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- 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: 663 - 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: 705 - 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: 773 - 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: 1171 - 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: 982 - 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: 1004(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: 1022 - 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: 836 - 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: 879 - 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: 1016 - 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: 1365 - 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: 983(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: 1235 - 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: 1653 - 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: 885(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: 820 - 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 ...
Views: 816 - Simplifying the Hiring Process Through Automated Employee Hiring - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from efficient hireCompanies nowadays need to simplify, from sorting paperwork to their hiring process. Simplifying processes means getting rid of clutter, following a certain system and eliminating unnecessary tasks. Simplifying can also be achieved through technology-abled and web-based solutions to help you ...
Views: 753 - HR Tips for Hiring People on Different Positions - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2013 from David StainbergWhat kind of people one company need. Are the perfect workers a bit like soldiers, almost blindly obeying the rules? Are people with different point of view necessary? Is bragging needed in order to succeed? Here is how i see corporate culture of today and what would i do if i had the chance ...
Views: 819 - Creating a balanced HR function - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2013 from Asif Shaik01Countless people and blogs have discussed the evolving role of HR. Opinions have ranged from the HR function driving business forward to acting as some kind of rule enforcement body. With our experience in the human resources field, we have been witness to several kinds of HR partnerships. The ...
Views: 713 - Are You Effective at Work? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from Asif Shaik01Most of us want to perform our best at our workplace and also feel that we are hundred percent effective in our work. But are we really effective at our workplace? Once in a while it is important to take a break and ponder this question. Otherwise, years pass and you stay where you are – not ...
Views: 730(2 votes) - Finding Great Employees With Ease - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2013 from kuza biasharaWe all want the best team possible. We want only the best employees working for us. However, that is not going to happen if you don’t look in the right places. There are plenty of potential employees out there but you should also remember your competitors. They are looking for the best just like ...
Views: 852 - How To Write A Great Job Description - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2013 from Catherine Lang-ClineWhen it comes to attracting a top candidate to your organization, the job description is a crucial element. Write a great one and it will catch the eye of a much wider pool of potential hires. Write a boring one and watch ideal hires click right on by. Whether you are looking for a ...
Views: 780 - Commitment to Diversity in the Workplace - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2013 from Jane CranstonOver past decades the issue of diversity has taken a very visible place in the growth and structuring of the workplace population. Whether it was caused by mandates or natural shifts in population, the job sites look quite different. The challenge, as I see it, is not only to continue to push ...
Views: 1144(3 votes) - Tips on how to improve your resume - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Peter IzmailovCreating your resume is the first step towards getting that well deserved promotion, or landing the perfect job, and it require some special technique like you would need when doing business writing. Career sites often have very handy templates that are designed to help you along when attempting ...
Views: 1279(1 vote) - 5 Principles of How to Lead No Matter What Your Level - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Christine RubleAs the economy took a downslide, I have seen a lots of friends come to me asking how they can get a job for the company I work at. They didn’t want to take just any job and start at the bottom. My question back to them is why not? The answer I got in return was generally they had an MBA and ...
Views: 1074(1 vote) - 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: 1303(1 vote) - Walls or Windows: An Active Approach to a Superior Work Environment - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2013 from Karla BrandauIn light of the Wal-Mart Supreme Court ruling, Alison Davis, CEO of employee communications consulting firm, Davis & Co., said in an article in Workforce Management that the ruling does not mean business leaders can relax. She has spoken with many business leaders and they see the need for doing ...
Views: 1183 - HR Services Are Vital For Business - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Harry CarlinHR or Human Resources is one of the very important departments in any company. Without the HR department the company can never know what is running in the minds of its employees and what are their demand and wants. In short the HR department fills the gap between the managers, company heads and ...
Views: 957 - What to Do When an Employee Says, "I Quit!" - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2013 from Jane CranstonTurnover, voluntary or forced, is part of the workplace cycle. As in nature, some changes take place a leaf at a time while in other instances a hurricane performs the serious pruning. This article addresses some things you should consider when an employee enters your office and says, “I ...
Views: 1293 - 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: 1332(1 vote) - Processing a Declined Application: The Aftermath - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Howard SmithYou’re halfway onwards to your chosen career if you managed to schedule that interview. The worst is yet to come before you’re assured a position, though. You really don’t have to worry about your prospects if you’re qualified and you love to be part of a team with shared skills and interests. ...
Views: 885 - Money And Materialism - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Ian ScottAll things take on the vibration of how they are used. I myself have a really hard time trying to comprehend what it would be like, to have thousands or even millions in one’s bank account. When you know you’re neighbors around the corner or across the waters cannot put food on the table ...
Views: 1234 - How You Can Utilize Software Programs To Continue Being Connected To Office Colleagues And Projects - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from Jet AllicaBetween 2005 and 2011 the number of people working over the internet from home has risen 73% in the US, to more than 3 million people. Working remotely enables employees to live a more adaptable timetable and avoid wasting time travelling to work, while businesses can hire staff without the need ...
Views: 1198 - Why does language proficiency of your remote employee play a crucial role? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2013 from Abilene JonesLanguage plays a very important role in ensuring the success of outsourcing because one has to go past the boundaries of geography and time to establish communication with the business partners. A client can never be confident enough to outsource a business to a vendor unless there is a ...
Views: 1095 - 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: 1385(1 vote) - Six Warm Up Exercises Guaranteed to Create Energy - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Richard HighsmithA friend of mine works for a fortune 500 company. He describes his team meetings as “death by powerpoint.” He laments the lack of energy in the meetings and the waste of thousands of dollars in lost productivity. Are you looking for a way to put energy in to your meetings? Here are five ...
Views: 3258(1 vote) - Understanding the Concept of WOTC Screening/Processing Automation - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from efficient hireTax credits can benefit companies in a lot of ways. But as filing for this benefit includes meeting IRS’ requirements, some employers don’t really consider processing for this benefit due to the need for complex procedures. Nonetheless, a WOTC Screening/Processing solution can make the whole ...
Views: 1259 - What Do Employees Want? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from Jane CranstonI came upon a survey by Universum, a global employer branding company. They asked more than 65,000 college students to list what they considered to be the top 250 employers. No surprise Google ranked #1. Consulting companies such as McKinsey, Bain, and Boston Consulting were high on the list as ...
Views: 1273 - How a Staffing Company Can Help You with the Affordable Care Act - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2013 from Catherine Lang-ClineGet ready business owners. The Affordable Care Act officially goes into effect in 2014. Do you know how to respond? Many business owners are starting to have concerns about being able to afford new staff members or even continuing to support existing members of their own team because they’re ...
Views: 892 - Why do Organizations go in for Human Resources Services? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Ruby SahiwalOne of the most common phrases seen in the corridors of corporate offices refers to the workforce or “people”. Employees or the human resources are considered as the most important and valuable assets for any company. In the competitive labor market, it is very important to ensure that the needs ...
Views: 886 - Best Interview Question To Ask Your Interviewer - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Marc DeBoer"If I had a million dollars put into my savings account and I didn't have to work anymore, what incentive would I have to work for your company?" Wow. What a bold interview question; I agree! I honestly believe that only someone who is practically guaranteed to get the job should ask a ...
Views: 1792 - Payroll Software for Businesses of All Sizes - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Stephanie SalavejusThe importance of payroll software cannot be overestimated for any business. The specialty of these systems is that they guarantee that your payroll is completed on time and in compliance with all the applicable taxes. With the constant change in tax laws and their rates over the last few years, ...
Views: 778 - Creating a World-Class Corporate Culture - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Samantha JohnsonCreating a great workplace culture is not accidental; companies must make a conscious decision to focus and develop a plan that fosters a fantastic working environment for employees. Without a strong culture, there will be no foundation for rapid growth. By focusing on culture, leaders can ...
Views: 2058 - Employee Onboarding - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from efficient hireWith all the companies competing in the industry, it’s important for a business to invest on modern solutions that can help them gain an advantage in the market. Modern solutions include software that boosts efficiency within a company’s business operation. Employee onboarding is one of the ...
Views: 826 - Improving communication in the Higher Education sector - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2013 from BullsEye EvaluationIn higher educational institutions, communication plays a major role in Performance Management. Institutions are complex communities comprised of multiple layers of players like administration, the faculty and students each with a distinct set of mindset and backgrounds. In order to draw a ...
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