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- Build Morale when Times are Tough - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Doug StaneartTimes are tough, and as a result, morale can suffer. So what can the leaders of an organization do to help team members feel more confident and at ease? Below are a few simple tips to improve teamwork and morale -- especially in a recession (or depression): Give Sincere Compliments When ...
Views: 7445(4 votes) - ***3 Tips For How to Get More Free Time - For Busy Women Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Leslie Cunningham“When my husband and I began dating we would often have a ‘veg out’ Saturday. It would involve sleeping in, watching or renting movies, playing games and eating left over's. It was quiet, relaxing and also very fun. Fast-forward 7 years of married life with 3 daughters … it surely has ...
Views: 2579(5 votes) - Kudos From the Boss: the End of the Bonus Culture. - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2012 from Ton de GraafSense and non-sense of exorbitant financial incentives. The annual performance reviews are behind us and many C-level executives, salespersons, accountants and senior managers have claimed their yearly bonus. What a waste of money! Research shows that there are at least three reasons why ...
Views: 1254 - Creative Way of Using Dry Erase Magnetic Calendar - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Zelnik V. MatvillWhiteboard calendars are very useful in planning and organizing office, home or school daily and monthly activities. You can also post important schedules, information and meetings in the whiteboard calendar. As time goes by, various types of whiteboard calendars has been created. There is what ...
Views: 1088 - ***A New Year’s Cure For Limiting Money Beliefs In Growing Your Business - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamMost women entrepreneurs don’t make money in a powerful way because they’re unable to distinguish their real-life money reality from their misleading thoughts and beliefs. We are mistaken when we assume that that our thoughts accurately describe our financial reality. Most often our thoughts ...
Views: 1941(3 votes) - ***Set Goals to Create an Intentional and Powerful New Year - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Leslie Cunningham1. Set intentions. Identify what you want to achieve on during your retreat. Keep in mind there isn’t any right or wrong way to set intentions. It’s just a matter of what you want to focus on during your time together. Last year, for example, my husband and I wrote our intentions down on ...
Views: 2082(7 votes) - Develop Exceptional Customer Service Skills With Five Attributes - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggAs a business owner, I have developed a keen sense of the attributes of people who are highly motivated as well as those qualities that lead to counter productive behavior. Regardless of the industry, customer service is key to the success of your business. Unfortunately, there are many examples ...
Views: 2363(1 vote) - Why Can Well Planned Office Storage Help You Get More Out Of Your Staff - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from K QuinnMany people can rely quite heavily on office staorge. If youre a busy professional, school teacher, student or a home business owner, the right setup can help you utilize your time and make the most of your day. One of the most important parts of office storage is filing. If you have lots of ...
Views: 725 - Don’t Smoke, Optimize! - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Joseph AnthonySmoking is bad for you. It destroys your lungs, makes you stink of smoke and constantly steals your hard earned cash, but in reality it can effect more than your body. It can ruin your business. Bear with us. On average it takes about 8 minutes to smoke a cigarette. 8 minutes might not ...
Views: 966 - How Will Office Partitioning Help The Office Environment - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from K QuinnThere are two ways you can organise your office, partitioned and open. Open office plans involve workers sharing the same space with one another. On the other hand, in a office partitioning system, workers are either given private rooms to work in or the room is subdivided to offer some kind ...
Views: 843 - Impressive Processes Of Selecting A New York City Carpet Cleaning Company - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2012 from Tracy NarvaezKeeping the home as clean and well maintained as possible can quickly prove to be a process filled with all kinds of complications and stresses throughout the cleanliness process. There are many instances where areas of the house are quickly neglected as they are very commonly used which makes ...
Views: 689 - Leaders Get Paid for What Their People Do - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Jeb BlountWhen you get your next paycheck, take a close look at it. The money that was deposited in your bank account was a direct result of the work your people did. You were rewarded for their performance or nonperformance—not yours. To tell yourself anything different is an outright denial of the ...
Views: 894(1 vote) - Set Goals Not Resolutions To Achieve Results - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonThere was a time in my life that every New Year's I would set resolutions. For me, they seemed to be focused more around my health: Lose weight, exercise more, break a bad habit. Sound familiar? I found that they were focused more around what I should NOT be doing versus who I should strive ...
Views: 742 - Getting a Raise in a No Increase Environment - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2011 from Jane CranstonMoney is tight everywhere. Even people doing well are feeling the impact of local, national, and global slowdowns in the economy. That said, it doesn’t necessarily mean no one is getting merit increases, promotions, and salary adjustments. Whether you work for a company that has a very ...
Views: 1157 - Getting Great Employees for Less Money - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2011 from Jane CranstonIt’s just a fact of work life -- not everyone has the same amount of dollars to invest in opportunities or challenges. In today’s economic environment the numbers with less is accelerating and even those with resources appear to be hesitant to spend. This is true especially when it comes to the ...
Views: 1064 - Female employee requested By Many Big Tycoons - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2011 from Alured poelmanAll across the world, majority of women prefer to do work from home. There are a number of reasons behind this kind of preference by women especially. Work from home, not only enables them to be independent but also provide them with the opportunity to take care of their family altogether. Web ...
Views: 615 - People Don’t Do Dumb Things on Purpose: Effective Leaders Assume Positive Intent - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Jeb BlountDuring seminars when I teach leaders the principle that “People don’t do dumb things on purpose.” invariably some joker will say, “Looks like you haven’t met my people.” You may be thinking the same thing because like me, you’ve observed people do some really dumb things. What is important ...
Views: 1665(1 vote) - The benefits of working as an out of hours GP - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2011 from Sorted MediaOut of hours General Practitioner (GP) work is an extremely important aspect of medical care in the UK. When surgeries are closed there are many patients requiring the services of a medical professional. GPs can expect to deal with patients at either a Primary Care Centre or by trying to resolve ...
Views: 789 - Business Maturity - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Raj GavurlaMature businesses show their maturity through consistency. In other words they are reliable. It’s odd to receive calls from suppliers on behalf of well known organizations that cannot keep an appointment. What does this say about your company? It’s not appealing. People’s time is valuable. ...
Views: 936 - Vision, Mutual Support, Trust and Appreciation are the Four Pillars of Great Teams - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2011 from Andrew HortonGreat teams of supportive, inspired and driven team members, where no individual member is driven by their own self-interest or ego, are the most cohesive and deliver the best long term performance. Once you have these crucial elements in place, where you have a real team of supportive and ...
Views: 1279 - Tips for Conducting Your Next Employee Review - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from MegaDox CorporationEvery business, no matter the size, should conduct employee performance reviews at least once a year. This process gives employers a chance to let employees know that they are valued and that their efforts are appreciated, and it also affords an opportunity to address any areas that may need ...
Views: 1153 - 4 Simple Ways to Enhance Your Medical Assistant Training - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Clifford BlodgettTraining to be a medical assistant is an exciting and satisfying endeavor that allows you to engage in hands on work while still making use of professional knowledge. If you've chosen to participate in a training program already, you may be wondering what you can do to improve your performance ...
Views: 1175 - How to Get Good Employees to Stay - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Hugh StewartThe retention of a company’s executive and leadership teams is critical to the success of a business. What are some of the ways to effectively compensate them so that they remain happy and productive in the business? The answer may not be as simple as offering more money or stock in the ...
Views: 1001 - 3 Ways Little Red Riding Hood Can Make You a Star at Work - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Marion ChamberlainHow often have you heard that numbers don’t lie? This is typically a phrase that is thrown around during corporate meetings and more importantly, performance review time. So, if numbers don’t lie, let’s look at some important 2010 statistics relating to women in the workplace: Women ...
Views: 861(1 vote) - High profile jobs in cath lab - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Coby LysetteMedical students looking for jobs in cath lab will be delighted to know that hundreds of posts are lying vacant in country’s premier cath labs. There is an immediate requirement of medical professionals willing to work in different capacities in ultra modern labs. Professionals who want to make ...
Views: 764 - Mighty Oaks from little acorns grow: change your culture one step at a time - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Cedric GrosjeanWe all have to start somewhere is a phrase which tends to be glibly thrown around without much thought as to its meaning. Yet it is a phrase which is true of so many aspects of human development as well of the natural world. Who, looking at a baby can tell whether they will be a top sports ...
Views: 721 - Functional Resume Writing Guide and Sample - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Charles MartinMany professional resume writers believe that functional resume is best for the people who keep changing their career or had done frequent job hopping in the past. This type of resume format focuses on the resume skills rather than emphasizing on the employment details. It is quite different ...
Views: 873 - Great Time For Bosses to Say Thanks to Employees--And Show They Mean It - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2011 from Noelle NelsonThose who are fortunate enough to have a job in these tough economic times are often working longer hours and carrying the workload normally done by two or more workers. The holiday season is the perfect time for employers to show their employers they appreciate their efforts. Appreciation ...
Views: 1098 - Winners Give Up: Burying Their Heads in the Sand! - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2011 from JAMES MAIOHOWinners Give Up Burying Their Heads in the Sand! According to the phrase-finder website, this originated from an alleged habit of ostriches during the threat of an attack. The story was first recorded by the Roman writer Pliny the Elder, who suggested that ostriches hide their heads in ...
Views: 1248 - Taking a New Approach to Building Your Business - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Samantha JohnsonAn Army of Entrepreneurs (AOE), in essence, is an internal force of loyal and committed employees. It is also a structure and a mindset that will help a business grow well beyond its founder or CEO. Well-know management expert Jennifer Prosek first implemented an AOE at her communications ...
Views: 1010(1 vote) - Five Fatal Mistakes in Online Job Application - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Leah LingaolingaoDo you think that you’re the ideal candidate for the graphics designer or marketing agent position? If you do then you may have a better chance of landing that job. Bear in mind that a single mistake can ruin your chances too! Sometimes, job hunters fail to realise a mistake that ...
Views: 906 - 5 Healthy Ways to Make Your Unemployment Time Positive - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Amanda DiSilvestroHearing about the high (and slow to change) unemployment rate is certainly depressing; especially when you’ve just lost your job. Many feel that the recession has changed the psychology of hiring for a good majority companies. Employers are afraid to hire a full-time staff in fear that things ...
Views: 1814 - Motivating Employees To Win, Grow, Evolve - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Raj GavurlaAs an organization what do you do to motivate employees to win, grow, and evolve? This isn’t management motivating employees or employees motivating management. There should be three categories: 1. Motivation for project work to win, grow, evolve 2. Motivation to run ...
Views: 1288(1 vote) - Five Tips to Increase Employee Engagement - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Lauren StillEmployee engagement describes the level of emotional involvement and enthusiasm employees demonstrate for their work, and how that influences their performance and willingness to further the organization’s interests. While that may seem “soft” and intangible, many researchers show that the ...
Views: 913(1 vote) - Companies urging eligible candidates requested for work - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Alured poelmanToday business centres are urging eligible candidates to work for them. The companies requested for work talented candidates for their organisations and in return of that they are offering handsome money. This has increased the demand of candidates in market and the number of job opportunities ...
Views: 620 - Job Stress: An Unnecessary Evil - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Eve RojasBelow is one of the graduate level papers I wrote in 2000 to address the pervasive topic of job stress – something most of us cannot escape. It’s rather long and academic in tone, but the information still applies today and is worth a read. I will note that the references will not address ...
Views: 1207 - Learn Korean Through Rosetta Stone Korean Rather than the Grammar Book - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from jenkin sonulThere are thousands of learning resources online, many of these resources are free for everyone, so if you are willing to learn a new language, online learning will be a great choice. However, when you are learning something new online, there is an important hint you need to pay more attention ...
Views: 1280 - Why can effective office storage improve productivity - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2011 from K QuinnTypically businesses will create lots of paperwork, and keeping that under control can be a big job. Often paperwork issues within an organisation will go unnoticed. There are many benefits of having an organised office, one of which is productivity, this can be achieved by having a storage ...
Views: 1215 - The Power of 'Yes'! - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Michel NerayIn the interest of complete transparency, I want to be absolutely clear about my intention in writing this article: My aim is to hit you hard and repeatedly with the 'yes' hammer until it's permanently embossed on your head and in your mind. My hope is that you re-wire your knee-jerk reaction ...
Views: 734 - 3 Reasons Under-Performing Employees In Your Company Are Not At Fault - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Skip WeismanIn today’s economy business leaders can’t afford to accept under-performing personnel in their companies. Yet, in a recent survey 44% of them reported being unhappy with the performance results of their employees. In order to solve a problem such as this, employers need to first identify the ...
Views: 1758(1 vote) - Why 44% of Today’s Leaders Are Unhappy With Their Employees’ Performance & their Own Communication Style - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Skip WeismanForty-four percent of business leaders at various levels and a variety of industry categories reported disappointment in the performance results of their employees, in a survey recently conducted by Leadership & Workplace Communication Expert Skip Weisman. In the survey, whose results were ...
Views: 903(1 vote) - Please Fire Me - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Warwick MerryMany Australian managers tolerate under-performance because they are scared. Performance management is seen to be a minefield loaded with trip-wires so to play it safe, managers “put up with” poor staff. The reality is that they want you to fire them, and so does your team. They won’t ...
Views: 724 - You Need Your People More Than They Need You - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Jeb BlountIn leadership one principle stands above all: You need your people more than they need you. Another way of saying this is that you get paid for what your people do, not for what you do. If you only internalize one lesson about leadership, make this the one. A basic understanding that you ...
Views: 1029 - In the Workplace, Trust is Fragile - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Jeb BlountTrust in the workplace is fragile. Companies and their leaders have added to the inherent suspicion people carry for their bosses by using the terms trust, teamwork, and transparency as buzz words. They hire consultants, hold special meetings, or do team-building and trust-building exercises. ...
Views: 884 - The Five Levers of Leadership - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Jeb BlountLeaders have tough jobs. Why? Because in most cases they bear 100 percent of the responsibility for the performance of their team yet receive little glory for their efforts. The best leaders work longer hours, endure more stress, and have greater responsibility than the people they manage. ...
Views: 2274 - What Really Motivates Employees - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Jeb BlountEach week I travel the country speaking to groups of leaders at meetings and conferences. No matter where I go I’m asked the same question time and again by leaders ranging from frontline managers to CEOs , “How can I motivate my employees?” I’ve heard this question repeated thousands of times. ...
Views: 1415(2 votes) - Talent Integration Problem - Why Most Companies Hiring Retention Is Rate Less Than 50% - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Tony KubicaThe hiring retention success rate is disheartening with some studies reporting a rate lower than 50%. Through more than 50 years of combined experience 50+ in helping organizations improve their business performance, we (Tony Kubica and Sara LaForest) have uncovered three reasons why most ...
Views: 584 - Three Key Elements for Addressing Organizational Challenges Effectively - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2011 from Pat LynchOrganizational challenges come in all different forms and levels of difficulty. Regardless of what form they take, one critical success factor stands out above others as a determinant of leaders’ effectiveness in addressing them: having a clearly articulated “big picture.” More specifically, an ...
Views: 598 - Scrabble Word Finder – Really favorable for word game players! - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Michael GaffaneyNowadays, there are a number of people who are taking interest in playing scrabble games. If you are also one of them then you must avail the benefits of scrabble word finder in order to improve your vocabulary. There are several kinds of games being played by the people, these days. Some of ...
Views: 1003 - Giving Employees the Answers They Need. - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Daniel RipUnderstanding employee reactions to big changes within your organization such as layoffs and mergers can help you understand what employees need, not just in stressful times, but every day. Here are three questions your employees need the answers to regularly: 1. Do I have job security? This ...
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