It’s long been established that the life blood of any company are its people. Whether rank-and-file or upper management, the people who work for the company are directly responsible for the enactment of a company’s mission and vision. A company’s workers also directly contribute to the success or failure of a company’s business. But there […]
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Job Hunting Tips for English Speakers in Paris
Finding a job in Paris isn’t easy, and it’s even harder for English speaking expats! While learning French as quickly as possible is essential – we wouldn’t recommend speaking English to a Frenchman – when it comes to finding a job, you’ll need a slightly different approach. Instead of looking for jobs that don’t require […]
8 Steps You Should Take Before Hiring a New Employee
If you are a small business owner who does not have an HR department set up quite yet, the task of onboarding new employees may fall to you. While outsourcing onboarding to an outside HR advisor or adopting an integrated HR system are both options, it would be more cost effective to handle the process […]
Many Workers Ask: How Can an Employer Force Overtime Work?
It’s easy, they can — at least under federal law. Yes, an employer can force overtime and can fire you if you decide to refuse. That’s what the federal overtime rules say in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA doesn’t set any limits on how many hours a day or a week you […]
Learn the Skill of Listening
Today’s dynamically changing business environment and high-stress world require exceptional leadership skills for becoming successful. Most of the courses, life coaches, public speakers and leadership builders focus on your public speaking skills. However, they overlook one of the essential skill required to become a leader – Listening. Naturally, we are all bad listeners however we […]
Ten Tips For Improving Worker Productivity
Many companies tend to struggle with motivating their employees to work hard and put in their all. A surprising number of employees seem unengaged and uninterested in the goals of the company, which can put all the hopes for the company on the higher-ups. Here are ten tips for improving the work of employees at […]