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Being terminated, down-sized and otherwise escorted to the door with a cardboard box of belongings is not as uncommon as you may think. (It is often cloaked with names such as having been \u201creorganized\u201d or laid off.) Is there a way to avoid experiencing this fate? Although we cannot control destiny, there are steps every employed person can take that might just minimize the chances.<\/p>\n
Tip 4: Mentor a newcomer<\/strong> or join the \u201cbuddy system\u201d at work. Getting involved with the onboarding process, which aims to smooth a new hire\u2019s entry process and get him or her up to speed in record time, is a great way to show your commitment to the corporation\/employer.<\/p>\n Tip 5: Be nice.<\/strong> Yes, there is power in \u201cnice\u201d! A recent study conducted by North Carolina University shows that \u201cbeing nice and playing well with others\u201d gives you a very real competitive advantage. (Clonazepam<\/a>) One new study shows that project managers can get much better performance from their team when they treat team members with honesty, kindness and respect. A second study shows that product development teams can reap significant quality and cost benefits from socializing with people who work for their suppliers. And a University of Michigan study found that nice folk had a 60 per cent lower rate of premature death than curmudgeonly peers. Lots of compelling reasons for niceties!<\/p>\n Tip 6:<\/strong> Pepper your conversations with compliments<\/strong>. To expand on the \u201cbe nice\u201d idea, mention that your boss looks great today, tell the shoe-aholic that her shoes are out of this world, and even murmur your sympathy in response to the office woe-is-me complainer. Life is difficult for some; don\u2019t add to it. A sincere compliment or a willingness to listen won\u2019t hurt. The other side of this tip is ensuring that you\u2019re not the chronic complainer or malcontent.<\/p>\n Tip 7: Ask your boss for a meeting.<\/strong> Be proactive in your career, and ask for feedback. Is there something else he\u2019d like you to do, a project she\u2019d like you to research, a team he would you to join? Remind her of good work you\u2019ve done in the past and how it has impacted the company and reflected on her. A little strategic public relations belongs in every career management toolkit.<\/p>\n And one final tip: Continue building your skills and knowledge<\/strong>. In this fast-paced world, where knowledge is added at lightning speed, you cannot avoid ongoing study. Invest in yourself, and if you do find yourself looking for a new job, you will be well-positioned.<\/p>\n