Reader Questions About HR and Management Topics Do you have a question about Human Resources, management or work in general? Questions from readers are answered regularly. This is a consolidation of reader questions from the past so that all of you can benefit from answers that may fit questions that you have, too. Please note that because of the amount of email received, it is difficult to personally respond to all questions....
Investment bankers raise funds for corporations and government agencies by structuring the issuance of securities such as stocks and bonds. They also advise corporations that are contemplating mergers and acquisitions. Careers in investment banking require strong quantitative abilities combined with excellent sales skills, a willingness to work hard, excellent people skills, and a competitive nature. Investment Banker Duties & Responsibilities As part of their day’s regular responsibilities, investment bankers may perform some or all of the following duties and tasks:...
Animal behaviorists, also called ethologists, can work in a wide variety of fields such as animal training, academic research, teaching, publishing, and advertising. Animal Behaviorist Duties Animal behaviorists apply principles of animal behavior science while studying how animals interact with each other and their environments. They may research an animal’s methods of communication, instinctual responses, learning methods, psychology, and group interaction skills. An applied animal behaviorist compiles a case study to determine how an animal’s problematic behavior developed....
A six-time major championhip winner, Nick Faldo is one of the greats of English golf and one of the top handful of golfers from his competitive era, roughly the late 1970s through the mid-1990s. Fast Facts: Nick Faldo Occupation: Professional golfer, golf broadcasterFull Name: Nicholas Alexander FaldoBorn: July 18, 1957 in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, EnglandKey Accomplishments: Winner of six major championship tournaments (three British Opens, three Masters), and of 30 total European Tour tournaments....
Not everyone interested in criminal justice and criminology jobs has what it takes to get hired. The long hiring process, the inherent dangers associated with many available careers, and the physical rigors that come with the jobs all take a toll on otherwise qualified candidates. For some people, though, the biggest impediment to landing a criminal justice job is their own past. Extensive background checks for many jobs mean that if you have any questionable marks in your background, agencies may pass on your application....
Marketing objectives help your business move forward. Typically, they are specific, easy to measure, possible to achieve, not too ambitious, and designed with a time frame. Successful marketing objectives are formulated and written in a prescribed way to secure the desired results. For example, “Increase market share by 15% within the next six months.” Demographic Shifts and Marketing Objectives With the rise of social media and growing dominance of the millennials, it’s important that objectives address specific audiences in the way that is most relevant to them....
Tenants in the state of Ohio are granted certain rights by the state’s landlord-tenant code, including the right to fair housing, the right to a return of the security deposit, and the right to notice before landlord entry. Other laws control habitability and retaliation. The Right to Fair Housing One of the most basic rights every tenant is entitled to is fair housing. Ohio tenants are protected by both the Federal Fair Housing law as well as Ohio’s own Fair Housing law....
Running a catering business may be the perfect job for you if you enjoy entertaining and cooking. Catering offers a lot the same creative freedoms as running a restaurant, at a fraction of the cost. Advertising for a new catering business is easy with the use of social media and photo-based sites like Instagram. Trying out catering as a part-time or full-time job can help you decide if you want to take the next step of opening your own restaurant....
The Harold is a “long-form” improv activity first developed in the 60s by theater director/teacher Del Close. Long-form improvisational activities allow actors more time to develop believable characters and organic storylines. Whether the performance is a comedy or a drama is entirely up to the cast members. Long-form improv can last from 10 to 45 minutes (or beyond)! If done well, it can be absolutely mesmerizing. If done poorly it can elicit snoring sounds from the audience....
Internal training offers employers and employees advantages that are not found when you send an employee to an external training program or seminar. Training transfer occurs more naturally and employees cement learning through training other employees. On-the-job training that enhances an employee’s skills and ensures her readiness for the next promotion, or eligibility for internal transfers, is generally far superior to a public seminar. Why Internal Training and Development Is a Superior Way to Train Employees...
“Bogey golfer,” as used by most golfers, means a golfer whose average score is around a bogey per hole. But the term also has a formal definition as part of the USGA Handicap System. We’ll take a look at both meanings here. (A bogey is a golf score of 1-over par on an individual hole. If the hole’s par rating is 4 and a golfer scores 5 on the hole, that golfer has made a bogey....
Too many new real estate agents think a real estate broker choice is primarily based on commission splits. It’s not all about the split, as the final in-your-pocket income has to do with many variable services provided by brokers. First, remember that you’re an independent contractor and own your own business. You may have to hang your shingle with a broker, but it’s your business and your success is up to you....
Chaplain Assistants, also known in the Army as Religious Affairs Specialists, act as counselors for their fellow soldiers and provide backup to Army chaplains. This job, which is a military occupational specialty (MOS) 56M. The soldier in this position will do everything from preparing spaces for worship to managing supplies. Duties There’s a long list of duties for religious affairs specialists, most of which center around supporting the chaplain. This job isn’t just about leading other soldiers in prayer or attending religious services....
The Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) has a long history of service within the United States. Originally established as a regulatory and revenue enforcement agency to collect taxes and tariffs on intoxicating beverages and tobacco products, the ATF has grown into one of the most important law enforcement organizations within the United States Federal Government. It’s also become a popular career choice for individuals looking for jobs in criminal justice and criminology, leading many to wonder just how to become an ATF agent....
Starting a junk removal business seems like a straightforward self-employment idea. People are looking to get rid of junk, and they pay you to do it. Better yet, in a time of affluent baby boomers reaching retirement and downsizing (or at least de-cluttering), there are more opportunities than ever before for household junk services. While junk removal can be a very successful small business, here are eight points that you might weigh while you are deciding whether or not to enter this line of work....
Benchmarking, or goal setting, allows a company to assess the opportunities they have for the logistic control of a number of areas in its supply chain. These areas include productivity, inventory accuracy, shipping accuracy, storage density, and bin-to-bin time. Using a logistic benchmarking process can provide a company with some estimate of the benefits achieved by the implementation of any improvements. Supply chain operations within an organization should be constantly reviewed to identify where improvements can be made or deficiencies eliminated....
Never a bastion of coolness, mainstream rockers Survivor burst onto the early-’80s rock music scene with the aid of a Sylvester Stallone Rocky sequel (1982’s Rocky III), making the group seem even more like a pop music commodity. But at heart, the band produced genuine, straightforward, and uniquely ’80s rock songs grounded in a solid sense of craft. Relying on high, smooth lead vocals and a penchant for ballads, Survivor nonetheless never surrendered a soaring arena rock flourish and crunchy guitar base that made it’s pop sheen more palatable....
Do you love animals? Have you ever thought of finding a career that lets you work with them? Imagine spending your days tending to the needs of our furry friends. If you want a career with animals, you have many options from which to choose. Take time to explore each one. They are very different from one another in terms of responsibilities, education and training, and earnings. While one may not be a good choice for you, another could very well be....
A financial planner advises individuals in managing their personal finances. Many planners work independently or in small firms, though larger financial services firms either are adding financial planners to their staffs or are insisting that their financial advisers or financial consultants also become certified as financial planners. A financial planner deals with matters such as: Saving for retirementSaving for collegeSaving for home or car purchaseBudgetingExpenditure controlBorrowingInvesting A financial planner helps clients create personal budgets, control expenditures, set goals for saving, and implement strategies for accumulating wealth....
The Sunday newspaper has always been one of the most popular resources for grocery coupons. Depending on where you live, there may be more than one newspaper, and not all newspapers will carry the same coupons. Before subscribing to the local Sunday paper in order to get coupons, it is helpful to compare all the available newspapers and look at the coupon inserts. Different newspapers can be found at any newspaper stand or store, the local library or any large public place such as an airport or hotel....
