Infographic – Why You should Hire more Women in Executive Ranks

September 21, 2015

Marissa Mayer
Women run 30% of the world’s businesses, but make up only 5% of the executives at large corporations. Research proves that corporations see financial benefits when they have larger population of female executives. Women are considered as being more honest and ethical. They also provide fair pay and benefits as well as pay more attention to mentoring employees all of which lead to higher employee engagement and greater growth. Here is an Infographic that provides insights into female run corporations along with benefits they provide.

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Zen and the Art of Losing a Customer – Lessons from Avis Car Rental

September 20, 2015

Avis
Your front line employees who interface with customers regularly can make or break your business. These are the people in the call center providing help and answers to customers as well as calming them down when they call with complaints. They are also the ones working at front desk who direct customers properly and guide them through paper work, etc. When this employee is a manager with an authority the stakes are multiplied. At least with the employee the customer has hope to take the complaint to the manager, but when the buck stops at the manager and when the customer has lost all hopes of getting problem resolved you can be sure to lose him for life!

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How can Businesses Improve Security and Efficiency with Plastic ID Cards

September 18, 2015

Picture ID
In places such as schools, hospitals, leisure centres, sports clubs, building sites and many different businesses, there will be lots of different people onsite. In all of these places, it is important that you are able to identify people. This is so that people are able to know who they are talking to and what position they hold, but also for security reasons. This can be achieved through the use of high quality identification cards. These cards should display a photo ID, as well as all the relevant information about the holder. These ID cards can serve a bigger purpose than this however, and they can help to improve the entire operation that the business or organisation is running.

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A Fresh Approach to Equipment Training to Manage Risk

August 30, 2015

Equipment Training
Any person who is required to use equipment at the workplace needs to receive an adequate level of training in order to comply with health and safety requirements.

There are several ways by which your business can approach your training needs to meet certain minimum standards. You can either take the view that the bare minimum to meet legislation will suffice, or hopefully, you will take a fresher approach to equipment training and seek to empower employees with the skills and knowledge that will help them to develop a greater level of competence.

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3 Tips for Attracting and Retaining Top Talent

August 11, 2015

Top Talent
Getting the right people in the right positions can be a huge challenge for any business. Hiring the wrong employee can cost countless dollars in labor, onboarding and training costs, which is why startups and businesses in their infancy cannot afford to make any hiring mistakes. It is imperative for your business to ensure you hire the right employees, and once they are onboard do everything you can to retain top talent. After all, these employees are in high demand and it will not take long for them to jump ship if you do not recognize their contribution and reward them appropriately. To help you achieve this goal we have compiled 3 tips to attract and retain top talent.

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A Complete Guide to Career in Market Research

August 10, 2015

Market Research
Market research as a career can be somewhat of a mystery to many people. Ask anyone what a market research analyst is and what they do, and you’ll get a different answer every time. They have a vague notion of these people calling on people to take a survey or ask questions and determine what people like and are likely to buy. However, this is a very limited view of what market research profession is about. It takes more than just asking people about their likes to be a market research analyst. Below you will find answers to many questions on market research – what it really means to be an analyst and why they do it.

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Infographic: Why Corporate Culture Matters

July 20, 2015

Organizational Culture in word collage

Organizational Culture in word collage


Culture is such a soft term that many executives forget to pay attention to it. Instead they focus on financials, products, sales, marketing and other more “tangible” aspects of running the business. This could be a big mistake. Culture is a more important factor in a company’s success than you might think. It affects everything from product branding, to the hiring process and employee productivity, and everything in between. It should be introduced as a required MBA class due to the impact it can have on the success of business. As you work toward your online MBA degree and think about your next employment opportunity, consider corporate culture first. Look at the Infographic below to understand the impact culture have on the business:

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How to Stand Out from the Crowd in Job Interview

June 18, 2015

Crowd Standout
It is difficult to differentiate yourself from hundred other candidates when applying for a job. Even if you manage to get an interview you only have 30 minutes to make a lasting impression on the prospective employers. Not only do you have to come prepared, but you also need to make sure you use those 30 minutes wisely to showcase your talent, experience and knowledge to get that ultimate call for job offer. So how can you stand out from the crowd of hundred job applicants and secure your place with the employer. Here are four tips to help you.

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How can HR Help Small Businesses Avoid These Common Mistakes

June 17, 2015

HR
Human resource management can seem tedious and even unnecessary to a small business owner. You do not have hundreds of employees, so why complicate things? Effective HR management can, however, be a great asset to your business, helping you avoid lawsuits from former employees, giving employees an environment where their skills can grow, and most importantly, giving you better oversight and control over your business. Human resource department also plays an important role in helping you avoid personnel related mistakes that have the potential to result in lawsuits and fines that can hurt your business. Read on to see what common mistakes HR department can help avoid.

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How to Land Your Dream Job with Perfect Resume

June 2, 2015

Resume
A resume is one of the most important items in your portfolio when applying for a new job. Think about it. This is the first item any employer will ask for when you are applying for a job. If your resume does not stand out among thousands of other resumes you stand no chance of getting invited for an interview no matter how good you are. It is essential that you seek expert advice when preparing your resume. In the cases where you need to send the resume in a different language you will want to pay close attention to details to ensure that the translation does not convey different views regarding your accomplishments or at least does not send the wrong message.

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