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- New Update by APSCo indicates 80% of HR professionals have no idea about the AWR - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Gerry GregoireThe new updated AWR legislation is due to come into force on 1st October 2011. Back in December 2008 they implemented the Agency Workers Directive, which then became European law. The AWR legislation is aimed at providing temporary agency workers with the right to equal treatment the same as ...
Views: 697 - Open My Eyes - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Judy WhiteAs leaders we often find that being human in today’s dynamic work environment can bring its share of difficulties. In striving to get things done in the short term, we sometimes fail to see opportunities that will actually keep our organizations alive in the long term. ...
Views: 1120 - United States Oil - by Submitted on May 04, 2011 from Cortney PAbout 6 months ago, the writer was watching a news program on oil and one of the Forbes Bros. was the guest. The host said to Forbes, "I am going to ask you a direct question and I would like a direct answer; how much oil does the U.S. have in the ground?" Forbes did not miss a beat, he said, ...
Views: 645 - Unproductive Speed Reading Habits - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from BAKUL SIKRISpeed-reading is well known as a method of improving the vocabulary and understanding on any subject. Other than just reading fast, it enables readers to understand and grasp the reading material in less time than other readers, which can be useful for every career. It is also known as a ...
Views: 917 - How to Write a Job Description that Gets Applications - by Submitted on May 02, 2011 from Saxon Marsden-Huggins'Help Wanted'; 'Now Hiring'; 'Accepting Applications' - These are very common slogans used by employers around the world when posting job ads. These are also very bland slogans used by employers around the world when posting job ads. Even worse than these overused, inauthentic, impersonal ...
Views: 940 - Good Questions to Ask in an Interview as an Employer - by Submitted on May 02, 2011 from Saxon Marsden-HugginsIn most workplaces, the Interview is the final showdown; the Make It or Break It, Sink or Swim, face to face meeting between you and them. ‘You’ are a great team. ‘You’ are successful together. ‘You’ have developed a shortlist of ‘Them’ (viable candidates). One of ‘them’ may join ‘you’, and if ...
Views: 752 - What is the Einstein Link System? - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Hal WechslerWhat is the Einstein Link (Chain Method) System? Example: Cheese & Giraffe “Please DON’T think of a Pink, Striped GIRAFFE - riding on a wheel of CHEESE.” Your brain goes into long-term autopilot when it hears Giraffe and ignores the word – “don’t”. It pulls from our sensory memory the ...
Views: 1772 - Reasons to Look for a New Job - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Barbara McDonaghWe all have bad days at work, but most of the time the good times will outweigh the bad ones. However, if you begin to notice there are a string of bad days that keep getting worse, it might be a good time to break away from the company that you are working for. There are some good reasons to ...
Views: 631 - Mistakes to Avoid at an Interview - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2011 from Barbara McDonaghAs you go through the interview process, there are going to be some common mistakes that you will want to avoid. These are items that are going to cost you getting hired and could easily be avoided if you took a moment to review these important aspects. The first thing is nervous chatter. ...
Views: 641 - I’ve got to Work with This Person? - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Resource NationYou have found your desired job or at least one that will pay the bills as you bide your time looking for a better one. There is only one problem – that bothersome co-worker. It happens in offices nationwide every day, every month and every year. You try but just cannot get along with someone ...
Views: 912 - PRESENCE - The Inner Source of Love, Truth and Wholeness - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Giten Swami DhyanAn excerpt from Swami Dhyan Giten's new book "Presence - Working from Within. The Psychology of Being" (Lulu.com, 2012) What is presence? Presence is: Our Inner ...
Views: 1864 - Five Reasons HR Application Software Implementations Exceed Budget - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Clay ScrogginThe following list is not in any particular order. I’ve seen HR application software projects exceed budget expectations for all of the reasons listed below. My objective with this article is to provide some foresight into why a project might exceed budget and, hopefully, help you limit the ...
Views: 1146 - What is Laughter Yoga And Why Should I Care? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Hal WechslerWhat is Laughter Yoga, And What’s In It for Me? Imagine a baby-easy exercise to feel good for no reason at all, and to improve your immune system. Science believes stress is the major cause of most diseases, and laughter stomps out stress. Key Element: your body cannot differentiate ...
Views: 2010 - Small Business 101: 6 Benefits of Using Check Writing Software - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2011 from Casey YangDid you know that you can save a lot of time, money and hassle using check printing software capable of printing MICR numbers compared to either pre-printed checkbook checks or pre-printed computer checks? Federal regulations require checks to have routing transit number and account numbers ...
Views: 3534 - The Power of Peripheral Vision - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2011 from Hal WechslerWhat is Peripheral Vision? Normal, everyday vision is called Central vision, it produces high resolution vision. So what? We use it for reading, TV, internet, and driving. Anything requiring maximum acuity (sharpness) of vision requires Central (foveal) vision. This is not a biology ...
Views: 7894 - The Rise of Vastu Shastra - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Mariak tylerThe Vastu Shastra was written well over a thousand of years but its presence has not been felt as evidently as it is nowadays. It is a part of the Vedas that were written in antiquity. It literally means “dwelling” and it is most usually seen as the residence of both God and man. Its five basics ...
Views: 645 - Payroll Processing - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Elvy JamesA payroll processing business is one that offers payroll and other financial services to businesses large and small. They employ a number of people who are fully qualified in various financial disciplines needed by businesses to process their payroll needs. Easy Source- a division of Easy ...
Views: 693 - What is Human Resource Development (HRD)? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Saxon Marsden-HugginsWhat is Human Resource Development or HRD? How essential is it in a business? How does it differ from Human Resource Management? Human Resource Development covers a major function of Human Resource Management which focuses on the professional advancement of an organization's workforce and ...
Views: 1028 - Human Resource Management (HRM) - What You Need to Know - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Saxon Marsden-HugginsHuman Resource Management (HRM) is an expansive term, covering a broad spectrum of functions relating to the employment relationship and strategic aims of employers. One of the biggest challenges for HR professionals falls under Recruitment and Hiring. Here are a few tricks of the trade that ...
Views: 697 - Types of Water treatment - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from BAKUL SIKRIAccording to a recent research in most of the Asian countries, water borne diseases are one of the major reasons for the increment of number of deaths of the innocent people. We can very easily avoid many deadly diseases such as typhoid, jaundice, stomach related issues by implementing ...
Views: 675 - Negotiating Stock, Options, Etc., in a Very Relative Way - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Alan SkloverCASE HISTORY: Evan, a biomedical research scientist with a large pharmaceutical company, was recruited by a fellow biomedical scientist to join him in running a start-up biotech firm. The biotech firm, funded by venture capitalists, was engaged in cutting-edge research on two promising drugs. ...
Views: 1139 - Benefits Administration Services Help Companies Improve Efficiency - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Christopher WaltonBenefits administration services help companies improve efficiency through judicious utilization of resources and streamlined business processes. Employee benefits administration is offered by a PEO company and serves the needs of all kinds of businesses be they large, medium-sized or small. ...
Views: 602 - International Recruitment Agencies 5 Things to Avoid When Using One - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Saxon Marsden-HugginsTechnology has allowed business owners to expand their operations, advertisement and profits across multiple countries, without leaving their Head Office. Operating in multiple countries adds the accompanying task of staffing in multiple countries. Enter International Recruitment Agencies, which ...
Views: 691 - 5 Traits to Look for in Engineering Recruitment Agencies - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Saxon Marsden-HugginsYou are an employer in the Engineering field. Joe is set to retire soon and you find yourself in need of a new Biochemical Engineer. Work has been crazy busy lately and you just don't have the time or resources to take on this task right now! You've almost decided to use an Engineering ...
Views: 1081 - Three Strategies to Attract Wealth - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2011 from Hal WechslerThree (3) Strategies to Attract Wealth 1. Bagha 2. Positioning 3. Rhythm For Money-Magnet You and I are skeptics, and that means we disbelieve most of what we hear and read, unless we are presented with proof. We consider ourselves followers of Cause-And-Effect, not superstition, right? ...
Views: 2065(1 vote) - The Five Most Important Decisions When Planning an Event - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Susan TicotinYou've just got engaged and are excited to plan the wedding of your dreams. Or perhaps you've been selected to plan this year's company picnic for 500 employees. You want to make this event a success and show your boss that you deserve that promotion. Your charity is working on a ...
Views: 731 - Career In Industries of Australia - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from James AndersonToday every body needs opportunity to do something. Because without the opportunities no one will have chance to do anything. So many companies are there which provides great opportunities to the people to work for them and have a safe and enjoying future. One can get many such benefits by doing ...
Views: 713 - Training In Australia Before Recruitment - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from James AndersonWho would be there that don't want to be successful in life and for this he needs a medium to be successful and to lift himself upwards. Thus jobs in Australia is of the best method to fulfill his dreams in his whole life. Yes, there are jobs in Australia for every kind of man. Many skilled and ...
Views: 808 - Skills Training And Jobs In Australia - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from James AndersonJobs have become the important need of the man. He wants the job to fulfill his basic needs and his dreams too. Thus he wants the option for the jobs if not in one country then in the another one. And jobs in Australia is the best option for this. Yes, Australia provides various jobs to the ...
Views: 726 - 8 Dangers Common in Retail Recruitment Agencies - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Saxon Marsden-HugginsWhile we are certainly witnessing the decline of the manufacturing and resource industries, today's economic playing field hosts an expanding service industry. This shift has created a huge demand for retail workers and recruitment agencies are responding to this need by specializing in retail ...
Views: 1495 - Should You Use a Sales Recruitment Agency? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Saxon Marsden-HugginsShould you use a Sales Recruitment Agency? Good Question. Answer: It depends! Are you looking for a Sales professional? If you answered yes, then maybe you should use a sales recruitment agency. Maybe. Recruitment Agencies, Sales niche specific or not, are a great resource for business owners ...
Views: 736 - Understanding the Need for Water Treatment - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from BAKUL SIKRIPeople are nowadays becoming more aware about the various water borne diseases and the severity that it can lead to. In order to prevent and reduce the number of patients suffering from various water borne diseases and infections throughout the world, it is essential to clean and wash water, ...
Views: 651 - Prevent Water Borne Diseases with Water Treatment Devices - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from BAKUL SIKRIThe number of patients suffering from water borne diseases is increasing day by day throughout the world. Water borne diseases or infections, as the same suggests, are caused due to consumption of contaminated water. The water is basically contaminated with animal or human faeces, containing ...
Views: 856 - Why you shouldn’t read online product reviews? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Bruce ThomrtsEvery time a new product is launched, the web is filled by tons of reviews of that new specific product. Numerous online product reviews websites invite Internet users to sit and write reviews of the products, items or goods they have used. People share their experience whether good or bad by ...
Views: 687 - Benefits Administration - Improves Profitability - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Christopher WaltonBenefits administration improves profitability for businesses, whether they are large corporations or start-up organizations. A PEO gives companies access to great coverage plans for really attractive and stable rates. Even small companies can attract some of the best professionals in the job ...
Views: 604 - How to Sustain Your Inner Strength in Business - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Peter NichollsDid you know that, as a rule of thumb, a tree's root system is something like one and a half times the depth and width of the tree? This is the real source of its strength and stability to withstand the forces of nature and more. What you see is only the ‘tip of the iceberg'. Of crucial ...
Views: 1188(5 votes) - Do You Communicate Effectively In The Workplace? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Christopher SheppardOne of the instrumental components of achieving individual professional success and organizational objectives is effective communication in the workplace. The development of effective communication skills in the workplace setting should become a priority for any individual looking to build ...
Views: 1070 - Are you a Job Seeker and Looking for an Opportunity Globally - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Krishna MurthyDear, Are you a Job Seeker and Looking for an Opportunity Globally or Are you an Employer 100% Useful Job Portal to pick the Requirements for the Right Candidates across Globally, IDEN Consulting Launched a Prestigious Job Portal. IDENJobs is the largest Jobs Network across Asia - ...
Views: 622 - The Benefits of Hiring an Executive Personal Assistant - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Roxie LeiterTime management is one of the keys to a successful career. Many successful entrepreneurs and CEOs in the world have perfected the art of time management. Every day, they meet several clients, convene with employees, and talk to investors. At the end of the day, they still have the time to assess ...
Views: 2311 - Process Management Made EZ - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Hila TabibThere are various techniques to evaluate the way a business runs and the overall productivity of its operations. Process management is a universal system compromised of various tools and methods that help evaluate and improve the overall efficiency of an organization. This process begins with ...
Views: 589 - Human Resource Trends of 2011 - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Saxon Marsden-HugginsHuman Resource professionals all over the world have spotted trends developing in each of their own industry. Understanding these 2011 trends will save you time, effort and money. The following is a glance at some of the emerging Human Resource trends of 2011: The Economy While the world ...
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