by Megan Bullard on July 23, 2010
This week, in typical tragic Hollywood fashion, another young starlet was sent to prison for violating her probation. Lindsay Lohan was once known for her cute tween looks and Disney-inspired movie roles, but a series of poorly acted films and bad behavior has resulted in the young talent hitting rock bottom.
Have you ever experienced an [...]
by Megan Bullard on July 16, 2010
The majority of organizations use teams of employees to complete objectives. The idea behind the team construction is that different people with different strengths, weaknesses and viewpoints are more likely to successfully complete a task. If multiple elements contribute to an organizations success, why use that method only with teams of employees?
You know that one [...]
by Megan Bullard on June 15, 2010
Simply put, innovation is the creation of a new idea, process or thing. It is undeniable that innovation played a major role in the creation of the new iPhone 4. The previous iPhone has dominated the smart phone market since its creation, and is second now only to iPhone 4.
What makes the new iPhone 4 [...]
by Megan Bullard on June 15, 2010
Unless you are living under a rock, you are aware that the FIFA World Cup started last Friday, and has soccer fans worldwide on the edge of their seats. Thirty two teams are competing in South Africa this year for the title of World Cup Champions.
Last week, the USA tied with England for a score [...]
by Megan Bullard on June 2, 2010
Employee utilization seems to be one of those over-used business terms that poorly describes one of the most important elements in productivity. The most productive companies in America know that successful employee utilization is an active ingredient in their overall success. When human capital planning is at the top of a company’s priorities, they are [...]
by AshleyDawn Sheppard on May 28, 2010
The word effective is defined as “producing a desired result, or ready for service or action.”
It is easy for us to complain about how our employees don’t live up to our expectations. Yet, how often do we ask ourselves if we are enabling our employees to be effective and productive? I would say, not [...]
by Megan Bullard on May 26, 2010
“More than 40 percent of currently employed respondents plan to start their search for better jobs within the next 12 months”
Despite the encouraging fact that the unemployment rate has recently dropped to 9.9 percent, it still seems that a large percentage of the workforce is taking on more work than one person was intended [...]
by Megan Bullard on May 11, 2010
Baseball, the American past time, has a way of turning men into legends. Thousands of fans watched Sunday as Dallas Braden of the Oakland Athletics pitched a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Braden is the 19th pitcher in major league history to hold a claim to pitching a perfect game. When asked about [...]
by Megan Bullard on April 6, 2010
The name Tiger Woods has evoked many emotions throughout his golfing career, but recently the name has induced nausea in the masses that were sick of hearing about his less-than-spotless personal life. Luckily for the golf legend, the focus this week isn’t so much on his personal rendezvous as it is his golfing capabilities. Gossip [...]
by Megan Bullard on March 31, 2010
If first quarter goals were not met, do not expect to make them up all in the second quarter.
Spring has officially sprung and the first quarter is coming to a close. The shift in the seasons and the business year often requires a need for a fresh start, and new growth. As colors get [...]