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So you have a job, you turn up on time, get through your workload and leave when the clock ticks past the eighth hour. That’s enough to keep the boss happy right? Wrong.
Yes you do your job that your paid to do, but it’s the little things that count toward being appreciated and respected in the workplace. It’s the little extra you do that will give you the upper hand for a promotion, or a good reference.
Night shift is a challenge and takes determination to get into a routine and get the body functioning like an owl. Here are some tips to help you get through your night shift:
1. Eat regular healthy snacks throughout the shift will keep your energy levels up compared to having a big meal before you start.
2. Just keep moving. On breaks, go for a walk, exercise or stretch to keep the blood flowing and keep your mind awake.
3. Chat your way through work. Talk to those around you to prevent you and them from dozing off.
Our All Blacks weren't always as good as they are now, even being labelled 'drunk and disorderly' on the field. So what was the secret to the team doing a full 180 and winning two World cups back to back? Introduce Graham Henry with one focus- CULTURE!
Without culture in the team, no one will understand how to work together. The day will drag on, into a week, into a month and into people despising their job and not performing to their potential. Try these 5 ways to create a team culture in your workplace.
It was nerve racking learning something new. You felt like you were at the bottom of the hierarchy, a newbie.
The instructor explained how to use a forklift and went through all the health and safety hazards and how important it was to stay inside the safe zone if you wanted to keep your arms and legs intact.
You made sure to learn each safety precaution so you could pass your test, gain a forklift operator's certificate and stay safe while using one.
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