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Email Has Replaced The Telephone

It's almost 2008 and the fact is: email has replaced the phone. Email is the number one business tool.

Why do I say this?  Our company email server exchange is down and our business is almost paralyzed, (at least for the next few minutes.)

Have you noticed that most of us would rather send an email then pick up the phone? 

Calling someone takes effort:  you have be "on" so to speak.  You have to be polite and use the right tone and more importantly you have to think in real time rather than composing your thoughts and typing away.  Thinking on your feet is way too hard.

Emailing has replaced the telephone.  Is this a good thing or bad?  Neither.  It's just a fact.

It's a fact made very clear the minute your server goes down or something happens that effects your ability to send and receive emails.

So here's what I suggest that you do when you are unable to send an email:

• Pick up the phone and make your calls- the way we did it in the 90s.
• This is going to kill you:  pick up a pen and write a letter- oh and don't forget to put a stamp on the envelope.  What a "relic from a different age."
• Use your fax machine......even though it's so yesterday.
• Go home.

By the way, if you do decide to go home-check your email when you get there.  You're probably going to receive a termination email from your boss!

I am Bernie Reifkind, CEO of Premier Search, Inc.

How to Be Productive at Work After Thanksgiving Week

OK, admit it: Other than coming back to work after New Years, going back to work after Thanksgiving is the hardest week of the year.

• After all, the great American holiday of Thanksgiving just came and went, and there is no shortage of related items to distract you while you pretend that you are working. 
• But here’s the good news: You’re not alone.
• Your coworkers and colleagues around the country would similarly prefer to skip the meeting or put off making that phone call or writing that report for at least a few more days.
• We all need to shake off the cobwebs.

But it’s precisely because nobody else wants to be working all that hard that you have the chance to make this one of your most productive weeks of the year. Here’s what you need to do:

• Dive into what needs to be done right now.
• Be as cheerful as you can, even if you’re faking it-your boss and co-workers are watching you.
• Create small successes for yourself and feel good about your progress.
• Initiate your next several projects now. 
• Stand out from the crowd.  If you spend this week cranking through all of your assignments while your coworkers resort to goofing off, who do you think will be sitting pretty in the eyes of your boss this Friday afternoon?

So don’t be a Thanksgiving victim, and stay focused.  A reminder: New Years is right around the corner!

Secrets To Winning The War On Talent

Where are all the great candidates?

(Hint: They’re everywhere)

Why is it that days, weeks, sometimes months go by and critical job openings remain unfilled.  Where are all the great candidates?

Here is a little secret. They’re right under your nose. Great candidates are everywhere.

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Retain Your Senior Talent!

To compete successfully in the business world –in any industry–successful recruitment and retention of senior talent is the ultimate goal of most progressive organizations.

The costs associated with talent turnover not only in real dollars but in employee morale can be devastating to the momentum of an organization moving forward.

Contrast that with successful employee retention, an organization can reach new heights, weather potential storms and most importantly generate substantial employee morale in which everyone benefits. This translates to huge revenue generation.relationship.three times more likely to leave their jobs within two years than those who feel they are treated respectfully.

In addition, “indifferent treatment” such as failure to recognize and reward employees for jobs well done, has an enormous impact on how employees feel and employers’ ability to retain them.

Almost 90% of employees (who are changing jobs) say that they don’t receive acknowledgement for the work that they do. The most common reason why people make a job change is the relationship with their boss.

Obviously many factors come in to play as to reasons why people make job changes more money, distance, commuting, personal factors, ambition, etc.) However the main reason why people stay or go is directly related to their relationship with their boss.

The following suggestions may be of significant value in showing respect and appreciation with regard to retention of your best people

1. Recognize people for their accomplishments and provide them with the freedom to use their judgment
2. Appreciate employees in frequent and creative ways
3. Solicit, listen to and act on work related ideas from employees such as input on how they can be more successful
4. Encourage innovation and new ideas
5. Provide employees with helpful feedback and coaching
6. Value employees as individuals and give them a sense of being included
7. Encourage full expression of ideas without fear of negative consequences
8. Listen and fairly handle employee’s complaints.

Successful employee retention is vital to the health of a dynamic organization and is completely dependent upon actions that management can take to directly impact a company’s essential resource: human capital.

Your people need to know that you care about them.

Playground Rules On The Field Of Business

From a young age, even as early as the school playground, we learn rulls of playing... Guess what?  These rules still apply to the field of business. Do not let anyone intimidate you.

1. Understand the rules prior to the game. Ask questions if you are not completely clear on any aspect of the rules.
2. Play fair but play extremely hard to win.
3. The game is usually won by strategy, not always by being first.
4. Play by the rules and demand the same of your opponent.
5. Confront anyone who cheats, immediately.
6. Stand up to bullies. If you have to fight, do so.
7. Catch your opponent off guard by throwing the first punch as hard and quickly as you can.
8. Better to fight and lose, than to back off. You will keep your high self esteem.
9. Do not let anyone change the rules in middle of the game.
10. Refuse to continue if the game or rules have changed without your full approval.
11. When winning, celebrate with dignity and hold on to that memory for the rest of your life.
12. If your opponent wins, accept defeat graciously but remember what you have learned.
13. Remain in shape for the next game.

You’ve Just Been Offered the Job. Now What?

You’ve just been made a job offer and you’re probably feeling Excitement, Gratitude, Fear, Relief, Rich. You may even fell Buyer’s remorse, Confusion, Expectation Anxiety.

All of the above and probably hundreds of more emotions are felt when you are about to
make a job decision. It’s one of the most important decisions that you will ever make.

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Composing a Thank You Letter After An Interview

Here’s how to get the job!
After a first interview, it is generally considered protocol and good manners to write a thank you letter after an interview with a prospective new employer.

Your letter should be handwritten and composed in a warm but professional manner. Most thank you letters are no more than 3-4 paragraphs.

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The 9.5 Steps For A Successful Telephone Interview

A telephone interview is in many cases your first opportunity to present yourself to an employer. It is critical to get it right. These tips will ensure the best possible outcome: a face to face interview. 

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The #1 Thing To Remember On An Interview

Solve needs.

Prove to the employer that you can solve a need...........and the job is yours.  Click here for more interview tips: http://www.psihealth.com/c_articles.php