How To Tags - Filtered Search On List Panel

How To Tags - Filtered Search On List Panel Yesterday I mentioned I would share a new feature.  This is so amazingly simple I shouldnt get excited about it, but I am.  This feature will shave off time that I use the system.  Check out this awesomeness (simple, yet awesome!): This is a snippet of the Detail Page (the page you are on that shows you a company, or in this case, a person).  Its on the right of the page. Heres what we did: we made your tags hyperlinked.  When you click on the hyperlink, it takes you to the List Panel view, with a filtered search of just that tag. Is that awesome, or what??? Yes, its awesome.  Heres why: Lets say you are poking around JibberJobber and you come upon a Contact or Company that you kind of forgot about. When you are on that Detail Page, simply click the hyperlinked Tag and it will show you all of the Contacts (or Companies, depending on whether you are on a Contact Detail Page or a Company Detail Page) with that same tag, like this: Yes, its simple, but as Ive used JibberJobber Ive often thought how nice it would be to have that as a hyperlink and now it is How To Tags - Filtered Search On List Panel Yesterday I mentioned I would share a new feature.  This is so amazingly simple I shouldnt get excited about it, but I am.  This feature will shave off time that I use the system.  Check out this awesomeness (simple, yet awesome!): This is a snippet of the Detail Page (the page you are on that shows you a company, or in this case, a person).  Its on the right of the page. Heres what we did: we made your tags hyperlinked.  When you click on the hyperlink, it takes you to the List Panel view, with a filtered search of just that tag. Is that awesome, or what??? Yes, its awesome.  Heres why: Lets say you are poking around JibberJobber and you come upon a Contact or Company that you kind of forgot about. When you are on that Detail Page, simply click the hyperlinked Tag and it will show you all of the Contacts (or Companies, depending on whether you are on a Contact Detail Page or a Company Detail Page) with that same tag, like this: Yes, its simple, but as Ive used JibberJobber Ive often thought how nice it would be to have that as a hyperlink and now it is How To Tags - Filtered Search On List Panel Yesterday I mentioned I would share a new feature.  This is so amazingly simple I shouldnt get excited about it, but I am.  This feature will shave off time that I use the system.  Check out this awesomeness (simple, yet awesome!): This is a snippet of the Detail Page (the page you are on that shows you a company, or in this case, a person).  Its on the right of the page. Heres what we did: we made your tags hyperlinked.  When you click on the hyperlink, it takes you to the List Panel view, with a filtered search of just that tag. Is that awesome, or what??? Yes, its awesome.  Heres why: Lets say you are poking around JibberJobber and you come upon a Contact or Company that you kind of forgot about. When you are on that Detail Page, simply click the hyperlinked Tag and it will show you all of the Contacts (or Companies, depending on whether you are on a Contact Detail Page or a Company Detail Page) with that same tag, like this: Yes, its simple, but as Ive used JibberJobber Ive often thought how nice it would be to have that as a hyperlink and now it is

Top 5 Travel Destinations to Visit in Winter in New Zealand

Top 5 Travel Destinations to Visit in Winter in New Zealand New Zealand! Sure, the mountains look pretty incredible and something straight out of Middle Earth when you see them topped with snow, but they also make New Zealand a hub for Southern Hemisphere skiing. The ski field is a great place to meet people from all over the world, such as those from the Northern Hemisphere chasing winter or the locals who can’t resist strapping on their skis every year. On the other hand, if hurtling down a mountain isn’t your thing, then you can enjoy the winter wonderland from the comfort of a cozy hot pool or travelling through it on one of the world’s most scenic train journeys!   Winter in New Zealand may be just what you’re looking for!   Be sure to check out some handy guides for visiting New Zealand to help you plan your itinerary.   And have a professional sort out your travel insurance before you go, such as ami.co.nz/travel-insurance. QUEENSTOWN Queenstown loves the winter. If it isn’t obvious from The Winter Festival celebrating the start of winter, then maybe you will notice it from the skier and snowboarder types around town. Plus, if you weren’t cold enough, there’s a couple of ice bars and an ice rink. There are four commercial ski fields in the area. Learn more about Queenstown here.   ROTORUA Confuse the hell out of your body on a cold day by dipping into a hot thermal spring. Whether you want to do it for free, or relax in the Polynesian Spa, you’ll find it hard to get back out again! Winter would also be a good time to visit the geothermal parks â€" at least the steam would keep you warm… Heres more information about Rotorua.       OHAKUNE Snowsports action in the North Island! The two largest ski fields in New Zealand are on the volcanic Mt Ruapehu. Ohakune is the main town in the area with an après ski vibe, such as celebrating the start of the ski season with the Mardi Gras Festival. When the lifts close, head to The Junction part of town!    Want more info?   Check it out here.     ARTHUR’S PASS Drive or take the TranzAlpine through the winter wonderland of Arthur’s Pass. The train journey is regarded as one of the most scenic in the world. There’s lots of reasons to stop along the way and take in the Southern Alps views.   Find out more here.     HANMER SPRINGS Go from the slopes to the thermal pools! Hanmer is a club field in a small but uncrowded ski area. It has backpacker accommodation on the slopes to make an overnight trip. Then you can relax in the hot pools.    You can find more information here.  

Why Are You Feeling Awkward In The Conversation

Why Are You Feeling Awkward In The Conversation Communication is at the heart of the workplace. From the moment you come in and greet your colleagues to the moment you leave the office and wish everyone a good evening, it’s likely that you’ll never stop engaging throughout the day. Every day is a constant process of writing emails, delegating tasks, calling a partner, chatting with a colleague about a new project, organizing meetings with the department and creating written content to share new business ideas. There is no denying it: Communication is an essential skill of modern work life. Even though it is one of the most crucial soft skill in any profession, it is also one of the most difficult to master. In fact, more often than not, you find yourself stuck in a conversation that isn’t moving in the right direction â€" or moving at all â€" and you have no idea of how to sort it out. Contrary to what most professional résumés might suggest, the art of communicating effectively, openly and productively is rare in business. There’s a good reason for it; people make businesses. And people are made of emotions as varied as boredom, frustration, confusion or fear. It’s the combination of these feelings that can affect the way you communicate. Are you stuck in an awkward business conversation? It is because of any of the following reasons: You’re not sure how to progress effectively You need to approach each conversation as a productive tool. A conversation that doesn’t create any outcome is a waste of time. Unconsciously, you might not know how to transform a meaningless conversation into a productive exchange. Indeed, at its core, a conversation sets an environment in which two or more individuals connect. Unproductive conversations can be changed and directed in the appropriate direction if you understand what you are trying to achieve. Unfortunately, in a business context, it can be easy to put personal interests first and forget about the bigger picture. You need to train yourself to focus on collaborative and broad engagement with each conversation that occurs in the workplace. For instance, if someone talks to you to vent about a colleague, you need to encourage a cooperative process to sort out the conflict, such as expressing new ideas to said colleague. Similarly, when a work meeting feels stuck in a circle of repetitions and clichés, focusing everyone’s attention on the company’s mission â€" by asking what you are trying to accomplish â€" can free you from the burdens of a meaningless routine. You don’t feel comfortable in an emotional situation If you’re stressed-out or going through a difficult situation such as a breakup, it can be tricky to keep a professional mindset. Even though you might be doing your best to cope, some harsh words spoken in a heated conversation at work can hit you harder than they should. Ultimately, you can’t productively engage in professional communication when you’re hurting. But don’t let emotional pain slows you down. With discreet and effective online therapy, you can build your self-esteem back and find your mental strength again. Indeed, if you want a business to be successful, the key is to look after its most important asset: The people. You are lacking the business lingo I’ll send you the deck. We need to caveat this. Can you leverage the PR? If you are unsure about the meaning of these terms, you might be struggling with business jargon. Each industry has a specific vocabulary â€" think of discussing a simple will with a lawyer and trying to understand their answers because they’re using sayings you don’t understand. If you want to improve your chances of communicating effectively, you need to know the meaning of common business terms. More often than not, you’ll find that while there are national trends, each region can have preferred sayings. If you’ve recently moved to a new state â€" or even if you’re working abroad â€", it can be confusing at first to know what other people are talking about. Don’t be ashamed to ask your interlocutors to clarify their thoughts. Jargon is too often used as a placeholder in conversation. You’ve forgotten the names of the people Let me introduce my colleagues to you: Mary Jane, Sue Ellen and John Smith. While you smile and shake hands, you know that by the end of the conversation, you’d have forgotten their names and job titles. When you can’t remember someone’s name, it shows them that you don’t care about them, and this can affect the success of your conversation. You can use some simple memory hacks to train your mind. Remembering a name is a matter of motivation. You have to want to remember in the first place. Focusing on the person you are meeting can help you to establish a mental connection. You’ve lost focus You’re sitting in a meeting.   As the conversation goes back and forth between colleagues, you find yourself thinking about your beach holiday. Before you know it, you’re distracted and are not paying any attention to the conversation. Distractions are a toll on productivity and can affect the way you engage â€" or fail to â€" in the conversation. However, you can train your mind to stay focused by checking-in. This is an intentional practice to engage every participant at the beginning of a meeting. In a team, you can intentionally share what is on your mind before a meeting.   That enables you to build a connection with your colleagues and set aside unnecessary worries. You don’t know how to negotiate When you are in a conversation with a potential client, you need to be in a position of negotiating a business deal. However, for a lot of people, negotiation is a complicated process. For instance, inexperienced negotiators believe they’ve got a deal when a lead asks for the price. In reality, you need to be able to recognize interested leads from people who are only comparing prices. You should also learn to discuss requirements in detail to gain a better understanding of the situation. Negotiating is about building a positive connection, not sharing prices. Business communication is an art that is influenced by your feelings and your experience. The more you know about yourself, the better you can manage bad habits and create a positive playground for productive conversations.

Whats the ROI on Employee Wellness Programs

What’s the ROI on Employee Wellness Programs Nothing in life is free well most things arent. But delivering a comprehensive corporate wellness program does inevitably come at a cost especially if companies want to ensure their employees health and mental wellbeing are looked after. So is it worth investing in implementing an employee wellness program? What will employers get out of spending money on corporate wellness? Our 10 experts in this field explain just what employers will get in return for providing a health and wellness program for their staff. Nick Patel The concept of value on investment (VOI) is slowing replacing return on investment (ROI) in the employee wellness industry.   This means the value employers look for and realize from employee wellness programs is moving from a strictly financial return on reduced medical costs to one that includes the financial and non-financial benefits from healthy and engaged employees, including higher retention, satisfaction, and productivity.   For many organizations, the areas they are realizing value from employee health are expanding, delivering unanticipated benefits.   For example,   Metro Nashville Public Schools saw their wellness program improve student achievement. Nick Patel, CEO of Wellable. Liz Walker The long-term ROI on investing in the wellness of your employees is tenfold. Long-term, you should see a reduction in costs related to health and presenteeism, number of employee absences, length of time employees are away from work, and the cost of sick pay. You’ll also have a more engaged and productive workforce who knows you care about their overall wellbeing. Liz Walker, HR Director, Unum UK. Sammy Courtright Corporate wellness programs provide tons of benefits to businesses that not only directly impact employees but also provide a high ROI. With the implementation of a wellness program, both employees and companies see health benefits in the short-term. While the savings and overall impact is small at this point, the return on investment begins to quickly emerge. As employee health improves, company healthcare costs begin to drop, and productivity and teamwork rise. Here’s more proof: One study found that healthcare costs decline by $1,421 per participant YOY. Another big-name company saved $250 million over 10 years after implementing a wellness program. Finally, after starting a workplace wellness program, one major hospital saw an 80% reduction of day lost to illness and injury and a 64% decline in modified duty days, resulting in $1.5 millions in savings. Sammy Courtright, founder and CEO of Fitspot Wellness. Lucy Tallick The return on investment to any organisation depends on their goals and their measurements of these goals. Many companies that I work with will be looking for pure VOI, with the importance of positive real life feedback and improvement in lifestyle and or health of individuals being the key driver of the investment. Others are focused around employee retention, or improving absenteeism figures it really depends on an individuals pain points and goals. Either way, there is always a positive return on a wellbeing investment, whether this is commercial or the physical health of your employees’. You could say it’s a win : win scenario. Lucy Tallick,   Head of Wellbeing at Reward Gateway. Alaana Linney Nuffield Health data shows our corporate wellbeing clients have saved over £10 million in lost working days. An employee wellness program is essentially a preventative strategy for lowering the risk of costly absences and staff turnover, which can hit small businesses particularly hard. However, if employee engagement is low, it will be difficult to realise a good return on investment. Companies need to make sure they invest time, as well as money, into their wellness program, communicating clearly and regularly about what’s on offer to increase and maintain take-up. Alaana Linney, Director of Business Development at Nuffield Health. Joe Gaunt There’s no ‘one size fits all’ output for an employee programme.  Like people, all businesses are different.   Whilst one business will want to improve staff retention another will want to attract the best talent, and another will want to reduce absenteeism and so one.  Therefore, the ROI or the value of investment (VOI) should and will differ.   A recent study published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine showed that companies recognised by the C. Everett Koop National Health Awards for nurturing a culture of health, by specifically focusing on the wellbeing and safety of their workers outperformed the stock market by a factor of 3:1 from 2000-2014.  And companies that rate highly for their employee-focused cultures show similar results. To effectively evaluate any programme you need a clearly defined strategy and regular reporting. Joe Gaunt, CEO of Hero Wellbeing. Shaun Bradley Although it is difficult to exactly quantify the financial impact of a wellness programme, what we do know is that engaged employees generally generate better organisational outcomes. If a wellness programme is effective and employees have tools to proactively manage their wellness that in itself could positively impact engagement. Employees can address issues early, before they get too serious or even proactively prevent issues. The sooner we act upon an issue, the more likely we are to solve it before it turns into something more serious. Other measures that are useful in determining ROI include the number of sick days taken, overall productivity as well as engagement and job satisfaction scores over time. Shaun Bradley, Director of People at  Perkbox. Ruth Tongue The ROI on wellbeing programmes is clearly evident, yet we recommend that companies now consider VOI (Value on Investment). This means thinking less about the healthcare or sickness absence costs and looking at benefits of a holistic wellbeing strategy such as improving job satisfaction, motivation, reducing turnover and improving engagement at work. These outcomes are harder to measure but thats where we can help! Ruth Tongue, Co-founder of Elevate. Sam Fromson It depends on the type of program offered.   Programs targeting specific issues like back pain often deliver a relatively big return over a short period.   But their reach in terms of people is limited.   More holistic approaches which address the mental and physical wellbeing of all a company’s people tend to deliver sustained behavioural change over a longer period. They may also to identify specific areas which require more targeted interventions, increasing overall ROI.   Either way, evidence suggests ROI can vary from £2 for every £1 spent to £34 depending on the type of program. Sam Fromson, Co-founder of Yulife. Jill King The reality is that your return-on investment, or “ROI” equation, is very complex â€" on both sides. Many elements of wellness/wellbeing programs are complicated and make it difficult to research (executive buy-in, business conditions, vendors, following best practices, etc). On top of that, for wellbeing, the definition of ROI can be as narrow as the reduction in your medical claims. The goals of many wellbeing programs are likely far broader than this, so start by addressing how you define ROI and then adjusting it. Value On Investment (VOI) as a model is more comprehensive, flexible, and adaptable to a company’s specific needs. At Virgin Pulse, we have shown positive impact on business and talent concerns like absenteeism, safety, performance and productivity, turnover, and even customer quality and customer satisfaction. Jill King,  Director of International Markets at VirginPulse.

Is College Really Worth the Money CareerMetis.com

Is College Really Worth the Money Photo Credit- Pexels.comWhat do Bill Gates, Richard Branson, Steve Jobs, and Mark Zuckerberg all have in common?They are all millionaires that never graduated college.Sometimes the allure of making it without attending college can be strong. In the past, a college education was something that only the rich could afford, and not everyone needed. You could make it in the world with only a high school education and a hard-work ethic.evalNow, entrepreneurship is on the rise, and many young high school graduates might be more excited to get their big ideas into production than to seek out college.But for every college dropout that made it, there are millions of students that never did. As alluring as it can be to do what you want, our world is not kind to those that pass up opportunities such as higher education.For some, money and experience can get them through life without needing college, but for most, college has become a modern-day necessity.However, college is also becoming increas ingly expensive. Student debt is out of control, and the cost of pursuing a degree is not feasible for many people. How can you weigh the pros and cons of college when it’s impossible to afford in the first place?Let’s dive into the facts behind college, how the price has skyrocketed but so has society’s expectations. Is college really worth the money?Pro: Why You Need CollegePhoto Credit â€" Pexels.comIn our modern day, it’s common to hear people equate a college education with a high school education in the ‘60s. In other words, our world has made getting a college education a necessity to achieving a middle-class income. To succeed in life, you need a college degree.But how accurate is this claim? If people like Zuckerberg and Gates can make it in life without a degree, how come others can’t?evalUnfortunately, millions of Americans have already tried that, and for every successful dropout that the media obsesses over, there are millions of dropouts that are struggling to make ends meet.As one writer with The Atlantic, Robert J Zimmer, explained: “These [dropouts] are the 34 million Americans over 25 with some college credits but no diploma. Nearly as large as the state of California, this group is 71 percent more likely to be unemployed and four times more likely to default on student loans. Far from being millionaires, they earn 32 percent less than college graduates, on average.”The stats simply are stacked against those that drop out of college, and it is even more stark when you break down the numbers by racial identity.Information gathered by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2015, and reported on by CNN Money, show that college students So it is no doubt that college is a necessity if you want to succeed in life.However, two-year associate’s degrees are also more beneficial than no schooling at all: many holders of an associate’s degree make two-thirds more than those with only a high school education, although not as much as those with a four-year degree.This, according to the Hamilton Project, shows that college graduates make more than high school graduates at every point in their career.Opting In the past, college students could simply work through the summer to pay for the upcoming year, but that is no longer a feasible option for any student. Saving up from a summer job will hardly pay for the room and board of living on campus, let alone the cost of tuition.Student loans are also, unfortunately, not as helpful as they were originally intended. Sallie Mae Luckily, 2010 saw the end of Sallie Mae, but not before harming the lives of millions of Americans. Plus, how can anyone guarantee that nightmares like Sallie Mae won’t come back to haunt future students? If student debt is such an issue, but college is such a necessity, how can a young future college student make a decision?How You Can Make College Work for AnyoneUnfortunately for many, the cost of college education might be out of reach. Even with the help of student financial aid, some schools are simply too pricey for many young Americans. However, there are alternatives that any student and parent can get behind.For one, the best colleges are not the most expensive. Ivy League schools always come to mind as some of the best, but history and price does not equal an exceptional education.Many outstanding schools exist that will never make the top ten lists, and that are well within a reasonable price range for financial aid. Plus, those common US News World Reportcollege ranking guides are all based on arbitrary numbers that change every year, and many schools will lie to keep their rankings up. There is simply no scientific rating to accurately rank the best schools in America.Instead, you should shop aroundand look for the schools that fit your needs best. If that means small classes and lower costs, then so be it. Do your research on professors and degree programs, but don’t let arbitrary lists deter you from seeking o ut the best colleges.Plus, in-state public schools tend to be a better long-term investment than expensive private schools.Community colleges are also a wonderful option for low-income families, or even those students that are unsure about their degree path.Many community colleges offer quality education for a fraction of the price, and those credits can be transferred to bigger universities if students even want to switch schools. Since even an associate’s degree can increase your chances of having a better salary, it’s worth it to go at least for a few years.If you find later down the road that you enjoy it, you can always go back and finish up school with a bachelor’s, master’s, or even more. The more education you seek, the better your chancesof increasing your wages and avoiding unemployment.As for student loans, avoid taking out too much and certainly avoid private student loans. Additionally, make sure you (or your student) fills out the FAFSA, as this can help you se e what scholarships or grants you’re eligible for in the coming school year. The more free money you can get now, the less you’ll have to pay back once you get your degree.If you are questioning attending college, don’t force yourself into debt and a mediocre education, but provide yourself with the information you need to make an informed decision.College has become a rite of passage for many American youths, but it has also become a necessity in our current economy. It can be hard to swallow the cost of education, but there are many options out there that can make it a little easier to get that degree you need.

Looking for AWESOME speakers for the International Happiness at Work Conference - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Looking for AWESOME speakers for the International Happiness at Work Conference - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog We are looking for awesome speakers for the 2019 International Happiness at Work Conference. Who would you like to see on stage? You get extra points for suggesting a woman :) Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related

Finding the Best Professional Resume Writing Services

Finding the Best Professional Resume Writing ServicesBefore jumping into the final process of choosing the best professional resume writing services in Bangalore, you must know what the process entails. Many individuals today are interested in applying for jobs and the best way to do it is through online applications. In order to make an effective resume, it is important that the applicant's resume be attractive, well written and professional.This is because only an outstanding and well-written resume can garner the attention of a prospective employer. A lot of companies nowadays have large databases of resumes, which are made available by professionals at online sites. These professionals then make a list of the resumes according to the job positions that are being sought after. Some companies might hire a resume that is filled with errors, but there are many other companies who also require a professional resume that contains only true facts.If you are looking forward to land the g ood news that an organization has been hired for a specific position and you are eager to work with that organization, this is the right time that you submit your resume. The Internet has made the task of choosing the best professional resume writing services Bangalore very easy. You just need to choose the top 10 resume that you find online and will include them in your resume package.Once you have the top resumes, it is up to you to impress the prospective employer so that he knows that you are very capable to go up to that job and do a good job in it. Remember that an excellent resume will lead to a great future career. It will definitely attract the attention of many people, who might want to join you.There are several ways in which you can ensure that you will land a good professional resume in Bangalore. The first and foremost thing that you need to do is to get an original resume that is worth noting by the company or organization you are looking for a job.Now that you have t hat resume, you should follow some tips that will help you build a professional resume. It is advisable that you learn the professional resume writing techniques as these have proved to be very helpful to many applicants and are equally advantageous to any company that wants to employ an applicant. The following tips will help you write a great resume that will look appealing and professional.o Oops. One of the most commonly seen mistakes that resume writers make is making a typo. This error can cause serious damage to the person applying for a job and to the prospective employer, so be sure to stay away from any such mistakes.Most importantly, the best professional resume writing services in Bangalore are provided by professional writers, who have the skill of writing professional resumes that will certainly land you a good job in your chosen industry. Once you make the right choice, you will surely land up a good career in your chosen field.