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February 27, 2008, 6:04 pm

8 ways to be a better boss

So-called knowledge workers require more of a coaching or mentoring management style to do their best work, but relatively few bosses know how to provide it, writes Fortune’s Anne Fisher in her Feb. 28 Ask Annie column. Is your boss a good coach? Are you? What coaching tips and techniques work for you?

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February 22, 2008, 9:23 am

Clear your desk of family photos?

A couple of recent studies suggest that displaying too many personal objects at work makes you seem unprofessional, writes Fortune’s Anne Fisher in her Feb. 22 Ask Annie column. What do you display in your workspace? Do you think family photos and the like make people seem more likable – or unprofessional?

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February 13, 2008, 11:52 am

7 tips for job hunting in a tougher market

With the U.S. economy apparently getting ready to take one of its cyclical snoozes, employers are more hesitant to take on new hires than they were even just three or four months ago, writes Fortune’s Anne Fisher in her Feb. 14 Ask Annie column. Have you ever landed your dream job during a downturn? How did you do it? What tricks do you have for finding a job in a tougher market?

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February 6, 2008, 6:06 pm

4 easy ways to beat stress at work

The No. 1 reason why people quit a job is excessive stress, according to a recent study. Yet HR managers think insufficient pay and lack of career development are the issues, says Fortune’s Anne Fisher in her February 7 Ask Annie column. You can’t count on your company to help you cope. So how do you manage stress at work?

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