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Scaling Efficiencies and Reducing Redundancy by Connecting People with Products
People often have a hard time grasping the idea that marketing and training are more similar than they are different since historically the two have always operated in silos strictly independent of one another. One department always handles the “people” while another takes care of the “products.” On one level, that’s fine since each involves its own specialization. But at the same time getting the full potential out of employees and products should not entail too divergent an approach.

Hosted VoIP- An Option
“Using a hosted system means you don’t have to worry about maintenance on ‘that box’ in the storage closet. If the system goes down it’s not your system to worry about.”
I am Not Going to Chase a Woman from Zimbabwe up a Power Pole to Tell Her About My Business Opportunity
Are you in the unenviable position of working for a large company that does not value the employees on it's payroll? Is your situation precarious and are you anxious about the future? There is a perfect solution to this problem and I will share this with you in this article.
Deciding if a Franchise is Right for You
In these times of financial difficulty people are considering their path into the future. Alot of people are driven by the impulses of ambition, redundancy or even preparation for retirement and contemplating self employment through franchising as a potential way forward. Without a doubt self employment through franchising is not right for everyone.
How to Recover from a setback getting back into the driver’s seat after a redundancy

The numbers are growing. We all know someone who has been laid off and become yet another statistic in today’s economic climate.  You are not alone and taking appropriate steps now will better position you to cope with your own redundancy, and possibly even turn it to your advantage. However unlikely the prospect may seem, being prepared is the first step towards surviving redundancy.
Not Your Fault? Then Whose Fault Is It?
It's easy to blame anyone or everyone else when things go wrong - the truth is that we are all pretty much in control of our destiny - and fail to take responsibility for it
Improving Morale After Redundancies
When the actual redundancy process is complete and the unfortunate employees are made redundant there remains the issue of low morale that inevitably continues for some time. Without close monitoring this can become a very serious issue to any business. Once the reduction in employees has taken place the staff that remain will probably be expected to achieve more and may have additional responsibilities placed on them. How do you get the best from your staff now that they feel uncertain about their future and how do you improve morale? There are five key areas that need to be considered and worked with carefully on an ongoing basis.

Consciously Creating Culture
We all know that how we behave affects the way people behave towards us - how does this affect business?
The Entrepreneur finds Strength in Apparent Defeat
In the seeming pain of powerlessness, strength can be found in times of apparent defeat, a victory can be won. In pain and suffering, we can find endurance and steadfastness. When things seem hopeless, there is always chance for optimism and the seemingly impossible can be made possible.

Surviving Redundancy
The numbers are growing. We all know someone who has been laid off and become yet another statistic in today's economic climate. You are not alone and taking appropriate steps now will better position you to cope with your own redundancy, and possibly even turn it to your advantage. However unlikely the prospect may seem, being prepared is the first step towards surviving redundancy.

How to Get Back to Work in Todays Market
The numbers are growing. We all know someone who has been laid off and become yet another statistic in today’s economic climate. You are not alone and taking appropriate steps now will better position you to cope with your own redundancy, and possibly even turn it to your advantage. However unlikely the prospect may seem, being prepared is the first step towards surviving redundancy.
Franchise lead handling
Franchise sales managers need to help e right people find the right franchise opportunity for mutual benefits to be reolised.
Entrepreneurs - How Can You Start A Business During A Recession?
Starting a business during a recession seems such a silly thing to do. You may have no other choice if you are sitting at home with your redundancy cheque. Or your entrepreneurial spirit may have been stirred up. Disney started during the recessional period of 1923-24, HP started during the Great Depression and Microsoft during the 1975 recession – so it can be done. Here are a few pointers for you.
Top Job Hunting Tips Secrets From A Headhunter
How To Get Re-Engaged In Employment Within 90 Days Losing your job is a stressful situation and it can have an impact on the entire family unit depending on the circumstances. We are currently living in unprecendented economic conditions, and unemployment is on the rise. In many instances, very senior executives are for the first time faced with job uncertainty and many are having to proactively look for a new job and career. Many of my colleagues in the Banking, Finance & Property sectors have been affected, but this is just tip of the iceberg. So let me share with you some of my insights on what you need to do to get re-engaged in meaningful employment within 90 days.

Alternatives to redundancies have benefits
The overall cost with redundancies is far more than just the initial redundancy pay an employee receives. You will need to add costs for the recruitment when you require staff again and the cost of training new recruits to have them reach the development stage your redundant staff were at prior to being made redundant. How do you place a cost on this? Then there are the negatives that come from any business making redundancies which includes low morale within the workforce which inevitably reduces production, performance and service. Good quality staff can leave for alternative employment due to the uncertainty which may happen after you have reduced to the number of staff you felt appropriate as they have been offered employment from interviews taken during the redundancy process. What is the cost of this?

Before You Consider Redundancies
This is an article considering a few alternative options that organisations may wish to take before going down the redundancy route.
Alternatives to Redundancy Reviewing the Options
Businesses, both experienced and new, are finding themselves with a number of HR headaches but it's not the first time markets have slowed down. But before resorting to redundancy, which often means letting go of good staff, employers have a number of alternatives that they should explore first. Jane Caven, Director for Sagegreen HR Outsourcing, gives advice on a number of alternatives you can consider.

How to make an employee redundant
How to make an employee redundant - a quick and simple guide for employers on how to handle the situation.

What To Do If You're Afraid of Being Fired
Losing your job is hard at any time, but if you know or suspect in advance, you can soften the effects by being prepared.
Support for Businesses and Their Staff in Times of Redundancy
A shift in the economic or business climate, a merger or a relocation can lead toe redundancies. A whisper of the word itself can send shockwaves throughout the department and even whole company. Staff will inevitably worry about their future employment status, and communication handled ineffectively will likely damage overall morale.

Is Redundancy a Risk
Companies often re-evaluate their business structure, downsizing and streamlining to make cost savings. The bi-product of these corporate decisions can often unfortunately be redundancies.
How to Make the Most of Being Let Go.
For many people, the fear and worry of losing their job is a huge blow to them. Yet more and more people are seeing such a challenge more as the kick in the but they needed, to enable them to achieve much more from their life than they ever thought possible. Even better...they not only grasp the opportunity, but they enjoy life much, much more.
Handling Layoffs
The economic times have been pretty harsh for many companies. Many of those have considered laying off some staff. Here are 8 top tips for handling layoffs and handling them well!

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Alternatives to Redundancy Reviewing the Options
Businesses, both experienced and new, are finding themselves with a number of HR headaches but it's not the first time markets have slowed down. But before resorting to redundancy, which often means letting go of good staff, employers have a number of alternatives that they should explore first. Jane Caven, Director for Sagegreen HR Outsourcing, gives advice on a number of alternatives you can consider.

Why Men Get Lost in the Clouds
Women seem to navigate their way through midlife with fewer crash landings than men do. Men need to learn the navigational redundancy that comes naturally to the opposite sex.
Before You Consider Redundancies
This is an article considering a few alternative options that organisations may wish to take before going down the redundancy route.
Alternatives to redundancies have benefits
The overall cost with redundancies is far more than just the initial redundancy pay an employee receives. You will need to add costs for the recruitment when you require staff again and the cost of training new recruits to have them reach the development stage your redundant staff were at prior to being made redundant. How do you place a cost on this? Then there are the negatives that come from any business making redundancies which includes low morale within the workforce which inevitably reduces production, performance and service. Good quality staff can leave for alternative employment due to the uncertainty which may happen after you have reduced to the number of staff you felt appropriate as they have been offered employment from interviews taken during the redundancy process. What is the cost of this?

Entrepreneurs - How Can You Start A Business During A Recession?
Starting a business during a recession seems such a silly thing to do. You may have no other choice if you are sitting at home with your redundancy cheque. Or your entrepreneurial spirit may have been stirred up. Disney started during the recessional period of 1923-24, HP started during the Great Depression and Microsoft during the 1975 recession – so it can be done. Here are a few pointers for you.
How to Get Back to Work in Todays Market
The numbers are growing. We all know someone who has been laid off and become yet another statistic in today’s economic climate. You are not alone and taking appropriate steps now will better position you to cope with your own redundancy, and possibly even turn it to your advantage. However unlikely the prospect may seem, being prepared is the first step towards surviving redundancy.
Surviving Redundancy
The numbers are growing. We all know someone who has been laid off and become yet another statistic in today's economic climate. You are not alone and taking appropriate steps now will better position you to cope with your own redundancy, and possibly even turn it to your advantage. However unlikely the prospect may seem, being prepared is the first step towards surviving redundancy.

How to Recover from a setback getting back into the driver’s seat after a redundancy

The numbers are growing. We all know someone who has been laid off and become yet another statistic in today’s economic climate.  You are not alone and taking appropriate steps now will better position you to cope with your own redundancy, and possibly even turn it to your advantage. However unlikely the prospect may seem, being prepared is the first step towards surviving redundancy.
Deciding if a Franchise is Right for You
In these times of financial difficulty people are considering their path into the future. Alot of people are driven by the impulses of ambition, redundancy or even preparation for retirement and contemplating self employment through franchising as a potential way forward. Without a doubt self employment through franchising is not right for everyone.
Which to choose? Franchise Business or Self Employment
Many people are looking at the option of working for themselves, whether it be as a result of redundancy or just wanting a change in lifestyle. We look at pros and cons of going it alone with self employment or buying a franchise business.
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