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Your organization is not alone if it seems money invested in employee training and development has little payoff. Rarely do workers take what they just learned and apply it immediately in the workplace. Real employee behavioral change—based on the training content—is even harder to demonstrate in most organizations. But you can create a training and development support process to ensure your efforts work. Its application will result in measurable differences in your bottom line....

When you start entering sweepstakes, you probably want to enter every giveaway you can. After all, the more you enter, the better your chances of winning, right? But slow down, there are some good reasons to be choosy about which contests and sweepstakes you enter. Everyone’s time to enter is limited, and there are more giveaways out there than even the most dedicated sweeper can get to. You want to make sure that you spend your precious time on the giveaways that have a real chance of a worthwhile prize....

There are some things you should avoid discussing at work because bringing up these topics could make your coworkers uncomfortable or influence their opinions of you and your ability to do your job. Awkwardness in the workplace can affect its functioning and ultimately the employer’s bottom line. Nobody wants to be the cause of that. Religion John Wildgoose/Stone/Getty Images While religion seems to be discussed everywhere, from the campaign trail to the sports field to the awards ceremony stage, it is a topic about which you should tread very lightly in the workplace....

Signals intelligence analysts are like the ears of the Army, listening for foreign communications and producing intelligence reports based on what they discover. This work can have a significant impact on strategy and tactical decisions. The military occupational specialty (MOS) for this job is 35N. Those seeking this job should be interested in working with radio equipment and enjoy the detective aspects of the job, which involves finding clues to help answer questions....

Like their civilian counterparts, air traffic control operators in the Army are responsible for tracking planes and providing landing and takeoff instructions. It’s an extremely important job; these soldiers are responsible not only for the safety of pilots and passengers aboard the planes they’re directing but other planes in the area and people on the ground as well. This job is categorized as military occupational specialty (MOS) 15Q. You’ll need to be able to make decisions under extremely stressful conditions, and have a keen eye for detail....

Using the honorifics Miss, Ms., or Mrs. used to be a common way to address women in a formal or business setting. But as more awareness grows around nonbinary gender identities and gender-neutral pronouns and titles, these terms are becoming more and more outdated and unnecessary. However, there are ways to use the titles Miss, Ms., or Mrs. without making a potentially embarrassing or disrespectful mistake. The Balance/Carina C. Avoiding Assumptions...

If you want to solve a social problem by starting a new charitable nonprofit, you may want to carefully think it through. Some may assume that starting a charity will be easy, but it can be a challenge no matter how well-intentioned one might be. There are approximately 1.5 million registered charities in the U.S., but many fail to thrive, just as with small businesses. There is a lot of competition among nonprofits, as many charities address similar issues and may solicit donations from the same people....

Open-source software (OSS) is any computer software that’s distributed with its source code available for modification. That means it usually includes a license for programmers to change the software in any way they choose: They can fix bugs, improve functions, or adapt the software to suit their own needs. Open-Source Software Criteria The Open Source Initiative (OSI), a global nonprofit founded in 1998, acts as a leading authority on OSS. Its definition of open-source software includes ten criteria, relating to matters such as:...

A feasibility study looks at the viability of a business venture or project with an emphasis on identifying potential problems. The study attempts to answer two main questions: Will the proposed business venture or project work, and should you proceed with it? Before you start to write your business plan, it’s important that you first identify how, where, and to whom you intend to sell your product or service. You also need to assess your competition and figure out how much money you will need to start your business—and more importantly, how much it will take to keep it running smoothly until it is well-established....

Having an Equity card basically means that you are a member of the Actors’ Equity Association. Representing both actors and stage managers, the Actors’ Equity Association (AEA) has been negotiating wages and benefits for its members since 1913. Benefits According to the AEA, benefits include: Minimum salaries (negotiated rates, overtime, extra pay for additional duties, free housing or per diem on tour)Work rules (length of day, breaks, days off, safe and sanitary conditions)Health, pension and 401(k) benefitsDispute resolution (including recourse to impartial and binding arbitration)Just cause (penalties for improper dismissal)Bonding (guaranteeing payments to the Actors if the producer becomes insolvent or defaults)Supplemental Workers’ Comp insurance, which provides additional compensation over-and-above Workers’ Comp if you’re injured on the jobEquity-only auditions via casting call and Equity hotlinesAgency regulationsMember discountsThe Equity News and websiteSeminars and special eventsProfessional name protectionTax assistance through VITAVoting privileges...

Description: Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas Movie Game Sweepstakes is giving away free cash every week for 11 weeks. And not just a little bit of money, either. Each of the 10 weekly winners will receive $1,000 and one lucky Grand Prize winner goes home with $10,000! Sweepstakes Links: Click Here to Enter this SweepstakesClick Here for the Official Sweepstakes RulesClick Here for the Sweepstakes’ Home Page Note: If the sweepstakes entry link doesn’t work for you, try entering through the home page and looking for a link to the sweepstakes....

What Is Retirement—Really? Retirement is the point in time when an employee chooses to leave his or her employment permanently. Retirement generally coincides with the employee’s eligibility to collect retirement resources such as Social Security, a company pension, or distributions from a 401(k) or another retirement plan. The most important factor that defines retirement is that the employee is choosing not to work at their job anymore. This makes every day available for chosen activities and events....

Newsletters are one of the best ways to keep your name in front of the eyes of your clients, your associates, and others in your target market. They show you are more than just someone looking for projects and that you are willing to pass on information to help others run their own businesses. Newsletters also complement other forms of internet marketing such as emails, business websites, blogging, social media, etc....

Information technology (IT) recruiters help companies hire people for open IT positions. As a recruiter, you’ll seek out candidates who have the specific skills an employee wants, such as programming skills or technical expertise. Sometimes, people in this role are independent contractors who find prospective employees for client companies. However, in other cases, IT recruiters may work in-house as part of the larger human resources team. Whether you’re in-house or a contractor, people in this role are often seen as indispensable, since hiring is quite competitive for people with IT knowledge....

While there are many great reasons to choose to work in law enforcement, one reason is the potential for good officers to make their way up the chain. Command structures are an important element of efficient police forces, and officers with the right skills can advance through the ranks. Not every police career path is the same, but a general timeline provides a good idea of what new officers can expect....

Are you applying for jobs working as an editor or a writer? It’s important to understand that not all editor jobs are the same. To make the best impression on the hiring manager, you’ll need to emphasize the skills that are most valuable in this specific role. While organization and strong writing abilities are required for nearly every editorial or writing position, jobs can vary widely in terms of other desired skills....

Your cover letter will be the first—and most important—impression you give to the hiring manager. Don’t presume your resume will speak for itself, especially if you are applying for a competitive job in education. The goal of your cover letter is to make you stand out from the rest of the applicants, and there are several ways to draft a letter that will do just that. Before You Write Your Cover Letter...

Matrix management is commonly used in organizations to share employees and resources across functions. In a matrix management system, an individual has a primary report-to boss while also working for one or more managers, typically on projects. There are different types of matrix management styles, and different methods to overcome the challenges that come with them. You should know whether is it appropriate to use matrix management and what style you should employ....

An “abnormal course condition” is any of several poor physical conditions on a golf course that, when one exists and your golf ball or stance is affected by it, entitle the player to (usually free) relief. Before we get into specifics, a note that what today the rule book calls “abnormal course conditions” were, in the past, known as “abormal ground conditions.” The USGA and R&A switched from “abnormal ground conditions” to the new term when a new rule book was issued for 2019....

These free dog clothes patterns will show you how to make coats, bandanas, pajamas, shirts, dresses, and costumes so your pooch will be the best-dressed dog on the block. Each of the patterns has directions and photos, and some even have pattern pieces. There are patterns that are no-sew and some that require a lot of sewing. Take into account your skill set and time when you choose a pattern and the process will go much more smoothly....