Aug 21
August 21st, 2010
It is getting harder to run a business for a profit. We are
faced with rising costs, lowered demand etc. Our businesses have
to be super effective just to keep up.
But:
* How many more benefits are possible?
* Will pay increases increase effectiveness?
* Do more benefits really cause workers to produce more?
Well there is a way to increase productivity without increasing
your Overhead.
We deal with doctors every day. And the number one complaint the
doctors get from their patients is that their ...
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Aug 20
August 20th, 2010
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Sometimes the freelance writing jobs available are those that no
one wants. Or, they are those that new businesses are looking to
fill. You will not find postings for the best jobs and
employment because many of those jobs go to individuals who
already have an established career or a good working
relationship with those businesses. For those looking for career
advice to find the best freelance writing jobs available, they
can find a few things here that will help them get the
experience ...
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Aug 19
August 19th, 2010
Non-verbal interview behavior can drown out your verbal
self-presentation.
Practice interviewing in front of a full-length mirror or,
better yet, videotape yourself if you have access to such
equipment. Turn the sound down and watch yourself carefully.
How do you sit in your chair? Upright with an aura of energy and
enthusisam or slumped as if you no longer care? Do you maintain
good eye contact or look down at your hands when a question is
difficult to answer? Do you lean forward to make a ...
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Aug 18
August 18th, 2010
You've just been granted an on-site interview in another town.
Hurray! This means you'll be traveling to an employer's location
so that they can further evaluate you for a specific job
position.
Before you make any travel arrangements, it's a good idea to
discuss who will be paying for your trip ' you or the employer.
If you're paying, find out if you'll be reimbursed. It's a good
idea to save all your receipts from the trip if you're being
reimbursed for expenses.
Here's some things to keep in ...
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Aug 16
August 16th, 2010
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Do you think that there is a big sign that reads, 'Freelance
Writing Jobs, Apply Within'? There just is not. In fact, you may
have a hard time finding writing jobs of any type advertised in
any employment magazine or newspaper either. So, how do you find
freelance writing jobs? Let us talk about this for a moment and
see if we can't find an idea or two that will work for you.
1. Begin at the beginning. Get the education you need to have.
Learn what there is to know about the field in which ...
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Aug 15
August 15th, 2010
DELEGATING EFFECTIVELY Getting The Job Done Right Without Doing
It Yourself
If you are in a position of authority on your job, or even if
you?re a parent, chances are you need to delegate tasks to
others around you. If you are too vague when you delegate, you
cause your staff to be unsure as to what to do, how to do it,
and when to do it. This lack of direction and unclear objectives
causes frequent interruptions to you for questions and
clarifications, as well as wasted time and efforts. The ...
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Aug 11
August 11th, 2010
(Stop hiring new administrative support staff. And learn how to
retain your existing administrative staff.)
Are you a manager, director or other senior-level personnel who
wants to work more effectively with your administrative support
professional? Did you know that partnering with your
administrative assistants and executive assistants can actually
help you to meet your professional goals at work? Would you like
to know how to improve morale among your administrative support
professionals and ...
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Aug 6
August 6th, 2010
Many years ago, when I was a young job-searching greenhorn, I
ventured to New York City to take a bite out of the big apple of
opportunity.
When it came to finding a job in a crowded city of millions, I
quickly learned that it's much easier on one's sanity to sign up
with one of the many employment agencies which helps job seekers
looking for work.
I scoured the newspaper and found a large ad for one such
well-known employment agency. True to their word, they promptly
sent me off on several ...
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Aug 5
August 5th, 2010
With the recession concerns affecting so many families and businesses, it is certainly worrisome to have to consider downsizing your staff, especially if you are a small, close-knit company. With layoffs taking root all over the country, it can be a terrible reality for many companies in the coming year. Obviously, saving money is the reason behind the layoffs but for some businesses there can be other ways to get rid of unnecessary expenses and help prevent layoffs. One such solution is to ...
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Aug 1
August 1st, 2010
At the end of the third job interview, Helene was told by the
hiring manager, "Congratulations, I am going to recommend you
for the position. Expect a call from HR." Helene breathed a sigh
of relief because her job search of six months was finally over.
Helene went straight home and waited by the phone all day. The
phone never rang.
As the week drew to a close, Helene began to get nervous. She
hadn't heard from HR. She wondered what had happened. She
convinced herself that everything was fine, ...
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