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Seven Habits of Highly Successful Job Seekers
2008-06-03 05:27:00
By Linda MatiasIn the job search craze, there are those who land a job right away and those who struggle through the process of finding one for a long time. 'Luck' is usually the response one hears from disenfranchised job seekers when they find out that their neighbor down the street was offered a position after only a two-week search. With many job seekers vying for only a few open positions, the truth is that 'luck' rarely has anything to do with it.Realizing that their job search campaign doesn't have to be a never-ending struggle, successful job seekers approach the process with patience and persistence. If you want to be among the highly successful job seekers follow the seven steps outlined below. 1. Search with purpose Instead of trying to fit into a mold set by a hiring organization, target companies that match your goals and career values; doing this will allows you to focus your energy into searching for a position that is a natural fit.After all, you don't want to ...
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Go Green and Mean It
2008-05-22 05:48:00
by Beth Ziesenis After 2.5 years in the proverbial African mud hut in Peace Corps, I decompressed for a few months by working as the head housekeeper for a dude ranch in Colorado. The general manager approached me with small placards she wanted me to place in every bathroom. ?We love the environment,? the cards proclaimed. ?Please reuse your towels to save water and energy.??This will save us money on the laundry service,? she said, ?and it?ll make us look good.?I balled my fists and put them on my hips before sputtering out the reply. ?You?ve got to be kidding me! We don?t recycle; we don?t compost; we don?t do anything for the environment. I?m not putting these up in the rooms and lying to our guests!?After we determined that my outburst was just shy of grounds for termination, she and I compromised. She let me start a recycling program at the ranch, and I put the cards in the room.That was 1995, a few years before ?An Inconvenient Truth? and the ubiquitous acceptance of the need ...
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HR Files | First Blog Anniversary
2008-05-09 04:08:00
I suppose today is my first Blog Anniversary . A year ago I started blogging as a hobby to collecting articles about Human Resources and even to this day blogging continues to be one of my favourite activities. I am really glad, that I have made it this far , as it is not always so easy to maintain a fine balance with my blog and my other activities. I did have my share of blogging about many human resources articles, such as recruitment, assessment tools, compensation & benefits, games trainer & ice breaking, certification programs, training & development, even I've share the first entry of David Beckham's blog and other topics and have enjoyed meeting up many fascinating people from the fraternity of the blogging world who have inspired and impressed me with their efforts. I thanks to them for that. Blogging community has in a way promoted readership. It's great to have the readers respond with their feedback and I am thankful for all the comments left on my...
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Certified Service Professional (CSP)
2008-05-07 08:18:00
CSP course is an initiative by the Singapore Workforce Skills Development Agency (WDA). It is based on the Service Excellence Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) framework and aims to prepare 36,000 non-tourism workers to take up service jobs in the tourism sector by providing training in essential customer service skills. Whether you are looking for job opportunities in the tourism-related service industry or looking for courses to train your new staff*, this is the right course for you! Who Should Attend This course is suitable for those who wish to work in the tourism-related service industry: Workers currently employed in non-tourism-related service industry who seek to acquire new skills and switch career; The unemployed who seek to enter the tourism-related service industry; andNew entrants* employed in the tourism-related service industry who seek to upgrade their skills Singapore citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents of the above categories are el...
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Top Ten Corporate HR Bloggers
2008-05-06 06:17:00
The following bloggers are familiar with the HR industry as it pertains to the corporate world. Beyond HR: On this blog, a professional HR talent researcher shares his secrets.Breakout Performance: Breakout Performance is a blog that shares its author?s innovative approach to analyzing human management and balancing social and business strategies in the workplace.Dr. John Sullivan & Associates: This corporate advisor publishes articles about everything related to HR: college recruiting, employee screening and assessment tests, training, and new hire orientation.Evil HR Lady: This humorous blog is all about one woman?s experiences as the ?Evil HR Lady? in a corporate office.HR and Strategies: This grad student combines human resources philosophies with hard news.HR Daily Advisor: This is a fantastic resource for any HR professional. Find entries about HR policy and ethics, as well as payroll and religious issues.HR Metrics: HR Metrics is an organization...
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E-learning - Singing from the same hymn sheet
2008-04-25 10:10:00
E-learning gives you the opportunity to deliver and measure whether or not, you are achieving your goals. But the term E-learning has a certain internet geeky stigma attached to it. It sounds complicated and technical. But the truth of the matter is it's neither. Take the E out of E-learning and everyone becomes more comfortable. I was listening to an online SEO seminar the other day, during which, the host was explaining how if he had to tell one more newbie what page rank was he would consider putting a gun to his own head. Amusing as the remark was, you could easily identify with the frustration of him having to repeat the same old message. All educators and that includes business owners and managers have the same problem. There are only so many things you have to do to acheive a succesful outcome in any business task. By documenting those tasks just once means that the procedure can be repeated to all members of staff over and over again. Ray Kroc took the procedures for the Mc...
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How To Make Company Goals, Employees Goals
2008-04-25 08:59:00
Goals must equally serve the needsFirst off, in order for any goal to be effective, they must equally serve the needs of the company as well as those of the employee. In today?s corporate America, this is a difficult if not impossible task to accomplish. Company goals are directed toward short- and long-term business strategies while employee goals are personal. The company?s strategy may represent growth and profit but the employee has no stake in its result. Even though the employees have been given goals that are clear, to the point, objective, and obtainable they will quickly become disengaged.To bring employees into alignment with the organization, the organization must first clearly communicate a clear understanding of the employees contribution to the overall business strategy. They must be treated with respect and dignity with a fairness of equality. Company leaders must recognize business objectives are not employee objectives. The entire company could suffer if employees m...
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Outsourcing Your Payroll Processing
2008-04-23 11:28:00
A Great Way To Save Valuable Time And Money Outsourcing your payroll is one of the most used solutions to companies that are looking for an economical payroll solution. The basic concept is that by utilizing a payroll processing company you are using an expert group of payroll professionals to manage your company payroll needs. Accuracy and reliability are the minimum requirements of a payroll processing organization.Outsourcing your payroll will allow companies the opportunity to concentrate on developing other departments and concentrate on marketing and product development. By relieving companies the burden of having to staff an in-house payroll department and the expense software that is required to maintain their records.Outsourcing your payroll to a reliable, professional company will ensure timely employee checks and deposits of federal payroll taxes. Managing and processing payroll includes, court required payments, pension contributions, employee record management and accur...
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Find A Job And Keep It
2008-04-17 08:23:00
The most excellent way to find a job is online. You can do all the necessary research to understand the position you are trying for as you need to comprehend what you will be doing; and prove to be the best at it. The most excellent way to find a job is online. You can do all the necessary research to understand the position you are trying for as you need to comprehend what you will be doing; and prove to be the best at it. Because your employer will be watching you in the first few months, to see what your true skills are, and whether you fit into the company, you must know your responsibilities fully and demonstrate that you are worth having as an employee.Of course, a profession, manual labour, hospitality and office work are obviously extremely different; however, the issues below will help you. You should also know who you will be working with and learn to get along with people without becoming too annoying. There is no reason to stay in a job where you do not ?fit...
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Free Ebook | The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
2008-04-11 05:14:00
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People , first published in 1989, is a self help book written by Stephen R. Covey. It has sold over 15 million copies in 38 languages since first publication, which was marked by the release of a 15th anniversary edition in 2004. The book lists seven principles that, if established as habits, are supposed to help a person achieve true interdependent effectiveness.habit 1 - be proactive®This is the ability to control one's environment, rather than have it control you, as is so often the case. Self determination, choice, and the power to decide response to stimulus, conditions and circumstanceshabit 2 - begin with the end in mind®Covey calls this the habit of personal leadership - leading oneself that is, towards what you consider your aims. By developing the habit of concentrating on relevant activities you will build a platform to avoid distractions and become more productive and successful.habit 3 - put first things first®Covey calls this the ha...
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Measuring Training Evaluation Effectiveness
2008-04-02 09:36:00
While surveys have long been used to measure the effectiveness of training evaluation, these may not really provide a proper accounting or validation of the training. For training evaluation to be effective, it is important to satisfy the following considerations such as the extent of which the training needs and objectives are achieved, the extent of which the participants? objectives are met, what the participants have learned from the training and whether the participants have made a commitment to implement what they have learned from the training once they get back to work.Once they return to work, it is also important to determine the level of success in implementing action plans, the extent of which they were supported by their managers, the extent of which the action has achieved an effective training ROI for the company in terms of goal satisfaction or financial assessment.Many companies usually fail to implement these training evaluation processes, especially in instances w...
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The Importance Of Employee Development
2008-04-02 09:25:00
Employee development is crucial for the growth and prosperity of any business as employees are one of the determining factors for the success of the company. The more capable and qualified the employees the better the performance of the company. When they are well trained, they can easily handle situations and please customers ensuring customer retention. They can also resolve any glitches easily without much ado.Employee development programs are essential to improve morale and to motivate the employees to perform well. Employees like to learn new skills and meet challenges and they are more motivated when they feel there is great potential for personal growth. When the company shows interest in employee development, the employee naturally has a greater interest in the company's development too.Training Program For EmployeesTraining programs are essential and companies provide either initial training to help the employee learn about how to perform their duties or ongoing training w...
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Time Management | Bring to your personal growth
2008-03-28 08:23:00
Time management is basically about being focused. The Pareto Principle also known as the '80:20 Rule' states that 80% of efforts that are not time managed or unfocused generates only 20% of the desired output. However, 80% of the desired output can be generated using only 20% of a well time managed effort. Although the ratio '80:20' is only arbitrary, it is used to put emphasis on how much is lost or how much can be gained with time management.Some people view time management as a list of rules that involves scheduling of appointments, goal settings, thorough planning, creating things to do lists and prioritizing. These are the core basics of time management that should be understood to develop an efficient personal time management skill. These basic skills can be fine tuned further to include the finer points of each skill that can give you that extra reserve to make the results you desire.But there is more skills involved in time management than the core basics. Skills such ...
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Leadership Exposed | Things You Thought You Knew About Leadership
2008-03-26 08:45:00
Much has been written about leadership: rules, pointers, styles, and biographies of inspiring leaders throughout world history. But there are certain leadership ideas that we ourselves fail to recognize and realize in the course of reading books. Here is a short list of things you thought you knew about leadership.1. Leaders come in different flavors.There are different types of leaders and you will probably encounter more than one type in your lifetime. Formal leaders are those we elect into positions or offices such as the senators, congressmen, and presidents of the local clubs. Informal leaders or those we look up to by virtue of their wisdom and experience such as in the case of the elders of a tribe, or our grandparents; or by virtue of their expertise and contribution on a given field such as Albert Einstein in the field of Theoretical Physics and Leonardo da Vinci in the field of the Arts. Both formal and informal leaders practice a combination of leadership styles.· Lewi...
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How to Become an Ideal Leader
2008-03-18 11:06:00
When you are at work, do you get frustrated because things don't seem to be happening the way they’re supposed to be? You see people milling around but nothing gets accomplished. And in the daily hustle and bustle, do you feel that your goals remain just that – goals. Then maybe its time for you to stand up and do something about it.Most people are content just to stand around listening for orders. And it isn't unusual to adopt a follow-the-leader mentality. But maybe, somewhere inside of you, you feel the desire to make things happen – to be the head, not the tail. Then maybe leadership just suits you fine.Some people believe that great leaders are made, not born. Yes, it may be true that some people are born with natural talents. However, without practice, without drive, without enthusiasm, and without experience, there can be no true development in leadership.You must also remember that good leaders are continually working and studying to improve their natural skills. Thi...
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Coaching | The Way to Go in Team Management
2008-03-14 07:58:00
When you hear the word ?coach?, what comes first into your mind? Do you picture a basketball team with a man/woman shouting out directions? Or perhaps a football team with a man/woman pacing to and fro and calling out the names of the players?Coaching is no longer reserved to sports teams; it is now one of the key concepts in leadership and management. Why is coaching popular?Coaching levels the playing field.Coaching is one of the six emotional leadership styles proposed by Daniel Goleman. Moreover, it is a behavior or role that leaders enforce in the context of situational leadership. As a leadership style, coaching is used when the members of a group or team are competent and motivated, but do not have an idea of the long-term goals of an organization. This involves two levels of coaching: team and individual. Team coaching makes members work together. In a group of individuals, not everyone may have nor share the same level of competence and commitment to a goal. A group may be ...
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Privacy Policy
2008-03-11 08:39:00
I respect your privacy and I am committed to safeguarding your privacy while online at my blog. The following discloses the information gathering and dissemination practices for this blog. Log FilesLike most standard Web site servers, I use log files. This includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, platform type, date/time stamp, and number of clicks to analyze trends, administer the site, track user?s movement in the aggregate, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. IP addresses, etc. are not linked to personally identifiable information. E-mail SubscriptionIf a user wishes to subscribe to my posts via e-mail (powered by Feedburner), I ask for contact information such as name and email address. Out of respect for my users? privacy, a way to opt-out of these communications is provided. CookiesA cookie is a piece of data stored on the user?s computer tied to information about the user. My sit...
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Managing Behavioral Styles
2008-03-06 10:39:00
How do you handle the differences in style among your employees? Do you wonder how to motivate someone who seems not to care? Are you dismayed when your management style seems to work with a few beautifully, but misses the mark with others?To answer these questions Paula Switzer?s -a Certified DISC trainer- write an article about how we can manage employee?s behavioral styles.First, you must come to grips with a rather tough realization: you really cannot motivate another person. Perhaps you can cause them to get motivated for the short term ("If you are late one more time, you are fired!"), but we all know the motivation for true, lasting behavior change must come from within.Yet you can do much to create an environment where people will become self-motivated. Understanding different styles of behavior and what each style needs is the key. You also can begin to create a high performing team when you use these principles.A behavioral-based model such as DISC can be helpful in learni...
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Personality and Multiple Intelligences Test
2008-03-06 08:40:00
This morning I visit Toshihiko Atsuyama?s blog and I found a nice widget about his personality type. (You have a good personality my friend? ha ha ha)The widget coming from MyPersonality dot info and you can put it on your blog or website after taking a test.About the testPersonality TypeCarl Jung's theory of psychological types explains that each person is "wired" with different tendencies and preferences. Some of us are extraverted while others are introverted, some are "thinkers" while others are "feelers".Multiple Intelligences Test I.Q. tests are limited. In addition to being logical and Number Smart a person can also be Word Smart, People Smart, Picture Smart and so on. Howard Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences suggests that we excel in eight different categories of intelligence.So, take the test to discover your personality type, identify your top strengths and share the results on your blog or website.function fbs_click() {u=location.href;t=document.title;window. ope...
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Human Resource Will Become More Strategic For Companies
2008-02-26 06:25:00
google_ad_client = "pub-1337734677582678";/* 468x60, created 2/25/08 */google_ad_slot = "6348029368";google_ad_width = 468;google_ad_height = 60;//-->src="http://pagead2.googlesyndica tion.com/pagead/show_ads.js">Whether it is large, medium, or small business set up, the success of a business firm depends upon the efficiency and effectiveness of the employees working in its organization. Hence, a coherent as well as strategic approach is inevitable for the successful co-ordination and performance of employees working in an organization.Here comes the importance of human resource management (HRM.) Human Resource Management , alternatively known as personnel management, manpower management, or industrial management, is a discipline of management that deals with the activities that are related to employees in a firm, such as their recruitment, management, and above all providing proper guidance to them. In other words, human Resource covers everything from wellness, safety, and benefits ...
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Creating an Employee Manual
2008-02-08 07:38:00
When your business is small, making sure workers know all the policies, processes and rules is easy. But as your company grows, you need to put your operational procedures in writing.An employee manual effectively accomplishes this by informing your workers what is expected, and also ensures that your business complies with state and federal employment laws. You can include information about the company and its history to give your workers a sense of company pride.Below is the article from Kay Bell a member of Work Dot Com. In this article you'll find some things you need to consider in developing an effective manual for your workers.A well done employee handbook can protect both you and your workersAction StepsThe best contacts and resources to help you get it done1. Decide what the manual should coverAt the very least, you need to spell out your policies regarding hiring, firing, workplace decorum, company benefits, employee privacy and performance appraisal system. No manual can...
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Save Money With Policies and Procedures
2008-02-06 10:18:00
Policies and Procedures Can Save You Money , Time and Possibly Expensive Claimsby Paul PhillipsThe idea of a shelf full of dreary policies and procedures that tie everyone down in unnecessary bureaucracy does not usually sound too appealing. It doesn't have to be like that. Splitting the task into two will help work out what you need.First, there are practices that are legislated for and it is necessary to be aware of these and ensure all your people follow them. They normally relate to the provision of a safe and fair workplace and every employer has an obligation to take reasonable steps to provide this. These reasonable steps may include having policies and practices in place.Then there are the policies that provide guidelines for your people on how to manage to reinforce the culture of your organization and attract, retain and develop your people. These can save a lot of time spent in making decisions, dealing with ad hoc issues and ensure that you use a consistent approach acro...
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Assessment and Certification for HR Professional
2008-01-28 08:56:00
In the development and training of personnel practitioners, the assessment and certification of learning plays an important role in the recognition of the professional experience, skills and knowledge of individuals. Certification can form the criteria of association membership, and can demonstrate an individual?s adherence to standards and a commitment to staying abreast of new developments in the HR field. It is also a visual statement of professional status and as such is a useful tool in career advancementIn devising a scheme of certification it is important that the scheme allows individuals to demonstrate that their knowledge, skills and experience in a generalist or specialist role in HRM and/or HRD are sufficient to meet the criteria for professional competence. This can entail the demonstration of professional experience and/or the passing of a written comprehensive examination to meet pre-set requirements.MechanismsAs with training and development events, the majority of A...
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Trainers | The Consultant?s Friend
2008-01-09 09:59:00
Consultants are brought into organizations to solve problems, change approaches, increase sales, reduce costs, improve quality; find opportunity; and generally improve the organization?s ability to grow and prosper for all of its constituencies?employees, shareholders, customers, and society; Wow! Change for the better. Isn?t that what we in training are all about? Preparing for and implementing change, helping those kinds of changes take place more effectively, and building healthy, robust organizations.Consultants come in all sizes and shapes: solos, small firms, big firms, and technical, management, marketing, manufacturing, engineering, communications, teambuilding, Six Sigma. Consultants also work in so many ways: assignments, on retainer, as evaluators, as recommenders, implementing, training, learning, and performance. How else do we as individuals and organizations implement change, adapt, adopt, and grow?Here is a starter list of just some of the ways that workplace learnin...
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Career Changes for Baby Boomers: Ability, Not Age, Matters
2008-01-04 07:49:00
By: Kelli SmithBaby boomers. They're the generation born between 1946 and 1964. They came of age in the early 70s and early 80s. They're the generation that made changes and waves, worked harder and longer, put off marriage and children, did things differently than previous generations.Whether because of financial necessity or because they have something to offer, baby boomers are staying in the workforce longer. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and projections indicate that by 2010 there should be 18.5 million boomers ages 45 to 49 in the labor force, as compared to 14.7 in 1995, and 16.8 million versus 10.6 million in the 50- to 54-years-old range.They're still making changes. They're retiring later, or not at all. If not downsized or laid off, boomers often continue to work. When they don't choose to continue in the same career, it doesn't mean they're ready to stop contributing, and sometimes they're making transitions to new careers."On average there are three t...
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"This year I will start my own business!"
2007-12-14 10:17:00
If your new year's resolution as same as above, here's a little test to help you decide if this truly is a resolution you are qualified to make or if you should just stick to "This year I will lose weight..." (thanks to Tim Knox to share this quiz)Give yourself 10 points for each "Yes" answer and a big ZERO for each "No."1. Can you delegate without micromanaging? Running a business requires the performance of dozens of simultaneous tasks and it's foolish to try to handle them all yourself. You must surround yourself with partners and employees whom you can trust to perform these tasks as you would yourself. If you can't dish out responsibility without worrying over the result, add a zero to your score.2. Are you self motivated and disciplined? If you do not have the wherewithal to bounce out of bed each day without your spouse drenching you with cold water, chances are you don't have the self motivation or discipline required to be an entrepreneur. Business demands that you tak...
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Get a Fresh Start To Your Career in 2008
2007-12-13 10:21:00
As the New Year approaches, have you thought about your career goals? What worked to years ago in planning and managing your career will not work for your career development in the 21st Century. Managing your career in the 21st Century requires preparation, career goal planning and career guidance and ensuring that your time is directed meaningfully.Here is how to find enjoyment and continue to progress in your career.1. Determine if your present job is in line with who you are, what you value, and what you are good at. Are you really doing what you want to do? Being self-aware means you become clear about what you stand for and what you have to offer. When you know what you have to offer, you become more powerful and intentional in your work. Doing a good job is no longer good enough to guarantee your career will go well. You are your most important asset. Self-branding provides direction and clarity of purpose for how you work, not just what you do for a living.2. Identify your jo...
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New Year's Resolutions
2007-12-12 06:22:00
It?s that time of year again. Time to think about making New Year?s resolutions. How did you do in 2007? If you kept them, congratulations, for you are now a better person because of them.Now let's making some resolutions for 2008. And here are some tips to help us carry out our resolutions.If we make a resolution, we are resolving to do something we are not yet doing. Why aren?t we doing it? There must be reasons. It may be difficult to do, involve some efforts we have to make, or sacrifices we have to carry out. So, expect resistance. Prepare for it. Accept the short-term pain for the long-term gain. After sticking to our resolution for a month or two, it will become a habit and much easier to carry out. So, it will no longer be a matter of working harder, but of developing good habits which will propel you forward. Keep your eyes on the goal and anticipate the success that is yours.Don?t become unrealistically ambitious. True, it may be great to improve your golf game, lose weig...
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Leadership | Theme for World AIDS Day 2007
2007-11-30 10:05:00
Leadership is the theme for World AIDS Day 2007. This theme will continue to be promoted with the campaigning slogan, “Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise.� Why leadership?Since the beginning of the epidemic, experience has clearly demonstrated that significant advances in the response to HIV have been achieved when there is strong and committed leadership. Leaders are distinguished by their action, innovation and vision; their personal example and engagement of others; and their perseverance in the face of obstacles and challenges.Leadership must be demonstrated at every level to get ahead of the disease - in families, in communities, in countries and internationally. Much of the best leadership on AIDS has been demonstrated within civil society organizations challenging the status quo. Making leadership the theme of World AIDS Days will help encourage leadership on AIDS within all levels and sectors of society. It will inspire and foster champions within a range of different groups an...
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Keeping Employees Happy
2007-11-28 07:40:00
There are many things that you have to worry about as you have a business in the world today. Keeping your employees happy is certainly one of the things that you are going to want to focus on. This is especially true if you have gone through the trouble to find employees that you really feel are valuable to you in each and every way. Once you have found the employees that fit into your business, do good work and that you can trust, you simply do not want to lose them because of something that you have done or something else that you could have helped.People who are good at what they do or who are good employees are going to know that they can find work anywhere, so they are going to need to be kept happy, no matter what you do, so that you do not lose them. On the same token, you should know that an employee who demands things that you can not do might not be the best employee for you. There are several tricks that you can use to make sure that your employees stay happy.First of al...
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