Chapter 7: What sort of person are you?

Let’s face it, work takes up a major part of our time, so it stands to reason that people want to work with colleagues who are pleasant and easy to get along with. If you had to choose between two equally talented workmates – one whom you hated, and the other whom you liked – would there really be any decision to make? Increasingly companies are becoming aware that their employees’ personal habits and their work personality can not only influence the harmony of the workforce but may also directly influence the quality of the work done too.

Many job ads these days list the personal qualities companies believe are important to be successful ...

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