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Try These "Best Companies" Practices

Eric Jacobson

Fortune magazine published its annual list of " 100 Best Companies " list earlier this month. Here are some of the things the companies on that list are doing to attract and retain employees. But, they all can only happen when there's strong leadership at the company's helm.

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April Is National Volunteer Month

Eric Jacobson

If you are a workplace leader who supports a volunteer program at your business, you already know that by encouraging employees to give back to the community you are: building teamwork motivating employees attracting new hires In fact, job seekers much prefer companies that have a strong volunteer program.

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A Workplace Volunteer Program Builds Teamwork, Motivates Employees And Attracts New Hires

Eric Jacobson

If you are a workplace leader who supports a volunteer program at your business, you already know that by encouraging employees to give back to the community you are: building teamwork motivating employees attracting new hires In fact, job seekers much prefer companies that have a strong volunteer program.

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Second Edition of Leigh Branham's Best Seller To Debut In August

Eric Jacobson

These six leadership skills topped the list of what leaders routinely do in companies that have won "Best-Place-to-Work" competitions in 45 U.S. cities, according to research that Branham completed in 2010. Believe employees should be developed and retained; not burned out and discarded.

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New Book Loveworks Teaches How To Make Emotional Connections

Eric Jacobson

While many companies were using the language of war in their marketing (target, penetrate, ambush), Roberts was using the language of love (mystery, sensuality, intimacy). In 2010 Advertising Age magazine named Lovemarks one of their "ideas of the decade."

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Finding The Ideal Tone For Your Emails

Eric Jacobson

ToneCheck , a software program that works with Microsoft Outlook 2003, 2007 and 2010, helps to ensure your tone is clearly communicated and understood. ToneCheck reports that many companies also battle productivity loss triggered by misread employee email. Or, do you have employees whole struggle with the tone of their emails?

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Why Leaders Should Support Volunteer Programs In The Workplace

Eric Jacobson

In fact, job seekers much prefer companies that have a strong volunteer program. And, if you are a leader in the workforce, take note of the 2010 research that VolunteerMatch.org and United Healthcare published. motivating employees. attracting new hires. You'll be presented a list of nearby volunteer opportunities.