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- Cheat Sheet for SMART Team Building Activities with Appreciative Inquiry and REVOLUTIONARY WORKPLACE System - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2018 from Tony DovaleREAL Appreciative Team Building Activities To Transform Office Teamwork REAL Appreciative team building is the new rage for smart business. Gone are the company days filled with silly games, people used to call "team building activities". The smart companies are now looking for ...
Views: 8009(3 votes) - Tips and Advice for Saving Energy For Your Business - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2010 from Alexis TwiggOwning a business means that a lot of responsibility rests on your shoulders and now, thanks to the introduction of EPCs for all buildings with a useful floor space of 1000m2 you have the added responsibility of thinking about the energy efficiency of your business premises. EPCs or Energy ...
Views: 689(2 votes) - 4 Ways to Make Sure Meetings Are Not a Waste of Time - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Marlene ChismMeetings can be a big waste of time or the biggest time saver. It all depends on your skills of keeping the meeting on track and engaging your staff. The challenges that keep your meetings from being productive include going on way past the allotted time, getting off track, and meetings that ...
Views: 2417(4 votes) - Answers to the Toughest Job Interview Questions - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Peggy McKeeJob interviews are notoriously stressful, and in each one there are going to be a couple of difficult questions for you to handle. The key to being successful in your job interview is being prepared for the most difficult interview questions so that you can answer them smoothly and with ...
Views: 2267 - Hiring a Virtual Assistant - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Derek HollandA step by step guide to hiring a personal virtual assistant. Tips and tactics to successfully outsource your busy work and improve your performance. Personal virtual assistants have received a lot of attention during the past few years. Much of this attention has come from the success of ...
Views: 1407(1 vote) - What To Do With A Stalled Job Interview Process - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Peggy McKeeA Job Candidate’s Situation: A recuiter called a medical sales candidate about a job, gave him the name of the company and the manager, said that he had submitted his resume for consideration, and had the phone interview set up. Then, the recruiter called back to tell him that the phone ...
Views: 2578(2 votes) - Why motivating others doesn't work - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Craig NathansonIncorrect starting point Almost everywhere you turn there seems to be another rewards based incentive program to motivate people. This approach can work short term only for people who don't like their work. But with the time these people will only demand larger rewards to gain the same ...
Views: 1565 - Which Came First, Gestures or Speech, And Who Cares? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Hal WechslerWhich Came First, Speech or Gestures, And So What? Adults are learners too, so how do we get our point across (comprehension) without sounding like a dominating school teacher? If you visit your doctor and he says your x-rays are Benign, you are a lot happier than if he says the results ...
Views: 1532 - T Falcon Napier offers "Building A Career That Matters" - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Kayte ConnellyHuman resource development professionals are often stymied by their inability to hone their business skills. Like many other experts, they are really good with their product creation but do not attain the results they want within the first few years of operations. "Building A Career That ...
Views: 1732(1 vote) - Health and Productivity Management as an American Corporate Competitive Advantage - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Paul CantwellBy: Paul Cantwell – President of HealthCorp Solutions Employers have a significant opportunity to impact their bottom line as well as the health of Americans. Studies clearly show that demand is driving health care cost at an upward trend with no end in sight. It is up to employers to drive ...
Views: 1138(2 votes) - The Fatal Disconnection costing Businesses and our Country Millions! - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Paul CantwellBy: Paul Cantwell – President of HealthCorp Solutions There is a significant disconnection between how companies view the risk of providing a good health benefit program to their employees and how companies view other corporate risks like Property, Casualty, Liability and Workers ...
Views: 925(2 votes) - Appreciate Your Support - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2011 from Lyn Prowse-BishopAs we reach the end of another year my thoughts often turn to gratitude. I’m grateful to my clients who enable me to live this lifestyle, to be available for my daughter every day rather than having to ship her off to daycare, and generally be more relaxed about work. I’m also grateful for my ...
Views: 2588(4 votes) - The Importance of Self-Awareness - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Craig NathansonWhat is self-awareness? This is unknown territory for many. In school we are seldom taught to do deep reflection. As we get older and become adults we get caught in the cycle of productivity and consumption. As a result self reflection becomes something to be avoided so as not to slow one ...
Views: 11060(3 votes) - Respect in the Workplace: Helping Employees Treat Each Other, Customers, and Management with Respectful Behavior at Work - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2011 from Daniel FeerstIt’s easy to respect co-workers who are a mirror image of you. If they share your background, ethnicity and attitudes, you may develop an instant affinity for them. The challenge comes when you work with people who are not like you—at least on the surface. Whether they wear different kinds of ...
Views: 8428(1 vote) - The Value of Military Leadership Experience in Turbulent Business Environments - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from James MurphyIn today's turbulent business environments, every leader should be concerned about how well his or her organization executes and how well it adapts to change. Execution has been on the list of top concerns of CEOs for years now. But the turbulent business environments of the past few years ...
Views: 1429(1 vote) - 4 Sure-Fire Signs You Need Additional Personnel - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Cookie Tuminello“Most people are so busy knocking themselves out trying to do everything they think they should do, they never get around to what they want to do.” – Kathleen Winsor Most business owners and team leaders hold off on hiring additional staff for their businesses until they end up totally ...
Views: 1251(2 votes) - Five Devastating LinkedIn Profile Errors: Don’t Let This Happen to You - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeI can’t emphasize enough just how important your LinkedIn profile is to your career in medical sales. Your LinkedIn profile is the primary thing other people (all 40 million of them on the network) will see about you. It is the online world’s equivalent of a first impression, so it should be ...
Views: 2245(1 vote) - STAR Interview Technique for Behavioral Job Interviews - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeEmployers want to know about more than just your skills and experience–they want to know how you’ll get along day-to-day. How will you react in stressful situations? What will you do when a customer gets cranky, or there’s some issue with the product? One way for hiring managers to get to ...
Views: 2328(1 vote) - College Seniors Need a LinkedIn Profile Now - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeIf you’re a college senior, you’ll be a jobseeker soon. Students traditionally use on-campus job interviews as a way to get their first post-college job, but according to one article, less than 1/3 of college students find jobs from companies that hire through career services. So what’s ...
Views: 1889(2 votes) - Bad vs. Good people? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from Craig NathansonLabels at work It can be easy as a manager to label people as bad or good performers. This performance labeling tends to be a convenient way to quickly categorize people. It is efficient for human resources. Once labeled, people can be given promotions or demotions, merit or punitive action, ...
Views: 1751(1 vote) - Knowing How To Determine Your Eligibility for Disability Benefits - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Michael RelvasDisability insurance is a financial product designed to protect a person’s ability to earn an income. If an injury or illness prevents you from working, a Disability insurance policy will provide you with a monthly benefit to replace a percentage of your income. Disability coverage can ...
Views: 1100(3 votes) - Capitalizing on the HR Software Database - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Clay ScrogginThough without a doubt all elements of a company are integral to its success, certainly Human Resources is arguably one of the most important; or, at the very least, it is one of those departments which, when operating inefficiently, can have a significantly detrimental impact on any ...
Views: 1251 - An Overview of Human Resource Information Software - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Clay ScrogginAs the very nature of business has evolved over the past couple of decades, the task of managing a company’s human resources has become increasingly intricate. It is the duty of HR to organize employee information, including background, education, skills, and job history. Historically, larger ...
Views: 1213 - Happiness and Work - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Craig NathansonWhat is happiness? In many ways happiness is very subjective and judged differently by each person. My observation is that people are most happy when they feel in control of their life. Much of one’s life occurs at work thus happiness at work is an important factor to consider. Many factors ...
Views: 2697(5 votes) - Talent Intelligence – Apples and Oranges - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Chuck ReynoldsThe last year has been like a tsunami for the global economy. Who would have thought ten years ago that GM would be facing bankruptcy, or IBM would stop making PCs? Without question, today's global economy and rapid pace of change are creating many challenges that organizations must rise to. ...
Views: 1275(2 votes) - Why is LinkedIn Important When I Already Have a Resume? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeThere are plenty of people who think that a LinkedIn account replaces traditional methods of job-hunting. While this might work for a few, this is not really the concept that propels the existence of this professional networking site. The purpose of LinkedIn is to provide a means of connecting ...
Views: 1830 - Pre employment screening- effective in choosing worth candidates - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Employrite LtdWhile recruiting any new joiner for the company the employer get along with their certain information like education background, previous employment history and other information. This pre employment screening plays a major role in deciding whether the persona of the candidate suits the job ...
Views: 741 - What causes management problems at work? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Craig NathansonWhat causes management problems at work? Anything but a system Many management systems are anything but a system. These organizations are a collection of people, habits, different behaviors and expectations. Management is driven largely by external behavior (The bigger boss) and ...
Views: 2072(1 vote) - Why You Need an Employee Hand Book - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from Gregory CoveyIf you enjoy the legal system and don't mind paying out large sums of money to present and past employees then I would suggest that you disregard having an employee hand book! You may think I am kidding, but I am not. I have never been to an unemployment hearing, Equal Employment ...
Views: 1170 - Advice on how to grow an HR Software, HRIS or HRMS Business Partner Channel - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Clay ScrogginIn the past, I worked directly for a large HR and Payroll Software provider for five years, while they built one of the largest channels in the HR software industry. And for the past ten years, I have owned an HR software value added business partnership performing work for a number of HRIS ...
Views: 2400 - Are There Grant Programs For Single Mothers? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Rose BushGrant Programs For Single Mothers! "Helllo, I am a mother of three and I am working and trying to finish school. I do not qualify for any aid or grants or anything but my job is no longer working out for us." I find it hard to believe that you don't qualify for any aid or grant programs. ...
Views: 3008(4 votes) - Executives Under Stress During Stressful Times Need Executive Stress Solutions - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Simma LiebermanAccording to the National Institutes of Health, "people who feel more in control at their jobs tend to feel less stressed out." While executives and senior leaders have more control of their work, they manage people who feel like they have less control. Employees in general are feeling ...
Views: 4848(1 vote) - Employee Disciplinary Action – Steps You Can Take To Protect Yourself and Your Nonprofit Organization - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Sharon MikrutDisciplining employees can be time consuming, difficult, and challenging. However, if you want the disciplinary action process to go as smoothly as possible, it is important to develop clear policies and procedures that will result in a strong disciplinary action program. By having a solid ...
Views: 3591(4 votes) - Cyber Bullying And Workplace Harassment, Are You Guilty Of It? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Andrew BaileyI read a very disturbing article in the Herald Sun newspaper yesterday. It had to do with a salesman who claims to have been a victim of cyber bullying. Harassment in the workplace can take many forms but this case is interesting because it was carried out by his boss via email. It is all too ...
Views: 3145 - 3 Steps to The Art of Conversation - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Danish AhmedDo you want to feel more love and connection in your life? One way to accomplish this is to have more conversations! It's that simple. Think about it... Have you ever been in elevator with a dozen people and nobody said a word to each other? Why do we sometimes hesitate and stop ourselves ...
Views: 5071(15 votes) - Human Resources Professionals Need Career Coaching Too - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Charlotte WeeksMost people in Human Resources deal with job seekers everyday, and it seems reasonable to expect that they would have an edge when conducting their own job search. They spend their days sourcing candidates, screening resumes, determining (and negotiating) salary, and interviewing. Considering ...
Views: 1365(3 votes) - Writing a Useful Career Ad - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Andy JobsMany individuals think that creating ads for a job vacancy is rather straightforward and after mentioning a not many information expected of the candidate, the spot is set to be advertised. It is vital to keep in mind that some business banks mainly on its human resource to succeed and turn in ...
Views: 1107 - How can I effectively improve the performance of others - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Frank O'TooleHow frustrating, here you are managing a team of people and yet you are still being held back from achieving your goals. On management training courses all over the country trainers are asked 'how can I deal with poor performance?' Well the truth is it is not all that difficult, probably the ...
Views: 2107(1 vote) - The Best Education For Managers - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Craig NathansonCrisis in management education There is no consistency today in the way we educate managers. Larger organizations tend to have more comprehensive programs. If we look at the business results of the past year it will show that these programs have not been very successful. In the US over 99.9% ...
Views: 2925 - What To Include In Personnel Files For New Staff Members - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Sharon MikrutOnce you make the decision to hire a new staff member, you’ll want to ensure that a personnel file is developed for him/her, and that it contains all required documentation and other pertinent materials. Including the appropriate paperwork in a personnel file can protect both the employer and ...
Views: 2323 - California DEC - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2012 from C BowsterCalifornia's Drug Endangered Child Protection Act includes sections on creating a pilot program, coordinating multiagency response teams, preparing an annual report containing data on the number of children found in and removed from meth labs, and distributing funds. These funds are provided ...
Views: 1703(4 votes) - Do You Really Need New Labor Law Posters? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Janet AttardIf you run a business and have employees, there are a slew of federal and state labor law notices you're required to post where employees can see them each day. These are often called labor law posters, or compliance posters. They include things like minimum wage laws, the federal USERRA, ...
Views: 5127(1 vote) - How Effective Meetings Eliminate Workplace Drama - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from Marlene ChismYou dread dealing with the staff. No one gets along, everyone feels overwhelmed and the negativity is so thick you could cut it with a knife. Even if you increase sales, your money leaks out in turnover and absenteeism. This is going to shock you, but you could easily solve this problem if you ...
Views: 3970(5 votes) - Ride-Alongs and Ride-Withs (aka Job Shadowing) - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeWhat is a ride-along? Why is it important? A ride-along is just what it sounds like: You spend a day with a medical sales rep who’s in the field you’re thinking you’d like to sell into, and see how a typical day goes. A ride-along can be one of your greatest opportunities to differentiate ...
Views: 2435(2 votes) - 6 Creative Ways to Stand Out in the Job Search! - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeIt's a tough job market out there right now, but what if you can’t even get an interview? What if you're resume or your network is good enough to get you to the interview, but you can’t get past that point? Are you demonstrating the levels of commitment, drive, tenacity, skills and ...
Views: 2328(2 votes) - Hiring – New or Experienced Buyer’s Agent - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Dirk ZellerThe hiring of Buyer’s Agents has perplexed Lead Agents for years. I will admit that much of what I write about this subject comes from many mistakes in personally hiring and firing Buyer’s Agents. Some of the principles, skills, techniques, and evaluations have come from the frustration of the ...
Views: 3010(2 votes) - Hiring – New or Experienced Buyer’s Agent - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Dirk ZellerThe hiring of Buyer’s Agents has perplexed Lead Agents for years. I will admit that much of what I write about this subject comes from many mistakes in personally hiring and firing Buyer’s Agents. Some of the principles, skills, techniques, and evaluations have come from the frustration of the ...
Views: 3010(2 votes) - 5 Helpful Tips When Hiring Freelance IT Help - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from John ChiltonI recently finished creating my latest website, and since I am a designer, not a coder, I often find the need to seek the services of a freelance IT professional. There are several good sites out there that can easily help you find the help your looking for. There are quality professionals ...
Views: 1351(1 vote) - Are You an Employee Relocation Realist? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Sue StedhamAccording to historians the credit crunch started 2 years ago – August 2007. To some it seems like a lifetime and to others it only started yesterday. Whatever you feel, there has been a fundamental change in attitudes to risk and expectations. These deep-seated changes can be tracked through ...
Views: 990(2 votes) - Employees vs. Independent Contractors: Defining the Difference - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Michael CappsIf you are a small business owner, you likely have been the mainstay of the company’s operations, handling many (if not all) aspects of marketing, sales, customer service, HR, accounting, and so forth. In the beginning, this is a great scenario, as you have the opportunity to know your business ...
Views: 1620(2 votes) - Sales Managers: Don’t Gamble With Your Medical Sales Hires! - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeSometimes, hiring medical sales reps feels like a roll of the dice. You hope you get a winner, but you’re never sure you will. In an article called “Stop Hiring Poor-Performing Salespeople,” Brian Jeffrey wrote about 3 specific pitfalls of hiring sales reps you should look out for, and ...
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