Working in a hostile work environment can really affect how you perform during the day.   It can add stress, frustration even lower your morale and productivity.  Besides the general negatives of working in a place you dislike, there are more highly unfavorable results from being exposed to an unfriendly workplace.  Anahad O’Connor, an author from The NY times, reviews the research from Tel Aviv University of why getting along with your colleagues may do more for your health than you may think.  

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Problem Solving is no stranger to the business world, but is not always too friendly.  Strong businessmen have mastered the skill of problem solving, and have kept their clients happy because of this.  Regardless of level of intelligence, problem solving can be learned.  Business‘s that have excellent problems solvers keep their customers happy because they can satisfy their wants and needs effectively.  Many have fallen victim to creative problem solving and their jobs and/or businesses have suffered.  Martin Zwilling, an author from Business Insider, summarizes the formula to master problem solving from the book “No Excuses: The power of Discipline”, written by Brian Tracy. 

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We have all had those days where you are in the zone and everything seems to click.  Getting work done at such a fast pace you felt like a super hero.  Moments like these could last a couple hours, days, maybe even a week or so, but you always fall back into the typical everyday pace.  Where did the all the creativity and productivity come from and why has it gone?  Jason Fried, an author of Inc Magazine, answers those questions and gives examples of what he does to help him achieve those results.

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Companies gain success by using their resources to their every advantage, the employees.  Every employee has their own creative way of thinking, and the company must recognize that.   It is up to the company to harness all the creativity that is flowing through the office and turn it into innovation.  Inc.com compiled lessons on fostering innovation within a company through research and real life examples.   Learn what advantages you can gain for your business by assets you already have. 

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Even with occasional perks in offices, employees do not enjoy their workplace as much as they should.  Bagels for breakfast and casual Fridays are nice but do not make the week more enjoyable.  Inc.com lists 10 simple tips for making employees love their office.   From creating an open idea policy to organizational tips to making it comfy, these easy tips will make your employees much happier and more productive.

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