Q: Get to know your workers and encourage feedback regarding what they like and do not like at work. If many workers cite a similar workplace element as positive, work to expand or emphasize it. For instance, if many workers like the automatic staplers because they are superior to manual staplers, get a few more and stash them around the office in accessible locations. Conversely, if many workers find something at work irritating or unpleasant, work to remedy or remove it. For instance, if your workers do not like the piped-in music played over the loudspeakers, turn it off and replace it with different music. Never leave concerns unanswered, or offer vague or dismissive answers along the lines of, "That isn't important." Whenever possible, ask for feedback before implementing new policies especially those that affect workers. If your proposed changes meet widespread resistance, amend or toss them. Bad policies and feelings of powerlessness destroy workplace morale. When your workers do a great job, let them know. Say "Thanks for doing that" or "Great job" regularly. Provide more formal recognition when the scale of the accomplishment is greater. For instance, if one worker, or a team of workers, has been pulling double duty to meet a deadline, call a meeting and ask them to stand. Lead the group in a round of applause for their efforts. If your staff attains some significant milestone for instance, perhaps they've manufactured a combined one million widgets for automobiles draw attention to this accomplishment in your regularly scheduled meetings or in the employee newsletter. If you are not in a management position, you can create positive morale in the workplace by congratulating your coworkers when they receive positive recognition, and by thanking them for helping you out. Generally, provide more positive than negative feedback. If there is something wrong with a worker's performance, let them know in a private place. Do not embarrass or berate them in front of their peers. Emphasize your worker's strengths and avoid accusatory language. If your workers need to change something, describe the behavior you want to change rather than the worker. If you are not in a management position, you can create positive morale in the workplace by being sensitive to your coworkers' feelings. Do not accuse them of being lazy or sloppy in their work. Instead, use positive language and gentle suggestions to alert them to your displeasure. For instance, if your coworker wants feedback on a low-quality project, you might say, "This could use a little more work." Do not dance around an issue or use vague language when describing a problem. This is especially true if there is a development that affects everyone in your place of work. For instance, if your company experiences a merger or bankruptcy, let your workers know as soon as possible either in an email or a meeting. This will help maintain trust and boost morale, even in difficult times.
A: Solicit advice from your workers. Float new policies by your workers. Congratulate staff on their accomplishments. Be sensitive in your workplace communication. Be clear and direct in your workplace communications.

Q: This will allow you to become more familiar with the atmosphere of the community, and to learn about the types of topics that are regularly discussed. Most forums will have a "Newbie" or "Introduce Yourself" discussion thread that allows you to greet other community members and provide background information about yourself. As you start to participate and contribute to various discussions, you will begin to develop relationships with other forum members and become a recognized and reliable staple in the community. Provide help and advice to other members when possible. Participation such as this can get you noticed by potential clients, and will also allow other community members to develop trust in your knowledge and services. Some forums will have designated "Marketplace" or "Help Wanted" discussion threads, in which you can find freelance work or offer your own freelance services. Most forums will provide you with a message center or inbox in which other forum members can contact you. In some cases, potential clients may initially contact you using this method, as opposed to using the contact information provided in your signature.
A: Read through forum posts before writing your first discussion thread. Introduce yourself to members of the freelance forum. Participate in forum discussions consistently. Look for discussions and posts regarding freelance work. Check your forum messages regularly.

Q: You will need some sort of heat-resistant container, such as a mason jar or an old candle holder, to pour your melted wax into. Make sure that the mouth of your container is wide enough for you to reach into and that the container can withstand high temperatures. You can use any candle wax for your candles, such as paraffin, soy, or even old, unscented candles. Cut or break your chosen wax into cubes. Make sure that you have enough to fill your container, plus some extra. Wax shrinks a little when it hardens, and you may find that you will have to add a little extra wax into the container during the cooling process. Fill your double boiler with water and place it on the stove, then fill the smaller chamber with wax. Turn on the stove and wait until the wax melts. It will look mostly clear. If you do not have a double boiler, you can make your own by filling a large pot part-way with water and placing a smaller, heat-resistant container, such as a glass measuring cup, inside it. The smaller container should be at least as tall as the larger pot; it should not be submerged in the water. Place the candle wax into the smaller container, and set the large pot onto the stove. If you want to add some color to your candle, you can add in some crayons or wax dye. Wax dye usually comes in blocks, and you can find it online or in the candle-making section of an arts and crafts store. If you choose to add some color, be sure to stir your wax to blend it all in. Use about teaspoon or 10 drops of oil per one pound of wax. You can use more essential oil if you'd like a more potent candle, or less essential oil if you'd prefer a less potent one. You can find citronella essential oil online or in the essential oil section of a health food store. Once you have added the oil, stir the wax to mix it all together. Be sure to use essential oil, as a synthetic citronella oil (or citronella scent) will not be as effective at keeping the bugs away. You can also add other candle-making scents to help compliment the citronella. Consider using scents that other insects don't like, such as eucalyptus, lavender, lemon, peppermint, or pine. Measure out a pre-waxed candle wick and cut it with a pair of scissors. The wick should be a few inches longer than your chosen container; you will be trimming the wick down later. If your candle wick came without a metal tab, you will need to purchase one online or from the candle-making aisle of an arts and crafts store and attach it to one end. Simply slip the metal tab onto one end of your candle wick and pinch it shut using a pair of pliers. Take the candle wick and dip the metal tab into the hot wax, then slip the wick into the container. When the wax hardens, it will affix the metal tab to the bottom of the jar, securing the wick. You want your candle wicks to be straight inside the candle, so you will need to secure them. You can do this by taking a wooden clothespin, closing it around your candle wick, and resting the pin on the top of your container. If you do not have any clothespins, you can support the candle wick by resting chopsticks or pencils on top of the container, and placing them to either side of the wick. This will help keep the wick upright and prevent it from falling over. Carefully lift the container holding the wax off of the double boiler and pour the melted wax into the container. Leave about to 1 inch space from the rim of the container. You can tell if your candle has cooled if it is solid colored. Most uncolored waxes will appear white, ivory, or yellow when they have cooled. If you find that your wax has shrunk a little, simply add more hot wax and wait for it to cool. Once your candle has cooled, you can remove the chopsticks, and trim the wick until it is about inch long.
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Find a clean, glass jar with a wide opening. Purchase some candle wax and cut it into small cubes. Heat the candle wax in a double boiler. Add citronella essential oil to your melted wax. Purchase a pre-waxed candle wick and cut it. Insert and attach the candle wick. Secure the candle wick. Pour the wax into the jars. Wait until your candle has cooled. Trim your wick.