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Jason Fried: Why Work Doesn’t Happen at Work (Video)

In this thought-provoking talk, Jason Fried posits that the office is actually one of the worst places to get meaningful work done on a regular basis. He identifies some of the major problems found in a typical work setting and proposes a few cash-saving solutions to help improve work efficiency.

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5 Tips For Managing Stress in the Office

occupational stressThere’s a sense of comradery when it comes to stress in the workplace, with the boss usually being the stressor and the subordinates, the sufferers. Coping with stress is never an easy task and employees often struggle at managing stress in the office environment because they are simply too busy being stressed.

Working in high stress environments increases the risk of both suffering physical illness or symptoms of psychological distress (Cooper & Cartwright, 1994; Cooper & Payne, 1988, cited in Clarke & Cooper, 2004), and also work-related accidents and injuries (Sutherland & Cooper, 1991, cited in Clarke & Cooper, 2004). Continue reading

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