Tip #6,365 If you have made a mistake at work, bring it up to your supervisor. Let him/her know how upset you are over the error and what you will do to both fix it and make sure it doesn't happen again. Work communication + boss + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,409 Read vendor contracts carefully and make sure they specify what you hope for from the vendor. It is better to spend time prior to signing rather than dealing with loopholes later. Work entrepreneur + contractor + boss + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,410 If you have ideas on how your team or company can increase efficiency, share them with your supervisor. It may make life easier for you and make a good impression on your superiors. Work getting things done + employment + career + boss + productivity + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,094 If you host meetings in your workplace, always be evaluating if a meeting is necessary or if it would be more productive to cancel and allow attendees to continue working. Work getting things done + boss + manager + meetings + productivity + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,365 • 1 person found helpful If you make a mistake at work, you can likely expect some teasing from co-workers which you should accepts with a smile, but if it turns mean and persistent, speak with your supervisor. Work communication + boss + co-workers + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,197 • 2 people found helpful If you your commute involves traffic delays, check with your employer about working off hours to shorten your commuting time. Work boss + time-saver + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,939 • 6 people found helpful • 1 List Learn to sell. Whether you are in sales position or not, you’re work always involves selling. Read More Work job search + networking + communication + career + boss + co-workers + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,866 • 8 people found helpful Build relationships with leadership beyond your direct supervisor. It is always helpful to have more than one person ready to act as a reference for you from a job. Work job search + networking + boss + manager + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,094 • 10 people found helpful Depending on your responsibilities, it may be appropriate to check in with your supervisor when on an extended vacation. Work boss + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,093 • 11 people found helpful Before leaving for an extended time off, give your supervisor a way to contact you in case any big issues arise in your absence. Work boss + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,043 • 13 people found helpful When leaving a job, do your best to say goodbye on a positive note. Thank your boss and co-workers for what they taught you. You never know when you might need their assistance in the future. Work job search + networking + boss + co-workers + positivity + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,193 • 23 people found helpful • 1 List Never miss a work deadline. Ever. Likewise, always strive to hand your work in early and prove to your boss that you are dependable. Work boss + manager + productivity + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #461 • 26 people found helpful • 1 List Keep a daily work journal. It makes tracking what you've accomplished for supervision, future reviews and resume updating easy. Work resume + career + boss + reviews + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #506 • 23 people found helpful • 1 List Instead of asking for a higher salary or bonus, consider asking for a higher 401k contribution, a company cell phone, car, etc. These are usually tax deductions for your employer and don't increase your personal tax liability. Work boss + reviews + finance + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #1,382 • 17 people found helpful If you ever have to fire someone on the job, the best way to do it is standing up. Read More Work communication + boss + manager + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #644 • 16 people found helpful • 1 List Be nice to everybody in your office because you never know who your next boss will be. Work communication + career + boss + co-workers + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #1,159 • 15 people found helpful Keep a record of days you take off and the permission given for these days in case anything comes into question later. Work boss + organization + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #757 • 10 people found helpful People often find silence uncomfortable. When interviewing, you can often learn more if you leave some long pauses in the conversation so the interviewee will talk more. Work interview + communication + boss + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send