Overnight Work May cause cancer December 3, 2007

In an article posted by USA Today, there is cancer research that says that there are links to grave yard shifts and cancer.  It is beleived that scientists suspect that overnight work is dangerous because it disrupts the circadian rhythm, the body’s biological clock. The hormone melatonin, which can suppress tumor development, is normally produced at night.  This research was originally brought up in the 80’s but was laughed apon.  Now it just adds to the list of possible cancer causing agents.

I found this interesting to a fault.  First of all it seems like everything in the world is a cancer causing agent.  Second I know that grave yard shifts usually only work well for a very select few and many people chose to rather work the regular 9-5. 

London Ap, (2007, November 29).  Night-Shift Work Linked to Cancer.  USAToday

P is for punctual. By: Aria Khosravi November 16, 2007

Showing up on time indicates your respect for other people.  Punctuality
is a great way to make a positive personal impact.  Being late – to
meetings, or worse yet missing deadlines – hurts your image. Alicia Smith
(AliciaSmith.com) says punctuality says a lot about you.

1. You care. Showing up and on time is one of the best ways to show someone that you care about them.
2. You respect others. Arriving on time shows that you respect others. Respect is the foundation for creating great long term relationship.
3. You are professional.  Being on time is a fundamental tool for anyone who wants to be perceived as being the very best.
4. You are confident. When you show up on time, it’s a sign that you are confident to take on
        whatever might lay before you. Tardiness can imply that you aren’t confident, or that you are hesitating to deal with a person or situation. 
5. You are open to others. Punctuality says, “I’m ready” — to be involved with whatever is set before you. People who aren’t ready often show up late or not at all.
6. You have an edge.Being punctual gives you an edge in business. The early bird truly does get the worm.  Timing is everything. Being punctual is great; being early is even better!
7. You’re in control. People choose to do business with those they like, know, and trust. They like doing business with people who are in control. If you always arrive early or on time, you give the impression that you are in control and manage things well.
8. You have a standard for excellence. Punctuality is but one standard of excellence. It implies that you are in control of your life and shows that you respect yourself and others.
9. You keep things in flow. Other people are affected by what you do and don’t do. If you don’t show up or deliver as promised, you adversely affect others. By showing up on time, you allow other people to get things done on time as well. Everybody wins.

Your habits are
your brand. Brands take time to build. When you become known as someone
who is punctual, you will enhance your brand.  The common sense point here
– be punctual.  You’ll enhance your brand and create a positive personal
impact.

Alicia Smith “Punctuality in
Business: What it Say About You.” www.aliciasmith.com
2007.

 

 

http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/personal-development/interpersonal-skills/punctuality-in-business-what-it-says-about-you-2123.shtml

Punctuality Reflects Who We Are November 16, 2007

Punctuality is necessary to make
good impressions, gain credibility and maintain relationships. You have to show up to work in order to be
able to create good work in the first place. If being on time and showing people you care is not a priority for
business relations to you, then you will not succeed in the market place. Being punctual and showing up is the probably
the only way you can show people you have the ability to create good work.
            According to the article, being
punctual says a lot about who a person is as well as what their beliefs and
values are. Punctuality in the business
world means that you care, you are respectful, professional, and confident in
what you are doing. It means that you
are ready to take on the task at hand and you have a standard of
excellence. Business people will think
you are credible, give you an edge over others and see that you are in control
or at least have the capability to be.
            Being tardy can be a serious
marketing blunder for today’s business owner. From being late to meetings with
a colleague or client, to not delivering your product or service on time,
tardiness speaks volumes about who you are and how you do business.  Being respectful to others should be the
number one priority on everyone’s list. Punctuality is still very important in today’s business environment. With the change and large differences in how
the baby boomers and the millennials deal with how the work day is ordered and
done, punctuality will change. The
millennial generation likes flexibility while the baby boomers who have created
how we deal with work on a daily basis, like order. How will the perception of punctuality change
in the work world over the next few years?
            What people need to keep in mind
are the consequences of being late in the business world. If you want customers to choose to do business
with you, you must meet their expectations for performance. If you can’t meet
deadlines for delivering products and services, customers will quickly find
their way to your competitors.

Christy Schindler
Smith, Alicia. "Punctuality in Business: What it Says About You." EzineArticles
14 December 2004. 15 November 2007 <http://ezinearticles.com/?Punctuality-in-Business:-What-it-Says-About-You&id=6442>.

Beating Procrastination November 4, 2007

Bonnie Goff

Life Organizers is an online resource that helps people organize their lives, offices, families and finances, amongst others. The 6 Ways to Beat Procrastination at Work details a few ways to change your attitude and work habits in order to reduce procrastination issues experienced at work. With procrastination out of the way one can really accomplish good work and get things done.

The main points made about expelling procrastination habits are changing your work attitude to a “can do” attitude as well as admitting that you have a procrastination problem. Changing your work habits is important, also. Some of these suggestions include using your time wisely and consistently and aggressively attacking the most difficult or dreaded work first.

I am a self-proclaimed procrastinator. In fact, just while writing this blog alone I’ve picked at my nails, talked to my dog and watched the Colts score a touchdown. With this in mind I have to admit that these suggestions really did nothing for me. The article discusses lack of self esteem and the supposed ability to succeed as causes for procrastination. However, I consistently wait until the last minute and pretty much always succeed. Yes, it is stressful and never the best way for things to get done, but I don’t think the article really targets real procrastinators. Having a “can do” attitude is easily stated but how do you really accomplish that? The suggestions don’t seem very plausible or easy to accomplish, there just isn’t much to it. 

When implementing these suggestions into your schedule and office you have to keep in mind that it takes a lot of self-driven aspiration and dedication to focus on your ability to succeed. I think the most important change is time management and should be the main focus of procrastination rehabilitation. 

The 6 Ways to Beat Procrastination at Work (2007).  Life Organizers.  November 4, 2007.  http://www.lifeorganizers.com/office/procrastination-at-work.htm