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- A Primer about the different types of Kid’s Beds for your kids - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2016 from Wooden StreetSince the kids are the best gifts of nature and one of the best creations of God, maybe this is why we want them to have everything in this world, which is the best. Who does not love the happiest kids? A happy kid has all the powers to fill the atmosphere with fun and frolic. Sometimes, we can ...
Views: 782 - Corporate Career Sites Are Taking Troll - by Submitted on May 30, 2016 from Supriya NigamBefore the digital age, newspaper ads drove occupation listings and walk-ins. The computer age has radically altered the way businesses list their open positions, as all of us understand. Where internet-based listing pages were a hypothetical future and now businesses have access to various ...
Views: 724(1 vote) - Resume Search 101 – Finding The Right Candidate At Right Time - by Submitted on May 24, 2016 from Supriya NigamShould you be a job recruiter or a hiring manager, you should avoid the enormous stacks of resumes (some of which might be from unqualified job candidates) and use the web instead. Tons of people have their resumes posted on-line and curriculum vitae database or a curriculum vitae Finder can ...
Views: 972(2 votes) - The Psychological Contract – Are You on Good Terms with your Line Manager? - by Submitted on May 05, 2016 from Joe FlanaganHow much do you trust your boss? When they imply that by taking on the additional tasks in order to ‘help them out’ or ‘get yourself noticed within the company’, how confident are you that they will follow through on their side of the agreement? This is the psychological contract that you have ...
Views: 840(1 vote) - PEO, ASO, or HRO: Which Solution is Right for You? - by Submitted on May 02, 2016 from Carolyn Stoll-SokolAs you’re looking into outsourcing some or all of your HR functions, you will come across a number of different acronyms representing different types of providers. These differing approaches to outsourcing carry different benefits and ramifications for your business, which is why it’s important ...
Views: 708 - Be a Smart Recruiter and Use Resume Database Software - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2016 from Supriya NigamIf you are from a recruiting company or recruiting department, you will be receiving thousands or hundreds of resumes. For handling this information you might be using computers. But to manipulate these records, you need to buy resume database applications that is great. Therefore, the resume ...
Views: 779(2 votes) - 11 Signs It’s Time to Fire a Client - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2016 from Susan FriesenWe have all had them. Especially when working in the service industry. There are some clients that you can’t charge enough to make it worth the stress, headaches, and frustration they create. I had heard someone say once, “sometimes the cost of a dollar is too high”. Indeed. When you ...
Views: 834(3 votes) - Understanding the working of resume management software in layman’s language - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2016 from Supriya NigamResume management is a duty of the HR department. A powerful resume is a requirement for any candidate to show that he or she deserves the job. All the job portal sites out of which the qualified ones must be shortlisted and to be called for the additional processes receive substantial tons of ...
Views: 551(2 votes) - Online Recruitment – A Viable Alternative to Old School Recruitment Techniques - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2016 from Supriya NigamLess than ten years ago, online recruitment was the domain of a few IT equipped firms who has entry to resources and recruitment tools. Online recruiting is among the main principals of an efficient employment strategy for many companies in virtually all sectors now. Job seekers will also be ...
Views: 645(1 vote) - Online Recruitment – A Viable Alternative to Old School Recruitment Techniques - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2016 from Supriya NigamLess than ten years ago, online recruitment was the domain of a few IT equipped firms who has entry to resources and recruitment tools. Online recruiting is among the main principals of an efficient employment strategy for many companies in virtually all sectors now. Job seekers will also be ...
Views: 535 - 4 Unmatched Benefits of Recruiting Online - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2016 from Supriya NigamDo you know the advantages of recruiting online? It'll be important for you to aware of these benefits in the event you are planning to make use of online recruiting to assist you fill slots in your organization or firm. Since the Internet has become more accessible worldwide, the job markets of ...
Views: 668(2 votes) - Employee Recruiting Cost vs Employee Retention – What Needs To Be Done - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2016 from Supriya NigamThe Recruiting Cost The expense of employee turnover is many. Direct costs include the paperwork required to exit interviews and separate former employees. The price of recruiting new hires takes from marketing the open position to sifting through resumes and interviewing candidates, not to ...
Views: 774(1 vote) - 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: 1510 - Did women achieve their objectives of being treated as equals to their male counterparts? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Thabet Sava HassanOn March 8th, 2016, the whole planet celebrated the International Day of Women. However, one may ask about the reasons that could gear the members of the gentle gender to participate in that precious event. Did they achieve their objectives of being treated as equals to their male ...
Views: 1385 - The Code of Trust - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2016 from Yvette BethelWhen office politics prevail in a work environment, trust levels are usually low. This is because office politicians are perceived as willing to do whatever it takes to get what they want, and this can include deception, threats, attack and a myriad of other undesirable activities. Office ...
Views: 1020 - A detailed overview on branch sales manager's job description - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2015 from Supriya NigamThe branch sales manager has a significant job: to encourage a healthy work environment where other workers under his/her supervision will be provided the best chance to prosper. Sales managers should possess some previous experience in sales management and additionally have the capacity to ...
Views: 788(1 vote) - Expand Your Business with a Quality Team - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerIt can take a while to reach the point where your business is booming and you’ve got oodles and oodles of work to be distributed. But once you reach that point, you'll want to be ready to hire quality team members who are as passionate about your business as you are and whose knowledge can ...
Views: 1150 - Career Advice: Career Inspiration from Bollywood - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2015 from Supriya NigamWe tend to look forward to inspiration in life to keep ourselves motivated, isn't it? Believing in the same, we have identified certain movies that not just entertain us but inspire as well. These movies make us laugh, cry, giggle, and inspire about different aspects of life. Several Bollywood ...
Views: 790(1 vote) - How to become a chief information officer? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2015 from Supriya NigamThe chief information officer or CIO is the senior level executive in charge of the firm's technology infrastructure, organization, and planning. The CIO plays an important function in formulating the best technique to execute alternatives and finding out the technology needs of a company. ...
Views: 930(2 votes) - A detailed overview of job description of vice president of operations - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2015 from Supriya NigamVice presidents of businesses provide guidance and general management to the operational tasks of an organization. They invent policies and plan using resources and HR in various companies and sectors, as stated by the Department of Labor Statistics. Vice presidents of businesses must satisfy ...
Views: 733(1 vote) - Should you ever negotiate your salary through Email? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2015 from Supriya NigamAfter an arduous number of job interviews with prospective organizations, who is hiring someone for the job of your dreams, you yet again meeting with hiring manager when he or she gives you job offer, but with salary below what you had anticipated. You are still elated, actually excited, ...
Views: 1164(2 votes) - How to create a supportive, conductive and productive work environment - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2015 from Acreaty Management ConsultantFor an employee to be productive he has to be satisfied and happy at his work place. An apt work environment gives a boost to employee morale and inspires him to be focused and dedicated. A suitable work environment encompasses all the people, place and situations that an employee comes across ...
Views: 3508 - 5 Vital Reasons for HR Outsourcing - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2015 from Acreaty Management ConsultantHR is one critical function that decides the foundation of an organization. People management plays a key role in writing the success story of any organization. So for any company to rise high on the success chart its core HR services should not only be intact but also impactful. With so many ...
Views: 645 - 10 Mistakes that can destroy Employee Engagement - by Submitted on May 18, 2015 from Acreaty Management ConsultantEmployees are the backbone of any organization. For any organization to fly high in the horizon of success it is important that they have a strong foundation of manpower support. A channelized effort of all the employees towards accomplishment of a common goal leads to success in a short span of ...
Views: 642 - Bored of Board Room Meetings? Try the Power of Walking Meetings - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2015 from Asif Shaik01Walking meetings. The idea sounds absurd but you will be surprised to know that walking meetings are more productive than boardroom meetings. Steve Jobs and Sigmund Freud, Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey also believe in the power of walking meetings. Just a few months before the death of Steve ...
Views: 690 - A Two-Way Street: How clients and vendors can work together to improve employee wellness (CASE STUDY Part 2) - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2015 from Fran BishopIn a previous case study article, I revealed how we increased employee wellness program participation for a large government agency by 69% in just a few years. While there were many key action steps that contributed to our success, including the creation of consistent, congruous program ...
Views: 719 - CASE STUDY: Designing a unified employee wellness program for multiple office locations. - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2015 from Fran BishopSometimes everything just falls into place. That's how it has felt working with our current client, a large government agency with a multi-faceted workforce spread out across three states and five different locations. But the warm and fuzzy feeling that comes from a wildly successful ...
Views: 743 - 10 Proven Ways to Reduce Employee Healthcare Costs - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2015 from Fran BishopIn a previous article, I revealed the #1 way to reduce the cost of employee healthcare in your company: by making your employees well. The solution may sound simple, but it really does work. By providing your employees with exciting wellness options that involve the entire family, you can ...
Views: 763 - The Hidden Healthcare Secret Everyone Is Ignoring - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2015 from Fran BishopIn the past year, many companies have felt the squeeze of rising healthcare costs due to new laws. Providing healthcare for employees has always been expensive, but in light of recent changes, employers are scrambling for ways to reduce rising healthcare costs while keeping their employees ...
Views: 690 - 92% of Successful EAP Programs are Taking 5 New Tactics in 2015... Is Yours One of Them - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2014 from Fran BishopLast month I revealed 5 effective ways to increase sign-up’s and participation in your Employee Wellness Program. This month, you’ll learn how to move beyond the initial sign-up, and ensure that interest and participation in your program only grows stronger with time. After all, it’s much ...
Views: 730 - Pasadena Image Printers | Pasadena Printer | Printing Service Company - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2014 from Intern OntrixAre you in need of printing services for a work or school project? Choose the Pasadena Image Printers to get the highest quality prints, quick and cheap. When you are in need to find a printing company who can help you to get the best prints for the greatest value, it is important to consider ...
Views: 806 - A Mission Every Employer Has with Every Employee - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2014 from William CottringerA Mission Every Employer Has with Every Employee By Dr. Bill Cottringer “The obscure takes a while to see, but the obvious even longer.” ~Anonymous. The above quote relates to a lesson I seem to have to keep relearning and remembering from the first book I wrote several years ...
Views: 1227 - Teleseminars - Gain Massive Visibility With Forum Involvement - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageRegardless of your niche, posting on forums can be an excellent way to gain visibility for your teleseminars. It doesn't matter what market your teleseminar is for there's a forum for you! If you're willing to find those forums and follow the following steps you will be amazed at the ...
Views: 1013 - Do You Have an Angry Workplace? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2014 from Michael MantellWe’ve all heard about road rage. But, have you heard about the latest area for people to dump their anger? Desk rage. Well, maybe it’s not really the latest. I wrote a book about violence in the workplace in 1994, “Ticking Bombs: Defusing Violence in the Workplace”. Same disease, now a new ...
Views: 1063(1 vote) - Setting SMART Goals To Increase Employee Development - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2014 from Bobby HarrisThe Goal Setting Theory is perhaps one of the biggest and most instrumental motivation theories in the world of business management. Extensively researched and developed by Edwin Locke in the 1960's, the Goal Setting Theory emphasizes on the significance of setting a goal for employees, and more ...
Views: 1068 - 5 Leadership Qualities To Look For - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2014 from Brian LewisIn today's culture of me, I hear everywhere that you need to position yourself as a leader. Well, as this may be very true and I promote this premise, there are varying viewpoints as to just what makes a up a leader. In this article I will illustrate the 5 leadership qualities that I notice in ...
Views: 866 - Tips for Finding Quality Hourly Employees - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinDespite the fact that hourly employees make up the majority of the workforce in most developed countries, employers are still unable to find enough candidates who are qualified for the job. Not only that, companies, big and small, often fail to retain their best workers long enough to capitalize ...
Views: 914 - Advice on Hiring for Small Businesses - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinFor any business owner, the process of hiring personnel is always one of the most difficult tasks to undertake. Thus, for those who are just starting up their own small business, getting some advice from the more experienced ones is recommended, particularly when it comes to deciding when it is ...
Views: 1053 - 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: 1412 - HOW DO YOU KEEP GREAT STAFF? Make them feel special - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2013 from Harvey DeutschendorfHOW TO KEEP GREAT STAFF Make them Feel Special The secret to employee retention is not to try and reinvent the wheel, but emulate the practices used by organizations that have been very successful at keeping their staff. Two such organizations are Marriot Hotels and Southwest ...
Views: 1028(2 votes) - INTROVERTS: UNLEASHING THE POWER OF THE THINKERS IN YOUR WORKPLACE - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Harvey DeutschendorfThe high cost of overlooking introverts What do Albert Einstein, Warren Buffet, Mahatma Gandhi, Charles Darwin and Rosa Parks have in common. They are all leaders who made an impact on their world. What most people don’t know is that they were all introverts. In today’s corporate ...
Views: 1296 - Theory X and Theory Y : Theories of employee Motivation - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2013 from Asif Shaik01Theory X and Theory Y pertain to employee motivation and have been used in human resource management, organizational behavior analysis, and organizational development. EmpXtrack – an Integrated Human Capital and Talent Management Tool is based on such theories and helps organizations to ...
Views: 1723 - Employee Onboarding : Is it necessary for all companies? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2013 from Asif Shaik01It was Neha’s first day at work. She reached office in time, met the HR contact person, signed some papers and was taken to her workstation. So far so good, but after that… She looked here and there in despair because she didn’t know how to log in to her system. She didn’t know the people ...
Views: 903(1 vote) - Best Practices for your Payroll System - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2013 from Asif Shaik01Whether you have 15 or 1500 employees in your company, it is always better to use an automated payroll management system instead of calculating payroll manually in your company. An automated payroll management system allows you to keep yourself free from the burden of legal and regulatory ...
Views: 839 - Are you really taking good care of your company’s most valuable asset? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Asif Shaik01We say it all the time. It’s on each company’s website and on posters at the workplace – ‘Employees are our most valuable asset’. But what really goes into caring for this asset? It’s not enough to wake up to this question only when we see the attrition figures going up. Employee retention is a ...
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