How to hold onto your job

Johannesburg,15 July, 2009 - Now is clearly not the time to play Russian roulette with your career, and those who still find themselves pulling a salary at the end of the month can thank their lucky stars and should make every effort to stay in their boss's good books. In times of uncertainty and recession, your job is your greatest asset, and it is appropriate to learn the skills of managing upwards.

Managing people is about affirming them and ensuring that they perform at optimum. Managing upwards is a skill that involves making sure you the employee get the most out of your superiors, without suggesting you are "brown-nosing", or "sucking up", and jeopardising your relationship with the rest of the staff.

A sterling opportunity arises on the October 16 to put in a little effort with the boss, with guaranteed results in your favour. October 16 is Bosses' Day, a time for employees to express gratitude for their job, and to butter up the boss a little, without the action looking incongruous. A small gesture or gift on Bosses' Day is an intelligent strategy for demonstrating that you appreciate and admire your boss, without having to resort to fawning and flattery all year round.

Research by the University of Texas has found that ingratiating yourself to the boss does indeed work. Challenging the boss less, complimenting her more, or doing him a personal favour increases the likelihood of being appointed to the corporate board by 64 percent!

It's nothing to be ashamed of, said Francis Cole Jones, a professional coach and author of "How to Wow". In tough times, go to work early, stay late, attend meetings and volunteer for extra work.

The creative team behind NetFlorist, South Africa's leading online flower and gift delivery service, has a range of excellent gifts for the boss this Bosses Day, from Cuban cigars, (R460) to a Swarovski crystallised pen (R899) or crystallised flash memory stick (R789) for the high profile lady boss, or a miniature golf set (Rx) for the sporty boss who needs some R& R time at the office.

An opportunity to build up the boss's confidence and make them feel valued does not come up every day. Consider a gift on Bosses' day one of the smartest investments you can make in these risky times. Ordering is a simple matter of visiting www.netflorist.co.za, selecting the gift, typing your message and paying online.

Visit www.netflorist.co.za for sheer inspiration for all your gift-giving requirements. Or call 0861 300 600 to place an order. All prices mentioned exclude a delivery cost of Rxx to anywhere in South Africa

About NetFlorist

NetFlorist is the largest flower and gifting supplier in the country, having delivered in excess of 750 000 items since its inception in 1999. NetFlorist is in the business of delivering emotions and encouraging customers to connect with the important people in their lives, in the most convenient way.

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