Author: Paul BuchananAll businesses seek efficiency and productivity in the workplace - particularly during the economic crisis, which has brought countless business operations under review. While a great deal of efficiency and productivity are a direct result of employee performance, much can also be achieved through effective business tools. A great way to increase productivity - not to mention decrease costs - in the workplace is to invest in...more
How many of us go through life defending our position or decisions? We have become more determined to be right all the time, when often there is no right or wrong answer.Becoming aggressive in defending your view point, puts you in the wrong frame of mind when dealing with others on your home business online opportunity. We should always maintain an open mind to see others opinions and view points. None of us are so perfect that we can afford not...more
Learning effective time management in the workplace is a key to decreasing stress and becoming more productive. Creating and using your own time management worksheet is very helpful for practicing the tips on time management that you learn, so that you create an efficient schedule for best results. There are printable worksheets available in books and around the internet. Also there are many time management worksheets software programs that can be downloaded to be used on your computer.There are many timemanagement techniques that can be tested using your worksheets. First thing to do is get a Diary and block all your personal obligations and tasks that must be completed for the coming weeks such as appointments, classes, meetings, as well as personal time for any of your curricular activities. Then from the diary you can create more detailed timeframe planning by using a time management worksheet to break every project into measurable time chunks.Then, schedule tasks by giving them a numerical rating for importance, or using colour coding, like using a mark of red time on the activities that only supports your income earning time activities. It includes the research, organizing...more
People may need to look up cell phone numbers by name for a number of reasons. They may have lost touch with a loved one, or a dear college friend. They may now need to trace a member of their family or a long lost friend with whom they have had no communication over a long period of time. Whatever the reason, they can now find someones cell phone...more
Everyone wants the best supplies for the office. This is no surprise, with the escalating costs of office or business supplies, managers and business owners are confronted with a choice - quantity or quality?When Quality Counts:Office workers can be careless with office supplies. They print too many copies before discovering errors in the main body...more
Discrimination is not something that is taught in church. Being biased or prejudiced or looking down on another person because they do not hold to the same beliefs as another person is not a teaching among the Judeo-Christian religions of the world. Yet many religious groups do not accept all people equally, nor do they treat the diverse people living among them in an equal manner. Homosexuality goes against the beliefs of many religious people and as a result, gay and lesbian couples have been shunned by the majority of society. Although there are some places where alternative lifestyle couples receive fair and equal treatment, in many businesses and medical facilities in Salt Lake City they do not.The headquarters for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City is also home to a growing number of gay and lesbian individuals that, up until now, have been discriminated against based on their sexual preference. The LDS Church teaches that a marriage should exist only between a man and a woman and there has been a moral stand that homosexuality is not an acceptable lifestyle. Because of this theology, many people outside of the LDS faith, especially those within...more
Be a professional, follow the rules of Simple Workplace EtiquetteAs we spend a large part of our day at our workplace, it becomes essential to ensure that the time we spend at work is a happy time. How we behave and conduct ourselves in the office...more
Author: Mark FerrerWorkplace injuries are fairly common. This is especially true for hazardous jobs like construction. But occupational hazards should not disallow you from getting the compensation you need if you’ve sustained injuries at work. In...more
Author: Rob EwanPos volcano in Costa Rica is one of the most visited volcanoes in the country. It also boasts the largest crater and at 2704 metres above sea level, it enjoys remarkable views. However, for such a visited area there is a lack of...more
Change: Is It Really a Scary Proposition?Change is inevitable and affects all of us at various points in our lives as we embark on new ventures. William Bridges, renowned for his work on transition, states that "change is the way that things evolve"...more
The government's latest unemployment number of 10.2 percent acknowledges the human toll the nation's economic contraction is having on people and brings into sharp focus why anxiety among workers is running high.Without minimizing the "green shoots"...more
If you're like most people, you occasionally think about your personal safety when you're in your home or out alone, especially at night. However, it's not likely that you think about safety in your office or workplace much at all. In an office...more