tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77313261296348649582024-02-19T23:58:31.698-08:00Cloud Based Contact Center News and CRM Integration HelpPredictive dialing legislation, and the Do Not Call legislation changes all the time. This could make or break your call center business. This is a blog about the tips, and tricks of the trade, when it comes to having a successful call center. We will stay up-to-date with news, and other legislation happening all over the country related to the call center industry.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01732432206416042618noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731326129634864958.post-63665663609266607422017-02-28T10:40:00.001-08:002017-02-28T10:40:54.139-08:004 Most Sought After Technology Professions<img src="https://s26.postimg.org/ng7t8x8nd/business_1012761_1920.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" width="300px" /><p>Information Technology has proven to become the oxygen that every profession in the world relies upon, in one way or the other. Over the past decade, IT personnel are in a high demand, however, the difference between people other professions and IT is the fact that there are several sub professions or focus groups that one can specialize in.</p> <p>At the end of the day, the goal is to land a job right after being done with college and for this reason; we are going to go through a list of professions that are being sought for the most in the professional environment.</p> <ol> <li>Cloud Architect</li> Data storage and access is one of the hottest trends in the world of IT mainly because it is a faster way of accessing data without implying any maintenance of hardware cost. Companies are continuously transitioning their way into cloud based technology in order to take advantage of these benefits. For example, a cloud based call center combines the power of an on premise dialer with the versatility of the cloud. Cloud storage is intangible, however, it still needs to be properly designed and organized for it to work efficiently and effectively. A cloud architect ensures that everything is organized and in place when it comes to the cloud platform for better usage and implementation within a company. <li>IT Consultant</li> This profession is as vague as the word consultant may sound, but the basic idea of being a consultant is to have the knowledge that others lack. Research and evaluation of systems defines this profession most closely. An IT Consultant is the requirement of each and every company that deals in IT, ranging from multinational companies to startups that have just set foot in the arena. Therefore, being an IT Consultant can compensate an individual on the hard work that he/she invests in a particular field. I must add that an IT Consultant basically needs a Computer Science degree, but also needs to specialize in a certain niche. <li>Web Developer</li> If you are a part of the IT world, you must be well aware of this profession. Web Development is one of the oldest professions of Information Technology and it is here to stay based on the continuous advancements in this particular field. Web Development has grown to become one of the most sought after professions due to the fact that besides developing websites, they are capable enough to develop mobile applications that are hybrid meaning, these applications can run on iOS from Apple, Android from Google, Blackberry, and Windows Platforms. Thanks to web technologies and frameworks. <li>Data Scientist</li> Data is contributing to IT in ways that none had ever imagined. It is safe to say that the one thing that will never go out of demand is the handling of data and making meaningful predictions from it. As the name suggests, a data scientist’s job is to make predictions from unstructured data that can contribute towards the advancement and development of a company. Basically, the existence of a Data Scientist in a company helps the company by letting it take smart decision for the growth of the company and to mitigate the risk factor.</ol> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01732432206416042618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731326129634864958.post-44229524636456214002017-02-28T05:59:00.001-08:002017-02-28T05:59:45.496-08:0010 Quick Tips for Growing Development Teams<img src="https://s26.postimg.org/83jh15k3t/write_593333_1920.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" width="300px" /><p>Choosing the right set of people to operate in order to achieve something under a single roof is the goal of every startup or growing business. Half of your success is determined by the technical know-how of your team. However, how the team works together also matters to a large extent.</p> <p>Following are the 10 quick tips for keeping a cohesive team, which is essential for the growth of a developing team.</p> <ol> <li>No hesitation in asking for help</li> Every day at a developing project is a steep learning process and the process is strengthened by circulation of knowledge across the team. If a team member is hesitant in asking for help from a colleague, there is a huge hindrance in the learning process. Good team members are open to help from each other. <li>Communication – key factor</li> Being there for each other at all times is a crucial factor towards the success of a team. For instance, If there is an advancement in a project and it is not properly communicated, chances are someone might make a change that would override that, which would result in further work and thus a waste of vital time. <li>Individual Research</li> Every member of a team has to have the commitment to find the answers to questions that they may come across. Communicating individual findings will broaden the horizon of the whole team. <li>Efficient Hiring Process</li> Technical know-how is the way to go when talking about effective hiring. If you hire a person is technically sane but not a team worker, it is a gamble which will heavily cost the team eventually. <li>Fire the Trouble Maker(s)</li> Startups normally have no space for an error. Make sure the person that is causing a problem is kicked out of the team immediately. The longer the person stays, the greater the damage. <li>Use the right tools</li> Implement the tools that can bring the team together without making them waste further energy or time. Tools such as Slack and Trello can bring the team together and ensure communication with the whole team. Google Drive or Dropbox can ensure that everyone is up to date on the advancements at the same time. The list keeps on going, finding the right tools is priority one. <li>Proper Compensation</li> Being underpaid in a startup is nothing new. The source for commitment towards a cause can be made sure of if a person is paid properly. Make sure the team is paid in a similar amount and that the amount is sufficient enough. <li>Set goals</li> Setting goals for the team in the form of a group is an outstanding way of doing things effectively. Set goals on a 2 months basis and let the team know what they are lacking or excelling at. <li>Appreciate regularly</li> Appreciation acts like an energy bar. Make sure the appreciation is delivered religiously is the team achieves a milestone. Couple it up with a bonus or an outing and you are the top of the game. <li>Bond the team strategically</li> Hard work followed by a relaxation picnic trip or a trip to the mountains can do wonders. Encourage the team to involve in activities together, that helps with the bonding of the team and also serves as a source of relaxation, resulting in a healthy environment.</ol> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01732432206416042618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731326129634864958.post-52568783954646390162017-02-28T03:14:00.001-08:002017-02-28T03:14:16.064-08:007 Earth-Sized Planets Discovered Orbiting Star<img src="https://s26.postimg.org/4p5vyre2x/nasa_t1_surf.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" width="300px" /><p>Recently the media has been filled with the news about the discovery of seven earth-sized planets revolving round a star that is considered to be 39 light years away from earth. The seven planets that were discovered are also said to be virtually same size as our planet earth. Astronomers are also considering the possibility of some of the planets having same types of atmospheres as earth. Using more sophisticated and advanced telescopes; scientists are now more optimistic that searching for alien life might yield promising results sooner than later. Although this is something that has been speculated to take place several decades from now, with discoveries like this, the chances are even much higher.</p> <p>It is important to note that the discovery of the earth-sized planets orbiting a single star is the first of its kind. The planets that were discovered were seen to be in close proximity to the Trappist-1 star. When compared to Jupiter, this star is only slightly bigger. According to a University of Liege astrophysicist, Micheal Gillon, The temperature of the star is relatively cold, which makes the seven planets to be temperate – this basically means there is a possibility of these planets having life or some form of liquid water.</p> <p>Due to the discovery of the seven earth-sized planets, astronomers at NASA prompted a more detailed monitoring from space and the ground. Keep in mind that the peering of NASA’s Spitzer space telescope for about 21 days at the star, in addition to more data received made it possible to discover the seven planets that are orbiting Trappist-1. Just like our planet earth, the astronomers were able to get the size of the planets based on the space of starlight it covered during the observation. To deduce the mass of each of the planets, astronomers considered how the planets were pulled and pushed by each other in the solar system. When it comes to how long it takes the planets to move around the solar system, it basically takes around 20 days to evolve around the star.</p> <h2>What does the discovery mean?</h2> <p>Astronomers are now focusing on whether the planets have atmospheres, which is going to give a deep insight into the possibility of having a habitable environment. Using the Hubble telescope, it is possible to detect water and methane in the alien air – it is, however, important to keep in mind that these can be produced without life. To further explore the possibility of any life form, astronomers are putting resources such as the James Webb Space Telescope, due to be in use by next year. Another instrument, which is a ground-based observatory, is the Giant Magellan Telescope, which will be launched in 2023. Finding out what the planets comprise of can only be done after astronomers finally go to the planets to collect data. There is no doubt that astronomers at NASA will continue working on the mission to discover more features of the newly discovered planets and more.</p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01732432206416042618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731326129634864958.post-25172855826755378712017-02-27T10:00:00.001-08:002017-02-27T10:00:21.983-08:00Microsoft Surface Studio<img src="https://s26.postimg.org/7fami7le1/maxresdefault.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" width="300px" /><p>For several years’ tech giants including Dell, Lenovo, and HP have far surpassed Microsoft when it comes to building outclassed hardware that runs the Windows Operating System. Microsoft has recently joined the arena and is already leading the path for innovation and cool ideas. The company launched the Surface Pro tablet and then with their first laptop known as the Surface, which debuted back in 2015.</p> <p>The story doesn’t end there, though. Microsoft recently came along with the introduction of their desktop or all-in-one PC, the Microsoft Surface Studio. The best thing about Microsoft is their naming convention. The Microsoft Surface Studio actually serves as a Studio, believe me!</p> <h2>Display</h2> <p>The Microsoft Surface Studio packs a 28-inch super sharp display panel which offers a better resolution than 4K. The actual resolution of the screen is 4500x3000 pixels, with an aspect ratio of 3:2 and has the ability to exhibit a wide color range. By this point you might consider comparing it with the iMac from Apple, but let me stop you right there. Unlike the iMac, the Microsoft Surface Studio offer a 10 point multi-touch display, which means that you can make the most of the Windows 10 operating system that runs on top of the hardware. Users also have the option to use to the Surface Pen, so that the all the artists can have the taste of powerful computing and ergonomics.</p> <p>The most innovative thing that Microsoft has added into the Microsoft Surface Studio is the surface dial. The surface dial is a cylindrical knob input device that connects to the Studio wirelessly. The dial inputs different commands based on the rotation and pressure sensitivity. The downside, however, is that it is not compatible with several applications including the Adobe Suite, which is likely the biggest use of the gadget.</p> <h2>Design</h2> <p>Design is the most unique factor in the existence of Microsoft Surface Studio. The 28 inch screen has a zero gravity hinge that moves the display from an upright position all the way down into Studio Mode with one hand. It offers as low as 20 degrees of resting stance that actually feels like the display is hugging the desk, making it extremely comfortable for users and more specifically designers and artists.</p> <h2>Specifications</h2> <p>Microsoft Surface Studio consists of two CPU configurations. The high-end Core i7-6820HQ processor spins at 2.7 GHz. It offers 32GB of memory which can provide flawless multi-tasking capabilities, coupled with the Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit operating system. The maximum storage space of the Studio is 2TB of HDD and a 128GB SSD.</p> <p>As far as the display is concerned, the studio comes integrated with 4 GB Nvidia GeForce GTX 980M, which according to many should have been more. Instead of the mobility graphic card, some say it should have included a more powerful desktop graphic card.</p> <h2>Pricing</h2> <p>Pricing is one of the downsides here, as the Surface Studio retails for $4,199. Moreover, this price doesn’t include the Surface Pen or the Surface Dial. The dial alone costs $99 which is a serious turn off for most of the users. All in all, the Surface Studio is amazing for people who want to get the best experience and don’t mind paying more in order to achieve that.</p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01732432206416042618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731326129634864958.post-72790673807790342262016-12-10T18:35:00.001-08:002016-12-10T18:35:26.441-08:00Predictions for 2017 -- Changes in Business Technology<img src="https://s26.postimg.org/q7dxtvlvt/luxury_silver_pen_with_a_business_diary_picjumbo.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" width="300px" /><p>Every time a year comes to an end, the entire business technology responds with some incredible anticipation and optimism. It never matters how bleak or uneven things were in the previous year; there is always a great anticipation about the brand new year.</p> <p>The year 2016 is almost coming to an end there is a great hope of great and massive boom in business technology come 2017. Augmentation and technology revolution in the business continue to barrel forward with emerging and disruptive trends escalating every single day. With startup taking over, current businesses have started sporting environments that are rich with the adoption of technology. The emergency of digital transformation globally has helped in reshaping almost all aspects of firms. Herein are some of the expected business technology predictions for the year 2017.</p> <h2>Wireless technology will become the new norm</h2> <p>Hybrid wireless technology will ensure connection of two or more devices and provide a seamless experience for users. Wireless technology has already been adopted by some companies such as Apple which has already launched the iPhone 7 that allows wireless headphones, and they are in line to launch iPhone 8 which is expected to have a wireless charging capability. There is great anticipation for 2017 as other companies want to join in on producing wireless technology as well. Internet and cable providers are also planning to provide wireless services come 2017. Wireless tech will continue to be an essential amenity for most dwelling units.</p> <h2>Internet of things (IoT) will create valuable customer experience</h2> <p>With the latest tools of technology expectations from customers has considerably increased and most firms are looking for a way to ensure that their clients get satisfying experiences from them. IoT is significant in ensuring that this is possible. Thus, it is expected to exceed most customers’ expectation and become valuable. Companies will ensure that customers become smarter through the use of IoT services.</p> <h2>Big data will be a great influencer</h2> <p>Implementation of big data to all organization will become paramount to most firms in the year 2017. The implementation will lead to major upgrades for efficiency and speed with technological change to companies that will have improved data storage. Big data storage will also create a competitive advantage for most companies.</p> <h2>Mobility domination</h2> <p>The mobile workplace is looking forward to becoming the new norm trending come the year 2017. Most businesses have already adopted the current trend of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and year 2017 will show most firms coming up with strategies to make the most out of the trend. Technology is becoming more mobile making it tough for firms to restrict workers from using their own devices and this will enhance productivity. Cloud-based service will ensure that firms overcome the challenges of mobile technology integrating with their systems. Driven by the mobile technology trend, cloud computing will enormously become popular in the year 2017.</p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01732432206416042618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731326129634864958.post-10807316635047373972016-12-10T12:43:00.001-08:002016-12-10T12:43:43.540-08:005 Challenges Tech Startups Face<img src="https://s26.postimg.org/i9jis88ll/hire_a_startup_consultant.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" width="300px" /><p>To most of the entrepreneurs, technology has become their industry of choice. It is a wide, fast-growing field attracting ventures and investors capitalists with an enormous payout potential if the startup succeeds. The attraction of launching tech startup is very easy to understand though startups fail to consider the unique risks they are likely going to face in the competitive world of technology. Herein are some of the challenges most tech startups are likely to come up against:</p> <ol> <li> <h2>Rapid technological change</h2> <p>Constant change in technology is the greatest challenge facing most tech startup which can kick them out of the market. There is a lot of pressure to most tech entrepreneurs to move quickly and overcome the fierce competition in the world. If you can’t execute an idea fast enough, the window of opportunity for your product may close even before it is ready for the market.</p> </li> <li> <h2>Hiring employees</h2> <p>It is paramount to most tech startup to hire too many people before they can get ready in the market and this can be a big challenge for most startups. Tech startups are the fastest growing business and are attracting a huge amount of funding though it is very hard to accommodate such a growth well. These startups are notorious for hiring too many workers prematurely and over scaling which leads to its failure. New tech businesses also face the challenge of being unable to attract top talent employees into the startup environment. These challenges usually affect startups because of their limited cash flow.</p> </li> <li> <h2>Cyber risks</h2> <p>Nearly most of the businesses entirely depend on the web, other businesses such as retail stores don’t have the same kind of cyber security as tech startup operating online. Most tech startups serve the business to business market meaning that other firms highly depend on them in order to run their own businesses smoothly. Since tech firms provide a service or product that helps other entrepreneurs perform, they are open to risks of errors, omission, and other exposures.</p> </li> <li> <h2>Fierce competition</h2> <p>Tech startups face a steeper competition than most of other startups in other industries do. The competition is fierce because of the relatively low barriers to entry. There are so many opportunities to most tech entrepreneurs because most of the customers in this industry are always ready and willing to try new and untested technologies in the market. Because of the rapid growth in technology, there is always a tough competition among tech startup and other established businesses that come up with newer, better, and cheaper products. However, startups normally have a great reward when they find a niche market and differentiate themselves from their competitors.</p> </li> <li> <h2>Inability to attain initial goals</h2> <p>Because of the rapid growth in technology most tech startups face a stiff challenge of being unable to attain their initial goals hindering them from completing what they had initially set in their startup. Due to this growth, startups refuse to accept failure in their business and the changing directions and let their business just to lie stagnant. In the world of technology, it is important for startups always to try again if they fail and try to achieve their goals much faster.</p> </li> </ol> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01732432206416042618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731326129634864958.post-92216259780758205182016-12-09T07:51:00.001-08:002016-12-09T07:51:46.979-08:00Why Should Startups Hire Consultants When Starting Their Business?<img src="https://s26.postimg.org/alidlbouh/hire_a_startup_consultant.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" width="300px" /><p>Consultants are a team of experts in a specific area of business who transfer knowledge to companies at a fee. Some startups are devoid of several essential skills and expertise needed for the proper running of various departments. These experts provide informed advice on specific issues that could be dragging the business down. Once the problematic area is resolved, the consultant leaves the startup in a better place and more likely to succeed in the area.</p> <h2>Present a third opinion</h2> <p>It is sometimes hard for the startup owner to realize that they are making a mistake because they are relying on their own thinking. A consultant evaluates their ideas and goals and gives an expert opinion. The consultant also comes in handy in family-run startups where a radical idea may create disharmony in the running of the business.</p> <h2>Provide expertise at lower price</h2> <p>Most startups are cash strapped. They do not have enough money to hire and maintain highly skilled individuals in each area for business. Fortunately, they can rely on the consultants when they need expertise in dealing with a matter at the business. The consultant only charges for the specific task. Thus, he is cheaper than hiring staff.</p> <h2>Temporary replacement</h2> <p>A consultant can fill the role that has been left open by a worker until you have found a replacement. This is important especially in cases where the job is critical to the running of the business, and the hiring process might take too long for the temporary fill.</p> <h2>Support the transition</h2> <p>Transitions are common in business. The startup could be adopting a new management system, changing locations and business model, changing the business structure, or buying off another business. The changes have a negative effect on the working of the staff. A consultant helps in managing the change and transition to new ways of doing business so that it has little negative effect on the workings of the company.</p> <h2>Support of projects</h2> <p>Consultants assist in ensuring that business projects such as buying and commissioning of new equipment or buildings are done as per the business and legal requirements. This saves the startup from wasting time on projects that it has no expertise in while ensuring that quality standards are met.</p> <p>There are consultants in accounting, marketing, human resource, IT, building and construction, and legal among others. Startups should identify the area of weakness and seek the assistance of a consultancy.</p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01732432206416042618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731326129634864958.post-41943879369153039682016-12-08T23:37:00.001-08:002016-12-08T23:37:09.234-08:00New Zealand Approves Drone Deliveries<img src="https://s26.postimg.org/ecry7n2ix/Uploads_News_Article4946842main.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" width="300px" /><p>There's a major buzz encompassing some companies utilizing drones for delivery-related tasks. A few companies have begun actualizing and testing drone delivery services. Whatever the situation, more often than not this thought is looked upon as just a dream not prepared to be satisfied soon enough. It has become a reality for some cities in the world and drone delivery has been used in those cities for some time now, as delivery time is drastically reduced when compared with using drivers that often get stuck in traffic. Companies that are already using drones for delivery have their productivity to show for it since more customers can receive what they ordered for within the shortest possible time. To further look into drone delivery, let's consider some major providers of the drone delivery service today.</p> <h2>Drone Delivery in New Zealand</h2> <p>New Zealand has approved the use of drones for delivery, and the first drone delivery was over Auckland, which most people were amazed by. Although it was the coordinated efforts of two companies to make it possible, the successful delivery has given a new meaning to drone delivery in general; since it was only seen in theory in the past. Actualizing this dream is a step in the right direction because now more companies are beginning to appreciate the possibility of integrating drone delivery services to their delivery processes, which is guaranteed to reduce cost and save time.</p> <h2>The Amazon Prime Air</h2> <p>Amazon has been handling orders from millions of people from all over the world for several years now. The company has become a household name for online shopping and also in Information Technology with products such as the Amazon Web Services (AWS). The company has Prime Air, where packages are sent to online shoppers using drones. Like any other company utilizing this delivery method, Amazon has been reaping the benefits. With the approval of the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA), Amazon was able to expand its delivery services using drones, which deliver packages than delivery vans.</p> <h2>Google X Venture Wing</h2> <p>Google is another company that is taking a shot at automated delivery using flying vehicles. Google has been doing this for some time now, with the first announcement in August 2014. The drones used by the Venture Wing project take off vertically and carefully rotate to a stable horizontal position for flying around in the city. The drone hovers and drops the package to the specified address.</p> <h2>The future of drone delivery</h2> <p>Delivering packages using drones is a process that is here to stay and although there are some challenges that come with it, the benefits overweigh those challenges. Using drones to deliver packages to your customers simply means you need to get approval from the authorities, depending on the country you wish to carry out drone delivery. Tall buildings and skyscrapers are often seen as obstacles to drones, considering the fact that there is a limit to how high they can fly. Generally, the process makes things easier for the delivery companies since delivery time is drastically reduced, keeping the company more effective and the customers happy.</p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01732432206416042618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731326129634864958.post-650748832629762882016-11-03T22:19:00.001-07:002016-11-03T22:19:10.600-07:00How to Make an Interactive Voice Response System More User-Friendly<img src="https://s26.postimg.org/9ul0e9kll/Stock_Snap_AM6_PCPXT6_K.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" width="300px" /><p>An Interactive Voice Response system (IVR) is very useful to both customers and businesses. It is the system that is used when you make a call and hear, “To reach billing, press 1; to reach accounts, press 2…” <br /><br /> To clients, the system is usually fast, can be accessed at any time of the day or night, and simple to follow. To the business, the system is cost-effective, effective, accurate, and solves the problem of how to sort through high volumes of calls.<br /><br /> However, a large number of clients still prefer interacting with live personnel as opposed to an IVR system due to the following:</p> <ul> <li>It can take a while to arrive at the right option</li> <li>They seem not to understand what the voice prompt is saying</li> <li>The solutions offered do not match with their needs</li> </ul> <p><br /> Most of the IVRs have so many prompts that can be confusing, which make impatient callers irate. Moreover, some have to repeat the verbalized menu due to poor voice quality or forgetting which number to press. To eliminate the problem, most press the ‘0’ button to talk to customer service members. Unfortunately, they are put on hold for several minutes or moved from one department to the other, as their call is not sorted by the IVR. They end up hanging up in anger after wasting several minutes. These customers later vent the anger on the social media and forums messing up the brand reputation. <br /><br /> Organizations can escape the problem by designing an IVR system that is able to meet the needs of all the publics including the clients, customer service agents, and the IT personnel. Here are some easy ways to achieve this. <br /><br /></p> <ul> <li>Know what the customers need most and design a menu that captures the needs accordingly. Get rid of menu options to problems for which they rarely seek assistance.</li> <li>Do not automate all solutions. Overstuffing your system with an IVR only makes it confusing and cumbersome. Have call center agents to deal with more complex and creative problems with your products.</li> <li>Keep the voice prompt language simple. Use a friendly tone in the voice prompt. Avoid the industry jargon as well as unfamiliar acronyms. Moreover, use concise sentences for menu items and following explanations.</li> <li>Identify the callers by name. If callers use numbers stored in the database, have the IVR address them by their names. If not, design an IVR system that can capture their names when they identify themselves.</li> <li>Go visual in IVR selection. Customers are more likely to use the IVR when they get a visual interactive menu either on the website or on their phones. It makes it easier to navigate through a complex menu. Include an option to have them called by an agent later.</li> </ul> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01732432206416042618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731326129634864958.post-27749656688012820682016-11-01T11:00:00.001-07:002016-11-01T11:00:24.705-07:007 Biggest Challenges Entrepreneurs are Bound to Face<img src="https://s26.postimg.org/hxelbuft5/Split_Shire_London_Collection_4668.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" width="300px" /><p>Entrepreneurship is a wonderful option for those who are driven and dedicated, and that is why there are about 50 million new startups every year. However, it is not always a smooth ride once the business has started. Here are common challenges faced by startup entrepreneurs.</p> <ol> <li><strong>Fierce competition<br /></strong>There are very few startups that are joining an industry without competition. Competition is getting tougher each day with companies trying to outdo each other for a bigger chunk of the market. The business owners should be aggressive and innovative in marketing their products.<br /><br /></li> <li><strong>Cash flow problems<br /></strong>Every business requires a stable cash flow for survival. Unfortunately, many startup owners struggle to pay their bills and those of the business when clients delay their payments. Business should ask for a down payment and put in place a budget to help maintain a cash flow.<br /><br /></li> <li><strong>Inability to manage time<br /></strong>Entrepreneurs have to wear many hats at the workplace. This takes all the time for critical tasks. This often leads to delay in service delivery and not meeting set deadlines. To eliminate the problem, entrepreneurs should set goals and follow them to the T, delegate tasks when possible, and assure every single deadline is met.<br /><br /></li> <li><strong>Choice of products to sell<br /></strong>Most startups end up lost in the huge variety of the products for sale in different niches. This often leads poor sales and lack of proper goals. It is important that startup owners do a market research on possible gaps they can fill in line with their strengths and capabilities.<br /><br /></li> <li><strong>Lack of capital<br /></strong>Many entrepreneurs have great ideas for the business but have little capital to start the ventures. They end up not starting at all. Entrepreneurs should seek various methods of funding in the business field and go for the less risky options wherever possible.<br /><br /></li> <li><strong>Management of the business<br /></strong>Most entrepreneurs are managing an entity for the first time. Thus, they face many challenges when making decisions on various issues concerning the business. Sometimes they make grave mistakes that bring the business down. Consultancies can help in coming up with proper decisions especially in the critical areas of the business.<br /><br /></li> <li><strong>Hiring the right employees<br /></strong>The employees are a business’s most important asset. They produce the goods and services and are a market touch point. Thus, having employees with the right qualities is a plus. Unfortunately, most startups do not know what skills and personal attributes are needed at the workplace when hiring. Entrepreneurs could remedy this by seeking the assistance of human resource consultancies in coming up with job descriptions and the hiring process.</li> </ol> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01732432206416042618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731326129634864958.post-51587539676331552372016-10-21T15:05:00.001-07:002016-10-21T15:05:54.052-07:005 Reasons Why its Difficult to be An Entrepreneur<img src="https://postimg.org/image/nx98i42o5/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" width="300px" /><p>Everyone in the working world thinks that entrepreneurship is the way to go. It is a great option until you consider the challenges that entrepreneurs experience in order to put their business together. Here is why it’s difficult to be an entrepreneur.<br /><br /> <strong>You do not get time off with yourself </strong><br /> Entrepreneurs do not rest. They are either in their businesses or thinking about the businesses. This is unlike the career people who are able to get some time off after leaving the office for the day. Most entrepreneur’s spouses and families decry the lack of time to spend with their partners as they are always focused on their business. <br /><br /> <strong>You have to do everything<br /></strong>Before you have set up a team to look at different functions of the business, you will be forced to do everything from writing sales copy to invoicing customers. Of course, you may not enjoy all these responsibilities but you will be forced to do them.</p> <p><br /> <strong>You will not be able to stop yourself from doing it </strong><br /> It feels so awesome to be an entrepreneur. The idea of running a successful entity is a powerful magnet that gets you up and running each morning. Even in the cases that the business fails, you will find yourself picking up the pieces and trying it once again. It hurts to keep going to the same pain while you cannot stop yourself. <br /><br /> <strong>The government does not give you peace </strong><br /> The government will always be on the other side of the coin. It will keep blasting you with healthcare costs and tax increases on almost a yearly basis, permits, workers’ relations regulations, state audits of our business finances, compensation claims and so much more. You will spend much of your time trying to ensure compliance or negotiating with the government who has an upper hand in the negotiations. <br /><br /> <strong>There is always uncertainty </strong><br /> The future of your business is never guaranteed. What if there is a great slump in sales in the fourth quarter and you have a loan that you are repaying? What if someone comes up with a better product? What if a client sues me for injuring himself with my product? What if the bigger competitor tries to buy me off? Insurance does not pay for such things as reputation, acts of God, or any other uncontrollable thing that can damage your market. You live with this worry as long as you are an entrepreneur.</p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01732432206416042618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731326129634864958.post-87903001502255530952016-09-07T09:50:00.001-07:002016-10-24T08:42:21.142-07:00Google Green: Leading By Example<img src="https://s26.postimg.org/66r0jlrbd/what_is_a_possible_cost_of_using_renewable_energ.gif" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" width="300px" /><p>Google claims it is the leading private purchaser of renewable energy in the world. This is not an idle boast by the tech giant. Google has committed to buy 2.5 Gigawatts of renewable energy to make it 100% green, and invest a further $2.5 billion in making green energy more accessible for US homes. That is like taking 1 million cars off the road.<br /><br />This push is largest in Europe where Google has seven agreements to power up its data centers. By the end of 2018 Google is looking to add 236MW of energy to the present 500 MW. This investment has also been seen in the US, where Google has invested in a 114 MW wind power farm, and Chile where it has invested in a solar power farm.<br /><br /> <strong>Economic sense</strong><br />Marc Oman, Google’s head of Global Infrastructure, says that the decision to go green is based on better economic sense as well as concern for the earth’s sustainability. Renewable energy does not fluctuate unlike fossil fuels. In the long term, fossil energy will be become increasingly expensive as the resources dwindle. Google reasons that investing in green energy today will help to avoid more expensive costs in the future.<br /><br /> <strong>Efficiency </strong><br />Google has also led in efficient use of energy. Data centers are designed to use 50% less energy than conventional data centers. The firm shuttles its 4500+ employees on its own shuttle buses named “Google Fleet,” which takes 3000+ vehicles off the road.<br /><br />There is a serious recycling culture at Google. They do not buy new equipment if the outdated equipment can be recycled. Whatever cannot be recycled is repurposed and put to better use in the outside world.<br /><br /> <strong>Global push </strong><br />A 2010 study by Buck Consultants, a subsidiary of Xerox, showed that more US companies are making an effort to go green. 69% of 120 US organizations interviewed said that they had implemented one form of energy efficiency. <br /><br />The biggest reasons for going green are creating community goodwill and reduced costs. 90% of these businesses realized cost savings: 68% on heating and cooling and 70% on electricity. Clearly the better returns are making businesses consider going green a good investment.<br /><br /> <strong>Excuses</strong><br />Implementing green initiatives is still a challenge for many businesses. Reasons given include high initial costs, inadequate skills to do it, and greening not being an organizational priority. <br /><br /> <strong>Long-term </strong><br />Experts say that businesses that invest in green energy like Google also encourage more innovation and investment in renewable energy. Green tech startups will be the biggest beneficiaries of this global greening initiative as demand for renewable energy rises.</p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01732432206416042618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731326129634864958.post-8761683299872365292016-08-16T02:33:00.001-07:002016-10-24T08:42:47.743-07:00An Update on the Status of Brexit<img src="https://s26.postimg.org/f31snjhxl/brexit.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" width="300px" /><p class="MsoNormal"><span>While the media buzz around Brexit has dialed down somewhat in recent weeks, the actual events that will lead Great Britain out of the European Union are just now beginning to take effect. Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May has made the official departure a top priority, and while she has taken some criticism for her role in the divorce between the two entities, she seems to be handling things rather well considering. However, in the wake of the Brexit decision, there have been some clear economic consequences, such as lower hiring rates, and the British Pound’s decline, even during the vote to leave. Meanwhile, according to Express (UK), the staffing required in launching the Brexit and International trade departments to make Britain’s departure occur is still in the early stages, with one department having only about 100 of the required 1,000 or more. In order for Britain to have a healthy economy following Brexit, they will need to get more serious about actually cutting ties and getting on their feet. It will not just happen overnight and without hard work.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>In addition to the need to swiftly and accurately break with the European Union, Britain will have to take measures to shore up their limping economy. According to multiple Irish news agencies, the actual date of departure from the EU is not likely to be until 2019, nearly three years away. However, the repercussions of the decision to leave the EU are being felt now in the UK. So the benefits of Brexit will not actually come for another three years, meanwhile, the consequences are an issue now. In order to deal with this, the current pace of events will have to be increased, and the British government will need to make a more focused effort on completing the break, as well as mitigating the drawbacks and negative results that are being experienced in the UK right now, in advance of the rift.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>While Brexit is not entirely a bad idea, and the United Kingdom does stand to gain from being separated from the European Union, I think the current state of affairs should be considered unacceptable by their government, and they should certainly do something to light a fire under the agencies who are most responsible for the proper execution of their departure from the EU. If the process drags out then it will quickly become a disaster, and there will not be much benefit from Brexit in the first place.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>When all is said and done, Britain will be alright, provided they take seriously the task they have taken upon themselves. Without a sense of urgency, what could have been a great success might prove to be just as the critics feared.</span></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01732432206416042618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731326129634864958.post-71813291219656937422016-08-15T19:53:00.001-07:002016-10-24T08:43:20.084-07:00Apple's Bug Bounty Program<img src="https://s26.postimg.org/y9ezqpyfd/2016_08_05_image_2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" width="300px" /><p class="MsoNormal"><span>While many tech companies have established the so-called “bug bounty” as an industry standard, it seems strange that a company like Apple, a true technology giant always years ahead of its time, was so late to the table in this regard. While many large tech companies have offered rewards to users who identified and/or offered fixes to flaws in their products for years, Apple only began to offer the bug bounties on the heels of the incident in San Bernardino, in which the FBI requested Apple create a back-door into the iPhone so that they might be able to access the iPhone of a mass shooter. The controversy over this event made major waves, with Apple refusing to comply with what they saw as a huge threat to the privacy of citizens. On the other hand, they were dealing with a unique incident involving the investigation of a terror attack, which led some to condemn Apple for refusing to assist the FBI. In any case, in the wake of this tragedy, Apple felt compelled to begin a bug bounty program, rewarding those who identified and resolved issues in Apple systems.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>One of the huge advantages of the bug bounty system for the company is that it saves them the time and effort of locating bugs themselves. With the inordinate task of locating every bug in every system released, they would be entirely overwhelmed. Instead, the cost of identifying these issues is drastically reduced and, if the bugs are fixed, even more time is saved. It really seems like an easy decision for any company, despite the long time that it took Apple to get with the program. Now that they are on board with the whole bug bounty concept, I am sure they will find it very beneficial and it will help them to focus much more attention on fixes rather than finding the problems.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>On the other hand, it is also good for the consumers, as they can actually play a role in solving a problem that they themselves have experienced, as well as many others. When such an act is incentivized monetarily it tends to become more popular, but this is hardly a bad thing. It will also generate more interest in learning how to fix bugs that users might experience, and make users more self-reliant and better capable of handling technological issues they might experience in other areas.</span></p> <p>With all of the advantages a bug bounty system creates, it is hard to argue with its implementation. And while it certainly took Apple a very long time to participate in this rather common practice, the fact that they do now is a great sign, and, hopefully, it will prove to be a mutually beneficial arrangement for both Apple and Apple users.</p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01732432206416042618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731326129634864958.post-40626162231418332622016-08-08T09:34:00.001-07:002016-10-24T08:43:48.376-07:00To Link or Not To Link<img src="https://s26.postimg.org/5l21nhw95/ios9_mail_app_icon_left_wrap.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" width="300px" /><br />
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Well-known for its superfine technology and exceptionally sophisticated handsets, Apple Inc. is one of the largest computer technology and electronics manufacturing companies in the world. It has provided users with some of the best gadgets we see today, and has grown in the past two decades at a neck break speed. In recent news, it has helped the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), to carry out a crack-down on the owner of one of the largest torrent sites of the world, Artem Vaulin of Kick Ass Torrents, and arrest him in Poland. However, the question which is popping-up, in the minds of many thinkers sitting at the back panel is – why did Apple Inc. help FBI in this case, but not in the one of the San Bernardino shooting? Here is a brief look into why Apple Inc. backed out on the San Bernardino case, even after being ordered by the Law of California.<br />
<strong>The Kick Ass Torrent Case:</strong> <br />Artem Vaulin, the alleged owner of one of the largest torrent directories in the world called Kick Ass Torrents, was arrested in Poland, earlier this week. The person was charged with money laundering and copyright infringement. It turns out that Apple Inc. and Facebook provided IP addresses of Vaulin during the investigation. Sources said that Vaulin had an Apple account, which he used to make purchases to two different IP addresses. Almost a week ago, the final location of Vaulin was traced and after a crack-down by FBI and he was arrested in Poland.<br />
<strong>The San Bernardino Case:</strong> <br />In 2015, a shooter named Farooq killed 14 people and was on the run. The FBI was tracing the killer for a long period of time, and after finding out that the killer owned an iPhone, the department approached Apple Inc. for help. However, opposing the decision of the Law of California, Apple Inc. refused to help and cited a privacy breach. The CEO said that it would be a backdoor to every iPhone out there and Apple Inc. would never help in creating something which was this dangerous.<br />
<strong>What is The Difference?</strong> In the San Bernardino Shooting case, Apple Inc. was asked by the Government of the US to hack Farooq’s phone and let FBI know about his whereabouts and his recent activities. However, as there was no financial gain included in the case, Apple Inc. refused to use its resource, and cited privacy breach against a serial killer.<br />
Whereas, if we take a look at the arrest of Kickass Torrent’s owner, it is clearly shown that with the removal of websites which provided pirated movies to the users, Apple Inc. could make a lot of money by selling their products on iTunes and the App Store. Moreover, it was an indirect way of reducing competition, which was being faced by Apple Inc. for a long period of time.<br />
<strong>The Bottom Line:</strong> <br />Without any financial gains in the process, the multinational Apple Inc. backed off from the San Bernardino’s shooting case, and denied to help FBI in hacking the iPhone of the shooter. The facts and the figures prove that in order to cut the competition, achieve a greater position in the market and remove pirated movies, so people pay-per-view of each movie, Apple Inc. helped the FBI in catching Artem Vaulin.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01732432206416042618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731326129634864958.post-33522207262874823342016-07-14T10:10:00.001-07:002016-10-24T08:44:57.668-07:00Maintaining an Organized Work Space<img src="https://s26.postimg.org/vvx1zpk09/photo_1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" width="300px" /><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01732432206416042618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731326129634864958.post-42762783578317293032016-04-06T10:46:00.002-07:002016-12-08T15:16:30.522-08:00Keeping High Morale in the Workplace: Great Tips for a Great Sales Manager<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Everyone has their bad days at work; we all have our own personal problems to deal with. Whether it be relationship issues, family domestic issues, or whatever the case, in order to harmonize your call center success you will need to keep in mind that people are only human. Some people struggle with addictions not necessarily to drugs, but even something simple like their favorite champion on league of legends (online based strategy game). Some of these things that you may consider a distraction as a manager, may truly be motivators, moral boosters, and even add to problem solving skills and team building.<br />
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Times have changed. Office environments are so much more different than they were 20 years ago, especially depending on how successful the company is you work for. Look at Google for example, as you can see from the movie "Interns" that they really care about their employees, and know how to do fun team building exercises that keep your brain sharp. Running a tight ship is one thing, but sometimes, loosening the sails a bit more, and listening to what makes your team happy might be the ultimate breakthrough to the success of your call center.
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This could be a bit difficult but sometimes it just takes a little eaves dropping to see what they are really interested in. Don't worry if you hear them talking about a souped up Honda, and you know nothing about cars do research periodically and strike up conversation with them. Find a common denominator. By that I mean, find something in the office everyone enjoys as a team, so that you can work together to solve a common problem. Encourage the sharing of sales tactics, and giving credit where credit is due. Maybe you can have a day where you surprise everyone and play Pandemic the board game. Everyone loves a fun boss, and everyone loves opportunities to make money, let your employees talk it out, you would be surprised what problems get solved with good conversation.<br />
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I know especially as a manager that this could be very frustrating. Employees seem to be complacent texting on their phone not getting work done, and all you want to do is yell at them. Another approach may be to sit back, relax and have a chat with them (in your office as to not to draw attention) and ask them if they are problems before screaming about their cell phone usage at work. Sometimes just showing you care, might be all the difference. Remember you want people to want to work for you, not feel like they can't do it, or it's too hard. All brains work different. Try to accommodate and work with what you have. We all have our strengths and weaknesses.<br />
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What makes a manager great? Do you have any other tips, for managers out there that strive to succeed? Feel free to leave it in the comments along with the office you manage.<br />
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Track your ad buying campaigns using the best <a href="https://callerinsight.com/" target="_blank">call tracking</a> service in the industry. Not only will it help make you a better manager, but it will also help you get more sales!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01732432206416042618noreply@blogger.com0Irvine, CA, USA33.6839473 -117.7946941999999833.4725503 -118.11741769999998 33.8953443 -117.47197069999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731326129634864958.post-21701773205249718892016-03-11T14:05:00.001-08:002016-10-24T08:46:05.073-07:00Is Running Your Own Remote Call Center a Good Solution for You?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There’s nothing more irritating than feeling tethered to your desk while dealing with the uncertainty of not knowing where your career is going. We all dream of being our own bosses or achieving autonomy within our professional lives, but we ultimately discard those notions and regard them as only wishful thinking.<br />
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Starting your own virtual call center requires very little in terms of start up: if you have a computer and a headset you’re ready to go.<br />
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After you have any idea of what you want to ask yourself what tools you’ll need.<br />
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You’ll most likely want to find virtual call center software to try and navigate through some of the more technical and legal nuances in this process. Good call center software will integrate your current Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, and integrate it. It will also scrub that list for numbers that are registered on the “Do Not Call List” which should help you avoid any sticky interactions with the FCC.<br />
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I would recommend CallTools.com which is now offering free trials. They are on top of predictive dialing, automatic dialing, and even offer a great CRM platform.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01732432206416042618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731326129634864958.post-78220377940346346972016-03-11T11:59:00.001-08:002016-10-24T08:46:47.118-07:003 Tips for Being More Effective at Work<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>1.Plug in</b><br />
Wearing headphones and putting some music on is a fantastic way to detach yourself from the distractions of your office. With noise and coworkers coming in and out of your cubicle it can be difficult to abstain from distractions.<br />
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<b>2. Check your emails a little less often</b><br />
Checking your emails while you’re trying to work makes you less productive. Stopping what you’re doing to review something else and then attempting to pick up where you left off takes a considerable amount of time.<br />
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<b>3. Learn how to prioritize</b><br />
Your time is valuable and when you’re organized you can make the most out of it. When receiving a new project take a quick moment to skim through and ask any questions you have upfront. Ask more questions! Find out all you can about deadlines, sensitive information. From there just decide what needs to get done now and what can get done later.<br />
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Do you have any more tips for how to be more effective? Feel free to comment below.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01732432206416042618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731326129634864958.post-36136321566994607892016-03-07T13:19:00.001-08:002016-10-24T08:47:20.678-07:00Attitude is Everything<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Certain events that occur are beyond our control; that may be one of our least favorite parts of life. These events, while unpleasant, ultimately help shape us into the people that we are. They have the opportunity to allow us to show our true character and to become better people. While it may be hard to see this in the moment, it's important to never lose hope. Hope is the one thing in life that can always motivate us to be more.<br />
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These trying times are when your support system and the people that care about you are the most important. It can be difficult to let other people know that you need help, but no person is an island.<br />
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Many people are afraid to share their feelings with their loved ones for fear of feeling like a burden, but more often than not those we care about are happy to extend comfort to someone in their time of need.<br />
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During difficult periods in your life it's also important to keep pushing yourself to be present. Take the time to enjoy the things you've always enjoyed. Don't let who you are fundamentally be changed by negative experiences. Learning how to take a little time to care for yourself is something will benefit you endlessly during difficult times.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01732432206416042618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731326129634864958.post-78624291251383020532016-02-29T09:24:00.000-08:002016-10-24T08:47:53.271-07:00More Employees Are Voluntarily Quitting<a href="https://s26.postimg.org/undrrthft/Unhappy_Employee.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="224" src="https://s26.postimg.org/undrrthft/Unhappy_Employee.jpg" width="320" /></a>There has been a recent trend in suggesting that employees begin to plan for “unexpected career changes”, meaning they need to start planning ahead just in case they decide to quit. Why is it that we have to begin cultivating the mentality of always being prepared for a better job?<br />
There is a prevalent notion that job security is a thing of the past. Employees no longer feel as though a job can translate over to a career.<br />
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Trends would suggest that the quit rate is the highest it has been in several years, with the job market finally beginning to stabilize itself the question still remains: why?<br />
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Employers still aren’t giving their employees enough incentive to stay. With the cost of living constantly, rising employees can’t afford to have job loyalty anymore. Sure, they offer you “job security”, but what that ends up translating to is a low paying job for the next five years.<br />
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Rather than addressing that issue employers have been quick to offer quick solutions to attempt and create worker happiness. They’ve stocked up the break room and offer quick (cheap) solutions to attempt and help.<br />
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It’s time for employers to realize that job seekers are now feeling more empowered than ever and less likely to settle for low pay and office politics.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01732432206416042618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731326129634864958.post-85762435280051832742016-02-25T13:21:00.001-08:002016-10-24T08:48:41.005-07:00The Importance of Living Graciously<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The phrase, “Live graciously,” sounds like something you would find written on a chalkboard behind a hashtag at a coffee shop in Downtown Los Angeles that charges ten dollars for a cup of coffee.<br />
It sounds like on those silly empty phrases that people just throw around because it really is. Without any actual effort into implementing an ideology into your everyday life, any motivational phrase will ultimately be a hollow statement.<br />
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What does it actually mean to live graciously?<br />
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It means being grateful for your job that might be causing you stress that day because that job helps you support yourself and puts food on the table.The objective of that kind of thinking isn’t to shame yourself or to feel ungrateful, it’s to put things in perspective and to alleviate some of those negative thoughts that accumulate throughout the day.<br />
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Optimism isn’t inherently ingrained in us. Those traits are something that you have to work and build upon on a daily basis. The difference that a change in word choice makes is astounding. You’ll have to actively remind yourself to be positive because, as creatures of habit, our nature is always leading us back into the comfort of our old actions.<br />
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