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Managing change means managing people’s fear. Change is natural and good, but people’s reaction to change is unpredictable and can be irrational. It can be managed if done right. Change Nothing is as upsetting to your people as change. Nothing has greater potential to cause failures, loss of production, or falling quality of work. Yet nothing is as important to the survival of your organization as change. History is full of examples of organizations that failed to change and are now extinct....

Jobs in media often require a bachelor’s degree at minimum, but many employers are more concerned with practical experience. A search of job listings for Apple, for example, shows that degrees are not commonly listed among the minimum requirements. Google’s parent company, Alphabet, similarly avoids listing a four-year degree as a hard requirement for many openings, instead using the phrase, “or equivalent practical experience.” Proven skills are a higher priority for both tech giants....

A Navy aviation boatswain’s equipment mate helps to launch and recover the Navy’s aircraft. Their duties include preparing and fueling planes for take-off and landing. The boatswain’s mate is one of the oldest of all the Navy’s jobs—known as ratings by the military. The job, established in 1944, has been part of this branch of the U.S. military since the Navy’s inception in 1775. There are several different categories of Boatswain’s Mates, which are separated by their specific duties....

Producers in the entertainment industry tend to the business and financial matters involved in making a movie, television show, or stage production. They oversee production and are responsible for the budget, timeline, and quality of the finished product. Producer Duties & Responsibilities A producer’s duties generally include: Hiring staff for the production, such as the director, crew, and, sometimes, the cast Coordinating the activities of writers, directors, managers, actors, and other personnel throughout the production process Raising money and setting the budget and size of a production Establishing management policies Approving major production changes Monitoring post-production processes to ensure accurate completion of details Performing management activities such as overseeing budgeting, scheduling, planning, and marketing Conducting meetings with staff to discuss production progress and check-ins to ensure production objectives goals are met...

What Is a Federated Fund? Federated Funds have been a mainstay of nonprofit fundraising for decades. They originated with the Community Chests of the early 20th Century. These funds gather a portfolio of charities to which they give. There is typically one extensive fundraising campaign each year that raises money from the general public, and, more important, from the employees of businesses or government agencies. The most well-known federated funds are likely the United Way (a direct descendant of the Community Chest movement), the UNCF (formerly the United Negro College Fund), and the Combined Federal Campaign....

If you are interested in learning all things tech, you’ll probably run across so many new vocabulary words that you feel like you’re back in high school studying for the SAT again. To get you started, here’s a guide to basic ​tech terms everyone should know…even if you’re a beginner. User Experience (UX) User Experience deals with the way a person experiences a product, especially in regards to websites or apps....

Ever wonder what your IQ score is? It’s quick and easy to find out with this list of free IQ tests. These tests have a range of nearly 10 to over 50 questions and will take you anywhere from 10–60 minutes to get an instant IQ test back after taking them. They all work a little differently, so you may want to take a few of them to get a better feel of what your score is....

Whether you’re a woman who’s just beginning your career path or you have an opportunity to refocus, you could benefit from considering some of the top-paying jobs for women that also have the best growth outlook. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the careers below have the fastest growth trajectory out of the top-paying jobs for women. Each career listed includes BLS wage information for 2018, along with 2016–2026 projected employment growth for both men and women....

Not all office buildings are created equal – which is why a general classification system exists to categorize them by age, amenities, aesthetics, and general infrastructure. Commercial real estate brokers use these classes to prepare market data and justify the cost of leases within the building. Class A The highest-quality office spaces on the market are considered Class A. Generally speaking, these spaces are newly constructed and have been outfitted with top-of-the-line fixtures, amenities, and HVAC and technological systems....

Are you interested in having a solid definition of what employees are talking about when they discuss your workplace culture? Culture is the work environment that you supply for employees. Employees are motivated, happy, and most satisfied when their needs and values are consistent with those manifested in your workplace culture. From the time of the initial application a prospective employee makes to your organization until an employee is hired, both the employer and the prospective employee attempt to determine if the applicant is a good cultural fit....

On many golf scorecards, the words “in” and “out” appear alongside the par total for the front nine and back nine, respectively. And some newcomers to golf might not understand the reason they are there. So let’s find out what “in” and “out” mean when they appear on a scorecard. ‘In’ and ‘Out’ on Scorecards Derive from Original Terms for the Nines What the terms in and out mean is fairly self-evident, if you stop to think about it for minute: they refer to the golf course’s front and back nines, respectively....

The last-man-standing test posted by a firm and fast Pebble Beach Golf Links at the 2010 U.S. Open was passed by Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland. McDowell had not previously won on the USPGA Tour prior to the 2010 U.S. Open, but he did have five wins on the European Tour, including the tournament he played just prior to the USGA championship. The best score of the championship was 66, first posted by Phil Mickelson in the second round....

Looking at a global comparison of the World’s Largest Discount Store Chains in 2019, it appears that discount retailing is dominated by European retailers in Germany, Turkey, and Portugal, as well as chains in the United States, While many retailers who made the 2018 list moved up or down in rankings by a few spaces, there were a few larger instances of discount stores changing their place in global rankings. Discount retailers in Japan, Brazil, and Chile lost ground and no longer appear in the top 250....

01 of 08 What to Sell Online for Cash Alija / Getty Images Thanks to the internet, long gone are the days of schlepping your stuff out to the front yard, tacking some signs up and hoping it doesn’t rain so that people will come buy your unwanted things. Now you have so many options for selling your stuff online. And there is so much to sell! No longer are you limited to selling the kinds of things you would find at an old-fashioned yard sale....

Patient Administration Specialists in the Army act as clerical assistants in medical facilities. These are the soldiers who keep Army hospitals and doctors’ offices running smoothly and are responsible for most of the patient administrative duties. This Army job is categorized as military occupational specialty (MOS) 68G. If you’re interested in a career where you’ll be helping patients, but without being involved in medical procedures, this could be the MOS for you....

The Christmas Holidays are all about traditions. Families and friends sing Christmas carols, and kids listen to stories about Santa and Rudolph. Whether you are looking for words to express in Christmas cards or letters, in social media or just for fun, here you can find famous quotations by famous writers. Margaret Cousins “Christmas, in its final essence, is for grown people who have forgotten what children know. Christmas is for whoever is old enough to have denied the unquenchable spirit of man....

Digital transformation is the change businesses are going through to be able to use technology to solve problems. Digital transformation has touched every aspect of your lives. You’ve gone from a world of paper and pens to a world of keyboards and smartphones. Whenever a problem appears, you can say, “There’s an app for that.” But how has the digital transformation of the Human Resources department affected employees? Behind the scenes, HR has all of their data digitized, but what does this look like for the average staffer?...

The eBay Pulse was a helpful tool for discovering what items were popular sellers, trending, getting the most views, and receiving the most bids on eBay. Smart sellers used this tool to refine product lines, discover new trends, and keep an eye on competitors. Unfortunately, back in 2013, eBay discontinued The Pulse and sellers were wondering how to research new products and trends. There was not a replacement for the eBay Pulse....

If you’re applying for a role in ecommerce technology, you’ll want to include a cover letter with your application. In fact, that’s the case with nearly any job application, in every field and industry. Writing cover letters can be challenging: You’ll have to think about the proper format and what information to include. And many people find writing about themselves difficult, particularly in a cover letter, where you want to shine a light on your accomplishments and experience, without seeming boastful....

LinkedIn is currently the largest professional networking site. Along with helping you connect (or re-connect) with colleagues and professional contacts, LinkedIn is frequently used by hiring managers and recruiters. That means it’s very important for you to establish an active presence on LinkedIn early on in your job search. If recruiters are looking for candidates on the site, you want to show up — and be sure to look like a good prospect to hire....