When a woman business owner makes the decision to hire help, hiring an assistant is an excellent first step in building a team. Even if an entrepreneur doesn't feel ready to create a team immediately, the right assistant eventually can serve as the link between the business owner and the team in the future. Selecting an assistant who meets an entrepreneur's specific needs (both immediate and future needs) is absolutely essential in...more
On Thursday May 20th 2010 Hire Velocity & AllianceQ hosted a webinar to discuss diversity in the workplace and the steps a company should take to build a great diversity candidate pool.First, let's analyze your company's level of sophistication with diversity recruiting. We'll use the analogy of snow skiing skill levels.Beginner- This entails defining diversity within your organization whether it gender, lifestyle, or ethnicity....more
Going on vacation without your pet? when looking for pet sitters online many families and individuals don't really know a foolproof approach for getting a sitter who can meet their needs. Should they search relevant forums, community bulletin boards, or should they enlist the services of a pet-sitting firm? How should they know which person to trust and whether he or she is a good fit? Perhaps the easiest and most reliable technique for dealing with this stressful question is to use an online matching service that has the resources to find you the best person for the job. Find Now Pet Sitters - Click Here! In advance of looking for pet sitters, take a little time to define what your pet sitter will be asked to do and what you expect from your sitter. You should include questions such as, how much previous pet-sitting experience does this person have? Is he or she capable of walking/exercising your pet? Will your pet be agreeable to a stranger's care? Are you looking for someone who will look after your home as well as your pet? Compile a carefully though-out and accurate job description which lists the important qualities that are part of this important job....more
Outsourcing your incoming calls to a call center service is a very important business decision. The call center service staff will be the primary point of contact for majority your customers. The right call center service partner can significantly influence peoples' perception of your company, positively shape your brand and customer satisfaction....more
Luxury cars are special class cars with ultimate style, gigantic comfort in return of beautiful amount of cash. Limos are the good examples of expensive cars available in the market. Limousines are correctly called as sedan or salon cars due to their stretching appearance and are usually black or white in color. They are definitely a...more
When one hires a maid to clean their home or office, they are basically permitting a stranger access to their personal items. For this reason, you must ask the right questions to make sure that you end up hiring an honest and reliable maid. The first place to start is asking friends and acquaintances for their experiences with maids or maid services. You will then want to make a list of what you expect a maid to do, and how often. You will want to know what the current rates are for various cleaning services, and whether you will need additional homeowner's insurance. If you are hiring an independent maid on contract, find out what the tax implications are, what must be deducted from the pay, and how you file those taxes. Check with the federal and local tax offices to determine what your responsibilities are as an employer.If you are hiring a maid through an agency, you will want to know how long they have been in business, ask for referrals of current clients, and whether their maids are insured and bonded. Do they guarantee their services? Has the agency performed background checks on its maids? Does the agency train its maids? Will the agency send the same person every time, or...more
Life is full of ups and downs. Some days we are happy, other days, so-so. In the course of daily activities, we are frequently exposed to risks from different things. From the staircase, to cars on the road, and even hazards associated with work. The...more
Author: Dave Kapel Searching for a nanny in Maryland with the help of a computer, parents rarely understand how to go about finding a good match for their child. Is it a matter of checking out their facebook friends, forums on the subject, or use an...more
Studies have consistently shown that traditional unstructured interviewing is only 14 percent accurate, so it is important to get it right.There are some easy steps a sales manager can take to improve their recruitment outcomes:* The key is to have...more
Author: Paul C JonesIn the field of law, solicitors are lawyers who are allowed to deal with legal matters aside from conducting court proceedings. Such legal matters are mostly sought by people who experience personal problems about their jobs,...more
Remodeling your home in contrast to buying a new home is smart financial decision. Remodeling is pennies on the dollar as compared to a new home purchase. Remodeling allows families to stay in the same neighborhood, same schools, same social network...more
Author: Peter Van ZelstCoaches are one of the most environmentally sensitive ways to travel. Per person, they create far less carbon per mile than planes, cars or even trains. They also help reduce the level of traffic on the roads. Contrary to...more