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Video calling requires people to devote considerable attention to their conversations to make sure that they don't miss anything. When you are with other people in a room, you might allow yourself to get distracted for a moment, but rely on being able to nudge your neighbor for information on what you missed. You might at least be able to catch something when you hear others near you whisper to one another about what's just been mentioned. You can't depend on any of these sources of information in a video conference

You need the motivation to succeed if you work from home. Drawbacks, like distractions and no one to crack the whip, make your task difficult. But these challenges need not spell disaster. This article shows you how to master your mind and use positivity to inspire productivity and boost enthusiasm.

While being hired for a new role is a great accomplishment, ensuring that you’re a long-term fit for the company involves developing new skills. As previously discussed in our blog post on ‘10 Tips for Acing the Introductory Period at Your New Job’, this is where planning for the future comes in. Thinking about possible opportunities for advancement by being a great team player is one way to get ahead. To help you get started on aiming for that promotion, here is a list of skills you should equip yourself with when working with a team:

There's a beautiful freedom that comes from being able to set your hours and work in your pajamas, but without structure, you could be setting yourself up for failure. Use these helpful tips on how to work from home successfully to energize your workspace and schedule.

One of the best alternatives is to work from a coffee shop. However, there are a few essential things to know before you try to get work done in a coffee shop. Here are five rules for working successfully in such an environment.

If you keep getting overlooked for promotion at work, it can be very demoralizing. You may have been looking at the people who have gained promotion and wondered why it wasn't you. The first thing to understand is that your lack of promotion is unlikely to be due to anything personal. It is more likely that you haven't made yourself a candidate for promotion.

Like us, lots of people find it difficult to speak up at meetings. They have things that they want to say, but they lack the confidence to voice their opinion. This article contains ten tips to help people speak up at their meetings.