On November 8, 2013 a super typhoon hit Southeast Asia. In a region of the world comprised mostly of islands some of the hardest hit that day were the...
HR professionals act as middle managers at times, who have to handle communications from top to bottom. Unlike the lower levels (who listen) and the upper levels (who direct)...
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) statistics show that nearly 68 percent of adults who use illegal drugs hold full or part-time jobs, and NIDA research indicated the same...
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Advancements in technology have set off new and emerging trends in every field of business. The marketers and accountants aren’t the only ones reaping the benefits of hi-tech solutions....
How much does sick leave cost your business each year? Or, how much does it cost to have unwell employees coming in and spreading their illness to other members...
Hiring employees that fit in with the workplace culture, is one topic for discussion, and making sure that the culture is well-maintained and positive, is another. You won’t get...
Return on investment (ROI) is the bottom line that many groups use to make strategic decisions. In most industries, it is important to justify and account for everything that...
Believe it or not, the fear of speaking in public is a genuine phobia. It’s a type of routine concern wherein someone feels extremely anxious, and might even experience...
Comprehensive risk management in an organization requires the risk manger to have an eye for details. Many skills need to be satisfied by a risk manager. Speed, skill, efficiency...