Work Life Hacks

Everyone has experienced an annoying coworker at some point of our lives. That colleague who intentionally or not drives us up the freaking wall. But what if that irritating co-worker is you? Well, let us check out the top 6 habits which might irritate your coworkers: 1) Your desk is untidy 2) You're always late 3) Swearing a lot 4) Flirting with others   5) Getting angry and throwing tantrums 6) Brushing aside problems than confronting them Don't forget to express your views!

Admit it, we all have taken the work at the office to our home and personal space. Although it is good to be proactive it is really bad to let your work at office occupy your mind and personal life 24x7. Check out the top 3 tips to leave work at the office and not to worry: 1) Keep out the mails from work E-mail Ids on your phone. 2) Note down your first task for the next morning before you leave office today. 3) Set an alarm to remind that you have to leave office. Don't forget to leave your thoughts on this!

Not all are able to negotiate their salary at various interview stages. So here's presenting salary negotiation tips that will help you at various interview stages: 1) Do not mention your current salary or your expected salary range on the first call. 2) After you have received the offer, give your counter-offer 3) Prepare to bargain your salary with other factors such as flexible work hours, more vacation time, etc. 4) Be ready to get your annual raise which will be based on your accomplishments since your last decided salary and the current market value.

There are different kinds of people and so we find a variety of them at our workplace. It is essential to refrain from these habits or else you may end up losing your credibility at work. 1) To claim to do more than your ability and end up not even reaching the set target 2) To speak lies balanty 3) To not stand true to what you say 4) Your actions differ from your words to commit 5) Being absent minded regarding the work you do 6) Unable to manage your own daily or weekly work 7) No planning at all while starting your work 8) Not reaching the workplace on time 9) Always asking for help in trivial matters 10)  Always giving chance to your colleagues or seniors to pinpoint the mistakes in the work you do

Here are signs that could help you to know whether your manager is a weak personality: 1) If employees speak up or suggest, he/she shuts them down. 2) When things go wrong, does he/she instantly blame others? 3) He/She constantly scares or threatens people. 4) He/She follows policies without listening to his members. 5) He/She can't admit that they made an error and so fail to learn.

Treating your staff right is essential to increase productivity. You must treat your staff as you want to be treated that is you should respect your employees. The right attitudes of employee treatment and motivation will ensure that greatest levels of productivity. Even during the economic downturns, when the firings or layoffs exert the greater demands on the remaining workers, it is important to treat your staff with respect. The following ways will help you to treat your staff right: 1) Know their requirements. 2) Pay people salaries worth their work. 3) Keep in touch with them. 3) Spread happiness among your people. 4) Don’t waste their time in meetings.   5) Respect their education and work which is more important than awards. Don't forget to express your thoughts on this!

There is no denying that even the coolest colleague of yours can be in a bad mood at some point of their life. And when we happen to confront such situations, we dread to talk to a colleague in a bad mood. Here are few tips to help you talk to your colleague in a bad mood: 1) Avoid asking the person if he's okay. Just let them be. 2) Don't go to cheer the person or get them to talk. 3) You know the other person is stressed so don't take their comments to heart.