Year by year thousands of people are injured at work. Although the level of danger varies from industry to industry, there are many potential hazards to be aware of. Although agriculture, fishing, construction and lorry driving are the most dangerous industries for workplace accidents, there are several ways one can injure oneself even in the…
Forty hours is often considered a typical work week, but how often is this actually the case? To find out, GetVoIP compiled data about average full-time work weeks around the world and created this infographic. Northern European countries like Denmark and the Netherlands had the shortest work weeks, 38.3 and 39.1 respectively. Turkey had the longest work…
Tired of finding a meaningful job in your home state? Willing to steer your career in a new direction, but that means to shift to an entirely new city. Of course, relocating to a new place for a job could be nerve-racking and one of the most stressful changes in life. So, if things become…
The medical science has evolved in its treatment and cures but the aspect of patient care has also come a long way. As medical care industry expands, nursing has become more than just observing and monitoring the patient. Modern medical facilities give major stress on patient’s experience throughout the stay and even continued attention after…
Absenteeism in the workplace continues to cost both small businesses and large corporations millions every year. In spite of this, an incredible 25% of businesses fail to keep absenteeism statistics. While the financial cost can be crippling for many businesses, there is also the problem of the damaged caused to morale and productivity within the…
Unlike other signs of illnesses, stress and depression can hardly be detected from an external indication, the reason why we often overlook the subtle changes that eventually trigger tension and depression. However, contrary to the popular perception that stress can hardly create any bodily impacts, when it comes to diseases like Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative…
In order to amass the most comprehensive information on Infliximab, one among the commonly recommended drug to curb inflammation and various symptoms that IBD patients suffer from, it’s essential to get in-depth idea on the disease conditions that lead to the recommendation of Infliximab. Often infused intravenously, Infliximab can help reduce debilitating signs of inflammatory…
They used to say “Its a man’s world”. However, success has not been a male bastion always. History may have forgotten some great women who had major roles in shaping the civilizations but it is unfair to say that men alone were responsible for all the great things. In fact, women have often proven to…
Recently we had a chance to get introduced to a promising graphic designer. We connected over Twitter and discussed over brand logos and corporate identities. The designer has done many interesting experiments with some known brand logos and designs. We decided to interview him to know more about his design style and what he thought…
The Equipment Leasing Association of America recently released a study that showed that around 80% of all American businesses used equipment leasing on a fairly regular basis. There are a number of excavation hire companies that also rely on vehicle leasing services for an array of vehicle types. That said the high demand for heavy…
Great customer service is key for retaining your clients and maximizing profits. It doesn’t matter if you do business face to face, or through ecommerce, getting the customer service basics correct will bring buyers back again and again. Differentiate Yourself from the Competition These days, marketing savvy companies are using exceptional or unique customer service…
The other day I was reading a newspaper article about pampered pooches in Hong Kong where there is trend for all things canine including doggy restaurants, special pushchairs and designer collars. The population of Hong Kong certainly seem to have taken things to extremes and I was left wondering what on earth they are thinking…
There are a lot of truths when it comes to learning effective business communication but there are also a lot of myths, a lot of things which simply aren’t true. Speaking to Groups When speaking to a crowded audience or a room full of people; you need to look over them. This in fact a…
Sports have access to a larger audience than ever thanks to internet streaming and independent television channels, while smartphones means that fans never have to miss a moment of their favourite game, no matter where in the world they are. This increased coverage also means that fans have a greater say in the sports they…
Most organizations work out ways to improve productivity through activities. While it is not possible to always keep the employees engaged, most organizations ban social media and other websites that are not relevant to the work. These efforts are temporarily effective as soon the people find out new ways to waste time. We think that…
In order to impress visiting clients, attract the most creative staff and encourage the free flow of ideas, advertising agencies pull out all the stops when it comes to interior design. Each company attempts to build something bigger and better than the last, resulting in some of the most unconventional – and awesome – offices…
Getting a job when you leave University is not the same as it used to be. No, we’re not talking about the number of graduates who potentially end up without work when they complete their studies or end up working in McDonald’s or somewhere similarly irrelevant to their degree, but at the number of graduate…
Health problems have been known to come from stress for years. Did you know that stress can also have a dramatic affect on both your performance at work, and the bottom line of your company? The body gets stressed and sends hormones through our body that effects brain function. While stressed, the brain will have…
Employee morale is one of those things that, as an office manager, falls under your jurisdiction. Keeping employee morale high can be quite a challenge, though, as years of success of the comic strip Dilbert illustrates quite vividly. Most managers solve this problem by taking office field trips to a baseball game or an extended,…
A former top Australian healthcare official has proposed new measures to address the shortage of healthcare services in rural areas of the country. The proposal, which has been backed by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, seeks to expand on the duties that pharmacists are licensed to perform within the Australian healthcare system, bringing them more…
If you work in construction then you’ll already know that without due care and attention the industry can be dangerous. There are all sorts of health and safety regulations that need to be taken into account and if that doesn’t happen, the results can be fatal. Any company owner in construction is legally obligated to…
Do you have what it takes to start your own business? The American Dream is to be your own boss, but only select few have the drive, determination and know-how to run a successful business. Although entrepreneurship sounds like a dream come true, it’s a lot of hard work, and before you decide to delve…
Nowadays, the so-called netizens — people who virtually reside in the Internet – can be found flocking to social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and Google+. They number more than a billion, and thus have been targeted by business and companies. The numbers alone tell the current frenzy over social media sites. But the current…
Continued from part 1 We’ve seen how much of an impact the construction and automotive industries have on Arizona’s economy. What other factors are involved? Population growth Arizona has long been a destination state. People from across the country looking for jobs, business opportunities, retirement homes etc. have long flocked to the area. And in…
Remember Silicon Valley in 1999? It was the year for dotcoms. People with any kind of content were being implored to take venture capital and publish their content ASAP. Risk was not considered and money was available at the drop of a hat. Today, Silicon Valley is in the same old party mode. Millions are…
