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Tips For Designing Employee Incentive Programs

Ensuring that your employees and customers both are happy and confident in doing business with your company it is important not only to do business well but also to reward and "incentivize" them for their involvement. Here is one sure way to show your customers and employees how much you a

Non-Conventional Working culture

They say 'You can't command people to do their best; they can only command that of themselves'. Believing in this thumb rule we have developed 'work with Pleasure' atmosphere in Xaprio. Not u

The Average Length of Veterinary Internships

A variety of internship opportunities await new veterinary graduates and those still studying. These positions provide experience in specialized animal care as well as surgery and general medicine. For new graduates, internship programs typically last one year. For students, internships can be summe

The Black Hole

Have you ever heard of anyone saying that they sent their resume to a company but it seems to have disappeared into a black hole?How does that happen?

How Wide Spread Are Sales Jobs?

With a shaky economy, traditional sales jobs are a little more difficult to find than they once were. Many companies such as furniture stores and other upper end sales companies have cut back their staff ...

How to Get a Cosmetology License in Texas

Candidates interested in a cosmetology career in Texas must complete a course to become eligible for the cosmetology exam. The length of the course will depend on the candidate's chosen specialty. The candidate will become licensed after passing the cosmetology examination. The Texas Department of L

Underwater Cutting Tools

Underwater cutting tools are used for cutting steel, concrete, wood and other materials for ship salvage, wreck removal and harbor clearance and require specially trained operators. Some systems function by remote operation and computer assistance while others require a skilled diver and...

Join the Movement to Make Passive Income.

More than 12 months being developed this mystery Youtube Marketing suite has been intended to help even the most up to date, greenest web advertisers begin overwhelming Youtube. I work out of my home office ...

Federal Employment Standards

If you have questions regarding how you must treat your employees and conduct business, the government has laws and standards covering all aspects of employment. While some standards mandate your treatment of employees, others provide guidance for workplace conditions to ensure that your workers hav

Simple Office Gifts

What to get your work friends?Team work image by Ricardo Verde Costa from Fotolia.comCoworkers are probably the hardest people in your life to shop for. What is an appropriate gift? What is the correct amount of money to spend? Who should I buy a gift for? Here are some great gift ideas...

Job Description for a Claim Accountant

A claim accountant is a professional who helps an insurance company record and process claims that policyholders submit. This employee prepares periodic reports that inform management on business trends such as changes in claim levels, and operating indicators (for example, profit margins and return

Assessing Your Investments

How are your investments doing?In these economic times, this is probably one of the more common opening comments when business leaders get together.The response depends on the investments each is considering.A look at one investment often overlooked, investment in your people.These investments easil

Clearing Mine Fields

Clearing minefields is a long, slow, time-consuming process, and there is no room for error

Acid Storage Regulations

Chemicals are commonly used in many schools and workplaces. To prevent potential safety problems from occurring, strong chemicals such as acids should be stored properly at all times. If stored improperly, these acids can cause chemical reactions, burns, or toxic fumes. Most acids are...

Employment Law Update – Nuisance Grievances

Yesterday I heard yet another non-grievance. Over the last few months an employee, who became unwell has caused mayhem in a small business by raising completely absurd grievances. His condition is very minor and does ...

Jill Strominger

Living and working for Educational Housing Services, Jill Strominger shares her experience on internship housing in the New York City area.