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- What You Need to Know About Leadership - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Jason TaylorExecutive Summary Since the inception of business, organizations have searched for clues to help identify and select successful leaders. They have searched for men and women of vision with that rare combination of traits that help them serve as motivator, business driver, and authority figure. ...
Views: 2074(4 votes) - Introduction to Using Your Cell Phone for Credit Card Processing - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Mirsad HasicTechnology is advancing at a rapid pace. Things that were unheard of just a few years ago and becoming commonplace today. Did you know that you can actually accept a credit card for payment using only your cell phone? Yes, it's true, all you have to do is set up the service and you can accept up ...
Views: 2073 - BeSimply…Autumn Skye Morrison - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Suzanne Toro“She” arrived at a small boutique in the lower Gibson’s, located on the Sunshine Coast in British Columbia. It was a cool and crisp evening and the sun was beginning to set. The store, Costal Creativity, welcomed “She” and “He” in and presented itself as a playful stage for the creations of ...
Views: 2066 - Online Education Background Checks: Employers and Students First Choice to Legitimacy! - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Muhammad Saad KhanAs higher education becomes more of a determining factor in one’s eligibility for all sorts of jobs and the employers are keeping their consent over quality employment, many job applicants are looking for shortcuts to remain competitive in the marketplace. And since the economic halt had started ...
Views: 2065(1 vote) - FMLA - 5 “Must Knows” Every Company Should Know - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Jaclyn BaldovinHas an employee requested time off because of a health condition or to care for a family member’s health problem? If so, you need to know whether that leave could qualify under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The 1993 law allows qualified employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid ...
Views: 2043 - How to Oversome Fear of Change - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Hal WechslerHow to Overcome Fear Of Change Does this make sense to you? Humans are wired as a species to have Danger-Avoidance functions take precedence over our Pleasuring-Seeking functions. What does it mean? Fear overrides our desire for pleasure. Is it hard to believe 40-million Americans, ...
Views: 2038(3 votes) - Apartment Security Guards and HOA Security Guards - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Charles WillisSecurity guards working at apartments and for home owners associations have to be versatile, have impeccable communication and customer service skills. A security officer at an apartment building has an incredibly difficult job, because he must enforce the rules of the property owner, but at the ...
Views: 2032 - You Can Build An Intuitive Organization - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2013 from Arupa TesolinThis article originally appeared in Chief Learning Officer magazine,w ww.clomedia.com. (please retain this line when publishing) Copyright Dec. 2, 2004 by Arupa Tesolin, Intuita, www.intuita.com The use intuition in business has been steadily gaining in respectability over the past few ...
Views: 2025 - Accentuate the Positive - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Jane Boucher, MBC, CSPAlways remember the lyrics from Bing Crosby's song Accentuate the Positive: You've got to accentuate the positive Eliminate the negative Latch on to the affirmative You've got to spread joy up to the maximum Bring gloom down to the minimum Have faith or pandemonium You’re on your way to work. ...
Views: 2024 - How is Your Emotional Intelligence - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardWe believe that through focusing on their personal development, people can learn to handle emotions intelligently, and in doing so increase their ability to succeed in personal and professional relationships. Emotional self-awareness is the core of emotional intelligence. Knowing one's emotional ...
Views: 2018(1 vote) - 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: 1992 - Wisestep - Recruitment Solutions for Employers - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Shiti SaxenaRunning high on spending and low on time in your employee search? Why not try posting jobs at Wisestep.com? Wisestep.com is a professional network that allows you to connect with your contacts, meet more professionals and communicate with experts. Any user can log onto Wisestep with a valid ...
Views: 1992(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: 1971(2 votes) - Outsourcing Pre Employment Testing Services - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Ioventures IncHiring the best employees from a pool of potential candidates can be a demanding task to fulfill. This is because there is no way to determine early on whether or not the right decision was made unless the person in question for the job is already included in the next payroll. As we all know, ...
Views: 1971 - Striving Styles and Teamwork - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardBy understanding the different needs, approaches, strengths and weaknesses of each of the Striving Styles, the organization can maximize a team’s effectiveness by harnessing the natural energy that is engaged when individuals can meet their own needs through teamwork. A team is an integral ...
Views: 1968 - How Incentive Schemes can Motivate Employees - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Lee MalcolmFinding employment is a significant incentive for many individuals to gain a level of financial income in order to afford the overall price of living, in addition to enjoying a fruitful career within any respective business sector. Individuals who gain employment on a part-time or full-time ...
Views: 1966 - Preventing Fires Through Structured Performance Management - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Barry FarrellWhy Structured Tools and Procedures Give You Better Results Supervisors require more than technical know-how to help employees perform better on the job. It’s rare for supervisors to be given the right tools to fix what’s broken. Then why is top management so surprised when so many employees ...
Views: 1957(8 votes) - RESPONDING EFFECTIVELY TO CRITICISM - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2014 from Harvey DeutschendorfHard wired in our brains from the time humans first walked on earth is a “fight” or “flight” response. Even though our brains have evolved over the eons we still share this response with animals. It is our most basic response and was responsible for our survival at a time when we competed with ...
Views: 1955 - The Macho Test - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Shelle Rose CharvetDo you want a surefire strategy to convince skeptical people? Check this out Are you Macho? Not sure? Take the Macho Factor Quiz! (click on the link at the end of this article) One of the most irritating aspects of workplace politics is trying to convince someone who takes a Macho ...
Views: 1952 - Time-Tracking Software: A Brief Guide - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2017 from Arina KatrychevaOver a third of workers believe they waste 1-2 hours a day on their workplace, as shown in a Gallup poll taken in 2007. That makes up to 10 hours per week on average. These figures could make any business owner think about a career change. Luckily, there is a way out of this pain. The use of ...
Views: 1949 - Eight Helpful Tips For Developing An Exemplary Volunteer Program - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Sharon MikrutMost nonprofit organizations use volunteers to perform tasks that regular staff members lack the time to do. Also, with an unstable economy, resulting in budget cuts for many organizations, developing and maintaining a volunteer pool is critical to nonprofits. An organized and well executed ...
Views: 1948(4 votes) - Motivational Speaker: A Misnomer? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Melanie DrakeWorking in the consulting, seminar and keynoting business, we receive a good number of calls from clients looking for a "motivational" speaker. I often struggle with that terminology. Very early in my career, I attended a number of programs which featured a "motivational speaker." I was very ...
Views: 1948 - 10 Resounding Trends For BPO Industry - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Anna RodriguezWhile many may still think of call centers when they hear the term “BPO,” leaps in technology have allowed businesses to offload many other functions to distant shores. Technical support, medical processing, finance and HR solutions, and the list goes on. Outsourcing has evolved into a ...
Views: 1942 - What exactly is Team Bonding Experience? Or Whatever Happened to the ‘Company Outing’? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Bruno BlackstoneIt appears to be the done thing these days that what used to be called a ‘company outing’ is currently called a team building day. As a result as an alternative to passing the time with our fellow workers sitting around in the sunshine chatting and perhaps having several wine or a meal, now we ...
Views: 1938 - Interviewing and Hiring Sales Reps: Top 5 Things to Know - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeIt's critical in today's uncertain business climate to make no mistakes in interviewing and hiring new sales representatives for your company. Hiring managers are under more pressure than ever before to make the right decision the first time. Beyond the basics of conducting a great interview and ...
Views: 1933(3 votes) - How to Learn to Love Your Mistakes - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Hal WechslerHow to Learn to Love Your Mistakes Why do executives suffer emotionally when the world discovers they are not perfect and make mistakes? Making mistakes, errors or failing makes them feel stupid, embarrassed and worse – incompetent. These emotions lead to chronic stress, a weak immune ...
Views: 1932(1 vote) - PRESENCE - The Inner Source of Love, Truth and Wholeness - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Giten Swami DhyanAn excerpt from Swami Dhyan Giten's new book "Presence - Working from Within. The Psychology of Being" (Lulu.com, 2012) What is presence? Presence is: Our Inner ...
Views: 1932 - Step-by-Step process of Hiring an Offshore Php Programmer - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Harkirat BediWith the change in the business trends, outsourcing is getting popular day by day since it enables businesses to outsource their various needs such that they can focus on important activities. A lot of good outsourcing firms are there to get in touch with to hire dedicated or part-time PHP ...
Views: 1932 - Job Posting Trends 2017 – LinkedIn Report - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2017 from Supriya NigamWhether you're interested in work or just need to understand who the top employers are, you've come to the perfect location. Which exactly are your salary expectations? The average wage been broken down annual but also in line with the top 10 businesses. And ultimately, the most frequent job ...
Views: 1931(1 vote) - Exit interviews can help identify reasons for company attrition - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Ann Zaslow RethaberFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Ann E. Zaslow-Rethaber (888) 866-7276 www.iscjobs.com Exit interviews can help identify reasons for company attrition “Conducting exit interviews in the right manner can be an invaluable management tool for companies,” says Ann E. ...
Views: 1919(3 votes) - Monotony of the security guard job - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Charles WillisIn most cases a security guard fights all shift long with the monotony that comes with his job. Most posts require the same activities all shift long, because the security officer is protecting property that might be vandalized or stolen. There is certainly that is might happen and that is why ...
Views: 1918 - Reason for doing Outsourced Data Capture of High Quality. - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from Rita ThomsonData capture, like any other process is a necessary evil that must be alone. The reason is necessary because it helps improve your company data, surveys, feedback forms, and many other documents to understand. The reason is that it is bad when done by hand; data capture is time-consuming and ...
Views: 1915 - If You Need A Change In Your Job, Take The Help Of A Job Consultant - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2012 from john GrishamChoosing the right job is very essential for youngsters. Those who are fresh out of the college or those who are currently employed but seeking for a job change should look for better opportunities. The difficulty in going for a job search by yourself is that often it takes a considerable ...
Views: 1912 - 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: 1909 - Avoiding employee lawsuits: 5 lessons from the court - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Jaclyn BaldovinApril 9, 2012 Falls Church, Va. — Employers are increasingly being held accountable for their discrimination against employees. A significant number of claims filed with EEOC include job discrimination. For example, 37% of claims include race discrimination and 30% include sex ...
Views: 1904 - Employment Verification – Why Employers Must Do Employment Verification of Overseas Employees! - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Muhammad Saad KhanThe employment verification process is based on employers’ review of documents presented by new employees to prove their identity and work eligibility. However recent studies have shown that document fraud (use of counterfeit documents) and identity fraud (fraudulent use of valid documents or ...
Views: 1889 - Is Your Best Employee About to Quit? - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2013 from Jane CranstonThe job market in many parts of the United States and the world is shifting for the better. I have a number of clients and colleagues who are voluntarily choosing to make a move, often for more money and a better title. It should put all of us who work with and for others on constant ...
Views: 1868(1 vote) - “Death of a Dinosaur: The End of the Annual Performance Review” - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2010 from Deborah HuyerThe annual performance review has become a dinosaur because it has failed to change and evolve much in the last 50 years, while everything around it in business has. 50 years ago we had secretarial pools, carbon paper and mimeograph machines for making copies. Everything was sent “snail ...
Views: 1867 - Importance of Resume Management Software To Hr Department - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from resume parserHuman resource department mainly handles recruitment process. The process involves screening of resumes, short-listing some of them, interviewing the candidate and hiring the employees, which are suitable for the organization. Due to latest technology and advance search, online recruitment is ...
Views: 1866 - Chief Negotiator The Peacemaker in Industrial Relations - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2012 from John MarshallDisputes and conflicts are a common sight in an industrial set up where labors are seeking fulfillment of their demands. However, the sooner these issues are resolved the better it is. The reason being that, any kind of conflict means loss in work days on account of temporary shut down and thus ...
Views: 1865 - Hiring to Sustain Growth in Your Women-Owned Business – 2 Things to Look for When Hiring - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Tony KubicaWomen today continue to push to the forefront of small business. In fact, according to an article shown on AllBusiness.com, women-owned businesses make up one of the most dynamic sectors of the new national economy, with the majority of them growing at nearly twice the rate as other companies. ...
Views: 1865(1 vote) - How to Select a Training Consultant - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Melanie DrakeIn times of rapid change, both small and large businesses today are increasingly viewing training as an investment, not a cost. If your business uses outside training consultants, you will want to maximize your return on this training investment. Qualified training consultants and seminar ...
Views: 1865 - Small Business 101: How to Reprint A Lost W-2 - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from Casey YangEzW2 software is a popular small-business software for compiling and printing forms W-2, W-3, 1099 and 1096. Users can print the forms on IRS-approved red-ink forms, if required, or on plain white paper using a standard laser printer. At just $39 per installation, ezW2 provides an affordable ...
Views: 1859 - Recruiting Tips | Top 7 Tips for Business Owners to Find Top Talent - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Yoon CannonIn my business consulting practice there has been quite the uptick recently of business owners struggling to find the right talent. It sure is tough to start the new year off with a charge when you’re so completely frustrated from the paltry results of your people. It is a painful feeling to ...
Views: 1858(1 vote) - Redline Your Business RPMs (Revenue--Profit--Manpower) with Enhanced Competency Models - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Jason TaylorExecutive Summary Most organizations have invested extensive labor hours and considerable expense in the creation of competency models. While on-the-job skills and tasks are often the topics of competency discussions, there is another aspect of a strong competency that many HR leaders ...
Views: 1856(3 votes) - Fraternization as a challenge for security companies - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Charles WillisFraternization is a huge challenge and coaching opportunity for security companies. As security guards are assigned to different posts, they are often dealing directly with the client’s employees and customers. Security guards like all human beings are social animals and will build relationships ...
Views: 1855 - What is the Einstein Link System? - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Hal WechslerWhat is the Einstein Link (Chain Method) System? Example: Cheese & Giraffe “Please DON’T think of a Pink, Striped GIRAFFE - riding on a wheel of CHEESE.” Your brain goes into long-term autopilot when it hears Giraffe and ignores the word – “don’t”. It pulls from our sensory memory the ...
Views: 1854 - 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: 1850(1 vote) - Fixed Price Recruitment – The Next Big Thing in the Recruitment Industry - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from geoffnew manFixed price recruitment is the best way to recruit employees because of the several advantages that it offers over traditional methods of recruitment. For a fixed price, your online job recruiting agency can advertise your staffing requirement on all major and small online recruitment sites. ...
Views: 1850 - HRM and How to Be Better at It - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2016 from James Burbank“Many people go through their whole lives having no real sense of what their talents may be, or if they have any to speak of. Human resources are like natural resources; they’re often buried deep. You have to go looking for them; they’re not just lying around on the ...
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