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- Human Resource Trends of 2011 - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Saxon Marsden-HugginsHuman Resource professionals all over the world have spotted trends developing in each of their own industry. Understanding these 2011 trends will save you time, effort and money. The following is a glance at some of the emerging Human Resource trends of 2011: The Economy While the world ...
Views: 733 - What conditions are affected by the Agency Workers Regulation - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Gerry GregoireThe aim of the new AWR (Agency Workers Regulation) is to provide agency workers with the same basic working and employment conditions to that of a comparable permanent employee after a qualifying period: The AWR will cover: • Equal Pay. • The same commissions, bonuses and over time rates. ...
Views: 669 - With Web-based Technology The Possibilities are "Limitless" - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2011 from jason trendIn a recent movie entitled "Limitless," Bradley Cooper plays a down-on-his-luck fiction writer who only sees the limits of his life. He is alone in a small New York City apartment. He talks to no one. Writes little and submits even less to his editor. He stumbles upon a pill and suddenly has ...
Views: 599 - Managing an Employee with a Disability - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Beth MollenkampA manager came to me the other day and asked, “What if I suspect an employee of having a learning disability? Do I have to look the other way regarding his poor performance?” There seems to be a misconception that you cannot hold an employee accountable to do his or her job if he or she has a ...
Views: 3259 - Accomodating an Employee with a Learning Disability - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Beth MollenkampAccording to the National Center for Learning Disabilities, approximately 15 million people have learning disabilities in the United States. Specific Learning Disabilities has been defined as disorders that affect the ability to understand or use spoken or written language, do mathematical ...
Views: 1896 - Need of Water Treatment and Chlorination Devices - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from BAKUL SIKRILarge quantity of water is supplied through huge large pipes to various residential and industrial areas. This water comes into use for various domestic and commercial purposes. It is obtained from various rivers but it is not clean enough to directly use for drinking or medical purposes and ...
Views: 635 - How does Outsourcing Help IT Businesses - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2011 from Bryan CañonIn the fast pace world of IT business nowadays, many organizations have considered making use of a third-party to cope up with the changes and demanding challenges in the industry. The third-partying, commonly known as outsourcing, is a process of sub-contracting a particular information ...
Views: 830(3 votes) - Solar and Wind Power for Home- An Alternative to Nonrenewable Sources of Energy - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from BAKUL SIKRIThe most concerning matter for us today is continuously increasing oil prices. The hike in fuel prices has leaded us to think about other alternatives, which suits our pocket. These nonrenewable resources are not trustworthy; we cannot rely on them much because their reserves are getting ...
Views: 744 - Residential Wind Power – The Way To Save - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from BAKUL SIKRIWith prices going through the roof, the last you need is your electricity bills giving you a heart attack. What you need is a resource that creates power in an inexpensive way leaving you with enough funds to be put aside. This is the right time to create wind power for home , and save ...
Views: 700 - Looking for Jobs? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Lacey MooreThere are certain things in life which our elders always emphasis on and asked us also to follow them too. Few of those things were things like the education is the only wealth that remains with you, then opportunity knows only once etc. we never knew the importance of these unless and until it ...
Views: 530 - At-Will Employment - What Exactly Does That Mean? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Alan SkloverIT HAPPENS TO US ALL THE TIME: People come to us for consultations about workplace problems and opportunities from every state in the U.S., and from many other countries, as well. Commonly, the counsel sought is related to job stability, either in seeking new employment or in departing from ...
Views: 1473 - Top 5 Habits of Trusted HR Advisors - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Andria CorsoAs HR professionals continue to work to be value-added strategic associates to the leaders they support, there are some key behaviors to keep in mind. These are the proven distinguishing behaviors amongst some of the most trusted HR advisors across a wide variety of businesses. 1. ...
Views: 4227 - Is Your Company Going Through Major Change? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Beth MollenkampIt is amazing to me how many companies undertake a major change with little pre-planning, and then they wonder why the change didn’t go smoothly. By some accounts, as high as 50% of all organizational changes fail. If your organization is getting ready to undertake a major change there are ...
Views: 3165 - How to Obtain a Fair IT Contract? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Ahmad SuhendroNearly all negotiations in whatever subject are considered tricky. There are too many things to consider and learn carefully before reaching the final validation. This also applies to IT contract where the purchaser - in this case is you - has quite less experience than the vendor you are about ...
Views: 511 - ECONOMIC CYCLES AND HIRING…. Is Your Company Ready for Recovery? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from William MillerThe cycles between the best of times and the worst of times can have a disastrous impact on your ability to hire well and with confidence. Economic conditions force companies to re-examine business strategies and budgets, especially in the areas of discretionary spending. In difficult economic ...
Views: 1340 - EMPLOYEE RETENTION - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Linda IriahEMPLOYEE RETENTION Employee Retention is a constant battle in today’s workforce. Keeping your most valued employees is a key challenge in many organizations today. As the recession lifts, opportunities are beginning to open up to the unemployed as well as to your staff. Is talent being lured ...
Views: 976 - Unique Advantages of Natural Stones - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from BAKUL SIKRIWhen it comes to the selection of stones for house construction, many house owners go for Natural stones. Stones are widely popular among people owing to their beauty and advantages. From ancient times, stones were used to manufacture palaces, mansions and houses in which many are standstill ...
Views: 2239 - What is The Buzzing of The Bees? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Hal WechslerThe Secret strategy of Buzzing of The Bees We trained a NYC attorney in Tripling (3x) his Speed Reading and Doubling his long-term memory. That was not what he emailed us about. One of the side-issues in the 12 hours of sessions includes a strategy called The Buzzing of The Bees. This is a ...
Views: 1462(1 vote) - How to manage with integrity and why this is most important - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Craig NathansonThere are too many examples of the lack of integrity today in management. If you wish to be a manager who gets great results with people, focusing on your integrity is a good place to start. What is integrity? Many people discuss integrity but may not understand it completely. Let’s start ...
Views: 1210 - Stop Workplace Drama is Not about Office Cat Fights - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Marlene ChismI recently got a message from an associate of mine on Linked In. The message excited me because it gave me a chance to talk about drama…what it is and why my book Stop Workplace Drama is even for men, for owners, and even for those who are lucky enough to experience a collaborative work ...
Views: 3080 - Civil Society and Political Accountability in India - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2011 from Sudhanshu MittalThe erstwhile President of United States, Bill Clinton once famously remarked that, “Politics is a Contact Sport” and in my view he was quite precise in his definition of modern-day politics. Having closely watched the movers and shakers in the corridors of power for the last four decades, I can ...
Views: 893 - I Resolve To... - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from A. Drayton BoylstonDoes your company set goals for the coming year? Are you measured (and paid) based upon the attainment of these goals? Do you have incremental milestones that need to be reached in order to progress towards these goals? Why is it that most people don't do the same thing for themselves? What ...
Views: 873 - Establishing Efficient Recruitment Procedure - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from miriam dittrichThe demands of the business industry changes and companies don’t have any choice but to adapt. The thing with businesses nowadays is that they give more importance to quality than quantity when it comes to hiring employees. This is because most of them believe that employees play a vital role in ...
Views: 567 - How to Start a Recruitment Agency Business - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from miriam dittrichIt’s not surprising if you put up your own technical staffing company these days. Knowing that the number of companies relying on recruitment firms is gradually increasing, it’s definitely a good investment for your money. However, you have to understand that putting up a recruitment agency is ...
Views: 964 - How Recruitment Agencies Help You Get a Job - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from miriam dittrichJob hunting is probably one of the most daunting things a person must do to be able to make a living. Because not everyone can put up their own business, there are people who need to apply for a job so that they would have money to buy their necessities. Given the current situation of employment ...
Views: 703 - Job Application Tips - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from miriam dittrichWith today’s global economy, finding a good job is very difficult, most especially if you want a job with a good pay. You’ll definitely need to go around different business districts to find the best job you could find. Once you’ve found a job opportunity that you truly want, you’ll surely do ...
Views: 581 - Things to Remember When Selecting a Technical Recruiting Agency - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from miriam dittrichEveryone knows how difficult it is to hire technical employees. This is because hiring such employees requires a thorough and systematic screening process. Most of the time, this recruitment process can’t be handled by the human resources department alone, and requiring the assistance of ...
Views: 851 - Technical Recruitment Tips - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from miriam dittrichFor a company to grow, it is essential for the entrepreneur to hire the right employees. Ever since the concept of human resource management was first introduced, many entrepreneurs have been using it to assure that their business is operated by the best people. That is why a lot of companies ...
Views: 794 - Getting Your First Job - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from miriam dittrichGetting your dream job is challenging, but quite satisfying. All your life, you have been thinking about what kind of career you want to pursue and how you want to do well on your first job. Your first job is important because it will provide you the experience you’ll need later to get promoted. ...
Views: 610 - Public and Private Employment Agencies - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from miriam dittrichEmployment agencies play a major role in promoting the increase of employment rate in the country. Employment is vital both for the industry and the people who need jobs. All companies need workers to execute the core plans of the business so that they can provide jobs for skilled individuals. ...
Views: 1666 - Semiconductor Jobs and Careers - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from miriam dittrichIt is difficult to find a job and build a career now that employment is crippled by the economic crisis. The chances of getting employed depend on the demands of the profession implied by the field of expertise of an applicant and the degree of his or her experience. Sometimes, an applicant does ...
Views: 530 - Manufacturing and Semiconductor Jobs - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from miriam dittrichManufacturing continues to be the largest among all forms of industry, contributing much in the economy for many years. It is considered as the prime mover of employment, as it requires people to work in different businesses such as transportation, utilities, retailers, and distributors. These ...
Views: 569 - The Importance of Employment - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from miriam dittrichEmployment is a major concern of all types of industry. It is referred to as something provided by companies and demanded by people who need earnings. Just recently, the chairman of the Federal Reserve emphasized in his prefabricated speech that the organization and the government must work ...
Views: 754 - Starting a Business, Understanding the Basic Areas - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from miriam dittrichBuilding a business involves years of tedious research, massive planning and careful management of funds. Making the right decisions is important, since creating a business involves a lot of time and resources. The business will run smoothly if the planning and pre-management procedures are done ...
Views: 525 - How New Scientific Strategies Add To Health & Longevity - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2011 from Hal WechslerHow New Scientific Research Adds to Your Health And Longevity If you are like me about wild medical claims, you are a skeptic and contrarian and believe almost no authority or expert without proof. Sure there are breakthroughs, but the drug companies are the last one to believe. But then ...
Views: 1442(2 votes) - 8 Practical Keys of Good Work Ethics - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Amnuai BeckenhamGood work ethics includes a positive attitude with all work projects, being prepared to go the extra mile to get things done, creating a work environment where great teamwork can flourish and having the capacity to encourage the best performance standards from your fellow workers. The ...
Views: 5510 - Good Leadership Skills Uncovered - Key Lessons from a Thai Village - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Amnuai BeckenhamFor anyone seeking good leadership skills our village leader provided nine key lessons. Check out this fantastic real life example of good leadership skills from a small Thai village The capacity to stimulate a group of people to achieve specific objectives that would have been considered ...
Views: 1610 - 9 Essential Keys of Great Leadership - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Amnuai BeckenhamThe capacity to stimulate a group of people to achieve specific objectives that would have been considered impossible to meet without the input, support and guidance of the leader shows great leadership skills. But just how do you do this? For anyone seeking great leadership skills the ...
Views: 1615 - Amazing Cover Letter, Will Get You The Job You Want! - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Dan Thompson"In Only 3½ Minutes, You Can Quickly And Easily Crank Out A Killer Cover Letter That Is Guaranteed To Have Your Phone Ringing Off The Hook With Hot Job Interviews And Top Job Offers... Without Writing One Word!" Location: Calabasas, CA Dear Friend, Most job seekers don't have a clue ...
Views: 1285 - Riding the Leadership Rollercoaster - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsThey were the best of times; they were the worst of times. . . How often when you look at your business have you thought to yourself, "Wow, I cannot believe how great of a staff we have right now? They are all working together as a team. They make my job so easy." Then, two months later, ...
Views: 1124 - How to Get an Entry Level Job in Insurance - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Barbara McDonaghAny kind of new step in life requires some kind of guidance to actually take place. Fortunately, the existence of the internet has taken away the need for a person to go around asking for help physically and depend on another person for it. Instead, now people just log onto the internet and find ...
Views: 603 - How to Get an Entry Level Job in Insurance - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Barbara McDonaghAny kind of new step in life requires some kind of guidance to actually take place. Fortunately, the existence of the internet has taken away the need for a person to go around asking for help physically and depend on another person for it. Instead, now people just log onto the internet and find ...
Views: 1042 - What is The LAw of Expectation? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Hal WechslerWhat is the Law of Expectation, And Who Cares? Now you are an intelligent person, wise in the ways of the world. If you do some quick internet research on the Law of Expectation, what will you find? Answer: Google has to remove this drivel. These articles contain facts a first-grader would ...
Views: 4055(1 vote) - What to Consider When Hiring a Resume Distribution Service - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Steven JohnsonFifty years ago, job recruitment took some time, because companies needed to post their job vacancies on newspapers. Job hunters needed to buy these newspapers to check if any of the available jobs match their skills. This time-consuming process left both parties wanting faster results. When ...
Views: 541 - Job Interview Answers - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Dan Thompson"How To Answer Any Question An Interviewer Could Possibly Throw At You! ... " Read these Sample Answers, in less than 15 minutes you will learn how to: "Package & Spin" your work experience so it is a perfect fit for the job Increase your confidence, easily calm nerves or fear Be more ...
Views: 1002(1 vote) - Useful Information on Getting Jobs Online - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2011 from Steven JohnsonBefore the Web became popular, people needed to buy newspapers when looking for jobs. Although the classified ads on newspapers can come in handy at times, the jobs posted here are not pre-arranged. The reader had to spend some time sorting out which ads are relevant for his or her skills. As ...
Views: 480 - Different Areas Of Your Business Outsourcing - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Bryan CañonOutsourcing covers a wide range of services including: web, software, programming and design outsourcing. Web Outsourcing is an established software development outsourcing. Custom web development providers in countries such as India are known for the lucrative software with excellent quality. ...
Views: 985 - What You Need to Know About Business Process Outsourcing - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Bryan CañonWhat is the business process outsourcing or BPO? BPO is a kind of outsourcing the service to pursue activities of the contracting authority and responsibilities, especially the outsourced activities. BPO is generally classified as (1) back-office outsourcing which includes internal business ...
Views: 1010 - Benefits of Call Center Outsourcing - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Bryan CañonCall center outsourcing provides many valuable benefits, with the customer experience is key. It is common practice for small and medium-sized companies to outsource call centers, in exchange for the opportunity to focus on the infrastructure of their business. The Americans have managed call ...
Views: 1223 - Staffing in 2011 - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Bryan CañonIn the current state of the economy in 2011, maintaining the revenue generation of productivity and quality is increasingly difficult with rising costs. Therefore, finding creative ways to improve business become very crucial. Although not a new idea, Staff Leasing became a growth market in ...
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