Monthly Archives: October 2013

Effective Employee Orientation

Posted on October 28, 2013 by ianmckenzie

How to complete effective employee orientations Hiring the right candidate is a challenging process. Once you’ve found your successful candidate, you need to make sure that they are effectively equipped to hit the ground running in their new position. A good orientation … Continue reading →

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Top 5 social media tips for small businesses

Posted on October 9, 2013 by ianmckenzie

(NC) – Limited by time and resources, Canadian small business owners often view having a presence on social media channels as a daunting task. However, with over 18 million Canadians on Facebook alone, setting up a page for your business … Continue reading →

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8 Tips to Help You Clean Off Your Desk

Posted on October 7, 2013 by ianmckenzie

Make an appointment – Don’t just hope you find the time to clean up, set a calendar entry and stick to it. Use the right tools: Set a timer for the length of time you have decided to work on this project. Boxes or storage containers to … Continue reading →

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9 Habits of Successful People

Posted on October 4, 2013 by ianmckenzie

Leo Tolstoy starts the novel Anna Karenina with the line, “Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” There’s a measure of truth in that idea, which applies to successful people. Successful people exhibit … Continue reading →

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