Human Resources

thanks susan..will definately check all these sites out..although i dont have access to seminars and workshops here at Ahmedabad i do have access to the internet so its all self learning..anyways do keep writing..i do enjoy your posts a lot!

8/7/08 at 1:31 AM

thanks susan..will definately check all these sites out..although i dont have access to seminars and workshops here at Ahmedabad i do have access to the internet so its all self learning..anyways do keep writing..i do enjoy your posts a lot!

8/7/08 at 1:31 AM

Nicole - this tool is perfect to fine tuning your presence on the various sites. I was just at seminar where the social media expert recommended doing the same thing with an Excel spreadsheet. There is no comparison to the great functionality of AtomKeep.
Thanks ...

8/6/08 at 1:59 PM

I think it's a shame that you have to factor injuries and costs into everything, even work related. Many companies used to compete in several different sports as it helps build morale and teamwork among co-workers. Everything today just seems to be about how much the liability is and whether you could be held liable in a court of law. What happened to the good old days of camaraderie and fellowship of employees outside the work place? It seems now most companies don't even carry a full staff in the office anymore as employees are turning more and more to working from home. Ok, I'll get off my soapbox now!! :) ...

7/31/08 at 1:25 PM

Thanks for the info. I have not seen this either. I will have to try it out. In my business, everything is done by email, so it would be great to have that as an option. I guess you just have to be careful of whom you send it to; they could send out a letter from you!! What will they think of next??
Oh, and I so agree with the doctor's handwriting. I have always wondered if it was a requirement for their degree to write like that. It seems they all do!!!
Have a good one!!

7/31/08 at 12:04 PM

I agree on the documentation. It can get out of hand real quick if you don't have documentation to back you up. I do believe that is one of the reasons it is nearly impossible to get fired from certain jobs. If they know they can't back it up, the employee just seems to get away with horrible behavior.
On the anti-retaliation clause...how would you word this? Would you put a broad spectrum of topics or just generic phrasing?

7/30/08 at 10:36 PM

Just Google "personal handwriting font" and a plethora of choices will be yours. :) ...

7/30/08 at 5:01 PM

Check this blog throughout the week for more tips on reducing -- and effectively managing -- email avalanches. In the meantime, readers, post your favorite strategies!

7/28/08 at 4:18 PM

Denise's comments are right on target. Another suggestion is to color code the mail in your in box by recipient. Most email programs allow you to choose a color for the mail coming in from specific addresses. When you open your in box you know to first look at the message from the CEO or a client who is reviewing a big proposal.

7/28/08 at 5:35 AM

Unless you are expecting something critical via email, most of it can wait a few hours. Here's a tactic that works great for me.

1) Turn the sound off.
2) Set specific times of day to check and respond to email.

And don't forget to close the program so you aren't tempted to just "take a peek" at what's come in before the time you've allocated to spend.

7/27/08 at 6:58 PM