Soft Skills In The Workplace That Employers Desire
The employers no more require candidates who are just academically well off for the profile they are looking for. Though this is important, but they are more interested in the skills that will make people last longer in the organization. We know these skills by the name of soft skills. Though hard skills still hold their ground, but it is the soft skills that have gained more importance than the former in recent times. Communication It is important to express yourself well and at a workplace, it becomes even more important. It helps in putting forward a point effectively to the people around. Not being able to do so may…
Be The Leader That Every Employee Wants
Believe it or not, many people who run successful businesses had no intention of being a leader in the first place. A huge number of us simply had a burning passion, and strived to find some way to turn that into an income. After jumping those first hurdles, you suddenly end up in a position where there are dozens of people relying on you to direct and manage the business. If this whole prospect feels daunting, here are a few traits of great leaders. Firstly, communication. You probably have a pretty clear vision of what you want your business to accomplish in your head. However, explaining this to all the…
How You Can Find the Right Attorney for Your Labor Issues
Having a lawyer is seen as a measure that should be undertaken only for very serious issues that require the purchase of things like land or making long term contracts or commitments. The presence of a lawyer is significant in many other circumstances.
Great Ways To Save Money Without Losing Quality
In business, it’s important to work towards ways to save money and reduce costs. You need to do this to stay competitive in an economy that is always changing and expanding. There are plenty of situations where an expensive business model could put your company in a dangerous situation. An example would be a price war. During a price war, competing businesses drop their prices in the hope of pushing one or more businesses out the market. It’s happened plenty of times. In fact, you could say that high street retailers are constantly in price wars with online alternatives like Amazon. Amazon is always offering the cheaper deal on new…
A Guide to Choosing the Optimal Virtual Office Location in New Zealand
With the rise of digital business, many companies no longer operate from a centralised location. While this saves the money that would otherwise be spent on leases, people prefer to work with a company with a dedicated business address. This can negatively affect a company's ability to compete with larger, more established brands. Virtual office services provide a great way to gain the credibility and the connectivity associated with a traditional business address.
BYOD Is the Hot New Business Trend, But Is it Safe?
BYOD. It means “bring your own device” to work. Successful businesses understand the benefit of allowing for personal devices in the workplace. BYOD means businesses are spending less on hardware because the employee is providing their own. And, the Good Technology State of BYOD Report found that employees are happy to supply their own devices. This is likely due to a preference for their personal devices, which often times are actually more feature-rich compared to the lacking features of bulk equipment. Businesses that furnish equipment to their employees often have to think about budget first and features second, but BYOD eliminates this from the equation. Unfortunately, the BYOD model isn’t…
Can Fresh Fruit At Your Desk Really Help Boost Productivity?
We all know that we should be eating our five a day of fruit and vegetables. Some people are lucky enough to like most of the fruit and vegetables that there are available whilst others struggle as they simply don’t like them. It is important to get our daily intake though and finding out what the best fruit and vegetables are for you and what you need them for can definitely help. The team at Fruitful Office recently conducted some research which found out that eating fresh fruit at your work desk can improve your productivity and concentration by over 10%, an astonishing amount compared to not eating any. It…
What Employers Need To Do To Keep Their Staff Safe And Healthy
As an employer, you have a responsibility to do more than just pay your staff for the work they do. You also have a responsibility to fulfill certain aspects of the work environment. For example, making sure that it’s a safe and healthy place for them. Workplace accidents, illnesses and health problems are very prevalent in today’s world. Below are some of the ways that you need to help them avoid them. Air quality One of the most important ways of keeping healthy is how we maintain air quality. Fresh air is an important part of keeping a healthy immune system. Particularly if there’s anyone who has respiratory problems in…
Keep Your Business Moving Forward With These Innovative Ideas
As a business owner, it’s important that you keep moving forward. You can not let your company fall behind the competition on the market. You have to aim for higher levels of efficiency, increased output, and expansion. You should always be aiming to attract new customers to your business, offering them the best products and services. There are numerous ways that you can set about doing this. Let’s look at these key concepts and think which one could be right for your company. New Marketing You should understand the importance of marketing as a business owner. Marketing and promotion are how you can get more people to buy your products…
How to Reduce the Impact of Disasters in the Workplace
Disasters can come in any shape or form, from the natural variety to serious accidents. And, when they occur in the workplace, it can have a severe impact on everybody, from employers to the staff. It is important for all businesses of any size to recognize that bad accidents and disaster can happen at any time. Preparation for the worst is vital. So, today, we’re going to go through some of the things you can put in place to reduce the impact of any disaster. General knowledge With regards to natural disasters, you should educate yourself of the likelihood of an event occurring in your location. Some areas are susceptible…
