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There's No 'Mom' in Team

Just in time (okay, a day late) for Mother's Day comes an article in the Des Moines Register dissecting a new and disturbing trend: The interference of parents in the workplace. Blogger Rebecca Thurman defended this influence, claiming that Gen Y's helicopter parents are a good thing...

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Blog posts 2008-05-13

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Team building revisited: when team building is done right, organisations reap rewards in team effectiveness, leadership, and positive energy. This article looks at the important motivations behind team dynamics and why team building activities sometimes fail

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TEAM building isn't merely something organisations do because it creates harmonious work groups, or is fun to do. It is a way to bring out the power of collaboration among individuals. It is a proven method for blending the talents, skills, and inherent creativity of diverse...

Articles 2008-12-01

When two sides of Islam go head to head

As a country, we can spend countless hours discussing rival teams of men kicking a piece of plastic into a net. But we are all supposed to be shame-faced about discussing the fantastically complex dramas called Reality TV. Well, I'm not. Have the sinews of racism and...

Articles 2008-06-23

Dassault Systemes Inaugurates Global Virtual Campus for Students and Educators

New Community Web Site Facilitates 3D and PLM Software Learning and Exchanges, Grooming Tomorrow's Engineers SURESNES, France -- Dassault Syst[c]mes DS (Paris:DSY) (NASDAQ:DASTY), a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management PLM solutions, today announced the inauguration of a global virtual campus for students and educators, as...

Articles 2008-05-22

Two Degrees Named as One of Washington's Best Workplaces for 2008

Two Degrees, a national accounting and financeprofessional services firm headquartered in Seattle, has been named one ofWashington's Best 100 Companies to Work For by Washington CEO Magazine. TwoDegrees was selected from among more than 400 companies nominated forconsideration, with a heavy emphasis on employee satisfaction andretention. The overall rankings will...

Articles 2008-05-14

Gulfport-Biloxi Airport Welcomes Installation of New YoNaturals Healthy Vending Machines

SAN DIEGO, May 2 /PRNewswire/ -- With an aggressive growth plan in effect for 2008, YoNaturals Inc., the nations leading healthy vending provider, has taken another big step in their expansion efforts with new vending locations in the state of Mississippi. Established in August of 2006, YoNaturals...

Articles 2008-05-02

DIARY OF A NOTTING HILL NOBODY

MONDAY Head buzzing from v important Economic Strategy meeting. Total reorganisation of our smoothie expenditure, with half the budget to be spent on bran muffins. Lot of discussion about whether we should issue staff with vouchers to spend on either smoothies, or muffins, as they see fit, but in the...

Articles 2008-04-05

Paper360[degrees] podcasts bring the experts to your desktop

You don't need to wait for the PIMA-sponsored Executive Panel to hear Kemira Pulp & Paper President Hannu Melarti discuss his company's success. Visit www.paper360.org and link into the "360 Seconds With ..." podcast series! Video Number 1 in the series features an interview with Melarti by Paper360[degrees] Editorial Director...

Articles 2008-04-01

Allstate Workplace Division Names Watkins Executive Vice President, Sales and Distribution

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Allstate Workplace Division, a subsidiary of The Allstate Corporation, announced the appointment of W. Wayne Watkins, RHU as Executive Vice President, Sales and Distribution. In his new role, Watkins will oversee all the sales operations of the company, including the distribution of Allstate Workplace Division...

Articles 2008-03-27

The butt stops here: companies are taking unprecedented steps in their efforts to purge smoking—and its health effects—from the workplace

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When General Dynamics Electric Boat sent a letter from the company's president to each of its employees last August announcing the establishment of the company's tobacco-free workplace policy and the proposed start date, one employee sent the company's leaders a succinct response via e-mail. ...

Articles 2008-03-01

Fujitsu Siemens Computers introduces Dynamic IT for Workplaces powered by VMware

TELECOMWORLDWIRE-28 February 2008-Fujitsu Siemens Computers introduces Dynamic IT for Workplaces powered by VMwareC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com Fujitsu Siemens Computers, a European IT provider, announced on Wednesday (27 February) Dynamic IT for Workplaces, leveraging VMware Virtual Desktop Solutions. According to the company, Dynamic IT for Workplaces...

Articles 2008-02-28

Fujitsu Siemens Computers launches Dynamic IT for Workplaces with VMware VMware desktop virtualisation software powers Dynamic IT for Workplaces, factory-ready on PRIMERGY, the widest industry standard server line-up.

M2 PRESSWIRE-27 February 2008-Fujitsu Siemens Computers: Fujitsu Siemens Computers launches Dynamic IT for Workplaces with VMware VMware desktop virtualisation software powers Dynamic IT for Workplaces, factory-ready on PRIMERGY, the widest industry standard server line-upC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:27022008 ...

Articles 2008-02-27

Media Advisory: Deadline for Ontario High School Drama Competitions on Young Worker Health & Safety is February 15, 2008.

MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, Feb 1, 2008 Marketwire via COMTEX -- IAPA Industrial Accident Prevention Association's deadline to register for its LINK Learning Innovative New Knowledge 2008 regional drama competitions is Friday, February 15, 2008. Ontario high school drama students in grades 11 and 12 are invited to...

Articles 2008-02-01

Discussing the undiscussable; a guide to overcoming defensive routines in the workplace

Discussing the undiscussable; a guide to overcoming defensive routines in the workplace. (DVD-ROM included) Noonan, William R. John Wiley & Sons 2007 268 pages $55.00 Paperback Jossey-Bass business & management series HD42 ...

Articles 2008-02-01

Dynamics Of Organizational Wisdom

Abstract Neglected till recently in management research, expansion of interest in wisdom and its practical application across a wide range of disciplines is observed. Embrace of the ancient wisdom traditions such as Zen Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism, and wider acceptance of spirituality and soul in the workplace exemplify the...

Articles 2007-12-01

Deacom Places in Philadelphia Business Journal's Best Places to Work Program

WAYNE, Pa. -- The Philadelphia Business Journal has named Deacom, Inc. as a finalist in its 2007 Best Places to Work contest, recognizing the company's achievements in attracting and retaining employees through a combination of benefits, work conditions, and company culture. Deacom was among hundreds of companies to...

Articles 2007-11-09

Research and Markets: Microsoft Office Excel 2003 Core Skills Enables Students to Quickly and Efficiently Learn the Features of the Package and How to Use Them at School, at Home, and in the Workplace

DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c73780) has announced the addition of "Microsoft Office Excel 2003 Core Skills" to their offering. Easy to follow step by step lessons enable students to quickly and efficiently learn the features of Microsoft Excel 2003 and how to use them at school,...

Articles 2007-11-07

ADAPTING TO THE DYNAMICS OF A GLOBAL WORKFORCE

In an increasingly globalized and "flat" business world, traditional hierarchical business models will find their processes and inherent deliberation a major constraint. Here, Marie Puybaraud and Anne Marie McEwan describe their work developing a "Global Mobility Network" at Johnson Controls Global Workplace Solutions. The article describes a new model for...

Articles 2007-11-01

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT : Myth-busting Gen Y - Generational differences at

It's a media and marketing staple - Gen Y aka Gen Why is made up of arrogant upstarts who expect it all, don't want to work hard or persevere and are generally pretty irritating in the workplace. According to market researchers, Baby Boomers are those born post-...

Articles 2007-11-01

Research and Markets: Microsoft Office Excel 2003 Expert Skills Offers Friendly, Straightforward Instruction With A Focus On Real-World Business Scenarios

DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c71661) has announced the addition of "Microsoft Office Excel 2003 Expert Skills" to their offering. Easy to follow step by step lessons enable students to quickly and efficiently learn the features of Microsoft Excel 2003 and how to use them at school,...

Articles 2007-10-16