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Atricle Dump - Boosting Employee Morale Increases Productivity
Do Looks Count?
Do looks count when searching for a new job?It’s human nature (to a certain extent anyways) for people to be influenced one way or the other by the appearance of other people.As far as whether or not a good looking person has a better chance of getting the job…well, we’re all born the way we are and there isn’t much we can do to change that.Besides, I’m not sure I’d really want to work for a company that chooses it’s employees based on their looks.In an interview setting, certainly the way you dress and appear in person can have an impact on whether or not you are perceived by the interviewer as being someone who their company should employ.There are certain rules in place with regards to interview dress code that interviewers generally expect to be followed. Whether or not a job candidate knows how to appear for an interview can give hints as to their sophistication and professionalism.If you attend a job interview for a professional position wearing an ill-fitting suit and wea
rks with some of your employees, but then what do you do for the others?Do looks count when searching for a new job?It’s human nature (to a certain extent anyways) for people to be influenced one way or the other by the appearance of other people.As far as whether or not a good looking person has a better chance of getting the job…well, we’re all born the way we are and there isn’t much we can do to change that.Besides, I’m not sure I’d really want to work for a company that chooses it’s employees based on their looks.In an interview setting, certainly the way you dress and appear in person can have an impact on whether or not you are perceived by the interviewer as being someone who their company should employ.There are certain rules in place with regards to interview dress code that interviewers generally expect to be followed. Whether or not a job candidate knows how to appear for an interview can give hints as to their sophistication and professionalism.If you attend a job interview for a professional position wearing an ill-fitting suit and wea
Leaders continue to look for ways to
Job Search Methods - Is the Internet Right For You?
Why do so many people post their resumes on the Internet when the rate of success is actually LOWER than finding a job with classified advertising in a local newspaper?Actually, according to the ever-popular book, “What Color is Your Parachute?” the success rate for sending out your resume randomly to employers (and getting a job offer) is actually higher than securing the position of your choice through an electronic resource. The rate is somewhat higher for IT-related positions.So, why do so many people spend their time, effort and money on a tool that offers so little reward? Well, it is a novelty. People can zip a resume into the job abyss and dream of someone finding it. Also, it is unbelievably easy. Click, click, click and you have posted your resume to a job board. A few more clicks and a couple of dollars and you can have your resume “blasted” to employers who might match your job-search criteria.Unfortunately, this process does not always work well. Sometimes it doesn’t even work at
The question asked by executives and managers – “How can I motivate my employees?” – is sometimes difficult to answer. Since each employee is motivated by a variety of difficult incentives, you need to find out what is of value for each person. Research shows that people often leave an employer because they haven't received the recognition they want, or feedback on how they are doing. With this in mind, designing a positive, employee-driven motivation program works with some of your employees, but then what do you do for the others?Why do so many people post their resumes on the Internet when the rate of success is actually LOWER than finding a job with classified advertising in a local newspaper?Actually, according to the ever-popular book, “What Color is Your Parachute?” the success rate for sending out your resume randomly to employers (and getting a job offer) is actually higher than securing the position of your choice through an electronic resource. The rate is somewhat higher for IT-related positions.So, why do so many people spend their time, effort and money on a tool that offers so little reward? Well, it is a novelty. People can zip a resume into the job abyss and dream of someone finding it. Also, it is unbelievably easy. Click, click, click and you have posted your resume to a job board. A few more clicks and a couple of dollars and you can have your resume “blasted” to employers who might match your job-search criteria.Unfortunately, this process does not always work well. Sometimes it doesn’t even work at
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Finding Available Office Space
Finding the right office space is not as cut & dry as one would think. You need to consider future growth, security, that the electrical is adequate for all of the modern day devices such as TVs, computers, fax machines, telephone systems, and the list goes on and on.Available office space can be found in one of three ways. Each of their advantages and disadvantages are outlined below. For most people, a combination of the three is the best way to find available office space. Regardless of which one you choose, be sure to thoroughly research whichever office you decide on. The first thing that many people do is check with their network to see find available office space. Often, the best space can be found by asking around to people in the industry. If you know of a client who has a great office space, you may want to give them a call and see if they have any suggestions. You never know, a great space may have just opened up in their building. You can also have them keep an eye out for you.Also, the most tr
r. Since each employee is motivated by a variety of difficult incentives, you need to find out what is of value for each person. Research shows that people often leave an employer because they haven't received the recognition they want, or feedback on how they are doing. With this in mind, designing a positive, employee-driven motivation program works with some of your employees, but then what do you do for the others?Finding the right office space is not as cut & dry as one would think. You need to consider future growth, security, that the electrical is adequate for all of the modern day devices such as TVs, computers, fax machines, telephone systems, and the list goes on and on.Available office space can be found in one of three ways. Each of their advantages and disadvantages are outlined below. For most people, a combination of the three is the best way to find available office space. Regardless of which one you choose, be sure to thoroughly research whichever office you decide on. The first thing that many people do is check with their network to see find available office space. Often, the best space can be found by asking around to people in the industry. If you know of a client who has a great office space, you may want to give them a call and see if they have any suggestions. You never know, a great space may have just opened up in their building. You can also have them keep an eye out for you.Also, the most tr
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Your Own Business: The First Steps
What an exciting feeling you must be having at this time. You have finally made the choice to “chuck it all” and go into business for yourself. You dream of the freedom from your unreasonable boss and the wonderful feeling of writing your own paycheck. It’s a lifelong journey that has to start at the first step – the very beginning.It is my goal to take everything all those books say and boil it down to a real action plan that is a simple as it can be. Basically making it like a recipe. You really don’t need all that filler; you just need to know how to get started. A bunch of fluff isn’t going to help; in fact it slows you down. Instead of reading, you should be doing!This section will be those most difficult first steps of just getting started. Effectively launching your business and then growing it for success are their own unique steps in the future. For now, I’ll have to assume you have an idea already and have researched it enough to know that it is a good idea and has a bunch of customers clamoring
ach person. Research shows that people often leave an employer because they haven't received the recognition they want, or feedback on how they are doing. With this in mind, designing a positive, employee-driven motivation program works with some of your employees, but then what do you do for the others?What an exciting feeling you must be having at this time. You have finally made the choice to “chuck it all” and go into business for yourself. You dream of the freedom from your unreasonable boss and the wonderful feeling of writing your own paycheck. It’s a lifelong journey that has to start at the first step – the very beginning.It is my goal to take everything all those books say and boil it down to a real action plan that is a simple as it can be. Basically making it like a recipe. You really don’t need all that filler; you just need to know how to get started. A bunch of fluff isn’t going to help; in fact it slows you down. Instead of reading, you should be doing!This section will be those most difficult first steps of just getting started. Effectively launching your business and then growing it for success are their own unique steps in the future. For now, I’ll have to assume you have an idea already and have researched it enough to know that it is a good idea and has a bunch of customers clamoring
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Working With The Disabled
Since Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, people who previously had limited or no access to public places now move about with a degree of ease in the workplace. While these people have their challenges with sight, hearing or movement, those who work with them are often confused about how to interact them with sensitivity and understanding.Here are some of the issues to keep in mind.When it is necessary to mention the disability, language should emphasize the person first, the disability second. Rather than referring to someone as an epileptic, say "person with epilepsy" or "John, who has epilepsy...."Avoid words that have a negative tone. People who use wheelchairs are not "bound" or "confined" to their chairs. A person may have spastic muscles but should not be described as spastic.Preferred language is simple. Instead of saying that a person is "crippled with arthritis," "suffering from MS," "afflicted with ALS," say, "John has epilepsy" or "Mary has MS."U
nt, or feedback on how they are doing. With this in mind, designing a positive, employee-driven motivation program works with some of your employees, but then what do you do for the others?Since Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, people who previously had limited or no access to public places now move about with a degree of ease in the workplace. While these people have their challenges with sight, hearing or movement, those who work with them are often confused about how to interact them with sensitivity and understanding.Here are some of the issues to keep in mind.When it is necessary to mention the disability, language should emphasize the person first, the disability second. Rather than referring to someone as an epileptic, say "person with epilepsy" or "John, who has epilepsy...."Avoid words that have a negative tone. People who use wheelchairs are not "bound" or "confined" to their chairs. A person may have spastic muscles but should not be described as spastic.Preferred language is simple. Instead of saying that a person is "crippled with arthritis," "suffering from MS," "afflicted with ALS," say, "John has epilepsy" or "Mary has MS."U
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Franchise Opportunity - Questions To Ask The Franchisor - #45
Finding The Right FranchiseWhether it’s hamburgers, pizza, telecom, coffee, Internet, muffler parts, or seniors’ services, there are Franchise opportunities available to evaluate. There are great Franchise systems, good Franchise systems, and bad Franchise systems. The challenge is to ask the right questions to find the right system that will fit your goals and dreams. The key is to ask the questions – and listen closely to the responses. Only then can you determine if the Franchise opportunity is the right fit for you. So whether it’s food services like burgers or coffee, professional services like telecom or IT, or manual services like cleaning or oil changes, ask the questions and record the answers.What’s The Challenge?Do you look forward to Friday afternoon or Monday morning? Perhaps that’s the true litmus test of happiness. If you’re thinking about the fact that there’s only one day to go before the weekend, when you just got back from lunch on Wednesday, it may be time for a change. Maybe you
rks with some of your employees, but then what do you do for the others?Finding The Right FranchiseWhether it’s hamburgers, pizza, telecom, coffee, Internet, muffler parts, or seniors’ services, there are Franchise opportunities available to evaluate. There are great Franchise systems, good Franchise systems, and bad Franchise systems. The challenge is to ask the right questions to find the right system that will fit your goals and dreams. The key is to ask the questions – and listen closely to the responses. Only then can you determine if the Franchise opportunity is the right fit for you. So whether it’s food services like burgers or coffee, professional services like telecom or IT, or manual services like cleaning or oil changes, ask the questions and record the answers.What’s The Challenge?Do you look forward to Friday afternoon or Monday morning? Perhaps that’s the true litmus test of happiness. If you’re thinking about the fact that there’s only one day to go before the weekend, when you just got back from lunch on Wednesday, it may be time for a change. Maybe you
Leaders continue to look for ways to boost morale. Many organizations feel that if you want innovative and unique ways to boost your employee’s morale, just ask them. Of course, employees may not want to tell employers face-to-face what they want and what they are thinking. So the employer can conduct an anonymous “morale audit,” giving employees a survey to fill out. This is only one method.
Since many employers don’t have the time to write the specific questions and survey their employees, d
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