Blogs / 2011 / August

Q: As an employee, how do I channel workplace stress to my advantage? A: Statistics show that 40% of employees state that their jobs are stressful, and 25% view their job as the number one stressor in their life. Prevent yourself from... More...

For many people a theory and a model may mean the same thing. These words are used loosely by people in daily life as well as in business speak. To grasp management concepts clearly, and to apply theories and models correctly, it is important to have... More...

In May, leaders from major corporations in NYC area sent their employees to the FDNY Training Academy to learn from the top FDNY instructors. The FDNY shared their best practices in teamwork, leadership, and communication. “I can’t imagine a better w... More...

Success in a Virtual Meeting World On June 27th, over 12,000 networking and communication professionals attended Cisco Live!, a premier training and educational event in Las Vegas. The surprise? Another 6,000+ attended virtually. Cisco isn't alone... More...

Surviving Executive Presentations by Rick Gilbert PowerSpeaking, Inc. Founder and Chairman In Fortune 500 conference rooms around the world, management careers are careening off the tracks. Why? Poor delivery? No. Bad content? No. It's because... More...

www.electronici9.com The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released the fourth edition of the E-Verify Connection newsletter which provides the latest announcements, enhancements, and information in the rapidly chang... More...

Connect on Social Media "The only way to predict the future is to create it" - Peter Drucker I was recently working with one of my San Francisco Bay Area executive coaching clients. We talked about his focusing on discovering a better sense o... More...

Your solution matches the buyer’s need perfectly. You like them, they like you, you’ve had coffee/a meal/a powerful meeting or two. They talk about implementation and how they need to add your other product next year. And then they buy from someone e... More...

By Vivien Bergl, LCSW, CEAP Solutions Employee Assistance Program Coordinator One evening, Mark (not his real name) called out to his wife Mary (not her real name) that wheat bread was on the phone. After Mary took the call and finished it (p... More...

by Joanne Black Let's get the facts straight. Asking for a referral is NOT asking for a favor. And it's NOT taking a risk. Referrals Are Right When we ask someone for a favor, we often assume that they expect something in return as soon as pos... More...

The most effective means to building an effective and productive team is open and honest communication. - Gregg Gregory Effective team members of any team will demonstrate different traits. Over the years certain traits have been known to surface... More...

by Michael Hughes Remembering someone’s name is a fast way to establish rapport by making the other person feel important. Remembering names is not easy, particularly during an introduction when focus is on eye contact, smiling, shaking hands, a... More...

Recognize This! – Building strong teams strengthens the individual as much as the unit. Continuing on this week’s theme of company culture , Siemens AG President and CEO Peter Löscher was the featured interview in a recent New York Times ... More...

Is your job safe? There are different ways to be more assured that you will be on the top 5 in the heap of resumes on the recruiter or hiring managers desk. Your resume must SCREAM to them that you are the perfect candidate. How do you do this........ More...

Your solution matches the buyer’s need perfectly. You like them, they like you, you’ve had coffee/a meal/a powerful meeting or two. They talk about implementation and how they need to add your other product next year. And then they buy from someone e... More...

If you have a Gen Y in your life, or if you spend a lot of time texting, IM’ing (instant messaging) or BBM’ ing (Blackberry messaging” it’s likely you will know what the following acronyms mean: LOL MOS PAW ROFL If you don’t know what they ... More...

Since 1986, all United States employers have been required to complete a Form I-9 when hiring an employee. This form serves to verify that the employee in question is lawfully permitted to be employed in the United States. While the latest version of... More...

The U.S. Supreme Court recently upheld an Arizona law which found that states could require the use of the federal government's "E-Verify" employment verification system in issuing business licenses in that state. In a complex decision, a divided 5-3... More...

Recently, the state of Alabama passed its own immigration law, which some are calling one of the toughest laws in the country. The law easily passed through the Alabama legislature, following a recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that upheld Ariz... More...

We've all seen it. That lackluster introduction of a guest speaker. Most people simply read a speaker's bio with no thought or pre-planning. We would like to encourage you to do an introduction right. Follow the process below and your introduction wi... More...

Smooth Sailing Through Executive Side Talk A common frustration for presenters is the two executives who have a sidebar conversation during their presentation. We all know what not to do: Act like the 2nd grade teacher ("Billy, Sarah, do y... More...

The E-Verify system used by the Department of Homeland Security to electronically verify employment eligibility for new employees. In the past, its use has been voluntary for federal employers; Arizona has now made it mandatory for all employers with... More...

"For most people in positions where they must hire, manage, or supervise employees, keeping up with all the latest changes in employment law can seem like a full-time job in itself. They already have enough duties on their plate and would ... More...

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) release of July’s job report today revealed surprising numbers that shed some relief after a long week of trouble in the market and fears of recession. Economists had predicted that we would see about 85,000 jobs ... More...

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ROPELLA ANSWERS: "My Job is Stressful - What Do I Do?"

What is the difference between a theory and a model in management?

FDNY (NYC Fire Dept) Shares Best Training Practices with Corporations

Success in a Virtual Meeting World

Surviving Executive Presentations

Hot Off the Press: the Latest and Greatest I-9 and E-Verify News

7 Tips for Reinventing Your Career – Connect on Social Media

Solution Selection: do we know how buyers choose one solution over another?

The Sandwich Generation Part I

Asking for a Referral Is Not a Asking for a Favor

Four Traits Of Effective Team Members

Remembering Names

Laying the Cultural Foundation for High-Performing Teams

Is your job safe?

Solution Selection: do we know how buyers choose one solution over another?

3 Ways to Speak the Language of Generation Y

3 Ways to Speak the Language of Generation Y

Form I-9: A Deceptively Simple Form that Can Have Major Consequences

E-Verify Database Now Available to South Carolina Business Licensing Authorities Through E-Verify "Memorandum of Understanding"

Alabama Passes Tough New Immigration Law

Do An Introduction Right

Smooth Sailing Through Executive Side Talk

Arizona's E-Verify Law Paves a New National Landscape for Employers

New Employer's Guide Clarifies Pennsylvania's Complex Employment Issues

July’s Job Report Shows Increase in Hiring

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