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Как обустроить рабочее место, если вы штатный сотрудник офиса?

Понятие слова Офис (Контора) очень простое для понимания — это здание или помещение, в котором трудятся сотрудники предприятия, где сосредоточены самые основные административные функции.

Что мы видим, когда представляем себе работу в офисе? Наверняка, многие из вас видят следующую картинку:

• уверенная походка сотрудников, которые утром направляются на работу
• в руке стакан с кофе из ближайшей по дороге на работу кофейни
• просторные и светлые кабинеты с шикарным видом на город из окон нового Бизнес — центра класса «А»
• все сотрудники одеты «с иголочки» в деловом стиле, объятые корпоративным духом
• бесконечные совещания, презентации, переговоры, большие деньги и многое другое.

Все эти воображаемые картинки нам хорошо знакомы, так как мы не один раз видели их в голливудских фильмах. Хотя, в последнее время, в связи с развитием инфраструктуры, особенно в крупных городах – эти картинки в нашей голове стали реальностью. А теперь вернитесь в свою реальность и вспомните, как обстоят дела на самом деле, и в каком офисе работаете вы?

К сожалению, не все работодатели могут себе позволить арендовать офис в центральном районе города и обустроить его самыми современными технологиями. Поэтому часто бывает, что офис находится в административном здании на территории бывшего промышленного завода или научного института, где понятие «ремонт» отсутствовало со времен постройки и словом «современно» даже близко не пахнет.

Конечно, если в реальности вы работаете в шикарном офисе, где есть все человеческие условия для работы (кондиционер, кухня, современная техника и так далее) – вам, несомненно, повезло!

На какой должности и в каком бы офисе вы не работали, все равно вы являетесь сотрудником офиса и, несмотря на минусы, которые существуют в вашей работе, всегда можно найти плюсы.

В комедийном сериале «Офис» («The Office»), руководитель так старался улучшить условия работы для своих сотрудников, что его попытки замотивировать, и настроить всех на командный дух почти всегда выглядели очень нелепо, и иногда доходили до полного абсурда.

Даже в самом потрясающем офисе, но в нездоровой рабочей атмосфере, ваша работа вам не будет приносить истинное удовольствие.

В офисах крупных компаний сосредотачивается так много разных профессионалов и личностей, с разными обязанностями и потребностями в особых условиях работы, что не всегда компания может угодить запросам каждого из сотрудников в их пожеланиях и предпочтениях к рабочему месту.

• Определите приоритеты, что для вас важно – сама работа или офис и коллектив. Большинство офисных сотрудников работает в так называемом стандартном графике, с 9 до 18, и проводят на работе большую часть своей жизни. Для того чтобы заниматься обустройством своего рабочего места, вы должны быть точно уверенны, что ваша работа вам очень близка и людей, с которыми вы работаете, можно считать командой. В ином случае, как бы вы ни любили свою профессию и каким бы ни был офис (даже самого высшего класса), это не спасет вас от чувства дискомфорта от работы в плохом коллективе. Если вам откровенно не повезло с коллегами, прежде чем делать рабочее место комфортным, убедитесь, что не стоит для начала сменить работу.

• Элементы декора на вашем рабочем месте. Если на работе вы полностью реализуете свой потенциал, а ваши коллеги — это подарок судьбы, и единственный минус — это не самый современный офис, не нужно расстраиваться и сетовать на весь мир, как все плохо. Посмотрите на свое рабочее место, и представьте, каким бы вы его хотели видеть. Ведь согласитесь, не так уж и сложно добавить некоторые элементы декора, чтобы все выглядело более солидно. Например, закажите себе визитки и именную табличку на стол, с вашим именем и должностью. Во-первых, это придаст вам уверенности, и поможет наладить коммуникацию с сотрудниками, особенно если компания крупная и не все знакомы друг с другом. Вариантов решения такой задачи, как декорировать своё место работы, может быть много. Все будет зависеть от ограничений и правил внутри предприятия, вашей фантазии и финансовых возможностей.

• Внешний вид. Выше мы говорили, что офисные сотрудники чаще всего придерживаются делового стиля. Если вы работаете в компании, офис которой находится на территории полуразрушенного завода, это не значит, что нужно на работу надевать что попало, например, спортивную одежду. Одежда – это важный элемент успеха любого специалиста. Представьте только, что ваша компания переедет из завода, в офис класса B, а вы вдруг по привычке приходите в кроссовках, гарантируем – вас не поймут. Воспитывайте в себе привычку, на работу в офис одеваться «с умом». Вы будете чувствовать себя более уверенно, особенно, если ваша служба предполагает встречи и переговоры.

• Недостаток свободного пространства. Не секрет, что многие современные компании, преследуя разные цели, обустраивают помещение офиса в стиле «open space». Иногда такие решения полезны и это положительно влияет на рабочий процесс, но иногда приводит к сложностям, ведь не все сотрудники могут работать в постоянном шуме, совершают много ошибок и в итоге увольняются. Со временем можно привыкнуть к такой рабочей обстановке, но не у всех это получается сразу.

Для того, чтобы выдержать нагрузку, вы можете прибегнуть к таким решениям:

1. сделать на своем столе условные оградители, например, из лотков для бумаг. Это также полезно для классификации документов.
2. купить себе хорошие наушники, которые будут позволять вам наслаждаться любимой музыкой и не слышать, что происходит вокруг (только если вы не сотрудник контактного центра).
3. выходить на обед и перерывы.

• Техническое обеспечение. Много лет назад в офисах на столах стояли только печатные машинки и всю работу делали вручную. Сейчас мы можем пользоваться благами технического прогресса для решения и автоматизации многих процессов. Проследите, чтобы у вас было все необходимое для работы (канцелярия в том числе), также вам может понадобиться вентилятор в жаркое время года и обогреватель в зимний период, особенно если вы работаете в старом здании.

• Тайм-менеджмент. В режиме многозадачности, дед-лайнов и встреч, многие офисные сотрудники теряют свою лояльность и эффективность. Важная составляющая работы в офисе – это умение грамотно планировать свое рабочее время. У вас обязательно должен быть планировщик задач, неважно — электронный, бумажный, главное, что бы вам было удобно и понятно с ним работать.

• Рабочий стол. Офис – это место вашей работы и место работы ваших коллег. Конечно, то, как выглядит стол сотрудника, многое говорит о его отношении к работе и уважении к своим коллегам. Все знают, что документы нужно хранить в упорядоченном виде, но сейчас речь не об этом. Не стоит свой рабочий стол превращать в дом грязных чашек, разводить фантики от конфет, крошки от выпечки и косточки от фруктов. Намного приятнее, когда стол чист, документы на своем месте, и вам ничто не мешает выполнять свою работу. Для положительного воздействия на ваш организм, лучше всего купить небольшой настольный вазон, а для приема пищи использовать специальное помещение.

Наверное, каждый из нас стремится или уже достиг успехов в карьере. Тем не менее всем однажды нужно сделать первый шаг, чтобы добиться результата. Не важно, где и на какой должности вы работаете, знайте, что когда вы добьетесь желаемого комфорта, вы должны быть готовы и к профессиональному успеху. И то насколько вы будете готовы к победе – будет зависеть от вас, от ваших привычек, которые вы должны воспитывать уже сейчас.

Любая перепечатка в электронных или бумажных СМИ материалов портала возможна только с обозначением первоисточника — careerist.ru.

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Leadership skills are a clear winner, as they are the most desired as well as the least available, making any role as a leader a critical one for any company.Hiring good leaders ensures better productivity and overall harmony in any organization and so these soft skills should definitely not be overlooked. Other skills such as People Management, Communication Skills and Time Management also all find themselves on the more desirable side of the matrix. 90003 90002 The main conclusion we can draw from all that we’ve looked at in this piece, is that the workplace is forever in flux. Roles come and go, some last longer than others but there is definitely a certain amount of staying power for certain profiles.In the here and the now, data skills are among the most valued by just about any workplace. The need for data transcends internet organizations and analyzing data for valuable insights has become equally important across all sectors. 90003 90002 Equipping yourself with the right skills can help you get the most out of the professional world as things stand. The importance of data promises to only grow further in importance and so anyone who switches to a career in analytics right now will likely see significant gains for some time to come.Identifying what branch of analytics is right for you is critical and becoming a specialist in that field can take you far. 90003 90002 To explore all the analytics training programs Jigsaw Academy has to offer, you can visit our website here. For more information, call us on +91 90192 17000. 90003.90000 How to Create a Better Workplace 90001 90002 90003 90002 90005 This is post # 1 in a series of 13 covering persuasion at work. You can click the link to read the of the posts. I’ll be adding more to this list over time-so if you’re interested in this topic, subscribe to this blog. 90006 90003 90002 90005 _____ 90006 90003 90002 If I had the power to make one book required reading for every manager, it would be 90005 Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion 90006, by Robert Cialdini.If I could make two books required reading, I would add Cialdini’s 90005 Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade 90006. 90003 90002 Human psychology is influencing your workplace. As a manager, you have the power — and in some ways, the 90005 responsibility 90006 — to use human psychology to the benefit of your employees … To create a happier, healthier workplace, to encourage employees to support one another, and to help people reach their goals and be productive. 90003 90002 I can not make you read Cialdini’s books.What I can do is give you a high-level understanding of the seven principles of persuasion that I know — from personal experience — will transform your workplace. 90003 90002 Read on to discover the seven ways you can influence your employees for their own benefit, using the power of persuasion and your company intranet. 90003 90026 Persuasion in the Workplace 90027 90028 90029 Reciprocity — When someone does something nice for us, a strong inner prompting tells us we now need to do something nice for them in return.90030 90029 Commitment and Consistency — Once we commit to something, we feel a deep need to stay consistent with that commitment. 90030 90029 Social Proof — We are strongly influenced by the thoughts and opinions of our peers. 90030 90029 Liking — If we like someone, we are more likely to be persuaded by them. 90030 90029 Authority — We tend to obey authority figures. (And a uniform or title is enough to be considered an authority figure!) 90030 90029 Scarcity — Scarce resources increase competition, and competition increases desire.90030 90029 Unity — We tend to psychologically (and then physically and emotionally) categorize ourselves into groups with shared identities. When someone is part of that category with us, we believe they are «one of us,» and we are more inclined to help and support them. 90030 90043 90026 1. Stir Employee Motivation With 90005 Reciprocity 90006 90027 90002 A sense of obligation is a powerful thing. When someone does something nice for us, a strong inner voice tells us we need to do something nice for them in return.Even the sincerest acts of kindness feel like debts to us until we return them. 90003 90002 Benjamin Franklin’s idea of ​​asking enemies for favors is an example. Here’s a quick summary: 90003 90002 Franklin had a tense relationship with a man who had political pull in Philadelphia. He knew he needed to improve the relationship if he was going to succeed in Philly. So he sent a letter to the man, asking if he could borrow one of his rare books. The man agreed to lend Franklin the book. And from that point on, the man was much friendlier toward him.90003 90002 Psychologists have written about this story with all different kinds of theories. Some believe it triggered cognitive dissonance, which happens when our actions and beliefs contradict each other. Sometimes, if the persuasion is powerful enough, we feel driven to reduce the inconsistency by altering our beliefs, attitudes and behaviors to match our actions. That makes sense in this case, kind of. 90003 90002 Some believe the principle of commitment and consistency comes into play.When the man committed to lending Franklin his book, psychology kicked in once again and the man felt compelled to have an attitude that was consistent with his action. I agree with this hypothesis, and I’ll talk more about that in the next section. 90003 90002 I think the psychological principle 90005 reciprocity 90006 was involved as well. Remember, Franklin was a great thinker. He knew that asking the politician for this favor would make the man feel like Franklin owed 90005 him 90006 a favor — which changed the dynamics of the relationship.Even if the two men were not best friends, there was now a sense of give-and-take in the relationship that was not there before. 90003 90002 There are so many not-so-positive examples of how people put this principle to work. And you can decide on your own whether you think these are good or bad … But when members of the Hare Krishna religious sect hand out flowers, it prompts passersby’s to stop and listen to what they have to say. When a salesperson gives you a free sample, you’re more likely to buy a product from them.When someone does you a favor, you end up feeling like you owe them — even if it is a small favor, and even if you do not particularly 90005 like 90006 that person. 90003 90002 There are lots of 90005 positive 90006 ways you can use reciprocity, too. Getting employees more engaged with a system of rewards is one of them. And I’ve written at length about creating systems of rewards, including gamification, point systems and badges. You can read more about that here. 90003 90002 90003 90002 90075 To trigger reciprocity, reward your employees frequently and randomly.90076 90003 90002 Reward the behavior you want to encourage, without letting your employee know you’re about to do it. Surprise them with a gift certificate. Nominate them for an award. Call out their positive actions in your next employee meeting. 90003 90002 Doing something nice for an employee in this way will trigger that sense of reciprocity. And what better way to reciprocate a reward than to reward the behavior that earned in the first place? 90003 90002 Read this article to learn more about using the persuasion principle of Reciprocity at work.90003 90026 2. Point Employees in the Right Direction With the 90005 Commitment and Consistency 90006 Principle 90027 90002 Once we commit to something — especially publicly, like when we verbalize it to someone else, or post in on social media — we feel a deep need to stay consistent with that commitment. This is the essence of the principle of commitment and consistency. 90003 90002 It’s powerful because it shows up in so many ways. It’s why posting on Facebook about starting a diet makes you more likely to stick with that diet.It’s why even small commitments can change the way we see ourselves, and the way we want the world to see us. 90003 90002 So when your buddy asks if you use reusable cloth grocery bags, and you lie to him and say yes because you know he’s big on saving the environment, you’re more likely to start using reusable cloth grocery bags. And once you start using those reusable cloth grocery bags, you start thinking of 90005 yourself 90006 as big on saving the environment. 90003 90002 It’s also why, once we’ve decided something, we ignore all evidence that contradicts that decision.Prior to the 2016 presidential election, you’d never be able to sway a Hillary Clinton supporter to become a Donald Trump supporter — and vice versa. 90005 This principle is why 90006. 90003 90002 What’s interesting is that the commitment has to be an inner choice in order for it to work. You can not command someone to commit to something. And what’s interesting is that the more effort it takes to commit to something, the deeper the commitment becomes. 90003 90002 That’s why fraternity hazing works so well — the more a pledge has to do to join the fraternity, the more deep he’s committed to that brotherhood.90003 90002 As I mentioned in the previous section, I believe that Benjamin Franklin triggered the principle of commitment and consistency when he asked to borrow a book. When the man committed to lending his book, this psychological principle kicked in and the man changed his attitude to stay consistent with his action. 90003 90002 Once you understand this principle, you’ll see it in action everywhere in your life. And, like the principle of reciprocity, you can see how it would be easy to misuse this knowledge.90003 90002 But there are some 90005 positive 90006 ways of using this principle, too. Especially in your workplace. 90003 90002 Here are a few ideas: 90003 90002 First, if you want to encourage your employees to use the intranet more, have them sign a pledge. At your next team meeting, hand out slips of paper with something like: 90003 90116 90002 90005 «I, [fill in your name here], will use the intranet for everything I can. When I do not know how to use the intranet for something, I will ask for help.»90006 90003 90121 90002 Have everyone sign the agreement. This might seem like an elementary school move, 90005 but it works 90006. I’ve seen it work. Your employees have now made a commitment and they’re much more likely to stay consistent with it. 90003 90002 Second, create volunteer groups to support your company’s social responsibility initiatives. When your employees get together to volunteer or raise money for charity, it brings them together. That’s a huge benefit right there. But there are more benefits to this than you might realize.It changes the way your employees view themselves within the context of their roles at work. Committing to an activity that makes a social or environmental impact helps your employees see themselves as activists. Because this activity is company or organization-sponsored and led, they see your company or organization as supporting 90005 who they are as people 90006. 90003 90002 Third, encourage your employees to use affirmations. This might sound really woo-woo to you, but again, it works. Help your employees write work-related affirmations.Scott Adams, famous cartoonist and creator of the Dilbert Comic Strip, explains it better than anyone in this podcast. 90003 90002 90133 90134 90003 90002 If you do not have time to listen to that, here how it works. For example, 90005 «I, Tim Eisenhauer, will beat my quota in Q4,» 90006 or 90005 «I, Tim Eisenhauer, will earn a promotion by the end of this year.» 90006 Have them write it down 15 times each day. These affirmations should feel good on a personal level. Have your employees agree to repeat their affirmations several times a day.I guarantee you’ll start seeing positive behavior shifts. 90003 90002 Read this article to learn more about using the persuasion principle of Commitment and Consistence at work. 90003 90026 3. Lead Employees Toward Loyalty With 90005 Social Proof 90006 90027 90002 Humans are influenced by our peers. The opinions of our friends, family and passing acquaintances sway us 90005 so much more 90006 than even the best advertising campaign. 90003 90002 It’s why testimonials and case studies are so powerful in the sales process.We do not care that the company says this widget will save you 10 hours of work a week. But if Jim, your tennis partner, tells you that, well, that’s a different story. He would not lie to you. He has no stake in whether or not you buy the widget. 90003 90002 The principle of social proof comes into play even stronger when there’s an element of uncertainty. In an emergency situation, we look at the people around us for cues as to what to do. If no one else is panicking, you tell yourself everything is okay … even when it’s not.90003 90002 If you’ve ever taken a CPR class, you’ll see exactly how this works. Your CPR instructor tells you to point to a specific person and tell them to call 911 before you begin CPR. Why point to a specific person? Because if you do not, if you just shout, «Someone call 911!», Everyone will stand around looking at each other, waiting to see if they need to do something. You can short-circuit that reaction by «assigning» people roles during an emergency. 90003 90002 Or think about when you’re at the grocery store and you see a long line at the register.You follow the crowd and get in line. Then you get closer to the register and see that there were actually TWO lines. One or two people decided to stand in the middle rather than to one side or the other, 90005 and everyone that came up behind them followed suit 90006. 90003 90002 So how do you put this to work for the good of your employees? 90003 90002 90003 90002 Social proof is a great way to get your employees to use the intranet more — which in turn empowers them and makes them more engaged in the workplace.Start using the intranet more yourself. Get the other managers and team leaders to use it, too. Get the CEO to use it. 90005 Your employees will follow your example 90006. 90003 90002 This works the opposite way too, so watch out. If management is NOT using the intranet, employees will not either. 90003 90002 Walk the talk for the best results. 90003 90002 Read this article to learn more about using the persuasion principle of Social Proof at work. 90003 90026 4. Help Individuals Connect With the Principle of 90005 Liking 90006 90027 90002 If we like someone, we are more likely to be persuaded by them.Plain and simple. There are a lot of ways this principle plays out in our lives. We have a positive psychological reaction when someone compliments us. The principle of liking is why the good cop / bad cop routine works so well. 90003 90002 We also tend to associate physical attractiveness with someone or something being 90005 good 90006. The success of auto advertisements featuring models draped over the hood of the car is an example. The model is pretty, so the car must be desirable. 90003 90002 Where I see this working in the workplace, is with the liking concept of 90005 similarity 90006.90075 To put it simply, we like people who are similar to us. 90076 90003 90002 Knowing that, it’s easy to see how helping your employees get to know one another, and get to know other people within the company (management included), can benefit the organization. When employees find they have similarities with their teammates, colleagues and peers, they 90005 like 90006 each other more. And usually they work better together. 90003 90002 This is a strong case for having your employees flesh out their intranet profiles.90003 90002 90003 90002 Encourage them to share their interests, activities and goals on their profiles. Reward them for filling out their profiles if you need to. The more information your employees have about each other, the more common ground they’ll find. 90003 90002 Read this article to learn more about using the persuasion principle of Liking at work. 90003 90026 5. Use 90005 Authority 90006 to Improve Employee Morale 90027 90002 We tend to obey authority figures. This principle is so ingrained in us, you might not even realize it’s psychology at work.After all, why 90005 would not 90006 you obey your boss? Or a police officer? 90003 90002 What if your boss or that police officer was doing something illegal? Would you still obey them? The principle of authority — and all evidence — says yes. 90003 90002 So what makes an authority? Cialdini says a uniform or a title is often all it takes. Humans blindly follow anyone in a uniform (and yes, a suit and tie counts!), Or with an impressive title. 90003 90002 We see the principle of authority working in marketing, too.When a person or company offers valuable information, they build authority, and people are more likely to follow the suggestions of that person or company. 90003 90002 Think about your favorite all-purpose household cleaner. Now go to the company’s website. Likely, they’ll have dozens of resources on cleaning your house, keeping germs at bay, or unusual uses for their product. You probably think they’re the 90005 authority 90006 in home cleanliness, right? So when they launch a new product they say cleans toilets better and faster than anything else on the market, you believe them.You probably even buy that product the next time you need to restock your toilet cleaner supply. 90003 90002 90075 In the workplace, the principle of authority can help with employee morale — especially during times of change. 90076 90003 90002 Top executives and leaders should have a blog or some other method of sharing information on the company intranet. They should be posting about what’s happening, what’s new, the direction of the company, even what they’re thinking. This will help them be an authority worth trusting — not just an authority employees follow because they wear a suit and tie.90003 90002 90003 90002 This also turns the intranet itself into an authority. Employees know they can go there to get details when they catch wind of something changing within the company. It gives you an opportunity to proactively address change before employees start questioning things — preempting a dip in employee morale. 90003 90002 Read this article to learn more about using the persuasion principle of Authority at work. 90003 90026 6. Improve Intranet Usage (and Encourage Employees to Help Themselves) With 90005 Scarcity 90006 90027 90002 You might not think 90005 scarcity 90006 has much to do with employee engagement or intranet usage, but stay with me.You’re going to be amazed at the results you get when you apply this principle. 90003 90002 In the wild, scarce resources increase competition, and that competition increases desire. This causes feeding frenzies, like what you see on the Discovery Channel during Shark Week. 90003 90002 In the marketplace, low availability causes high demand. Remember around 15 years ago when ephedrine was deemed dangerous and taken off the market? People were selling bottles of ephedrine-packed supplements for outrageous amounts.I’m sure the speakeasies of the Prohibition era charged an arm and a leg for booze, too. 90003 90002 When raising kids, scarcity comes into play with 90005 freedom 90006. The more you try to restrict a child’s freedom, the more they want their independence. (And once freedom is given, you can not take it back — so watch out, parents of toddlers and teens!) 90003 90002 Scarcity is a 90005 powerful 90006 psychological force. We want what we can not have — and we’re willing to go to lengths to get it.90003 90002 In the workplace, you can put this principle to use in getting your employees to use the intranet. And in using the intranet to answer their own questions and locate their own resources, employees become more empowered and more engaged. 90003 90002 90075 This is something I tell all our new intranet buyers — and anyone who comes to me asking how to get their employees to use the intranet: 90076 90003 90002 Tell HR to put 90005 everything 90006 up on the intranet — benefits brochures, handbooks, policies, procedures, contact lists.90005 Everything 90006. Anything that employees typically go to HR for, put it on the intranet. Then, take all that material down from everywhere else. Remove it from cloud drives. Pull all the hard copies off the shelves and out of file drawers. Tell HR they are not allowed to even 90005 email 90006 these assets to employees. If an employee asks for information, they are to be directed to the company intranet. 90003 90002 The intranet should now be the one and only place employees can get critical information about their jobs.90003 90002 This is by far the most effective way I’ve found to get employees using the intranet. 90003 90002 Read this article to learn more about using the persuasion principle of Scarcity at work. 90003 90026 7. Bring Teams Together With the Principle of 90005 Unity 90006 90027 90002 90003 90002 Cialdini’s newest principle of persuasion, introduced in his book Pre-suasion, is 90005 unity 90006. 90003 90002 The principle of unity takes the principle of liking to a whole new level.With liking, we say, «He is like us.» With unity, we say, «He is 90005 one of us 90006.» 90003 90002 In the principle of unity, we psychologically (and then physically and emotionally) categorize ourselves into groups with shared identities. Race, nationality, family, politics and religion are all categories of unity. 90003 90002 When we are a member of a group where we feel a shared identity, our empathy grows. When other members of our group hurt, we hurt. One member influences another. We are at one.90003 90002 With the principle of unity at play, we forget that other human beings are different from us. We assume everyone in our group thinks like us and will act like us. Sometimes that is a good thing — it promotes trust and peace. But sometimes it’s a bad thing, because people in our group may act against what we believe, and it creates confusion in our own identity and worldview. 90003 90002 Think about the religious or spiritual group you’re a part of. You feel safe and loved when you are with your fellow members.But what if your fellow members did something terrible? What if they hurt people? Would not that scramble your sense of identity? 90003 90002 Let’s spin that around, too. Think once again about the religious or spiritual group you are a part of. If one of the members of that group had a need — even a small need, like needing a bag of groceries but not being able to pay for them — you would rush to the rescue without hesitation. You would go 10 miles out of your way to go buy that person a bag of groceries and deliver it to their house.You would not bat an eyelash over it. 90003 90002 Of course, in a family situation, there is a strong genetic component to unity. Cialdini’s research shows that people are more likely to help someone who has a blood tie to them. We’re more likely to donate an organ to a family member, or pull a family member out of a wrecked and burning car. 90003 90002 Because the principle of unity applies even when there is no genetic tie, you can put it to use in the workplace to great effect. The intranet itself is a unifying force in your workplace.It brings people together like few other things do. 90003 90002 90075 The ability to create groups (or spaces, as we call them in Communifire) for your employees on the intranet makes the unity principle work even better. 90076 90003 90002 Read this article to learn more about using the persuasion principle of Unity at work. 90003 90002 90003 90002 Encourage your employees to create groups for their shared interests. Think book club, ski club, volunteer groups, the group of people who go to the bar together every Friday night, work teams, project teams, knitting circles, Toastmaster teams … the list of possibilities is endless.90003 90002 Your employees will begin to feel a shared identity with others in their groups, which will in turn make them more supportive of one another. 90003 90026 The 7 Persuasion Tactics Cheat Sheet 90027 90002 You now have an understanding of how to put Cialdini’s seven principles of persuasion to work in the workplace, for the good of your employees and the good of your company. 90003 90002 But I do not expect you to remember all of these tactics! 90003 90002 I’ve created a quick cheat-sheet for you.Print it out for personal use, or make copies to give to your fellow managers. 90003 90002 No matter what, remember that human psychology is at work with your employees whether you’re working with it or not. Persuasion is not manipulation if you have the right frame of mind. 90003 90002 Use persuasion for the benefit of your employees and you’ll experience a happier, healthier team. 90003 .90000 Examples of Equal Opportunities Within the Workplace | Work 90001 90002 Equal opportunity employment practices generally involve adhering to federal, state and local laws that prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace. However, employers with a broad vision of what it means to provide equal opportunities to potential and current employees create numerous — not unconventional per se — ways to level the playing field. 90003 90004 Adherence to Laws 90005 90002 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and Executive Order 11246 support equal employment in the workplace.The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission enforces Title VII and the ADEA; the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs enforces the executive order that mandates affirmative action plans for companies that provide goods and services to the federal government. In addition, state and local laws often mirror federal laws — they, too, set out employer obligations and rights concerning fair employment practices. 90003 90004 Equal Opportunity 90005 90002 Within the context of labor and employment laws, equal opportunity generally means that employers will not discriminate against applicants based on such non-job-related factors as age, disability, national origin, race, religion and sex.However, an employer that’s committed to equal opportunity also commits to fair employment practices throughout the entire employer-employee relationship. For example, something as simple as posting job vacancies in-house before publicly advertising them gives current employees the first shot at promotion or transfer opportunities before external candidates. 90003 90004 Posting and Advertising 90005 90002 «EEO» designation or including «EEO / AA» in job postings indicates the company values ​​diversity and engages in fair employment practices.EEO stands for equal employment opportunity and AA means affirmative action. The AA designation generally is for federal government contractors who are required to have affirmative action plans; however, employers with voluntary affirmative action programs also use the AA designation to illustrate their companies ‘commitment to increasing workplace diversity through outreach efforts that broaden the pool of qualified applicants. 90003 90004 Training and Development 90005 90002 Employees thrive in a work environment where they feel valued, recognized and challenged to develop their skill sets and qualifications.Therefore, providing training and development opportunities benefits the organization, as well as the employer. Training and development equip employees with the tools necessary to perform successfully in their current jobs. They also prepare employees to take on more responsibility and authority in future roles. Offering training, guidance, development and even job shadowing or mentoring on a nondiscriminatory basis is an example of equal opportunity in the workplace. 90003 90004 Layoff Procedures 90005 90002 Many companies resort to seniority-based selections when they must lay off employees; however, that could result in some of the newest and, possibly, most talented workers being let go.Instead of relying on a LIFO — last in, first out — method for choosing workers to lay off, some employers choose the lowest-performing workers to terminate in the first round of layoffs. Besides, seniority-based layoffs might appear discriminatory if the employees with lower seniority are the youngest workers. Many workplaces have four distinct generations comprised of Traditionalists, born before 1945; Baby Boomers, born between тисяча дев’ятсот сорок шість and 1964; Generation X, born between 1965 and 1980; and Millennials, born 1981 and later.Affording equal opportunities includes treating employees from all four generations fairly. The ADEA protects workers over 40 years old, but it does not require preferential treatment, such as retaining workers simply based on age. 90003.90000 How to Adapt to a New Workplace 90001 90002 In a time of layoffs and high unemployment, adapting to a new job is more important than ever. A study by the training company Leadership IQ of 20,000 newly hired employees found that 46 percent of them had hit the rocks within 18 months, facing either termination, disciplinary action or a negative performance review [source: Leadership IQ]. 90003 90002 Why do so many new hires fail? One reason is that many of them are not given a clear job definition from the start [source: Fisher].You should begin by finding out exactly what your duties will be in the new role. It’s best to get a written description, but remember that jobs change and that, in today’s job climate, employees often are expected to be flexible and ready to take on new duties. 90003 90002 To help yourself adapt, begin by learning as much as you can about the company for which you’re going to be working. Who are the top executives, and how do the various departments and sectors work together? What’s the company’s history? Who are its main competitors? What trends are affecting the industry? 90003 90002 Once on the job, the Leadership IQ survey found, it was not a lack of competence but difficulty in accepting and implementing feedback that proved the most common downfall of new employees.»The best way to show deference to a group is to listen,» says psychologist Albert J. Bernstein in his book «Am I the Only Sane One Working Here?» Your coworkers «want you to show them that you value the experience and knowledge of the group,» Bernstein says. Feedback is so important that if you are not getting it, you should request it. Ask your boss: How am I doing? How could I be performing my job better? Some of what you hear might not be pleasant, so you should be able to take criticism in stride.90003 90002 In addition to knowing your company, learning what’s expected of you and being ready to accept feedback, here are some additional tips to help you adapt to your new job: 90003 90012 90013 Do not talk about how you did things at your old job. It’s a big temptation, but a serious mistake. 90014 90013 Do not bluff. If you do not know how to do something, ask. 90014 90013 Acknowledge your mistakes. You’re bound to make some; do not try to cover up. 90014 90013 Ask questions, take notes.Most people do not mind explaining things to you, but they’ll lose patience if you ask the same questions over and over. 90014 90013 In office jobs, do not dress too casually. One common suggestion is to dress for the job you want to have, not the one you already have. 90014 90013 Keep your boss informed. No surprises or embarrassments. 90014 90013 Study the employee handbook. Pay close attention at orientation and training sessions. 90014 90027 90002 Every workplace has its own pace.Read on for advice about adjusting to the rhythms of a new job. 90003 .