Archive for July, 2010
Engage Workers By Letting Them Think
At a time when study after study confirms that only about 20% of employees are engaged in their current work, it’s hard not to conclude that something’s not working! Many employee engagement approaches are still one-way communication efforts on steroids that fail to tap into the ability of employees to think and act differently.
Eight Steps to Make Communication a Vital Skill
The art of everyday communications should be every executive’s number one priority. Every statement and every communication must contain the elements connected to company success, including its values, motivation, goals and objectives. However, successful communication is not just about idea, it’s also about how it is said.
These eight steps will help you turn communication into [...]
Powder Vitamin Supplements, Hassle-Free for All
There are many different reasons why an individual can not swallow a vitamin: they could have just had surgery, they may be disabled and older and younger individuals often have trouble with the swallowing of larger, thicker pills. Now there is an alternative for those who don’t like or don’t want to swallow their vitamins. [...]
Interview turn-offs
The most difficult part of sitting in the hot seat during an interview is knowing when to strike a balance. When asked to describe a previous job experience, do you go into detail, and if so, how much detail? Hiring managers say that rambling too much will hurt your chances of getting a job. Instead, [...]
Just What Is (and Isn’t) Great Work?
Graphic designer Milton Glaser started this ball rolling for me. Even if you’ve never heard of him, you probably know his most famous creation: I LOVE NEW YORK.
His book Art is Work is mainly a collection of his design work, but he opens it with a curious and powerful insight. He says everything we do [...]
Is It Risky To Work With Friends?
Working with friends – or befriending co-workers – can enhance your job performance.
