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Documentation Is Crucial for Proper Decision Making In the world of human resources and employment, documentation about an employee’s performance can make or break your ability to discipline, terminate, or fairly promote, reward, and recognize employees. Documentation is essential for managers and HR staff because you need to make a serious effort to record all of the events in the employment history of your employees—both positive and negative incidents of performance....

It’s hard to believe that a cartoon satirizing middle-class family life that first aired in 1989 would become one of the longest-running television shows in history. And—more importantly—it has become a significant pop-cultural phenomenon. Its appeal is due in no small part to its main protagonist, the lovable buffoon named Homer Simpson. An everyman symbol of the put-upon dad, Homer is not the brightest tool in the shed. And, yet, he still manages to take a mostly optimistic view of the world, whether waxing poetic on his major food loves (“mmm, doughnuts”), or the love he has for his wife and family....

Description: U.S. Cellular’s Locally Grown Joy Sweepstakes is giving away a marvelous prize. Enter and you could win $10,000 in cash and a $10,000 donation to a charitable organization of your choice. 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....

If your company puts time and resources toward market research, you want to make the most of your investment by managing and implementing that information. Using a marketing information system (MIS) is one way to deal with the volumes of data created by research firms or even by small business owners. What Is a Marketing Information System? A marketing information system gathers, stores, analyzes, and distributes marketing data to the managers and teams that need it....

Is it okay to not show up for work on occasion? Most responsible employees know that you don’t get paid if you don’t work. However, many situations come to mind in which employers will excuse employee absences, particularly if they are scheduled in advance. Good communication and clear attendance policies are key to a good work environment and help avoid confusion about absences. Many employers offer paid time off for vacations or allow workers to take a few sick days each year....

Many sporting legends have climbed the ladder of success after going through a lifetime of hardships. Lack of facilities, lack of money, and physical deformities are just a few of the obstacles. By sheer grit and hard work, they ploughed through difficult times. Sometimes they went without food. At other times, they had no roof above their heads. Here are my top 4 favorite sports icons that made a difference to the world....

With a billion (yes, billion) users, Facebook is still the mightiest social media platform for business promotion. Restaurants can use Facebook to connect with customers and increase sales through many different ways including video streaming, photos, and list building. Social media is all about making people feel special and connected with your business. You want them to like you, trust you and most importantly—buy your products or service. For a restaurant, effectively using Facebook and its newer features like live streaming and photo editing can help build a strong online brand which in turn will attract customers and ultimately increase sales....

Basement waterproofing can lead to many problems due to insufficient or poor waterproofing. Seepage can cause extensive damages if it is not addressed properly. Sometimes you will try to apply a coat or any other product in the basement when the actual problem comes from the outer walls. Let’s see how to waterproof a basement. 01 of 07 Dig Around Justin Sullivan / Getty Images News / Getty Images To protect your basement from water, you will need to dig all the outer perimeter of the basement all the way down to the base of the foundation....

Your Company recognizes the importance of the Internet in shaping public thinking about your company and our current and potential products, employees, partners, and customers. Your company also recognizes the importance of our employees joining in and helping shape industry conversation and direction through blogging and interaction in social media. So, your company is committed to supporting your right to interact knowledgeably and socially in the blogosphere and on the Internet through blogging and interaction in social media....

A marketing strategy is a long-term approach to selling your products or services. The goal of a marketing strategy is to create a sustainable, successful business that connects with customers and continues to grow. How to Write a Marketing Strategy Building a marketing strategy requires a deep understanding of your business, competitors, customers, and market. Define your customer. What target market are you trying to reach? What demographics do they have in common?...

The layout of a business letter is important. Structure your letter in the right way, and it will be easy to read and professional. This will help you get your message across and make a good impression on your colleagues. Learn how to format your business letter on the page, including what to include in your letter, how to format each paragraph, and which font, salutation, and closing to choose. Also, review quick tips on spelling, grammar, and tone to perfect your letter....

Unfortunately, the command console used for “Fallout 4” cheat codes on PC don’t work with the PS4 version of the game. Nonetheless, there are some secrets you can take advantage of to make earning every achievement much easier. Fallout 4 Cheats for PS4 These cheats apply to “Fallout 4” on all platforms, including Xbox One and PC. How to Duplicate Items If you have the “Contraptions” DLC, you can do an impressive trick with your canine companion....

In an effective team culture, the concept of context is addressed. Team members understand why they are participating in the team and how the team fits within their organization. When you consider factors that make a team successful, understanding their organization’s expectations is one of the top twelve factors in creating team success. A Successful Team Understands the Context Within Which They Work In an effective team culture, team members understand where the work of their team fits in the total context of their organization’s strategic plan and success goals....

Online chat jobs can take many forms. Most are related to customer service and involve sales, product advocacy, online tutorials, or technical support. Customer service online chat jobs often are offered by the same companies that provide customer care via phone or typing. Because all communication is done via the internet, these jobs frequently allow employees to work from home. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) does not have data specific to only customer service chat jobs, but in the broader field of customer service, about 25 percent of jobs fall into the categories of business support services and retail trade, which is where customer service chat jobs would be tracked....

Thinking of releasing your own record or starting a record label? There are lots of things to concern yourself with—promotion, distribution, pressing, and so on—but the one thing it all comes back to is money. Before you make your album release plans, the big question is: Just how much is this endeavor going to set you back? Well, that depends. Album release budgets run the gamut from bargain basement to top-of-the-line....

From time to time, we all deal with disappointment at work. It just happens. A hiring manager can choose the wrong candidate to fill a vacancy, a project sponsor can suddenly pull support, and a colleague can stab you in the back. One of the hallmarks of a successful employee is the ability to handle these situations with professionalism. A potential pitfall in handling disappointment is appropriately expressing your feelings to those above you in the organizational hierarchy....

There are some steps you can take to find summer employment in another country which includes getting a work visa, enrolling in special programs dedicated to connecting people with work overseas, and searching job sites dedicated to working abroad. Before you commit to working abroad, you might want to consider the pros and cons involved. Pros You’ll have an opportunity for personal growth and independence. You’ll be exposed to foreign culture and sites....

What Is Affiliate Marketing? Affiliate marketing is when a publisher or company gives you a cut of each sale they make when you promote them on their site. There are lots of different affiliate opportunities, from courses to web hosting to books, tapes, and DVDs. Let the Affiliate Marketer Beware Affiliate marketing is often touted as a “get rich quick scheme” by shady sites offering pyramid schemes that promise quick cash for little effort....

If you do decide to start a nonprofit, you will not be alone. The number of U.S. nonprofits has grown at twice the rate of for-profit organizations. There are an estimated 1.6 million nonprofits in the US, and it is quite likely that someone already has your idea. So, before you go ahead, try answering these questions: Am I Cut Out for This?​ Starting a nonprofit is very much like starting a business....

01 of 13 Photo of the Exterior of the 2010 HGTV Dream Home See How the 2010 HGTV Dream Home Looks from the Outside Exterior of the 2010 HGTV Dream Home. Image (c) HGTV / Photographer: Eric Perry See Pictures of HGTV’s Dream Home 2010 HGTV’s 2010 Dream Home is a gorgeous, $1.5 million dollar home set in the desert of New Mexico. The 3,900 square foot Dream Home features three bedrooms, two baths, and a separate guest house with its own bathroom....