http://www.officearrow.com/ Copyright © 2009 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:25:59 -0500 20 Subdreamer RSS Syndicator You're in a pinch and need to get a small group together as quickly as possible to resolve an unexpected glitch on a project. But many of the team members involved are out of the area. No big deal! Online meeting tools allow you to gather everyone together via the Internet. http://www.officearrow.com/organizing_and_executing_events/p2_articleid/1866/p142_id/1866/p142_dis/2 Deborah S. Hildebrand Meeting Planning Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:10:20 -0500 Depending on where you live, there may be state, federal or even industry-specific training that you need to ensure all new hires receive. Topics covering sexual harassment, health and safety issues such as violence in the workplace, the company emergency action plan, and workers' compensation are typically required. We'll help you get started. http://www.officearrow.com/hr-and-benefits/p2_articleid/1868/p142_id/1868/p142_dis/2 Deborah S. Hildebrand Human Resources Information & Employee Benefit Services Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:26:17 -0500 Most of us want to believe that by the time we enter the workforce, we are adults and should be treated differently than children. However, sometimes employee behavior doesn't align with company expectations. That's when it's important to determine if corrective action and discipline can solve the problem. http://www.officearrow.com/the_productivity_guru/p2_articleid/1851/p142_id/1851/p142_dis/2 Deborah S. Hildebrand The Productivity Guru Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:44:39 -0500 Coordinating employee benefits programs in-house can have its ups and downs. Depending on what programs you support and the size of your organization, it may make more sense to outsource the work to a benefits administration firm. http://www.officearrow.com/hr-and-benefits/p2_articleid/1834/p142_id/1834/p142_dis/2 Deborah S. Hildebrand Human Resources Information & Employee Benefit Services Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:20:55 -0500 Are you looking to improve your mental agility? It's easier than you might expect. Learn how mind games can help you improve your memory, reasoning and concentration, all while having fun. http://www.officearrow.com/organization_and_workflow/p2_articleid/1857/p142_id/1857/p142_dis/2 Deborah S. Hildebrand Organization Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:51:57 -0500 Swine flu, identity theft, workplace violence - these are all realities. And it's up to employers to do what they can to ensure the safety and security of their workforce. However, it's also up to each employee to take care of themselves and their coworkers by being alert and by understanding what is and is not appropriate and legal behavior at work. http://www.officearrow.com/hr-and-benefits/p2_articleid/1841/p142_id/1841/p142_dis/2 Deborah S. Hildebrand Human Resources Information & Employee Benefit Services Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:29:02 -0500 Games aren't just for kids! Mind games can actually be very helpful tools for learning how to think on your toes and even commit facts to long-term memory. Learn some fun and simple tools to improve your mental agility in this two part series. http://www.officearrow.com/organization_and_workflow/p2_articleid/1847/p142_id/1847/p142_dis/2 Deborah S. Hildebrand Organization Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:40:34 -0500 You've taken six weeks, a few months or even a year away from your career in order to start your family. But you realize it's time to get back into the swing of things. If you're thinking of returning to work after maternity leave, be sure you're fully prepared. http://www.officearrow.com/job_satisfaction_and_motivation/p2_articleid/1835/p142_id/1835/p142_dis/2 Deborah S. Hildebrand Job Satisfaction Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:48:11 -0500 The average person probably agrees that medical, dental, and mental health information is private and should be kept that way. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted by the federal government to help protect consumers from having their private health information released without their permission. While it is a very complicated issue, here is what you need to know. http://www.officearrow.com/hr-and-benefits/p2_articleid/1817/p142_id/1817/p142_dis/2 Deborah S. Hildebrand Human Resources Information & Employee Benefit Services Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:26:40 -0500 You may think that you manage yourself just fine: You get to work on time, handle your job duties responsibly and take care of all your personal commitments. And that's all well and fine. But is there anything you're forgetting? Try to remember before your boss steps in to point it out. http://www.officearrow.com/management_and_communication/p2_articleid/1810/p142_id/1810/p142_dis/2 Deborah S. Hildebrand Management Skills Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:15:45 -0500