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Atricle Dump - Networking With People: Rule # 1
Using Employee Opinions Effectively When Designing HR ProgramsEmployee opinion is one of the most powerful resources available to human resource professionals. But what are the best methods for harnessing those opinions?Conversation - Welcoming feedback via informal conversation is the first step towards utilizing the viewpoints of employees.Focus Groups - Focus groups take conversation to the next level by brainstorming on particular issues. A focus group gives HR insight into the thoughts, feelings and motivations behind an opinion. An optimal focus group consists of 10 - 20 employees.
Unfortunately, while the down-turn in the economy in the United States has been an unwelcome event, there are numerous great deals one can find with used wire EDM sales on machines including the Elox-Fanuc, Japax, and Mitsubishi as well as numerous other brands.First, before looking into used wire EDM sales and investing such a large amount of capital into any tool, one must verify the integrity and reputation of the business. In the same vein of “Buyer beware,” one must be sure that the company with which he or she is doing business is very reputable. While one is verifying the business, it is sound bus
What happens when you work with someone who desires an outcome that opposes your own? At the very least, it can lead to frustration. If you go to a fast- food restaurant and you encounter an employee who desires only a paycheck, it is quite likely that the service you receive will be substandard. I am not suggesting for even a moment that employees should not seek a paycheck. In fact, my first job in high school was in the fast-food industry and I learned many valuable lessons. However, if an employee is focused only on a paycheck, then the only time he or she feels “successful” is payday. In the 1980’s when the minimum wage was only $3.50, the happiness of a restaurant paycheck was fleeting at best. Even though the wages have increased, the measure of happiness from a fast-food paycheck is just as temporary.
My experience working in a fast-food restaurant was mostly pleasant. As a high school student, I had three goals that kept me engaged. The paycheck was only one goal. This goal directly benefited two entities – first FICA and then me. Secondly, I wanted to help the business. My diligence helped the company to be more productive and profitable. They liked me so much that I quickly became the only one allowed to take out the trash – at least it seemed that way. Finally, I had a goal to serve the cust
Every one of us, in reality, has two people inside: The person we are today and the person we can become tomorrow and in the future.We go to work every day, are never late or absent, earn a promotion; and receive occasional raises. We and our work are far above satisfactory. That makes us the person who is well liked by our employer, our family, and ourselves.But there is also another person in us. It is the person who, when properly motivated and exposed to the encouraging information, can narrow the gap that exists between his habitual performance patterns and his maximum potential.The de
What happens when you work with someone who desires an outcome that opposes your own? At the very least, it can lead to frustration. If you go to a fast- food restaurant and you encounter an employee who desires only a paycheck, it is quite likely that the service you receive will be substandard. I am not suggesting for even a moment that employees should not seek a paycheck. In fact, my first job in high school was in the fast-food industry and I learned many valuable lessons. However, if an employee is focused only on a paycheck, then the only time he or she feels “successful” is payday. In the 1980’s when the minimum wage was only $3.50, the happiness of a restaurant paycheck was fleeting at best. Even though the wages have increased, the measure of happiness from a fast-food paycheck is just as temporary.
My experience working in a fast-food restaurant was mostly pleasant. As a high school student, I had three goals that kept me engaged. The paycheck was only one goal. This goal directly benefited two entities – first FICA and then me. Secondly, I wanted to help the business. My diligence helped the company to be more productive and profitable. They liked me so much that I quickly became the only one allowed to take out the trash – at least it seemed that way. Finally, I had a goal to serve the cust
The same old story time after time. There is a program, or a system, or this, or a that designed for ultimate success, wealth, health, prosperity, peace of mind...and it goes on and on...Its time to stop the insanity!There is no absolute answer to health, wealth, peace of mind success or anything else! The news may frighten, alarm, disgust...whatever. But the sad but true fact is..."there is no yellow brick road, Dorothy."There are credible and reliable and profitable ways to conduct business on the net. The old saying of jump on board with this or that is done! Bury that notion!No p
My experience working in a fast-food restaurant was mostly pleasant. As a high school student, I had three goals that kept me engaged. The paycheck was only one goal. This goal directly benefited two entities – first FICA and then me. Secondly, I wanted to help the business. My diligence helped the company to be more productive and profitable. They liked me so much that I quickly became the only one allowed to take out the trash – at least it seemed that way. Finally, I had a goal to serve the cust
Walking by the campus sidewalk, I made my way to the lecture theater for my class. Around me were hundreds of other students walking in various directions. From different faculties and field of study, the whole picture gives one a sense of diversity. I was like a fly within a swarm of many others. However, people overlook the fact that out of this community of students, many are true practicing entrepreneurs.Of course, it is never obvious just by judging from appearance or background. From the exterior, they are just medical students, computer programmers, life science researchers, potential enginee
My experience working in a fast-food restaurant was mostly pleasant. As a high school student, I had three goals that kept me engaged. The paycheck was only one goal. This goal directly benefited two entities – first FICA and then me. Secondly, I wanted to help the business. My diligence helped the company to be more productive and profitable. They liked me so much that I quickly became the only one allowed to take out the trash – at least it seemed that way. Finally, I had a goal to serve the cust
Q. For my second career, I'd like to know "What to do when you have done a lot and nothing really interests you anymore. The things that interest me are not financially feasible right now, because one of the things I'd like to give up is working!"A. People often want to stop working when they've experienced a series of challenges. You leave one career and begin another. You experience a great burst of energy as your second career takes off. And then your exciting new career goes away. Or you realize your dream was not at all what you anticipated.1. Don't think of crashing the career party. Stop po
Even though I was slightly misguided, I was truly involved in mutually beneficial transactions. I have learned since the days of high school to grow beyond mutually beneficial deals. It was mutually beneficial to my friends and me to give away free food. I got the recognition I was seeking and they often returned the favor when I visited the restaurant on their shift. From the employer’s perspective, however, it was just plain stealing. I have adopted the philosophy taught by Napoleon Hill in his famous book, "Think and Grow Rich." It says, “I will engage in no transaction that does not benefit all whom it affects.”
I call this Guilt Insurance. As long as I live by this philosophy, I sleep well at night. I never worry about remembering who heard my comments because I make an extra effort to exchange words that will benefit all whom they affect. In any business endeavor, there are three ways to weigh the benefits.
1. All for you and none for others. If you are short sighted, you may consider this to be the makings of a good deal. While I am highly in favor of getting a good deal, this scenario does not fit my description of one. In fact, this is the essence of what I call a genuine scam. One
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