Three reasons a good handshake will help at work

Posted to The Age (26/4/2016) on 26/4/2016 at 12:27 PM
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".. light touch on the (woman's) shoulder ..." can be viewed as an intrusion of private space, and must be exercised with caution. In fact I know of female would not tolerate such gesture.

While this may apply to Western business world, one must be careful and be aware of the cultural background and behaviour of the person you are dealing with.

In addition, some people would not shake hand because they are very conscious of and concerned with contamination by germs or filth. Donald Trump once admitted that he would not shake hand with people. If you see him doing so in the future, write and remind him that he has sanitise his hand.

Open-plan offices can reduce productivity and clean desks can shrink brains - study

Posted to Herald Sun (9/8/2011) on 9/8/2011 at 2:36 AM
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Only smart Alec can think of open-plan office concept as a goer. It does not need a brain expert or Einstein to tell you that noise and movement cause distraction and thus reduces productivity. It is a real pain when loud conversation is carried on, face-to-face or over the phone. Nothing is more irritating to have the myriads mobile ring tone disturbing the peace. In addition, many people are afraid of being watched by fellow workers or bosses when they require a power nap.