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4 Challenges in Navigating Remote Work Layoffs

Allwork

The four key challenges of remote work layoffs are impersonal emails, legal requirements, returning equipment, and difficulties assessing performance. This can be a time-consuming and costly process, especially if the equipment is not returned in a timely manner.

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All Aboard the Induction Process

Practically Perfect PA

Putting together an efficient policy is important because it ensures that all employees are integrated into the company and their role in the organisation quickly. This can be quite difficult sometimes because of the amount of information and computer equipment there is to give to a new starter. Follow me on twitter @PracticalPA.

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How to Analyze Your Audience

Ian's Messy Desk

Are you going to need equipment for lighting and sound issues? What is their level of knowledge or experience with the subject. In what kind of setting will they receive this information? Will it be a large lecture hall or small seminar room? At what time of day will you be presenting? Take into account the audience here and now.

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Surviving the open plan office

Practically Perfect PA

DO: Have a clear desk policy, even if it is not enforced in your company. DO: Think about where the office equipment is in relation to your desk. You can follow me on twitter: @PracticalPA. Here are my Do’s and Don’ts: . DON’T: Hold meetings at your desk, book a room or go to a communal area.

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The Trend Towards US Manufacturing

Small Business Labs

Follow us on Twitter Emergent Research EMERGENT RESEARCH is focused on better understanding the small business sector of the US and global economy. manufacturing industrial policy.  Posted by: Powder Coating Equipment | September 09, 2010 at 04:17 AM I have followed all things that you said. manufacturing. 

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How to Plan Ahead for Christmas

Ian's Messy Desk

Now is the time to check any household equipment that will get used and over-used during the holidays. Check the condition or number of your decorations: replace or add as needed. Check electrical decorations: lights, ornaments, etc. Make sure they are working and repair or replace, if desired.

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Employ more customer service options to provide a concierge level of excellence

Service Untitled

Let a brick and mortar store prominently display liberal return policies, terms of special sales, guarantees and sincere promises of quality customer service with the best product or service an organization can make available. In 2011, over 72.6