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Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Concentrated Solar Power potential in Australia - REVE
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Sunday, June 10, 2012
Retain good employees to keep edge for recovery - bizjournals:
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“When the economy turns you are not going to be able to get back the employee s youlose now,” Greer said. “Itr is one of the reasons why you can’t put a dollar figure on employese retention.” Greer and Julie Stich, senior informatioh and research specialist for the International Foundatiomn of EmployeeBenefit Plans, www.ifebp.org, said the best way to retainm employees is to keep them engagede with the company. “Let worker s follow their interests, and help them to develoo their skills. Also, consider allowing employeed to work in different areas ofthe organization. This will help to keep them said Stich.
Training is anothert component toemployee engagement, experts say. Stic suggests in-house mentoring programs for key employees and thoswe showinghigh potential. Such programs go a long way in termxs of career development for these people withoutg a direct cost tothe “If employees see that you are willing to make a commitmenty to their development, they are going to know that the companty ... is committed to their growth,” said Greer. “Recruitinb should not stop when a persomis hired.
Recruiting needs to continuee throughout one’s employment with the organization,” said Greer, who also suggestsx involving employees incorporate decision-making to keep them invested. Another key is quality Greer said. Supervisors should be aware of the goalws and aspirations of their employees and showappropriatde interest. “Research shows that employees do notleave companies. They leave theier managers,” he said. Beyond such engagement strategies, Stich suggests employers review theirbenefit packages, ensurintg they are competitive, even in a down “You do not want to have someone jumping ship to someplace that pays a lot more,” Stitcbh said.
Employers, she said, should consider flexible schedules and telecommutinhg opportunitiesfor workers. Such benefits particularly appeal toyounger employees, she The final component to employee retention is making the workplacde as pleasant and stress-free as possible. Employees tend to appreciate light-heartexd working environments thatencourage fun. “Bringing in pizza for lunc every once in a handing outgift cards, or throwing a holidag party can go a long way,” she said. Although companies may have to invest some time and moneyy inemployee retention, experts say the alternative is to absorbb the expense that comes with losing and replacingt workers.
Stich said it can cost up to two timesxan employee’s annual salary to replace a singlre worker. “When a companyy loses a high-performing employee, the employee feels the loss in productivityand morale,” said Stich, who attributexs turnover costs to advertising on job-search background checks, new-hire testing, applicant screenings, orientation and training “You also have to consider the cost of ... severanced pay, temporary help,” she said. Greer said employerws who are aware of the valued of employee retention will experience some turnoverd despitedue diligence.
The best way to handlde it, he said, is to keep the relationshi with the employee aliveafter departure. “Ifc you lose a good person, he may want to come back to you eventuallyy if you keepin touch. If he does, he will come back with more skillx and more knowledge than he had when he he said.
“When the economy turns you are not going to be able to get back the employee s youlose now,” Greer said. “Itr is one of the reasons why you can’t put a dollar figure on employese retention.” Greer and Julie Stich, senior informatioh and research specialist for the International Foundatiomn of EmployeeBenefit Plans, www.ifebp.org, said the best way to retainm employees is to keep them engagede with the company. “Let worker s follow their interests, and help them to develoo their skills. Also, consider allowing employeed to work in different areas ofthe organization. This will help to keep them said Stich.
Training is anothert component toemployee engagement, experts say. Stic suggests in-house mentoring programs for key employees and thoswe showinghigh potential. Such programs go a long way in termxs of career development for these people withoutg a direct cost tothe “If employees see that you are willing to make a commitmenty to their development, they are going to know that the companty ... is committed to their growth,” said Greer. “Recruitinb should not stop when a persomis hired.
Recruiting needs to continuee throughout one’s employment with the organization,” said Greer, who also suggestsx involving employees incorporate decision-making to keep them invested. Another key is quality Greer said. Supervisors should be aware of the goalws and aspirations of their employees and showappropriatde interest. “Research shows that employees do notleave companies. They leave theier managers,” he said. Beyond such engagement strategies, Stich suggests employers review theirbenefit packages, ensurintg they are competitive, even in a down “You do not want to have someone jumping ship to someplace that pays a lot more,” Stitcbh said.
Employers, she said, should consider flexible schedules and telecommutinhg opportunitiesfor workers. Such benefits particularly appeal toyounger employees, she The final component to employee retention is making the workplacde as pleasant and stress-free as possible. Employees tend to appreciate light-heartexd working environments thatencourage fun. “Bringing in pizza for lunc every once in a handing outgift cards, or throwing a holidag party can go a long way,” she said. Although companies may have to invest some time and moneyy inemployee retention, experts say the alternative is to absorbb the expense that comes with losing and replacingt workers.
Stich said it can cost up to two timesxan employee’s annual salary to replace a singlre worker. “When a companyy loses a high-performing employee, the employee feels the loss in productivityand morale,” said Stich, who attributexs turnover costs to advertising on job-search background checks, new-hire testing, applicant screenings, orientation and training “You also have to consider the cost of ... severanced pay, temporary help,” she said. Greer said employerws who are aware of the valued of employee retention will experience some turnoverd despitedue diligence.
The best way to handlde it, he said, is to keep the relationshi with the employee aliveafter departure. “Ifc you lose a good person, he may want to come back to you eventuallyy if you keepin touch. If he does, he will come back with more skillx and more knowledge than he had when he he said.
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Friday, June 8, 2012
Padres' misery continues in 8-3 loss to Giants - The Associated Press
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Padres' misery continues in 8-3 loss to Giants The Associated Press By BERNIE WILSON, AP Sports Writer รข€" 1 minute ago Matt Cain struck out nine in seven innings to win his sixth straight start and Buster Posey, Angel Pagan and Gregor Blanco homered at Petco Park to lead the San Francisco Giants over San Diego 8-3 ... |
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Park Nicollet CEO to retire - Triangle Business Journal:
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The St. Louis Park-based hospital and clinics which is wrestling with layoffs andother cost-cutting appointed Dr. David Abelson, chief clinical to take over Wessner’s president A selection committee will conduct a search for a new CEO incomint months. Park Nicollet officials on Friday praisedthe 57-year-old Wessner’e accomplishments over his 15 year s at the health provider: 11 as presidentt and CEO, and four as COO. Wessner strengthened clinical programss in areas including heartand vascular, cancer, orthopedics and eating disorders.
The health provider was efficiencyu methods pioneered by Toyota Motor Park Nicollet also engaged in a buildinygprogram — including a three-story, 67,000-square-foot Melrose Institute eatingh disorders center and a new cancer centetr wing at Methodist Hospital in St. Louixs Park. Those new facilities came just as recession was takinfg a toll onthe company’s investments and lowering demandx for elective procedures such as knee surgery and hernia Since December, the health providere has , and has had to to revieq its finances amid falling cash reserves. though, said in a statement Friday that Park Nicolletis “now on the right trackj financially.
” “Park Nicollet is positioned to be very strong in the comingv post-reform health care services marketplace,” he said. Wessner said he started to plan for his retiremenyin 2006, with an eye toward leaving in 2009 or 2010. “I ended up delaying my retirement plansx to help ensure that the organization was ontracj financially,” he said.
The St. Louis Park-based hospital and clinics which is wrestling with layoffs andother cost-cutting appointed Dr. David Abelson, chief clinical to take over Wessner’s president A selection committee will conduct a search for a new CEO incomint months. Park Nicollet officials on Friday praisedthe 57-year-old Wessner’e accomplishments over his 15 year s at the health provider: 11 as presidentt and CEO, and four as COO. Wessner strengthened clinical programss in areas including heartand vascular, cancer, orthopedics and eating disorders.
The health provider was efficiencyu methods pioneered by Toyota Motor Park Nicollet also engaged in a buildinygprogram — including a three-story, 67,000-square-foot Melrose Institute eatingh disorders center and a new cancer centetr wing at Methodist Hospital in St. Louixs Park. Those new facilities came just as recession was takinfg a toll onthe company’s investments and lowering demandx for elective procedures such as knee surgery and hernia Since December, the health providere has , and has had to to revieq its finances amid falling cash reserves. though, said in a statement Friday that Park Nicolletis “now on the right trackj financially.
” “Park Nicollet is positioned to be very strong in the comingv post-reform health care services marketplace,” he said. Wessner said he started to plan for his retiremenyin 2006, with an eye toward leaving in 2009 or 2010. “I ended up delaying my retirement plansx to help ensure that the organization was ontracj financially,” he said.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Tom Cushing is a member (registered user) of San Ramon Express - San Ramon Express
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San Ramon Express | Tom Cushing is a member (registered user) of San Ramon Express San Ramon Express Having recently tried to update a woefully stale TV viewing habit (I gave up after the untimely demise of Deadwood), I tried to get interested in Mad Men, starting with season one. Beyond the dubious premise that no actual work got done in the 1960s ... < br /> |
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Leanne Mitchell Announced As THE VOICE UK - Broadway World
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Norfolk Eastern Daily Press | Leanne Mitchell Announced As THE VOICE UK Broadway World Tonight we saw the first series of The Voice UK come to an end as Leanne was crowned The Voice. Team Tom couldn't be happier, as the show ended with Leanne crowned a record contract. The other finalists were Bo, Tyler and Vince. Leanne Mitchell wins Brit ain's 'The Voice' Mitchell 'never saw Voice victory coming' Leanne Mitchell secures coveted record deal with victory in BBC One's The Voice |
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