The transitional period of returning to work after a prolonged period of sickness absence can be daunting for the employee AND their line manager - especially where the ill health revolved around a 'stress at work' issue. Coming to terms with changes that have taken place during the employee's absence and re-establishing team working practices will take effort and commitment from the manager and employee alike. Supportive and proactive...more
Generally, there are many who take their credit report for granted. However, a good credit rating is very essential tool for leading economically successful life. Credit reports allow for many things like credit cards, car rentals, hassle free loans and apartment rentals etc. Each and every time you miss a payment or make default your creditor would report it to the credit bureau and your credit report will be affected. If you continue doing this...more
We live in a world of constant change, and even though the vast majority of these changes are for the better, change is still something that many people - and therefore many organisations - can find extremely difficult to deal with. Why is this, and what can be done to help people embrace change rather than fearing it?The nature of changeChange is all around us. Changes can be small or large, but the overall impression they create is of a world that is in a constant state of flux. Change may be welcome, but for many of us, the reaction to certain changes will be one of automatic resistance, which in turn often results in stress. To accept change is akin to getting used to a new pair of shoes. The new shoes may be more waterproof, more hardwearing and better looking than our old ones, but they will almost certainly not be more comfortable until they are worn in. The amazing thing is that (assuming they are the right size and they fit properly) we often cannot envisage how or why we were so reluctant to put them on in the first place.By definition, going forward involves some change, in order to keep on course. An organisation is either continually improving or it is failing, because...more
According to the Institute of Psychiatry (April 2005), for the first time, stress, anxiety and depression have overtaken physical ailments as the most common cause of long-term absence from work. With sickness absence reportedly costing employers an average of £522 per employee per year (or an average of 10 lost working days), there are good...more
Taxes is an issue when running an Auction Business. But is there a grey line when it comes to declaring it?It's really within reason if you're going to do a huge amount of it, a small amount is negligible.Some people want to have a small business for write-offs, you might want to consider taking it to the next level and be able to write off some of...more
My husband loves to negotiate. So much so that whenever I need to buy new running shoes, he always buys a pair, too, with the hopes that he can swing a "deal" with the store by buying two pairs at once. Of course, he never gets a discount, but what I find fascinating is the number of times he asks for a discount, doesn't get it, and still buys the item at full price anyway.I started thinking about this from the seller's perspective, by analyzing my own negotiation techniques, and those of my clients. The questions I wanted to answer were: Exactly what makes a successful negotiator? And what do they do differently from the rest of us to get the price they want, while still leaving their customers feeling that they're getting a good deal?The following simple five-step process can help maximize your results each time you negotiate. Even better, I find it works wonders at every stage of the sales process, from negotiating price to discussing delivery, added product features or any other terms your prospect is looking for a break on. Step 1: Get into the right frame of mindThe first thing you have to do when negotiating is make sure you're in the right frame of mind. Do you really...more
There are many options for someone wanting to work at home. The many types of work at home jobs means there is something for everyone. A person must first define what type of work at home job they want to find. This will make finding a work at home...more
It is that time in life that we all look forward to. It is time to sit and relax and no longer have to worry about catching the bus or missing lunch just to beat the deadline. It is that point in our lives that the challenges of a planned working...more
Managing diversity isn't just a moral and legal obligation, it can present tangible business benefits as well.What is diversity?We in the UK are fortunate to live in a country which is rich in the diversity of its population. Nowadays, your work...more
One question almost every investor asks at some point is whether it is possible to achieve above market returns by selecting a diversified group of stocks according to some formula, rather than having to evaluate each stock from every angle. There...more
Putting together a resume is not an easy feat, and many job seekers are so relieved to be done with this arduous task that they can't wait to be done with it. Recall though, that your resume is a marketing tool and is the first impression an...more
One of the greatest decisions and largest risks of a person or organizations life is starting a business. The next big decision? Whether or not to go franchise. A franchise business is one which is basically a duplicate of a previous business. The...more