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Jun142022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Some self-employment jobs booming during recession

Business

The self-employed, like everyone else, are feeling the weight of the recession on their shoulders -- at least, some of them are. A few self-employment industries are booming while others are struggling to make ends meet. Maybe now is the right time for some work at home professionals to branch out into new (read: money-making) career fields? Professionals who are already thinking of making a change may want to gravitate toward the few self-employment jobs that are growing in spite of the financial crisis. Struggling for Self-Employment Many industries are declining as more people struggle to meet their financial burdens and strive to find new ways to make money. Many self-employment jobs attached to the housing industry, for example, are markedly down. Real estate agents, constru...

Dec82021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Conducting an employee work performance review

Business

While most supervisors could communicate praises and give good ratings to their subordinates, some may feel uncomfortable telling employees that their performance is poor. This is only natural, especially if one is a young supervisor or new in the position. A supervisor need not feel uncomfortable if he or she is well prepared to lead the performance review which is also known as the appraisal session. How to Conduct the Performance Review First and foremost, set aside a suitable date and time for the review and inform the employee. Priority and commitment given will ensure a fruitful outcome. Arranging a session at short notice or postponing a scheduled session at the last minute will not reflect well on the supervisor. A few simple pointers could help the performance appr...

Dec12021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

How to work past the age of 65

Career

As the expenses of daily life rise and the strain of the economic climate puts a drain on family finances, few find it possible to save enough money so when the time comes they can retire in comfort. Even if they do plan saving the traditional ways, the income derived from pensions, social security and RRSPs are often not enough to meet the rising costs of living. A report issued by National Summit on Retirement Savings that was held in June, 1998 states, “Americans must save more today if they are to realize the dream of a financially secure retirement tomorrow.” Section two of the report says: “Many Americans are not planning or saving enough to be able to afford to retire.” That hasn't changed since then and in today's poor economic climate savings are even harder to achieve. ...

Nov12021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Proven tips to nurture good creative people at work

Business

Finding good creative people is hard enough for an advertising agency, but keeping them there is even harder. In the end, it should not be a matter of money. Talented people should want to stay on because they feel cared for and can look forward to a great career instead of just a job. Here is expert advice based on Bird’s in-house notes. The Manager’s Job is to Make Dreams Come True An ad agency manager’s job, says Bird, is to make his people’s dreams come true. This begins with discovering what their dreams are. Right from the start, a manager should find out what his people want to achieve. He should talk to them. If they seem to have potential, a manager should make it his business to help them achieve their goals. That will make them even better because they’ll want to he...

Oct292021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

How to write professional resume and avoid mistakes

Career

"How to write a resume?" That seems to be the big question these days with so many people looking for a new job. Well, in order to get that next great job, one must have a great resume. The resume is the foot in the door for almost every employer these days. Most employers are going to make a first judgment on a prospective employee by the information contained in the resume. Most folks have been in the same job or working for the same company for a while and it may have been some time since a resume has been prepared. Well, these days with an average of six or seven applicants for every job, one has to be able to prepare the best possible resume. Here are some resume tips to get the right information together before preparing a final resume. Resume Should Communicate Marketable ...

Oct192021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Training employees boosts business

Business

The welfare of the company and employees rests on the equality of training that is provided to staff. A training and development program helps employees and businesses to grow. Some of the most often-used programs include: On-the-job training On-the-job training endeavors to instruct an employee how to carry out a particular job assignment. Equally useful in training new employees as well as updating existing staff as some might be changing internal jobs, the on-the-job training consists of four parts: Preparation. The trainer finds out what the employee already knows about the job. Demonstration The trainer shows the employee how to do the job. Application. The employee does the job alone. Job Rotation In job rotation, employees are allowed to learn new jobs and to br...