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Employees make mistakes. Sometimes this is because they aren’t clear on what their managers want them to do, and at other times, it could be that they willfully make a wrong choice. When these types of situations occur, a manager often has to make a corrective action—that is, they take a step to change an employee’s behavior. Corrective action stands with preventive action as the two options to influence and change (and hopefully improve) employee performance....

We all have one of those friends. You know, the friend who insists on celebrating their birthday month as if it were a month deserving of international recognition? Of course, for this friend, no ordinary birthday meme will do. You’re going to need something just a little bit special to post on her Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and all the other places to post. We’ve got the scoop on the best places to find the right meme for your best friend....

Smiley360 is a website that sends you free stuff in exchange for your honest opinion about the product that you try. You’ll share your feedback through your social media accounts and reviews on various websites. Smiley360 is similar to other product test websites like BzzAgent and Influenster. There are also other programs that give out boxes of free samples and programs where you get to product test and keep those products for free....

Tenants move out of rental properties all the time. There are certain steps a tenant must follow to legally move out of a rental. One of these steps involves giving the landlord the proper notice prior to moving out. Learn what a notice to vacate is and what you should include in this letter. What Is a Notice of Intent to Vacate? A notice of intent to vacate is a written document a tenant must provide the landlord notifying the landlord of the tenant’s desire to move out of the rental....

Monthly sweepstakes invite sweepers to come back and enter every month. They might hold a drawing each month, or they could save all the entries for a grand prize drawing after the sweepstakes expires. Entering monthly sweepstakes as often as you are allowed to can greatly improve your chances of winning - especially since I think that monthly sweeps are often overlooked.

Asking sales questions of each and every prospect will make your sales process easier and more effective. Doing so will help you uncover your prospect’s needs and concerns so you can deliver a customized pitch that focuses on what’s most important to that prospect. Any question that allows you to more closely understand a prospect’s needs is a good one, but certain sales questions can be powerful and useful for nearly every prospect, whatever their individual situation may be....

The largest U.S. shoe companies like DSW and Zappos all have company mission, vision, and values statements which guide their operations and defines their brand, culture, and customer experience. Each statement offers insight into the defined goals and priorities of the individual companies. Adidas A company founded in 1949, the Adidas Group embodies its stated mission of boosting and elevating the status of its brand by tapping high-profile athletes like Patrick Mahomes and musicians like Kanye West to representing its core brand....

A space opera movie is a film that depicts adventures in deep space, containing elements of science fiction, fantasy, and romance. Fun Fact The highest-grossing film in U.S. box office history is a space opera movie, Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015). It grossed over $936 million in U.S. theaters. What Is a Space Opera Movie? The term “space opera” is derived from “soap opera,” which refers to a long serial narrative featuring melodramatic content....

Personal branding develops a mark around your name or your career. You use this mark to express and communicate your skills, personality, and values. We all can be a brand and cultivate our power to stand out and be unique. This draws people to our products, our services, or even just our message. Your personal brand should be about who you are and what you have to offer. Building a personal brand takes time and effort, but it’s worth it....

Have you ever sent a text or posted something on social media, only to get a reply from someone that says nothing but “WYM?” If so, you were probably left wondering what it could possibly stand for and what it means. Lifewire / Derek Abella WYM is meant to be said as a question. It stands for: What You Mean? That’s right — you’re asking what this particular acronym means and ironically, it literally stands for, “what you mean?...

You may already be using free blogging platforms to achieve some or all of your online goals, and that’s great. After all, having an online presence is better than having nothing at all. In the short and medium-term, “outsourcing” the hosting of your content to a free platform seems like a reasonable move. After all, who wants to deal with technical hassles when all you want to do is write, share content, and establish your expertise in a profitable niche market?...

Do you work for an employer of choice? Better yet, are you one? An employer of choice is an employer that offers a fantastic work culture and workplace environment that attracts and retains superior employees. The features of the environment available at an employer of choice favor the well-being, safety, and happiness of employees and customers. Why Google’s Company Culture Works for Some—Not All— Employees But, the factors are also situational....

Do you work in an office filled with motivational posters? You know, the ones with mountain scenes and phrases like, “Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations” and “You never fail until you stop trying.” They are lovely, but often employee demotivation posters seem more appropriate. Something like, “Every dead body on Mount Everest belonged to a highly motivated person,” or “Teamwork: Ensuring that your hard work can be ruined by a coworker’s incompetence....

Many contests enlist the public’s participation by giving them the chance to vote for their favorite entry to win. That means that if you want to win these contests, you need to rally people to vote for your entry. That makes it important to know how to gather votes effectively if you want to become a big winner. Social media is an important tool for reaching out to people and asking them for votes....

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that these ten professions, all of which require a graduate degree, will grow faster than others that have similar educational requirements. If you choose any of these careers, plan to be in school for a minimum of six years, but for as many as eight years, after graduating from high school. Generally, you will have to earn a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college before going on to graduate school....

Whether you’re a classic movie buff or a blockbuster film fanatic, the yearly Academy Awards is likely to be a big deal for you and your friends. At your next Oscars party, test everyone’s knowledge with trivia questions on the award ceremony’s history and fun, little-known facts. The Very First Oscar Winner The first person to receive an Academy Award did not even attend the first Academy Awards ceremony. Emil Jannings, the winner for Best Actor in the 1927-28 Academy Awards, had decided to go back to his home in Germany before the ceremony....

What does it take to become a makeup artist for the theater? Well, when seeking career advice, it’s best to contact an expert. Judi Lewin has worked as a professional hair and makeup artist for over thirty-five years. We caught up with her during a film shoot to ask her some important questions about her career. Although she has been working in the movie and television industry, we asked her if she would talk about her extensive career as a makeup designer for the legitimate stage....

Christmas is big business in the United States, and organic purchases are continually on the rise. In fact, consumers are prepped to go organic or green around the holidays, so Christmas is a great chance for organic retailers to reap in some big profits, especially if you have some cool holiday marketing plans in place. Of course, Christmas is not the one and only winter event. Pay special attention to how you’re recognizing other holidays during the Christmas season so you don’t alienate possible customers....

A flagship store is a retailer’s lead, largest, or otherwise most important store. Many flagship stores are tourist destinations as much as shopping locations. Learn more about the importance of flagship stores and where they can be found in the world. What Is a Flagship Store? A flagship retail store is the original, most recognizable, or otherwise important location for a brand. Stores are usually designated a retailer’s flagship location if the store:...

Once you write the final paragraph of a formal letter, you may feel like you’re finished and can move on to proofreading. But just as there are rules about how to address someone in a formal letter, there are also guidelines in place for how to sign off. When ending a formal letter, it’s important to convey the appropriate amount of respect to the person receiving the letter. For example, you would use a different, more conservative complimentary close for an unknown recipient than you would for a business associate you know quite well....