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Achieving Positive Change in Behavior

Posted by The Galatas Group on Aug 23, 2010

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Choosing a Career

Posted by The Galatas Group on Aug 17, 2010

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Jobless not the only ones hit by downturn

Posted by The Galatas Group on Aug 16, 2010

You don’t need to be out of work to feel the stress of high unemployment. Sure you might be working longer hours, taking on more responsibilities, maybe putting off vacation time. But hey! You’re lucky to even have a job. right? Maybe not. Here you can listen to the podcast: Jobless...

How to go from New Hire Orientation to Promotion

Posted by The Galatas Group on Jul 22, 2010

Since I have started my new job- almost a month ago- there has been a lot going on. My new hire orientation was very minimal and only included two computer programs. The first taught us how to work the cash register and the second described how to interact with customers more...

First Job

Posted by The Galatas Group on Jul 20, 2010

Congratulations on graduating college and landing your very first “grown-up” job! On the one hand you must be relieved to have a job right out of school, and on the other hand you must be sweating with anxiety on how to handle yourself competently. You already proved yourself...

Avoiding Pregnancy Discrimination Claims

Posted by The Galatas Group on Jul 6, 2010

It can be very difficult for a business owner to keep things running smoothly and fully staffed some days. It’s easy to make decisions that seem to be right for the operation, but that turn out to be unlawful and discriminatory, even unintentionally. Business owners leave...

Switching Careers

Posted by The Galatas Group on Jul 6, 2010

The process of thinking through a successful career transition can be overwhelming and stressful, but if done correctly, it can also be satisfying and rewarding. Most people considering a career change are aware they need the change, but unaware of how to implement the change. ...

Coaching for Results

Posted by The Galatas Group on Jul 1, 2010

Coaching for Results Play audio player to listen to the Coaching for Results podcast Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your...

Communication is Key to Union Avoidance

Posted by The Galatas Group on Jun 13, 2010

I just wanted to share a story that comes to mind as I consider the importance of communication in the workplace. As this story begins, plant managers were becoming concerned that their employees were being solicited to sign union organizing cards. This was based on toxic...

Communication Tips

Posted by The Galatas Group on Jun 13, 2010

In case you don’t already know, lack of communication from management is usually the greatest cause for employee dissatisfaction and premature departure. The best managers LISTEN to and frequently talk to all their employees. They adopt an Open Door Policy to make it easy for...

Rewire Don’t Retire

Posted by The Galatas Group on Jun 13, 2010

“Rewire them, don’t retire them!” a CEO screeches as he concludes a meeting where the hot topic was “what to do with employees that are at or close to retirement age.” Each day, more and more older workers are faced with the decision to continue working – some by choice and...

Embrace the Convergence for a Competitive Advantage

Posted by The Galatas Group on Jun 13, 2010

There is a monumental convergence of people, resources, and technology that can give you and your business a competitive advantage. Just take a minute to observe your surroundings and you will quickly meet the next generation of employees, customers and business partners using cutting...

Tips on Disaster Preparedness

Posted by The Galatas Group on Jun 13, 2010

Many large corporations have formal Disaster Preparedness Plans in place and often have the resources to recover quickly and with little business disruption. The small to mid-sized business owners often do not believe they need to consider the following matters, although they are most...

How to Cope with an Aggressive Employee

Posted by The Galatas Group on Jun 13, 2010

How to Cope with an Aggressive Employee – Fear and anxiety can make an otherwise rational employee overreact. Ed Muzio, CEO of Group Harmonics, says to stay issue focused when talking to them and avoid being emotional. Move the discussion to a productive environment so you can...

Keep Employees Motivated During a Recession

Posted by The Galatas Group on Jun 13, 2010

Keep Employees Motivated During a Recession – With widespread layoffs and budget cuts, it’s easy for employees to disengage from their jobs. Learn how to keep your team motivated during these uncertain times. By: BNET BNET provides working professionals with the tools,...

How to Deal with Complaining Employees

Posted by The Galatas Group on Jun 13, 2010

How to Deal with Complaining Employees -David Goldman and employment and labor attorney tackles the question of how to deal with employees that complain. By: BNET BNET provides working professionals with the tools, advice, and insight they need to succeed in today’s workplace....

How to Handle a Crying Employee

Posted by The Galatas Group on Jun 13, 2010

How to Handle a Crying Employee -With talks of layoffs and downturns, an emotional employee could show up in your office at any time. Ed Muzio, CEO of Group Harmonics, says that even though it might make you uncomfortable, don’t push to end the conversation. Give the person time to...

How to Handle an Underperforming Employee

Posted by The Galatas Group on Jun 13, 2010

How to Handle an Underperforming Employee -When an employee is not pulling his weight, it can hurt team morale. Learn how to approach this employee and deliver negative feedback. … How to Handle an Underperforming...

How to Manage a Domineering Employee

Posted by The Galatas Group on Jun 13, 2010

How to Manage a Domineering Employee -Do you have an employee who tends to dominate meetings and projects? Tanya Goodwin-Maslach, an executive coach… By: BNET BNET provides working professionals with the tools, advice, and insight they need to succeed in today’s workplace....

Graduate School versus Job

Posted by The Galatas Group on Jun 9, 2010

Find a job, join a research laboratory, study for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), take the GRE, fill out a FAFSA, and prepare for final exams. These are the things that I must complete within the next few weeks. College can be very hectic at times and I find myself getting...

Using Competition to Incent Cross-functional Teams

Posted by The Galatas Group on Jun 7, 2010

Those of us in the shipping industry know that trucking is one of the most important and largest revenue generating segments in the business. It is also one of the least known and most misunderstood segments. When most people think of trucking, they envision a solitary driver behind...

A college student prepares for her job interview

Posted by The Galatas Group on Jun 7, 2010

There are over fifteen million Americans unemployed If you are one of them, what kind of variables would you take into account when searching for a job? How would you prepare for the job interview? How would you negotiate your salary and what would you settle for? If you are a student,...

Avoiding Sexual Bias Claims

Posted by The Galatas Group on Jun 7, 2010

Did you know that claims of sexual bias by men are on the rise? We usually hear about women being treated unfairly around pay issues, promotional opportunities and other such concerns. Here’s a perfect example involving Razzoo’s, a Cajun restaurant chain based in Dallas, Texas. ...

Tips to Prevent Sexual Harassment Lawsuits

Posted by The Galatas Group on Jun 3, 2010

You might assume that a professional practice involving surgeons would not be at risk for a sexual harassment lawsuit. Unfortunately, two surgical practices in Bellaire, Texas, were recently charged with allowing sexual harassment and retaliation to occur in their...

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