the ability to get under your skin, derailing your concentration and draining your energy, but what…

Let’s be realistic: dealing with haters at work is exhausting, infuriating, and, yes, a blessing in disguise. Maybe your nemesis is the snippy email sender, the chronic underminer, or the colleague who, for whatever reason, seems envious of your success.…

It is not always possible to navigate the office, especially when it involves behavior not always addressed in the employee handbook. This is where coming equipped with the right office etiquette know-how helps. Good behavior, professionalism, and social awareness are…

Work can sometimes feel all business, no play. You may notice your team struggling to connect or engage outside of meetings and tasks. It’s tough to build real bonds in a busy work environment. That’s where workplace happy hour ideas come in!…

Building connections can open many doors in your personal and professional life. Networking is not just about attending events or handing out business cards; it’s about creating lasting relationships. Effective networking can lead to new opportunities, insights, and even lifelong friendships.…

So you are tasked to organize fun and exciting Xmas games for your office but don’t know where to start? Fret not. We got you covered. In this article, we introduce you top 8 funny tasks for Secret Santa game…