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5 Ways to Thrill Your Customers (Because a Thank You Email Just Doesn’t Cut It Anymore)

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In face-to-face situations, it’s best to wear professional attire and work on projecting good posture , a positive attitude , friendly eye contact, a firm handshake, a smile and a look of confidence. According to the Echo 2012 Global Customer Service Barometer , only 7 percent of U.S. times the impact of spoken ones.

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Paying Candidates for Interviews: What Should Be Covered and Why?

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Asking candidates to come out of pocket for expenses should always be a red flag, and [providing compensation] is a great way for the company to project its values and how they treat [their] employees,” he says. Stonehouse says he’s even seen this happen in the form of gift cards. It’s not just the time itself candidates lose.

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My 2012 Career and Business Plan

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So, I’ve done a lot of analysis over the past few weeks (and a little soul searching as well), and I’ve created a plan for 2012 that I feel honors my true gifts and the areas of my work that really feed my soul. So, I’m making a very clear commitment in 2012 to maintain a 70/30 split. But there’s always room for growth.

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The 2012 Productivityist Holiday Gift Guide

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Well, if this person is a productivityist — or at least needs to look at becoming more productive — then you should give The Productivityist Holiday Gift Guide for 2012 a good look. It’s a long read, but it may just spark some gift ideas you hadn’t considered. Levenger Lap Desk. Coleto Multi-Pen.

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2012: My Year in Review

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Productivityist.com by Mike Vardy Start Here Archives Store Contact 2012: My Year in Review Posted on 12/30/2012 // Leave a Comment Last year I offered up a year in review post , and i’m doing it again this year. I will buy gifts for others well in advance of the time they are needed. What else did I do in 2012?

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The 2013 Productivityist Holiday Gift Guide

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This year I decided to offer holiday shoppers a bit more time to explore possible gift ideas for the productivity enthusiast — aka the "productivityist" — in their lives. The Productivityist Holiday Gift Guide for 2013 may be a long read, but it may just spark some gift ideas you hadn''t considered. Ohto Rook Fountain Pen.

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Meet the 2022 Women of Influence

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She is serving her third term as the 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States, with her signature project serving as an introduction to native poets. Graham’s past work on television shows and music videos includes hosting a Body Proud series with Good Morning America and starring in the miniseries the Ashley Graham Project.

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