Accounting Career Education and Training

February 25, 2010 by admin  
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Accounting Career Education and Training An accounting career is an excellent field to consider going into. Jobs in this line of work are always high in demand, not to mention the fact that a person can earn a decent living working in the accounting field.  There are education and training requirements that ... Continue Reading

Doctors’ dilemma as fit note replaces sick note

February 25, 2010 by admin  
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Doctors have reservations about a new sick note regime, forecast to save the economy £240m over the next 10 years and due to come into force on April 6. By Roland Gribben Published: 10:07AM GMT 25 Feb 2010 The fit note replaces the contentious “sickie” or sick note and gives ... Continue Reading

Alison Platt: the woman who hopes to neuter gender prejudice

February 25, 2010 by admin  
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Alison Platt, chairman of Opportunity Now, says fighting sexual inequality is more than just a matter of principle. Roalnd Gribben Published: 9:50AM GMT 25 Feb 2010 Alison Platt, chairman of Opportunity Now, says fighting sexual inequality is more than just a matter of principle. Photo: Geoff Pugh Before she decided to take on the ... Continue Reading

How personality can be a force for success

February 25, 2010 by admin  
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The Prime Minister’s interview with Piers Morgan and other events along with forthcoming live television debates among the political leaders underline the power of personalities in politics. Published: 9:34AM GMT 25 Feb 2010 Gordon Brown’s interview with Piers Morgan underlined the power of personalities in politics - its the same ... Continue Reading

A week of work experience can set a career in motion

February 25, 2010 by admin  
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Don’t write off schemes such as Backing Young Britain, they can younger workers break into the jobs market, says James Caan. By Published: 9:24AM GMT 25 Feb 2010 The recession has seen the Government introduce a range of initiatives to stimulate employment. Whether it’s providing support to banks that have ... Continue Reading

Who’s Hiring Telecommuters: Keystone National High School, Language Line and Support.com

February 24, 2010 by admin  
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Looking for a job that lets you work from home? Here are three companies with telecommuting opportunities available right now. Keystone National High School What they do: Online high school program. Types of positions available: Teachers for middle school and high school courses. Hours/Pay: … Read the original article at Mainstreet

EU plans maternity leave increase

February 24, 2010 by admin  
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Mothers could get 20 weeks’ paid maternity leave under EU plans. Photograph: Serge Kozak/Corbis The government yesterday expressed concern over plans within the EU to extend maternity leave that could force the Treasury to find an extra £2bn if they become law. Fears … Read the original article at Guardian

Using the GRASP Model for Goal Planning and Management

February 24, 2010 by admin  
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There are many models and frameworks for inidual and team goal management. We’ve all heard of SMART goals which aim to ensure that all targets are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and timely. In addition you may have heard of the GROW model which is a coaching construct.  It stands ... Continue Reading

Writing on the Bottom Line

February 23, 2010 by admin  
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2 If you’ve always dreamed of being a writer, but just never could seem to find the time or resources­­—listen up. Putting pen to paper could put some extra pennies in your pocket if you’re interested in becoming a part-time freelance writer. There are literally thousands of  publications, both in print and, ... Continue Reading

Should Offices Allow Nap Time?

February 23, 2010 by admin  
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Forget a good night’s sleep; all you really need to thrive is a decent nap sometime during the day. (Although a good night’s sleep is pretty important too.) A new study reveals that our ability to learn diminishes the longer we go without sleep. However, we can improve our brain’s learning ... Continue Reading