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Making the transition from working in an office to working from home is a big change. Most people find to be successful, there are a lot of adjustments they need to make. One of the hardest challenges for people accustomed to working in a structured office setting find is trying to adapt to the home environment where lots of non-work related activity takes place.

Once you've failed at something, it's hard to forge ahead because of the fear of failing again. Everyone experiences some sort of a letdown at one time in their life or another, but the best thing to do is get right back up on that proverbial horse and don't let the fear of failure hold you back. Image credit: Pixabay

Giving a 5-minute speech is not always as easy as it initially sounds. If anything, many people find it to be a challenge figuring out how to keep their talk limited so it does not exceed their 5-minute time constraint. Whether you have a variety of issues, or just one topic to cover, it can be hard to do in a way where the message is adequately delivered in a short period of time. The trick is to find the balance between the time constraint and the words used for delivery. Image credit: Pixabay

Coping with anxiety in the workplace is typically a difficult situation. If you are feeling overly stressed or angst-ridden when you're at work, you are not alone. According to a 2017 survey, 1 in 4 Americans feels work is a source of their anxiety.

Your business website is the welcome mat for your company. To attract and grow a customer base, you'll want to make your site appealing so visitors will stick around and explore your pages to see what you are offering. Image credit: Pixabay First impressions are critical. If a would-be customer's initial glance at your company's home page is one that gives the perception of low standards, chances are they'll quickly bounce on over to a competitor's page.

Technology offers multiple opportunities for companies to be able to engage in global business or work with remote employees. As a result, some excellent tools have emerged to help keep people connected and to increase their ability to communicate. Video conferencing has long been a popular way for meetings to be conducted and this is one tech that continues to be used, especially as smart tech continues to progress. Image credit: Pixabay

A healthy level of morale in the office is beneficial to both management and employees. A good leader puts a priority on striving to keep morale high in the workplace. Employers who place a high level of importance and value in their staff are rewarded with dependable employees who tend to feel a sense of loyalty and pride towards the company. Image credit: Pixabay

Entrepreneurs who plant the seeds to grow their own businesses typically have a vision, drive and are highly motivated to help cultivate their gardens. Without these attributes, it would be very difficult to succeed with a home business because it takes dedication and a serious approach to succeed.

If asked to write a recommendation letter for someone else, as either a colleague or a character reference, it is important to keep a few key factors in mind before you agree and when actually writing your letter. Image credit: Pixabay

Negative energy in the workplace is a nagging problem many companies experience. If you've ever been in a position where you've experienced a bit of trepidation at the thought of going to work you are not alone. According to The Conference Board, 53 percent of Americans are unhappy at work (courtesy Forbes ). Image credit: Pixabay

When a person you have worked with closely leaves a job it can be difficult to say goodbye. Even in those instances where a colleague has only briefly worked with you, bonds can grow. A farewell gift for a departing colleague is a nice way to acknowledge thanks, appreciation and to show a token of friendship and affection.

If you've ever been laid off you understand the feelings of devastation that pink slip or termination letter can bring. Getting laid off from a job is probably one of the most stressful events you can ever deal with over the course of your life. While unemployment is hitting its lowest point since 1969 , it's not inconceivable at some point down the road we could end up in another recession with a rocky job market. This kind of economic uncertainty can lead to hard decisions needing to be made. Image credit: Pixabay

Interpersonal skills are attributes that fall into the category of “soft skills”. These are inborn traits, usually not the type of thing a person will learn from reading textbooks. Yet, they are the types of characteristics employers such as yourself probably actively seek. According to Coursera, 93 percent of employers consider soft skills as "essential" or "very important" factor as they go through their hiring process. Image credit: Pixabay

Ever since computers and the internet have entered the workplace, the online distractions for employees have increased significantly. Obviously, computers are a very useful tool and most businesses rely on these and other technologies to conduct transactions and run other operational processes. The downside is computers, gadgets and the internet tend to become time-consuming when distractions or temptations occur.

If you want to write an effective business letter that gets results, you'll want to keep traditional business communication concepts in mind as you construct your document. While email dominates communication these days, the old tried-and-true methods of business writing still apply. Bottom line, you still want to ensure a message is correctly delivered and received. Image credit: Pixabay

Job burnout is a common occurrence in many workplaces, and it can emerge in a variety of ways. Occasionally, the burnout happens spontaneously after a short rough period at work, but this is rarer. In most instances, burnout has built up slowly and the signs aren't as obvious until it is too late and the person is already experiencing the effects.

Change in any given situation can be hard, but it is one of the things in life that is a given. Introducing new tasks, features or processes in the workplace are often huge challenges many managers face because we're talking about numerous individuals who are involved.

Leaving a job is often a difficult choice to make but sometimes there comes a time in life where people, for various reasons, ultimately decide to quit their jobs. Typically, when the choice is made to resign, a common reason is the person needs to make some sort of change. Quitting a job is the first step in that direction.

Working from home can pose unexpected challenges. Unlike the office environment where space is totally dedicated to working, a work from home space has many non-work related distractions that can cause unexpected disruptions throughout the workday. Controlling these interruptions is not always an easy task, but it is possible to eliminate, or at least minimize, them by taking a few proactive steps. Image credit: Pixabay

Many people mistakenly think once the interview is over the application process is done. But there is still one more important step: the thank you letter. Not sending a thank you letter to the person(s) who interviewed you is considered by many hiring managers as a good way to eliminate yourself from the applicant pool. Image credit: Pixabay