How Large Companies Enforce Guidelines, Policies and Procedures!

Every company that employs people needs to set out guidelines, policies, and procedures for employees to follow. 

Policies are guidelines that outline a company’s plan for tackling issues while procedures are about explaining specific courses of action for carrying out policies. So, procedures tell employees how to handle specific situations. 

By providing employees with guidelines, policies, and procedures, companies can ensure employees know what behavior is expected of them. 

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The Power of Strategic Partnerships: Collaborating for Business Growth!

In the ever-evolving world of business, companies continuously strive to gain an edge. There’s a power tool that many overlook: strategic partnerships. Such collaborations offer an impressive vehicle for accelerating business growth.

This article will delve into how strategic partnerships fuel business expansion and success.

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An Acquisition Gone Wrong! A Coup D’Etat in the Boardroom!

The CEO called an emergency meeting in the Boardroom.  The President of our Division, myself, the prior owners of a company we had just acquired, and one of our major shareholders/board members were to attend.  The sh*t had hit the fan with our latest acquisition.

It had only been a few months since the acquisition had been completed.  This was certainly long enough for the honeymoon period to be over.  But now it looked like we were quickly heading for a divorce.

What went wrong?

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The Impact of E-Commerce Pay Stubs on Employee Financial Wellness!

In the fast-paced world of e-commerce, businesses are constantly seeking ways to optimize their operations and increase efficiency. One area that has seen significant advancements in the way companies handle employee payroll.

Traditional pay stubs were once a staple of the payroll process, but with the rise of e-commerce, businesses started to generate pay stubs online. These digital pay stubs not only streamline administrative tasks but also profoundly impact employee financial wellness.

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Are Robotic Machines Causing a Loss of Jobs?

As technology progresses, the usage of robotic machines in almost every industry area is becoming increasingly ubiquitous. An increasing number of individuals are concerned about the use of robot machines in the workplace because they believe that robot machines will cause job losses in many sectors.

Is this, however, correct?

Yes. To some degree, the usage of robot machines has resulted in an increase in the number of job losses, since certain tasks that were previously handled by humans are now completed by these machines.

Therefore, when it comes to the job market, they are now seen as a significant danger.

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Why is Supply Chain Such a Great Career Path?

When I started my career the term “Supply Chain” had just been coined. As such it was many years before I actually heard of the term “Supply Chain Management”.

Regardless I pursued my interests and took on an increasingly diverse set of progressive jobs as time went on. Now as I look back on my career virtually everything I did falls under the banner of Supply Chain management.

Given the phenomenal opportunities that Supply Chain offers for personal and professional growth it is a career path which I highly recommend to anyone.

What is it about Supply Chain that makes it such an appealing career path?

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Characteristics of a Barrier Busting Culture!

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When you embark on driving any kind of Game Changing Transformation you will most likely also need to change the Culture.  As the saying goes, “the definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting different results”.  So in order to get different results you may have to break through barriers and drive different behaviours from what are inherent in your current Culture.

Your organization is an ecosystem of policies, practices, processes and procedures that are the result of decisions, beliefs and  behaviours.  Over time much of this generally gets accepted as the way it’s always been done and is not open to challenge or to change.  Therein sacred cows, whether real or perceived, can become obstacles to making the changes needed to derive different results from the status quo.

So how do you change your Culture to achieve Game Changing results?

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Top Social Media Platforms for Job Search and Recruitment!

Social media platforms are used to keep in touch with friends and family, connect with like-minded people and share information. Over the past year, different social media sites are also gaining popularity as job-search tools.

Employers respond to this trend and start using sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to find new talent.  According to the statistics, over 70% of jobs are filled through networking and are never advertised.

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What are Verbal Reasoning Tests?

Verbal reasoning tests evaluate your capacity to extract key pieces of information from dense pieces of text.

In doing so, your comprehension and general capability is tested and potential employers can form a clearer picture of how you think and act under pressure.

We’ve compiled all the important information you need to know on what exactly verbal reasoning tests are, and why they’re so important to employers. 

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5 Important Uses of Technology in Modern Teaching and Learning!

Technology is revolutionizing the modern classroom, but also the educational sector as a whole. The COVID-19 pandemic has sped up and popularized a trend that has been on the rise for years with the advancement of digital technologies and online learning, and nowadays it seems that eLearning has become an integral part of modern teaching and learning.

But that’s not the only way that technological advancement is changing the way we teach, and the way students approach the learning process. For example students can buy a powerpoint presentation, which helps to save their time and make their education easier.

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How Farmers Can Boost Food Production! (Infographic)

How often do you think about the global population? There are more than 7 billion people living on our planet, and that number will continue to climb. The earth could hold more than 8 to 11 billion people in less than 30 years, by 2050, creating the need to boost food production.

If you’re a farmer, however, you’re probably already aware of the growing need to produce food. The question then becomes, how do you do so? How can farmers increase the world’s food supply in a way that feeds people and protects the planet? 

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6 Trends to Make Supply Chain Managers the Heroes of Their Company!

Supply chain leaders and heroes will face the year with uncertainty and opportunity. Digital technologies are becoming more prevalent in basic supply chain functions, and changes in legislation are likely to spur dramatic changes that will result in the need to reevaluate supply chain strategy in both domestic and international locations.  How can they be Supply Chain heroes?

Similar to the supply chain maturity curve of technologies, as explained by Steve Banker of Forbes, supply chain managers should consider how top supply chain trends will influence operations in the coming year.

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What are the Highest Paid Blockchain Jobs?

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It’s been a few years since the world has been looking at the rise of new technology, specifically with the progress of revolutionary blockchain technology. This technology has become a solution to problems faced by various industries like healthcare, logistics, real estate, education, and supply chain, leading to the highest paid Blockchain jobs.

The integration of this technology is increasing at a drastic rate over many industries.  The buzz is that many popular and powerful companies are looking for collaborations and partnerships to launch pilot projects with blockchain technology.

Because of its unending advantages, blockchain has been continuously receiving offers from global leaders, renowned industry experts, and emerging entrepreneurs.

In fact, Blockchain is labeled as a portent for the upcoming industrial revolution. If you are looking forward to taking blockchain technology as a career for successful living, you are on the perfect track pursuing Blockchain jobs.

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The Role of Educational Toys in Child Development!

Educational toys play a vital role in a child’s development and growth. From boosting cognitive skills to enhancing motor development, toys designed for learning introduce concepts and skills needed for life.

When chosen wisely, they provide fun while expanding a child’s abilities across multiple domains. This article explores the impact of educational toys on various aspects of child development.

It’ll cover how they advance cognitive growth, speech and language, motor skills, social-emotional learning, and more.

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The All in One Resume Guide for Production Workers!

The best production worker resume is more than just showing your ability to assemble the goods on the production line. It should also show why you are the best pick for the position. Putting the pieces of the best production worker’s resume will help you stand out from the rest. 

And we’ve provide this resume guide to help you through the writing process step by step.

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