Happiness at Work

In  today's competitive job market especially in BPO Philippines, one must be thankful for being employed, even though the grass may seem greener in other pastures, there are ways to keep your current job bright and joyful.

BE PROFESSIONAL

Do your best in acting professional in the office. Prevent personal problems from interfering with your work or bother you from being productive at your job.

It's the same when you're at home, best to keep your office worries in the office, so that you can rest and enjoy time with friends and family.

Being a professional means you try to get along well with most, if not all, your co-workers. Doing so you can gather a circle of support, made up of colleagues who may share similar likes and lifestyles. Having such a support group to help you out, and you help them in return, can do a lot in relieving the work pressure for everyone.

And being a professional means you don't let event and other people's actions affect your performance in the job. A professional thinks of ways to resolve conflicts, prevent problematic situations that harm the office's camaraderie.

MAKE YOUR WORKSPACE 'YOU' 

Having a sense of ownership or identity of your own workspace can anchor you to your job or best yet make you look forward to going to work.

If company policy permits, decorate your area to make it a place of comfort and convenience to make you work better, especially when you're at your job eight hours a day. Make it a fun place as it can be.

Creating the ideal workspace can give you 'empowerment'. Organize your work area neatly, along with your task schedule so that it's manageable for you.

You don't need to be overwhelmed at work if you make yourself the right environment where you're prepared with everything you need to get the job done. A little prep can go a long way in executing a task easily, and without stress.

By being proactive and taking control of your workspace and schedule, you experience satisfaction which brings on confidence and motivation.

LIVE HEALTHY TO BE HAPPY

Happiness isn't just an emotional state; it's a physical state too. When your mind and body are functioning well without problems, you'll be in a good mood constantly.

Maintain a good diet and keep yourself properly hydrated throughout your workday can make a big difference in your energy level and attitude.

Avoid bad habits and vices like smoking, drinking liquor or indulging in sugary, oily foods to deal with stress. These aggravate stress in the long run.

Take breaks not just to nourish your body and mind, but exercise too.

By only taking a few minutes during your workday to get up and move a little can add many recovery points to your overall health and happiness in the office.

And while moving about, do remember to take a breather, a deep breather. Stand with your feet together and your arms at your sides. Inhale deeply, then exhale and bend forward. Try to do this movement 10 times.

MAINTAIN A POSITIVE ATTITUDE

Happiness doesn't come out of nowhere, it's not a reaction. It's an action that you can make, by focusing on what's important, what's positive.

Identify the things that you enjoy or appreciate at work, even if they are as simple as your coworkers or the cooling system. If you appreciate the positives, you can make your job more enjoyable.

Reward yourself, indulge yourself out of the office, not only when you do a good job but also when you experience a bad time in the office.

Whether it be dinner with family, or a movie with friends, ice cream, remember to treat yourself every once in awhile.

Following these 4 tips can ensure you that you will enjoy working for the country's sunshine industry where a promising, happy future awaits everyone in BPO Philippines.

Respect at the Workplace

Respect: Deserve it, Earn it and Share it.

Do you ever feel undervalued, or disrespected, by your boss and co-workers at your work? Like you're being passed all  the unwanted tasks to complete, without any assistance or appreciation?
Do you feel that you're treated like that every day? 
In the face of such mistreatment, you shouldn't remain meek. There are ways you can improve your situation, how others see and treat you.

Graduates 2012, an Advanced Welcome

March is fast approaching and soon, there will be a new batch of young adults joining the world of jobs and employment. 


To the soon-to-be graduates of 2012, advanced congratulations (!) and here are some things to look forward to when you apply and get hired in BPO Philippines. 

Does Your Job Love You?

With today's unpredictable economy and tough job market, you might consider yourself fortunate being employed, especially in BPO Philippines.

Count yourself blessed if you actually have a job that you like, working in a company and with colleagues who seem to care about you.

Here's a checklist to really determine if your job is a golden piece of good fortune.

How to make your Job Happy

Start, work and end every day in BPO Philippines happy by trying out these tips.

CONSIDER PROMOTIONS CAREFULLY

Though getting promoted can be a happy occasion for one's career, longer work hours, demanding workload and more stressful responsibilities can come with the higher pay and position.

Unless this is what you really want to achieve, you're probably better off working in mid-level, while having the time and energy as well as resources to pursue what is truly your happiness.

CUT DOWN YOUR COMMUTE 

Commuting could be everyone's least favorite daily activity, especially when caught in the morning, noon and evening traffic rush.

If it's safe and possible, walk or bike to work. You'll get daily exercise, and be more alert when you start your day.

You can do something that's the best of both worlds. Don't get stuck waiting for your commute to start, walk a couple of blocks to where you know there won't be any competition to get seats. Then if your office is in a heavy traffic area, drop of a stop that's convenient and walk all the way in.

SOCIALIZE AT WORK

Though there's could be nothing stopping you to skip out of the office at 5 PM, it can be beneficial if you stay to socialize with your co-workers.

Socializing at work can also mean sharing lunch or snacks, chatting between cubicles when allowed, or even communicating through email.

Primates, like chimpanzees, spend at least an hour a day for social activities. Humans being social animals require the same amount of time to be healthy.

Studies have shown that people who experience at least 7 hours a day in positive social activity at work or with family and friends tend to feel/be happier and more fulfilled in life.

GO CLUBBING

Join a club in the office or outside, engage in team sports or enjoy a new hobby that lets you connect with others, especially with your colleagues/officemates.

Enjoying a group activity can gain you more happiness gain. Humans are evolved social creatures, we are happier when we're interacting with other people of similar interests or shared backgrounds.

Becoming part of a group at work will boost your interests and talents and build happy social ties

GET AWAY FROM WORK

When the weekends, vacation time or the holidays come, make the most of it not worrying about work or spending it in the office.

Leisure time is need to relieve stress, reduce the risk of depression, and improves one's self-esteem.

Beat the 3 PM Zzz Habit

By three o' clock in the afternoon, work in the office becomes difficult as our energy and focus weaken. Our whole body slows down, triggering the need to take a nap.

And the need is stronger if you slept late last night and had to still wake up early to beat the morning traffic commuting to work in BPO Philippines.

Though sometimes the best way to deal with the temptation to sleep/nap is just to give in for a set of ten minutes, most office environments tend to not support that.

Most of us turn to caffeinated beverages like coffee or soda, turn to smoking for the nicotine fix or eat copious amounts of chocolate or candy for the energy burst. But the price we pay for the sudden burst of energy is heavy, literally. We gain a few pounds in the process and feel more sleepy at the end.

There are more healthy ways to re-energize to see the work day through and complete the day's tasks so that when you get home, all you have to look to are your much deserved rest and relaxation.

Inspirational Movies for 2012

As the year 2011 draws to an end, you might be looking forward to your holidays from work in BPO Philippines. But as you relax, best to recharge your mind and heart with some inspiration.

Check out these recommendations for inspirational, motivational movies to enjoy these holidays, to best prepare what 2012 has in store for you professionally and personally.

Call Center 101: Stay Healthy and Successful

Working as an agent in a call center in BPO Philippines can be stressful. There are health concerns with the change of lifestyle that comes with the job: working the night shift, sleeping through the day, receiving verbal abuse from some angry callers, demands to perform well and meet quota… Some people thrive on these crisis-like situations while others just burn out. 

Here are some simple tips on how to keep healthy and pace yourself at work, ensuring your job performance and security as a call center agent.