Work Place Education

The First 60 Seconds: Making a Great Impression

The First 60 Seconds: Making a Great Impression By Robert Boroff | Google + Most people only get one shot to make a lasting impression. This is even more the case in the business world. It is imperative not to miss your opportunity to start a productive, profitable, and lasting relationship with…

Fostering an Educational Environment in the Work Place

Fostering an Educational Environment in the Work Place By Robert Boroff | Google + Although the working day may already be packed with conference calls, emails, meetings, overtime, training, and much more, many employees may feel there is no time left in the day to participate in learning activities. Employees who are…

Can You Learn a Lesson in Management From Your Television?

Can You Learn a Lesson in Management From Your Television? By Robert Boroff | Google + Do you ever find yourself wondering whether the people highest up in your company really now what it feels like to actually work for their company. The new reality show, Undercover Boss, offers CEO’s the opportunity…

Teach Ethics fron The Top Down

Teach Ethics from The Top Down By Robert Boroff | Google + Unethical corporate behavior is linked to pressure from upper management to meet unrealistic business objectives and deadlines, according to an American Management Association and Human Resource Institute survey. Working in an environment with cynicism or diminished morale, improper training and…

Managing the New and Improved Virtual Office

Managing the New and Improved Virtual Office By Robert Boroff | Google + Telecommuting for the majority of the work week is becoming one of the most popular trends for employees in today’s business world. This way of working is also one of the most hands-off management styles. Whether working from their…

Leadership and Management

Leadership and Management By Robert Boroff | Google + In most companies people assume that management equals leadership, but some companies have a management role separated from a leadership role. Although the difference may seem minimal, further investigation shows great contrast. According to the article “The difference between Leadership and Management,” “Leadership…

Strategic Planning Requires Planning

Strategic Planning Requires Planning By Robert Boroff | Google + Strategic planning is a popular catch phrase for developing long-term strategies to deal with a corporation’s growth and development – particularly for increasing profit margins. However, a recent survey found that many executives are unsatisfied with their own company’s so-called strategic plans.…

Recognizing Your Weaknesses

Recognizing Your Weaknesses By Robert Boroff | Google + When your career is going well you don’t usually take time to think about what you’re doing wrong. If it appears that what you are doing is working you continue carrying out business as you have been. Be warned, this strategy can be…

Keeping Employees Engaged and Ready to Work

Keeping Employees Engaged and Ready to Work By Robert Boroff | Google + Engaged employees are happy employees. They are critical to a company’s success, especially with the struggling economy. Keeping employees engaged is also important for employers because when the economy does make a turn for the better, they will make…

Climbing the Corporate Ladder

Climbing The Corporate Ladder By Robert Boroff | Google + Climbing the corporate ladder is an ongoing process that could take years to reach your ultimate goal. To help keep executives moving up the rungs, AllBusiness.com offers these tips: 1. Get advice from the top. Be on the lookout for successful individuals…