5 Types of Irritating Co-Workers and How to Deal | Career Rocketeer

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5 Types of Irritating Co-Workers and How to Deal Posted: 22 Jul 2011 03:35 AM PDT No matter how much research you do on a potential employment opportunity, there's always one thing that's completely out of your control—your co-workers. After you're hired, you might find yourself in a situation with at least one – if not several – folks that you just don't get along with. Do any of these types of people sound familiar? The Chatterbox This person is great at starting up a conversation—and keeping it going for too long. She might also be a frequent gossiper, constantly talking about other co-workers, your supervisor, customers, clients, etc. If you aren't careful, she can rope you in and make you miss out on valuable time to work on your assignments. How to deal: Be assertive. Let him or her know that you need to get back to work. Stay professional and resist the urge to get angry. Simply saying, "Sorry, I've got to go finish something up," should do the trick. The Lazy One While you're slaving away, this lazy co-worker is playing games on his computer, talking on the phone to friends or family, or wandering around the office. You never see him doing any actual work. How to deal: As difficult as it may be to ignore it, try your best. It's probably not affecting your work, so you shouldn't be concerned with him. Don't assume that your boss isn't doing anything about the situation—they may have already addressed the issue with the individual in a quiet manner. If it does start affecting your work (like if his work gets dumped on you), it's time to say something to your boss. The Time Mis-Manager She never shows up on time. She constantly misses deadlines, skips meetings and takes long lunches. They always have an excuse—but you have a hard time believing someone can have that many car issues or family obligations. How to deal: Again, as hard as it is, ignore it. Her actions will catch up with her in due time. Your manager likely already has noticed the pattern and may have brought it up with her. Try not to get assigned any major projects with this person, as you'll end up doing most of the work. The Negative Nancy This guy never has anything good to say—whether he's talking about a new company product, recent client, new company practices, or co-workers, it's always negative. He likes sharing this negativity with everyone by loudly complaining and groaning at every chance he gets. He drives you crazy and puts you in a bad mood. How to deal: Be thankful that you're not coming across this way in your professional life. He's obviously unhappy in his life or career. Don't take him too seriously. He might eventually realize how sour his attitude is when his career is at a standstill and none of his co-workers want to listen to his complaints. The Know-It-All Everyone has dealt with a "know-it-all" at some point in their career. She might constantly correct you, tell you how to do something a "better" way, or tell you her opinion on your assignments. Be polite by simply saying, "Thanks, I'll think about that," when they offer their input on something—even if it's often unsolicited. Remember that you're probably not the only one feeling frustrated by this individual's actions when you feel your temper flaring. Do you have a story to share about one of the above types of irritating co-workers? What other types would you add to this list? Guest Expert: Heather R. Huhman is a career expert, experienced hiring manager, and founder & president of Come Recommended, a content marketing and digital PR consultancy for organizations with products that target job seekers and/or employers. She is also the author of Lies, Damned Lies & Internships: The Truth About Getting from Classroom to Cubicle (2011), #ENTRYLEVELtweet: Taking Your Career from Classroom to Cubicle (2010), and writes career and recruiting advice for numerous outlets.

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Can RSS Make a Comeback? Posted: 22 Jul 2011 04:17 AM PDT As part of my mission in training and teaching people on how to leverage social media for their business including human resource professionals, I’m writing several foundation social media topics over time.  This is one of those posts for the ToolBox HR resource site.   Over the last few weeks, I’ve seen a dramatic increase in not only the number of RSS subscribers I have on my blog but also the website traffic that is being driven from my RSS.  For those of you who are not aware, RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication.  It is an easy way to aid in the distribution of your blog.  Essentially, readers opt into receiving your blogs either directly to a reader like Google or via email.  Readers no longer need to go directly to their favorite blog or website, the new content from their favorite sites that they choose comes to them. (Learn how to set up an RSS feed here.) The universal symbol for RSS is normally a little circle with stacked half circles smaller in the center with longer and larger lines further from the middle.  Orange is the most common color for the button, but is not always the case. RSS is a great way to reach your audience on their terms especially for those of us who spend our days reading hundreds of blogs and articles from various places.  It organizes all your content in one nice little place.  When I developed HR Blogger and most recently Mommy Blogger, I used RSS feeds to organize the site making it easy for visitors to read and find interesting human resources related content.  The process of navigating blogs and finding content takes time and can be overwhelming to new users.  In fact, this reason often keeps people from missing out on the blogs and content that makes sense for them. As my number of social media contacts grows, I find even more value in RSS which is why for me and possibly also for my readers, it’s making a comeback.  Until recently, I used my social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook solely to provide me with relevant and interesting content.  But as my network widens and as my business grows, I find that RSS is a great way to help organize and manage my day without missing out on relevant information either typical news, industry bloggers, or people that I enjoy keeping up with.  With a growing family and business, I am working hard to find ways to manage my time effectively. Aggregator publications that comb the internet for top content also use RSS feeds which is one reason my blog has seen an increase in traffic.  Opt in publications like SmartBrief use these RSS feeds to share information, resources, and articles to their readers quickly and easily.  RSS feeds can also be to distribute content to social sites savings you time.  For example, I use a Google tool to share my content as soon as it it published to my Twitter.  RSS distribution tools can save you time and keep you from being tied to social media or your blog. As the internet and use of social media grows in popularity, RSS will continue to be an effective way for web surfers to effectively manage their time.  That being said, your RSS feed might not be the leading source of traffic for your blog, but it is still important.  Make sure to include it throughout the pages of your website or blog, making it easier for your loyal finds to find time to read, engage, and learn from what you whatever medium they prefer. Photo Credit Guiding Credit.

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The Work Buzz's Latest News: Is a messy desk costing you a promotion?

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Is a messy desk costing you a promotion? Posted: 21 Jul 2011 02:17 PM PDT If reality TV has accomplished anything for humanity, aside from giving us some amazing wig-pulling fights, it has helped us all realize we're not alone in this world. You like watching people live in a house with strangers, whom they will eventually fight, drink with, and then kiss? Me, too! You're not smarter than a fifth grader? Neither am I! Recently America has become fixated on people who have trouble throwing out old items. Furniture, paper, and garbage accumulate in people's homes until they're forced to eat their meals in their cars parked in the driveway.  More than one reality show focuses on the apparently common problem of hoarding, and viewers can't get enough of it. Perhaps we see ourselves in these people. Or maybe we're too lazy to change the channel. Either way, hoarding fascinates us. A new CareerBuilder survey suggests that many of us are hoarders, at least at the office. You might not have piles of garbage amassing in your living room, but do you have stacks of folders and documents covering your desk at work? If so, you could be unwittingly damaging your own career. When asked, 28 percent of employers admitted they are less likely to promote someone who has a disorganized or messy workspace. Although not every employer views cubicle clutter as cause for concern, many do judge workers for a lack of tidiness. Thirty-eight percent of employers say piles of paper covering a desk negatively impact their perceptions of that worker. Another 27 percent view these workers are disorganized. Still, 16 percent simply consider these workers messy. Here's what workers had to say about their own hoarding tendencies: 33 percent of workers consider themselves hoarders. 51 percent of workers still have paper files in their office or desk, which might surprise you considering how digital we've become. 38 percent of workers admit that 50-100 percent of their desk surfaces are covered with work and other items 16 percent of workers say at least 75 percent of their desks are covered with documents and tchotchke. 36 percent of workers still have paper files that are at least a year old 13 percent of workers have paper files that are five years or older 6 percent of workers still can't let go of files that are 10 years or older Although survey respondents don't seem to be as buried as some of the people you see on TV, the results are good reminders that bosses do pay attention to your workspace. By now I think most workers are aware that appearances matter when it comes to clothes. You don't wear a wrinkled suit or dingy tennis shoes to most workplaces. But don't forget to get rid of the paper on your desk because it could send an equally unprofessional impression to your boss. Do you think employers are overreacting? Do you judge a co-worker by their desks? What's the oldest item you've been hoarding at your desk? Let us know.

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