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Make Your Business Grow by Engaging Your Employees
A company’s success depends on many factors, including market trends and management. However, the employees are the ones who make sure that all the mechanisms of that well-oiled machine function properly. And they cannot do that right if they are not motivated. The secret of making your business grow actually lies in making your people grow. This is something you can achieve with a solid employee engagement strategy. Unfortunately, there is no one strategy to fit them all, and each business has its unique requirements. Still, there are some basic guidelines we can give you and you can tailor your plans from there.
By Carolin Petterson9 years ago in Journal
Love Your Cashier
I've now been working as a cashier for almost four months and I can honestly say that I love it. It's hands down the best job I've ever had which is saying quite a lot. I love my boss, my coworkers, and the work itself. The work is easy and has a nice rhythm to it. However, as with ever job I'm sure, there's always that one thing that I don't really care for: the customers. Sure, some customers are really nice people and always hold really great conversation with me, but nine times out of 10, customers are rude, angry, or just downright have a bad attitude about everything. Even though I haven't been a cashier for very long, I've dealt with quite a few awful customers.
By Jenna Conley9 years ago in Journal
5 Pro Tips for Starting Your Own Online Business
We live in the age of internet and it’s no wonder online businesses are on the rise. And if you’ve been thinking about entering the world of business, making it web-based is definitely a good idea. The best thing about this is that you don’t really need much in order to get started – a PC, a good business plan and certain set of skills is all your new business will require. Even if you have all of these, getting some help from the pros can’t hurt. That’s why we’ve come up with a list of 5 pro tips that will help you see your online business off to a great start.
By Carolin Petterson9 years ago in Journal
Notes from a Site Engineer
Here's a little secret: as a graduate engineer, I hated site work. I had to be pushed and poked and prodded until I left the office. I resisted all attempts to send me to site. I preferred the office ivory tower, sitting behind a desk writing reports and sending emails. I did not grab life on site with both hands. I must have been an absolute nightmare for my seniors to manage. Looking back, I know the reasons why I was the way I was, and I can understand anyone else entering the industry who feels the same way as I did. I want to tell them—it's OK. Nobody expects you to be perfect and nobody expects you to know everything and nobody expects you to exude confidence from every pore from the second you are sent on site. Confidence, or the ability to fake being confident, comes naturally to some people and less so to others. It does not come naturally to me, and if you're in the same boat as I am, then you're not alone. Never let this industry of big characters and machismo make you think everyone knows exactly what they're doing all of the time. They don't. Some of the time, just like you will be, they're winging it.
By Fiona Wark9 years ago in Journal
5 Tech Trends for Boosting Productivity in the Workplace
Many people consider gadgets and apps a great distraction from the “real” work, but their influence on productivity is pushing more and more employers and employees to implement them in their workday. Offices and digital environments can make focusing much more difficult due to the numerous distractions that lurk around every physical and virtual corner. Luckily, there are many devices and apps that can improve focus and boost productivity in the workplace, and here are just the five most effective ones you can try out.
By Carolin Petterson9 years ago in Journal
Navigating the Wonderful World of 'Work from Home' Opportunities
First off, I would like to say that I realise everyone's experiences, morals, backgrounds, and lifestyles are going to affect what they are looking for in a work from home opportunity, the goal of this is not to criticise, but to encourage thinking.
By Ellie Barker9 years ago in Journal
Top 7 Trends In Resumes To Watch
Today, the number of opportunities has expanded with the increase of diverse fields in which you can make your career. The era has ushered in new chances for active and passive job seekers trying to make their mark in their respective fields. Traditional resumes are no longer your door to employment. So whether you are just starting your career or opting for a career change, it is essential that you look into the changes seriously.
By Sandy Dsouza9 years ago in Journal
Millennials: Work, Education, and Pop Culture
Millennials are looked at with scorn by older generations and presented as lazy and entitled by pop culture. Often they are poked fun at in sitcoms, with their more relaxed views of the world and their political opinions. They are shown preaching peace and acceptance while forgetting deadlines and tasks. After the recent election, their very emotional responses were met with outrage (in some cases very rightfully so as classes were cancelled and college exams rescheduled).
By Katrina Thornley9 years ago in Journal
Struggling to Survive. Top Story - September 2017.
To the outside world, I am a successful, intelligent person with a wealth of possibilities in front of me. However, fear and doubt seem to permeate my every thought throughout the day and I wonder if I will ever find success. I recently completed a Ph.D. in education and have multiple peer-reviewed journal articles to date.
By Cody Perry9 years ago in Journal
Tips for Following Up After Your Job Interview
Getting a good joboften means showing your employer that you're really enthusiastic about work. A great resume and a good interview session often only go so far. In order to nail most top positions, you will need to learn how to follow up with employers.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart9 years ago in Journal
