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Employee Motivation

The iPhone Wasn’t Built in a Day

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 [...]

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Dropping the Ball

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 [...]

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Three Ways to Ensure Employee Utilization

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 [...]

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Overworked and Underpaid Syndrome

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 [...]

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How to Be an Effective Manager

by Megan Bullard on May 18, 2010

People quit people, not jobs.
Some managers inspire, some motivate, and others fail miserably to engage their employees. The entertainment industry seems to have created the ultimate formula for the “bad manager” character, so why can’t real managers understand how to be effective? When employees choose to leave a position, it’s often because of their manager [...]

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Superstar Employees

by Megan Bullard on April 9, 2010

In these economic times, it can be difficult to retain superstars. Superstar employees are often valuable enough that they can afford to leave one organization for another. How do you keep superstars in your organization while maintaining morale and productivity?
Enlighten yourself with “How to Keep Your Star Performers in Trying Times,” by the Harvard Business [...]

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St. Patty’s Predicament: 5 Keys to PC Office Pinching

by Megan Bullard on March 16, 2010

It’s that time of year again; St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. The staples of this ultra-festive holiday include green beer, green rivers and green-themed parades. The Irish have a long-standing relationship with the color, as it has represented everything from their beloved saint to the Emerald Isle itself. Stories vary, but for [...]

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A Golden Turnaround

by Megan Bullard on February 25, 2010

Imagine this scenario. A star employee is hired. They walk in the door the first day with a stellar resume that boasts a wealth of professional experience. Their references gushed about their professionalism and capability to perform. The entire office is buzzing about the potential the new employee will bring to the company and the [...]

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Stress Less

by Megan Bullard on February 1, 2010

Those suffering from stress generally don’t complain until their mental or physical health begins to suffer.
The new year is here, and 2010 already feels like it is in full swing. January is the month of resolutions and commitments. Individual resolutions range from losing weight to quitting smoking, but what kinds of resolutions do businesses make? [...]

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Meet Profiles International

by Megan Bullard on January 19, 2010

Clients of Profiles International gain a competitive advantage by understanding their people at the deepest levels.
Profiles International develops employee assessments and talent management solutions to improve employee and manager performance and workforce productivity.
Clients of Profiles International gain a competitive advantage by understanding their people at the deepest levels. This includes how they think, natural tendencies, [...]

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