Do you have enforceable and up-to-date key control policies? With so much attention paid to high-tech threats, it’s easy to forget that those little metal keys can make you pretty vulnerable, too. Think about how many doors in your facility are accessed via mechanical keys. Do your entry doors require only a key to open? What about file or server rooms? Do you have expensive inventory or supplies protected by lock and key?...
A co-signer is someone who agrees to sign a lease agreement with you. By signing the agreement, he or she is agreeing to be responsible for any debts you owe to the landlord if you do not pay your rent or break the lease agreement in any other way. A co-signer will be named on the lease along with the actual tenant even though they are not physically living in the property....
It’s unlikely that you’ll find a good ghostwriting job on LinkedIn’s job-posting site or any other digital job site for that matter. So, exactly how does an aspiring writer go about entering the business and getting the attention of a reputable publisher? It might take some legwork but there are things you can do to get noticed and get published. As long as you realize and accept that ghostwriters rarely get a byline or even credit for their work, being a ghostwriter can be an interesting and pretty lucrative career....
An effective cover letter allows applicants to spell out their special qualifications for a position. But, cover letters are becoming optional so use your best judgment as you apply for Human Resources Manager jobs. Job search experts debate whether a cover letter is a necessary part of a job application. They argue that the resume and application are sufficient for an applicant to highlight their credentials. Also, many recruiters don’t have time to read cover letters....
Also known as software developers, software engineers have one of the fastest-growing occupations in the United States. Most experienced software engineers make over six figures and enjoy great perks, such as being able to work remotely from home or while traveling. While these engineers do require a certain set of skills, taking the time to hone these skills is worthwhile. Not all software engineers/developers have a college degree, but many of them acquire a degree in computer science or machine learning....
Unfortunately, you won’t find many organic coupons in your Sunday newspaper just yet, but that doesn’t mean they don’t exist. Here’s a list of organic manufacturers who offer coupons and instructions on how to get them. Know of a company that should be included on this list? E-mail me with the details. Barbara’s Organic Onions. Photo © Erin Huffstetler Sign up for the online store newsletter to receive special offers and discounts....
The prime power production specialist supervises, operates, installs and maintains electric power plant and associated auxiliary systems and equipment. They may also act as Liaison Noncommissioned Officer (LNO) and technical advisor to FEMA and other federal organizations. Duties of Prime Power Production Specialist (12P) The prime power production specialist’s duties include: Operating and maintaining electrical power plants.Performing mechanical, electrical and instrumentation functions necessary to install and prepare power station equipment for initial startup....
Provide Feedback That Has an Impact Make your feedback have the impact it deserves by the manner and the approach you use when you want to provide employees with performance feedback. Your feedback can make a difference to people if you can avoid provoking a defensive response. Especially to perceived negative or less than positive feedback, employees have a tendency to react defensively because people tend to take feedback personally and not professionally....
What is psychological safety, especially when it comes to the workplace? According to noted Harvard Business School professor and TED Talks speaker Amy Edmondson, it’s “a shared belief held by teammates that the team is safe for interpersonal risk-taking.” This essentially means that you can take some risks without the fear of losing your job. Employees must know they can speak up without losing their jobs, being disciplined, or suffering another form of workplace punishment....
Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. Hammer drills work like standard drills but include a hammering function that drives the bit into the material while the bit turns. This impact helps the bit get through tough materials like concrete, brick, and block with much more ease — on the bit and the user — than a standard drill....
So you’re starting a business, and you’ve got a great idea for how to sell your product. Dipping your toe into the waters of retail can be a little overwhelming at first, so take your time if you can and get familiar with the different kinds of retail structures. Many forms of retail business ownership are available to budding entrepreneurs. Each business model has its own list of pros and cons....
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is an open-world role-playing game from developer Bethesda Game Studios. It first launched on PC and Xbox 360 in March 2006. Set in the fantasy world of Cyrodiil, the game is populated with over a hundred fully voiced non-playable characters (NPCs). PC players can make any NPC spawn in the game world using a console command if they know that NPC’s code. Here is the full list....
Real estate deals fall through every day for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately, many times these deal-killer scenarios could have been avoided if the real estate agent or broker had just educated their buyer clients as to the process before the first purchase contract was written. Don’t be afraid of giving your buyer clients an early education in problems that might be encountered, how they are usually resolved and your role in the process....
If you’re a writer looking for a paid blogging job, this list of the 10 websites where you can find blogger jobs is for you. Most blogging jobs pay per post (often around 300 to 500 words) and have some kind of regular posting schedule. Typical rates are $5 to $50 per post depending on how involved each post has to be. Some jobs also have ad revenue sharing. Be wary of jobs that only pay based on revenue sharing, especially from very young sites....
Understanding stores’ coupon acceptance policies in your area is the best way to take full advantage of using coupons to maximize your savings. Every store has coupon policies specific to the region of the country where the store is located. In addition, employee interpretation of a corporate coupon policy can often affect how customers can redeem coupons, even within the same chain of stores located in the same city and state....
“Texas wedge” is a golf slang term for the putter or for any shot from off the green that the golfer chooses to play using a putter. We’ll explain how the term “Texas wedge” originated below, but first some words about why using a putter from off the green is sometimes the right play. When to Play a Texas Wedge, and How As a general rule, when you’re around the putting green you should favor putting over chipping, and chipping over pitching, when those options exist....
There’s nothing wrong with going to a casino with a strict budget, playing the games that seem to offer the most fun, and considering the money you lose to be the price of a fun night out. But if you want to improve your chances of walking away with more money than you went in with, you need to know which games are most likely to win. Before you sit down at a table, know which casino games have the best odds so that you can make smart bets....
The organizational background section of a grant application may be called the introduction or the applicant description. Whatever the title, this is where you explain what your organization is all about and convince the funder that you are capable of doing what your proposal says you will do. It is OK to brag a bit in this section, but don’t go overboard. This part of your grant application should be no more than three pages long....
Are you entering sweepstakes without much success? Would you like to have more delivery trucks pull up to the house to deliver prizes? We’ve assembled some of the best sweepstakes tips from experts to help you take your hobby to the next level and improve your chances of being a regular winner. 1. Have a Realistic Idea of How Long It Takes Prizes to Arrive It would be nice if prizes started rolling in as soon as you submitted your first entry form....
In theory, we all start out in entry-level jobs and then, move our way up. Our path should be steady and sure, which means that our bosses are older than we are, and we are older than our direct reports. That’s how we think it should work, but life rarely goes in straight diagonals. Some people do keep rising, while others take time off for illness, family, or because their boss kicked them to the curb....
