http://www.officearrow.com/ Copyright © 2008 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:11:07 -0500 20 Subdreamer RSS Syndicator We\'ve all had one before: that co-worker who spreads negativity wherever she goes. If you\'re currently dealing with such a toxic disaster, we have a few pointers to help you prevent contamination. Learn more and avoid the hazards of toxic co-workers. http://www.officearrow.com/home/articles/the_officearrow_career_center/management_and_communication/p2_articleid/1090/p142_id/1090/p142_dis/3 Caroline Cloutier Management Wed, 24 Dec 2008 11:33:16 -0500 Do you think that company party is all about having fun? Believe it or not, it\'s actually a very helpful business tool. Events like this can boost productivity and employee morale. Learn why social gatherings are an important part of any company culture. http://www.officearrow.com/home/articles/meeting_planning/organizing_and_executing_events/p2_articleid/1079/p142_id/1079/p142_dis/3 Caroline Cloutier Organizing Events Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:00:41 -0500 It happens all the time: a customer is angry and you get stuck dealing with it. This is a crucial moment. Your actions can determine whether this customer is lost for good, or if you can somehow win them back. Don\'t go in blind! We\'ve got some essential pointers to help you turn this situation around. http://www.officearrow.com/home/articles/productivity/organization_and_workflow/p2_articleid/898/p142_id/898/p142_dis/3 Caroline Cloutier Organization and Workflow Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:13:20 -0500 There\'s one thing every public speaker dreads: that glazed over look in the eyes of the audience. Don\'t let this happen to you! Learn how to keep your audience wide awake and interested by employing some very simple strategies. http://www.officearrow.com/home/articles/meeting_planning/organizing_and_executing_events/p2_articleid/790/p142_id/790/p142_dis/3 Caroline Cloutier Organizing Events Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:55:14 -0500 We\'ve all heard it, and some of us have even uttered the words ourselves: \"That\'s not in my job description\". Find out how to write an effective job description that clearly outlines every aspect of a position, without boxing you into a rigid, inflexible situation. http://www.officearrow.com/home/articles/the_officearrow_career_center/human_resources_and_job_search/p2_articleid/881/p142_id/881/p142_dis/3 Caroline Cloutier Human Resources and Job Search Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:07:19 -0500 Evaluating your company\'s developmental needs and future direction is essential to the overall success of your business. A SWOT analysis is an excellent evaluation tool for determining your company\'s overall plans and objectives. http://www.officearrow.com/home/articles/productivity/organization_and_workflow/p2_articleid/869/p142_id/869/p142_dis/3 Caroline Cloutier Organization and Workflow Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:04:23 -0500 You\'ve been asked to do the honors of announcing a guest speaker who will be presenting at your company event. Where do you start? If you haven\'t done this before, it can be a bit intimidating. We\'ll guide you through the process and share everything you need to know to help get the audience pumped up for the big speech. http://www.officearrow.com/home/articles/meeting_planning/organizing_and_executing_events/p2_articleid/789/p142_id/789/p142_dis/3 Caroline Cloutier Organizing Events Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:02:19 -0500 If your standard resume isn\'t getting you anywhere, try shifting your focus a bit. The functional style resume allows you to put your skills in the spotlight, instead of your work experience - a helpful tool for those switching careers or new to the workforce. http://www.officearrow.com/home/articles/the_officearrow_career_center/human_resources_and_job_search/p2_articleid/725/p142_id/725/p142_dis/3 Caroline Cloutier Human Resources and Job Search Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:24:55 -0500 So, you\'ve decided to hire a trained professional to help you plan your event. How do you go about finding a qualified, competent individual to fill that role? It\'s not always easy! Here are a few things you need to consider before making that big decision. http://www.officearrow.com/home/articles/meeting_planning/organizing_and_executing_events/p2_articleid/767/p142_id/767/p142_dis/3 Caroline Cloutier Organizing Events Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:43:10 -0500 Many times, it falls on us office professionals to plan company meetings and events. If you aren\'t a trained professional, you can quickly become overwhelmed with this task. So how do you know when it\'s time to call in a trained expert? We have a few suggestions. http://www.officearrow.com/home/articles/meeting_planning/organizing_and_executing_events/p2_articleid/766/p142_id/766/p142_dis/3 Caroline Cloutier Organizing Events Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:56:54 -0500