Articles, tagged with "upper management", page 1

Increase Your Job Security by Increasing Your Visibility

Clients often ask me, "Why should I increase my visibility? Why can't I let my work speak for itself?" My traditional response has always been, "You can't assume decision-makers are aware of your accomplishments. How can you expect to get ahead if you're ... Read >
Author: joelgarfinkle11

What's That You Say about HRMS?

You've heard it before: every business needs to have a Human Resource Management System, or HRMS. In fact, you've probably heard it so many times that the words make you want to box your own ears. But there's a reason there's always been so much hype abou... Read >
Author: Clay C. Scroggin

The How and Why of Business Video Production

Corporate video production is simply the art and science of creating corporate communications tools that are stored on DVD or in streaming video format. These audio-visual materials are separate from advertising videos in that their target audience is gen... Read >
Author: Internet Consultant

Job Search Tips For Ex Business Owners

A record number of companies have gone under in the last few years leaving a large number of business owners on the job search. Despite having a vast amount of experience these executives often find employers shying away, either out of fear that they won’... Read >
Author: Kylejhonson

How to Write an Employment or Human Resources Business Proposal

If you work in a Human Resources/Personnel department at a large corporation, or work for a small agency that sells temporary labor or executive search services, then you're in the business of evaluating personnel needs and pitching people and their skill... Read >
Author: Ian Lauder

Three deadly sins of cost savings

Over the last weekend some of us in VA Consulting team were having a discussion about cost cuttings. We quickly came to the realization that we have seen literally type of cost savings known and started listing the good and bad. The result of that list is... Read >
Author: Vantage Agora

Perfman HR: Get some R, R, and R (Rest, Relaxation, and Reflection) To Renew Your Life’s Goals

Before starting any job hunt, it is critical to have as much energy and enthusiasm as possible. Whether you have lost your job, or you just want to find something better, I always recommend taking some time off to rest, relax, and reflect. One of the best... Read >
Author: Perfman HR

Cultural Security: Promoting Security Policies Using Organizational Culture

Most of us refer to security policies in much the same way as we refer to our car manuals – when something unexpected happens. We know these documents have useful information. However, their utility is tied to situations where answers do not present the... Read >
Author: ANX

Saying It So Others Can Hear It

COMMUNICATING TO BE HEARD AND UNDERSTOOD Much of the workday of any supervisor or manager is spent providing others with information, instruction and direction. Being able to communicate in a way that is easily understood is the challenge. Too often o... Read >
Author: Janice Branch

Does This Make Me Look Professional?

DRESS CODE FOR BANKERS In the seventies, it was easy to spot a banker. Men wore suits, white or light blue shirts, and ties. Ladies wore suits, hose and heels. Today, it would be rare to see either of these exclusively in a bank in most of America. Yet... Read >
Author: Janice Branch

Small Business CRM Tops The Charts

Managers often become attracted to CRM applications because they help the strategic planning process. In good times, data from CRM systems can make managers look like heroes. In bad times, managers can use CRM software to identify weak links in their team... Read >
Author: kevin07

How to Sell HR Software Pt. 1

Why is it tough selling HR software? Overall, I think the one issue that makes selling HR software so hard is that the people we are selling to are usually not the ones who have the ability to approve the final purchase. With other types of sales you ... Read >
Author: Clay C. Scroggin

The Importance of Focusing on Employee Motivation

Businesses need to think about new ways to elevate employee motivation if the morale is low and this should contribute to success. The lack of good morale among the workplace will result in employees to not be motivated, productive or creative. Focusing o... Read >
Author: a23063planohrconsulting

Is the New MacBook Air Worth Investing In?

Over the last several years, most event meeting services planners have attended tradeshows and engaged in face-to-face selling with the booth exhibitor. This has always been a hit-or-miss proposition for the exhibitor because when they are talking to o... Read >
Author: yuyan0903

The role of Six Sigma Certificatin in an Organization

The goal of a management implementing Six Sigma strategies is not only to achieve 6s levels of quality (i.e. 3.4 defects per million opportunities). It is about improving profitability; improved quality and efficiency. These are the immediate by-products ... Read >
Author: Cruzer

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