5 Innovative Medical Technologies for 2018, Part 2

5 Innovative Medical Technologies for 2018, Part 2 5 Innovative Medical Technologies for 2018, Part 2 5 Innovative Medical Technologies for 2018, Part 2Part 1 of 5 Innovative Medical Technologies showcased the latest technologies for personal fitness, wellness, and health monitoring on display at the 2018 edition of the Consumer Electronics Show, held January 9-12 in Las Vegas, NV. Among other innovations, devices for diabetes monitoring and vorderteil eines schiffs repellents were highlighted. Here, we look at devices for stroke rehabilitation, proper hydration, and more, all of which won recognition in the CES Innovation Awards showcase.Different Stroke in NeurorehabilitationIn the United States, stroke is the third-leading cause of death and the number 1 cause of serious long-term disability, striking 795,000 people every year. The tragedy of strokes high death rate is compounded by the hundreds of thousands of people every year who survive their stroke but are left with life-alte ring physical or cognitive disabilities requiring extensive rehabilitation. Thanks to advances in the study of neuroplasticity the brains ability to rewire itself to restore lost function researchers are making strides in technologies that help patients regain capabilities faster. Neofect, a company with several such innovations in its portfolio, has developed the RAPAEL Smart Pegboard, a gamified training tool designed to help stroke patients redevelop grasp and dexterity. The digital rehabilitation device uses high-intensity LEDs and audio cues to help users perform game-like exercises requiring the placement of pegs into specific holes on the board. Games that require memorization, pattern recognition, fast reflexes and hand-eye coordination are included.Extreme PreventionThe Neurostylus helps people with diabetes detect loss of sensation in their extremities.Another product designed to help diabetes patients keep on top of their peripheral nerve and blood vessel health was fea tured in the CES Innovation Award showcase. The Neurostylus is a device-app combination people with diabetes can use to detect loss of sensation in their extremities. Frequent monitoring of sensation could help detect the early signs of neuropathy a common diabetes complication causing severe nerve damage and poor circulation. The device connects to a smart phone, on which the user selects from a menu of test modes. To operate the device, the user places the Neurostylus in contact with the targeted site on the body and begins the test, which directs pre-selected vibration frequencies to the targeted site. When the user stops feeling the vibrations, he or she stops the test and the results are stored on the smart phone app for physician review.Also for You Find out how researchers are eliminating insulin injectionsDrinking SolutionTaking the idea of proper hydration to a new level, LifeFuels has developed a personalized beverage technology that enables active types to concoct person alized all-natural health drinks on the go. The system comprises a reusable bottle equipped with a near-medical-grade dispensing system, an assortment of FuelPods containing flavored drink concentrates, and a smart phone app that helps users track hydration and nutrient levels as well as other data from wearable devices. To replenish the bottle, the user fills it with water and then uses the app or a built-in button to dispense the desired flavorings and adjust the strength or taste of the mixture.Missed Part 1 of 5 Innovative Medical Technologies for 2018? Read it here.Michael MacRae is an independent writer. For Further Discussion .number list-style decimal outside none padding-left 16pxmargin-removed 1em 0

ETraining vs InPerson Training

ETraining vs InPerson Training ETraining vs InPerson Training Though statistics on penetration and effectiveness are scarce, electronic learning/training (e-learning), and remote learning are entering mainstream engineering instruction and are competing with in-person training. Which is more appropriate for which students and for what subject matter?R. D. Garrick, Ph.D., P.E., associate professor of manufacturing and mechanical engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY, believes that desired learning outcomes, and not subject matter (for example, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics) determines the suitability of e-learning and in-person instruction.Garrick, whose institution provides both traditional classroom and remote instruction, sees the benefit in reversing the traditional classroom lecture/offsite homework model to a model in which students experience lectures or other instructional material remotely or electronically, but solve problems in a classroom se tting. This paradigm allows students to consume educational materials as quickly or slowly as they wish, while working through problems in large but well-monitored groups.If the instructional objective is to build intellectual bridges between instructors and students through analogies, metaphors, images, or simulations, this can be accommodated through e-learning, Garrick says. But learning outcomes that involve problem-solving or understanding points of view are best conveyed in person, where the instruction can be personalized.Online training is cost-effective for students in remote locations or who are employed at traditional jobs. The downside is a lack of interaction. For example, there is a lack of focus on student body language or facial reactions to instructional elements. And some students or trainees feel more comfortable asking questions in a live environment than zugreifbar.Attempts to classify knowledge and delivery methods systematically produces interesting ideas. Byr on Newberry, Ph.D., P.E., associate professor of mechanical engineering at Baylor University, Waco, TX, refers to Blooms Taxonomy, a model for learning objectives that suggests a hierarchy of learning levels. These are, from lowest to highest knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. At the lower levels, people simply know facts and comprehend ideas, Newberry says. Facts and ideas combine and rearrange uniquely at the higher levels, which is where complex decisions are synthesized.Impersonal, electronic education works better at the lower levels, where electronic media easily communicate basic information. Engineers already familiar with design codes readily learn code amendments through an electronic medium because they are already familiar with the concepts. A design code novice likely will need in-person training because application of design is far from straightforward. Engineers must judge when a code applies and when it doesnt, how to resolve code conflicts, and how to select one design over another when both meet code requirements.These judgments, Newberry observes, depend not only on the codes but on the unique context of the problem. Experiential knowledge at the higher levels of Blooms Taxonomy, he argues, is not condensed easily into generic principles that fit onto a DVD. Having interaction with an experienced person is crucial to the learning process.Yet significant exceptions exist. Raman Unnikrishnan, dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science, California State University, Fullerton, CA, notes that top hardware and software companies already provide online troubleshooting, for example, which involves judgment and evaluation that fall under higher-level activities.Fullerton soon will introduce an online M.S. program in environmental engineering that follows the success of an online software engineering course. Yet he disagrees with the application of taxonomic rules to decide on the mode of instructi on.Unnikrishnan points out that remote learning and collaboration have become crucial elements some would say competencies for software developers. Software developed in Los Angeles gets handed over to programmers in Ireland for the next shift, and on to Bangalore before returning to California the next day.E-training for hands-on coursework would not be as successful, he says. We have a large machine shop here. You can teach the basics through electronic media, but learning to operate the equipment, rendering complex shapes, and understanding safety and compliance has to be done on site.E-learning works best, Unnikrishnan says, with self-motivated individuals and materials that build on the students previous knowledge. Thus, classroom interaction may be critical for 101-level courses, but not for graduate work where students are already familiar with the basics. Although, he admits, There isnt a very strong research base for what Im claiming.Angelo DePalma is an independent write r.Online training is cost-effective for students in remote locations or who are employed at traditional jobs. The downside is a lack of interaction.

10 causes of doubt stopping you from your best

10 causes of doubt stopping you from yur best10 causes of doubt stopping you from your bestIf you hear a voice within you say you cannot paint, then by all means paint and that voice will be silenced. ? Vincent Willem van GoghIm going to let you in on a big secret that is going to stop you right in your tracks and boost your confidence You have the ideas, beliefs and courage to live the life you truly want. You may not have every piece of the puzzle just yet. You may not have the blueprint or plan. And perhaps you havent yet activated your dreams.But this whole thing called life - and living it on YOUR terms - isnt nearly as complicated as WE make it out to be. Its not others who are culpable of making things more complicated for us. Its ourselves. Its called doubt and it can cripple the best of us - even those of us who are motivated, self-aware and full of dreams and positive energy.As Ive written about previously, we rarely talk much about doubt. It can be embarrassing. We beco me self-conscious and unwilling to want to admit to others - much less ourselves - how much it may be robbing us of the life we want. Its worth opening up the conversation on this pernicious enemy, largely because its the secret battle all of us fight - and many of us are (ironically) to fearful to open up about.According to Merriam-Webster, doubt is, to call into question the truth of to be uncertain.It is also to demonstrate a lack of confidence. The key to a happy, purpose-driven life is a foundation of faith and confidence. You must believe in yourself. You must trust your thoughts and how you will respond to all the events and stimuli in your life.When you are confident, you believe that anything is possible. You think more clearly, with an open-mind and heart. Youre willing to reject fear, take risks and better identify with your positive and negative emotions. Confidence permeates your thoughts and drives your actions. Doubt crushes them.Through deep reflection, we can rea lize that doubt, when analyzed in isolation, can actually help us frame up what matters fruchtwein to us. Every time I know Im on the right track, I intuitively feel it. Hopefully you do, too. You know its right, you lean into it and let the positive energy propel you forward. Here, youre able to dissect doubt and understand that its just a part of the human experience.Ive learned there are 10 major causes of doubt. Its not just important to identify these causes, its imperative for us to combat them, and have a plan to triumph over what can sink us, if we let it. Read these through. Come back to these during moments of weakness. You already have what it takes. You just need these tools and techniques to help you embrace the challenges of each day.1. Doubt of what others may think of your new, bold future plansYou want to launch your own consulting business. You want to become an artist or software developer full-time. Maybe you just want to change careers, try out something youve a lways loved but have been too afraid to do, or maybe you want to go all in with committing to that special person in your life. And yet, once you find your mind moving forward, it seems like your legs buckle and suddenly youre stuck.How could I possibly let someone elses spoken opinion, or my own perception, prevent me from moving in a direction my head and heart are leading me toward?My coaching work, as well as academic research, has led me to believe that this is the number one cause of doubt that leads to inaction. We doubt ourselves because we worry about what others may think of the ideas or plans that mean so much to us, that they couldnt possibly have enough knowledge and depth of understanding for.Solution Commit to a two-step plan Speak and write your future plans and desires over your life. Step one is to have the awareness and willingness to communicate these plans. Step two is having the courage and willingness to act on what you believe. Find time alone in solitude to do this exercise. Then, start implementing a erfahrungen to ensure you commit to action.2. Doubt of whether you have what it takes to do what you truly wantThis most closely resembles Impostor Syndrome. Either that youre not sure that you can succeed, or you doubt your previous accomplishments. No matter how accomplished or skilled you are, if you doubt who you are, youve already lost.Solution Develop a mantra. Mine is, Im really good at being me. I also use, Today is a big step closer to living the life I want. These are positive affirmations that we speak over our lives. Their inspirational and encouraging and they help feed our conscious and subconscious minds. They help us creating the story that we want to write over our lives.Believe in your infinite potential. Your only limitations are those you set upon yourself. Believe in yourself, your abilities and your own potential. Never let self-doubt hold you captive. You are worthy of all that you dream of and hope for. ? Roy T. Be nnett3. Doubt about whether you can overcome your pastThe coaching work Ive done has taught me that people get caught living in the past, and forget to be present for today and their future. This is where mindfulness comes in. Take this from the Harvard GSEBy approaching what you do with mindfulness, you decrease the amount of energy you spend worrying about the past or the future, and you increase the amount of attention you give to present and positive experiences. But because stress and worrying can be so ingrained, you have to practice (and keep practicing) the skills and habits you need to keep your attention on the present.Solution The truth is, most people arent really watching, or theyre so wrapped up and absorbed in their own affairs, theyre not even aware of any of your past struggles or stumbles. The doubt that plays on our minds is the perceived care that others are remembering us or thinking of us for our failures. Theyre probably not. But even if they are, isnt that gr eat motivation to re-write the ending to your Hollywood script?4. Doubt that the closest people in your life will understand and support youFor so long in my life, I was afraid to speak my biggest dreams to some of the people closest to me. Perhaps you have shared that same experience Its primarily fear-based, but also based on doubt that we will either be understood or accepted by those who love us the most.Have the courage to tell the people that love you the most to stand by your side with love and respect. Its your job to summon the conviction inside of you to believe in what youre doing so much, that youre willing to give it everything you have each day.Solution Overcome yourself and show vulnerability around what matters most to you. When you open up and show courage, peeling back the doubt that clouds your mind, youll find greater acceptance and love.5. Doubting yourself for the times that youve failed or made mistakesI love this from Denzel Washington, Fail BIGAnd from Jeff Bezos I believe we (Amazon)are the best place in the world to fail (we have plenty of practice), and failure and invention are inseparable twins, he said in his 2015 shareholder letter. Source ForbesThink about that One of the worlds most successful companies, as well as the richest people, thinks that failure and invention are inseparable twins.Solution Never be afraid to fail. Especially when youve given things deep thought, planned for what you want and given your all to your efforts.6. Doubt and loss of trust over how you communicate and interact with the people in your lifeIts a great thing to put ourselves in our minds eye and to look at ourselves objectively, but not to the point where it drives us crazy. The people who do this are overly analytical - to a fault. Let the game come to you, is one of my favorite quotes. It basically means, dont force things. Let things play out naturally. Be yourself and dont get too nervous.Solution You cant analyze your every move. You just have to proceed with confidence.7. Doubt about your appearance (both in your mind and how others may observe you)So youre not the famous image of yourself that you dreamed about. No one is The way to overcome this doubt is through acceptance. Accept who you are, faults and all. Exercise positivity to think of yourself in a more encouraging light. Practice self-care.Solution Draw up the exact image that you want of yourself. Not what others want. Who you really are. Start building toward that. Take a picture of yourself dressed, ready to go and living your best life. Put it on your desk and over your bed at night. Thats who you are.8. Doubt about finding a job opportunity or entrepreneurial path that will sustain youThis one resonates with me because Ive lived it. If youve struck out before, or if you find yourself staring with a blank face at your computer screen each day, knowing that youre not doing what you want to do, and you dont have the direction you need to change it, take h eart and dont doubt. You just havent found the answer yet. And youre still on the journey.Solution Start with this very basic question What do you want? Not what you think others expect of you and not what may seem to be the next logical step for where youve already been. What do you want based on your passion, skills, experience and natural talents? Once you know that answer, youll know the right way to go for making money and supporting yourself.9. Doubt about your biggest strengths and weaknessesSometimes we dont get started because we fear our weaknesses will hold us back, or that our strengths arent strong enough.Solution I highly recommend the Gallup StrengthsFinder assessment to better understand your strengths. Solicit feedback from people that you trust around areas where you need to improve. Write down what you believe your strengths to be and have that validated by other people. Get honest with yourself. Tell yourself the truth about what youre good at, and what you need to improve.Once you have this clarity, youll have the direction you need to move forward.10. Doubt that you can overcome the everyday temptations and negative desires that offer only temporary pleasure, but long-term painThis last one requires a steady heaping of faith, discipline and perseverance. A winning combination for anyone looking to overcome that which holds them back. We want to get better and improve our strengths and continue living our values and building toward what we want. But so much of life is about mitigating and reducing our weaknesses.Solution Be honest with yourself and do some self-examination. What are the things that youre doing in your life each day that hold you back? I like to think of this in the form of vices. It could be laziness, lustful thoughts, anger, even envious behavior. You are always empowered to take control of your own life and begin writing your masterpiece.Eliminate that which holds you back. Make it a habit to stop doing the things that a re adding only temporary pleasure. Because these very same things are causing long-term pain. Life is so much about eliminating the negative - the mistakes and turnovers - and empowering yourself to build off the positive things that you do each day. Thats the mark of a championBelieve this is your best yearJoin my newsletter and check out my bestselling book, The Value of You. This will give you inspiration to start planning for success on your journey. If youre interested in working with me, try me here.This article first appeared onMedium.

How to Develop and Write a Career Action Plan Writing

How to Develop and Write a Career Action Plan WritingHow to Develop and Write a Career Action Plan WritingA career action plan is a roadmap that will take you from Point A (choosing an occupation) to Point B (getting a job and advancing in your career). Also referred to as an Individualized (or Individual) Career Plan or an Individualized (or Individual) Career Development Plan, it will help you reach your career goals. Before You Begin To begin developing a career action plan, first, choose an occupation. That endeavor usually requires a significant amount of effort. To simplify the task, or at least make it more orderly, follow the career planning process. It consists of multiple steps. The fourth and final is to create a career action plan. Steps one through three, in order, consist of Self Assessment During this step, use several self-assessment tools to learn about yourvalues, interests, aptitudes, and personality type. Your goal is to identify a list of suitable careers tha t match these traits. Ideally, there should be between 10 and 15 occupations on your list.Career ExplorationNow that you know what occupations are suitable based on your self-assessment, begin to explore the ones that interest you. Dont do an extensive investigation into every single career on your list- only ones that are real possibilities deserve that sort of attention- but at least read a brief decision as not to eliminate any options based on preconceived notions about them. The occupation that appears on the surface as something you wouldnt like could end up being the one that interests you the most once you learn more about it. Dig deeper into the careers that you would consider pursuing. Begin to narrow down your list to approximately three to five occupations. Make a MatchArmed with information about several careers, begin to make a final decision. Think about the pros and cons of each of your options. Consider job duties, educational requirements, earnings, and job outlook . Not only must you enjoy your work, but it also has to support your lifestyle financially and should have decent job prospects. It is imperative that you be able to fulfill the educational requirements. Choose the career that, based on this data, is the best fit for you. situation Your Goals Now that you have chosen a career, it is time to set goals which will make up the foundation of your career action plan. Include short-term objectives which you can reach in under a year and long-term ones that will take from one to five years to achieve. A career action plan is different than a simple list of goals. It also includes all the steps you will need to take to reach them. To get started First, brainstorm to come up with a list of all your goals. Remember this is your list, and no one is judging what you put on it.Categorize them into two categories short-term goals and long-term goals. Applying to college or a training program, for example, will take under a year and is, therefo re, a short-term goal while getting your degree or finishing the program is generally a long-term one.Identify any barriers that could threaten your ability to reach your goals and then figure out if and how you can overcome them. If you cant find viable solutions, you may need to reformulate your goals. If, for instance, you have a learning disability that could impede your ability to earn a degree, find a college that provides students with resources to help them succeed. Write Your Career Action Plan Finally, its time to write your career action plan. Your timeline for achieving your goals should start with your short-term ones and end with your primary objective, which at this point should be getting your first job. Some people find it helpful to begin their plan at the end. That is state the goal that will take the most time first, and work your way backward. There is no hard and fast rule, as long as your plan is easy for you to understand and follow. List each of your go als and indicate how long, approximately, it will take to achieve it. Then, beneath each one, write a bulleted list of every step reaching that goal will require. Include, as well, the barriers that might get in the way, along with workable solutions for overcoming them. Your career action plan should be flexible. Dont be afraid to make changes to it as you go. It may be necessary to add some short-term goals along the way. Once you reach your ultimate long-term goal, you may want to add another one, along with more short-term objectives to help you get there.

Why One Company Prefers to Employ vs. Contract Field Professionals

Why One Company Prefers to Employ vs. Contract Field ProfessionalsWhy One Company Prefers to Employ vs. Contract Field Professionals In todays day and age, it seems that contractors are Silicon Valleys workaround for high fixed operating costs, but that shouldnt be the only factor to consider in determining the tax status of a companys key asset, its people. At ezhome today we have a field staff of 150 combined gardeners, irrigation specialists, handymen, and electricians. Within a few years, that number will grow into the thousands and tens of thousands by 2025. These people are professionals and we treat them as such theyre ezhome employees with insurance , overtime pay, health benefits, 401k plans, career advancement opportunities, and paid time off.Building a low margin business with high fixed costs isnt easy, but nobody said innovation welches easy. We chose this more difficult path because we believe that the home services industry needs to be revolutioniz ed and our use of technology and a fully-employed workforce will allow us to fundamentally change the space.There are hundreds of thousands of home service professionals in the U.S., many of whom are negatively affected by the seasonality of their profession, low-tech communication channels, and a lack of business tools to do their jobs as effectively as possible.We are providing long-term career opportunities to these hard working professionals. We guarantee a full-time schedule with full-time pay, benefits, and career advancement opportunities on a year-round basis. This frees up our team to fully focus on being amazing at their craft instead of worrying about when their next job will come in. We believe that by investing in our employees in this way, they will be invested in us and our customers and we can build a healthy, long-term, professional relationship.We are committed to giving our employees a solid onboarding and training experience so that they can hit the ground ru nning. In addition, as with any career, we know that learning and development is crucial to job satisfaction and a long-term career, so we also provide opportunities for our employees to learn new skills. Again, by investing in our people, we know they will be more invested in us and our customers and, therefore, be committed to delivering an amazing customer experience.This investment in our workforce allows us to guarantee a high standard quality of service. Additionally, our use of technology to operationalize the delivery of services provides a never-before-possible level of consistency - from the professional who arrives at a customers home to deliver recurring services such as gardening or cleaning to the actual quality of the service, itself.The Highest Value Customer Experience Before ezhome, a common frustration we heard from customers is the amount of time they needed to spend to find professionals to care for their home. For services from painting to flooring to tr ee pruning there was the need to research and contact fhigkeit providers, meet them in person, receive quotes and ultimately negotiate and choose a provider. Meanwhile, all of this is before their home is even being serviced.With ezhome, this pre-service work is 100% eliminated. Via our web or mobile applications, customers simply select a service, receive their quote, and make their purchase. We do the heavy lifting of finding and employing amazing home services generalist and specialists, keeping their skills sharp, and ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery.Were proud to be able to provide long-term career opportunities to our service professionals while also providing a better experience to our customers. Its the sort revolution thats not short on operational and business challenges, but we believe its the model of the future and are excited to be building a company which will improve the lives of both our employees and customersDilpreet Sethi has a background in management con sulting at McKinsey, operations at Liberty Mutual, and technology at IBM. Currently, he is the Director of Operations at ezhome.

Payroll Resume - an in Depth Anaylsis on What Works and What Doesnt

Payroll Resume - an in Depth Anaylsis on What Works and What Doesnt Our payroll resume samples will reveal to you how. It is very important to make sure that each component of your resume is true and not embellished as it is vital to make certain that a payroll specialist can be trusted. If you would like to be a payroll specialist, then your payroll specialist resume must demonstrate youve a strong awareness of responsibility and the skills necessary to be certain all employees are paid punctually and in full. In most instances, payroll specialists get a four-year degree in accounting and likewise some additional education in business and finance. A HR employer doesnt care you have five decades of experience as a ballet dancer. You are able to make payroll befolgung easier when you use Patriots internet payroll computer software. With this much legislation, its simple to earn payroll compliance mistakes. You have to keep payroll records for all workers. So when the hiring company hasnt provided a salary for work, we look at salary data from related businesses and locations to develop a sensible estimate for what you may expect. Thus, the payroll specialist resume example thats available below was designed so as to help you transform your own resume into a professional resume that will help to raise the chance of you getting a fantastic position which will help to further your career in the appropriate direction. If you are attempting to receive a work lately, you are aware that the present labor market is quite competitive. Having determined you have all it takes and required to be successful on the payroll job with the organization thats hiring, after that you can go ahead to make an excellent objective statement for your resume. It is crucial to bring any certification you might have to the career objective section. Even when youre just beginning your career, our payroll resume samples can offer outstanding insights on the best way to optimiz e your resume for your objectives. Among the most valuable things you can do to help your career is earn professional certifications in your area. You have to keep payroll records for three or mora decades. What the In-Crowd Wont Tell You About Payroll Resume Youre going to want to make certain that your resume is based on a careful plan featuring all the proper elements. Youre able to still list accomplishments with less tangible outcomes, however. It is crucial to remember that the resume objective will be applicable only in cases which are making applications to a specific job or program. The objectives of resume pages are vitally important for every individual whos hunting for employment. The Advantages of Payroll Resume Take a look at the sample of to construct your own resume. In your professional summary, you must create yourself a little overview of your experience to function as a written explanation to your prospective employer. Be certain to include your last fe w places of employment, the amount of time you were employed there and their contact info. Our payroll specialist resume samples provide templates which will help you organize your information in the best way. The 30-Second Trick for Payroll Resume The last paragraph is going to be based on your work experience. Writing a distinctive and interesting resume objective isnt likely to be a very simple job. The interview has become the most significant part the hiring procedure, and being in a position to answer commonly-asked questions can assist you immensely. After writing the high quality summary about your previous experience, start writing the experience in details that you have gained in your previous tenure. Also, a growing number of companies are abandoning the practice of optical scanning resumes into a database so that they can look for keywords. As HR, youre the very first impression of the company for eignung employees, therefore its important to emphasize good com munication abilities. A payroll specialist is required for most businesses to make sure everybody in the company becomes paid on time for the most suitable quantity of money that theyre owed. Your payroll system should present your employees what they need by means of timely and acceptable payment, and it should provide your company what it needs by way of helpful and total information. Including an objectives section at the commencement of your resume provides a succinct introduction to the intention behind the resume, highlighting your career objectives and the sort of job you are searching for. While its important to create a well written objective, be certain to avoid some severe problems in your objective too. On any one you observe, you should not locate an objective thats too vague. A well presented objective can be exactly the high-impact tool that may find a hiring managers attention from the beginning. The Payroll Resume Game Next, you are going to be including a paragraph that will give an overall breakdown of your qualifications and what youre searching to achieve in the Human Resource field. If youre looking for a career in Human Resources than you may wish to gather a resume that tells the employer just what you need to offer you. Bear in mind that no 2 applications should always be considered the exact same. If you wish to find out more about writing resumes that get interviews, go to a site such as Top Career Resumes where you will discover many articles and suggestions. The Secret to Payroll Resume Employment laws To make sure that you use the appropriate percentages regarding taxes and benefits youre required to be updated with laws and legislation updates in the employment sector. Federal income tax withholding differs for each employee. Quarterly and yearly payroll taxes must be submitted and paid on time to prevent penalties. Be certain to have a look at your state payroll and labor laws to stay compliant. Sample Payroll Specialist Resume Objectives There are several unique ways that you may formulate your objective, but you would like to keep a few things in mind. Career objectives arent about the type of work you are searching for. Perfecting your resume is a superb method to boost your likelihood of getting hired. Working on your interview skills is a remarkable means to improve your probability of getting work.

7 Ways to Get on Your Manager#8217;s Good Side

7 Ways to Get on Your Manager8217s Good Side Welcome to Recruiter QA, where we pose employment-related questions to the experts and share their answers Have a question youd like to ask? Leave it in the comments, and you might just landsee it in the next installment of Recruiter QATodays Question Maybe you just started a new role at a new company and you want to make a good impression, or maybe you feel like your manager doesnt have a great opinion of you and youre looking to change that. Whatever the circumstances, were looking for your best advice on how employees can impress their managers and get into their good graces1. Be TransparentWhether you are trying to make a positive first impression on your new manager or hoping to improve an existing relationship, getting on someones good side always depends upon a foundation of transparency and trust.Being transparent about both the challenges you are facing and the successes you are enjoying is critica l. Miscommunications often occur when managers arent aware of the work their colleagues are carrying out. Keeping your manager in the loop could be as simple as unternehmensverbund a weekly meeting or forwarding kudos you received from a client. If you arent sure what form or frequency of communication your manager prefers, ask them they will thank you. Like all relationships, a good relationship with your manager relies on mutual trust you trusting that your manager has your best interests in mind, and your manager trusting that you have your teams best interests in mind. If you feel as though that circle of trust is broken, have a diplomatic discussion about what needs to be improved and what can be changed. Tim Gates, Adecco Staffing USA 2. Dont Go Above and Beyond YetIf youre starting a new role, it can be tempting to try to go above and beyond right away in buchung to impress your boss and show initiative. But theres a chance you might anticipate your managers needs incorr ectly and end up hurting yourself in the long run. Instead, in your first few weeks, I think its important to follow this rule Give them what they want, so that you can give them what they need.In other words, execute everything youre asked to do impeccably well. Blow every assignment out of the water. Your manager will see you leid just as someone whos competent, but as someone they can trust to get the job done. Then you can have a conversation about how you can contribute more strategically and impactfully you can share new ideas you have for the company or department, new ways of doing things, interesting projects youd like to work on. Youve already created that cornerstone of trust with your manager. They know youre competent, and theyll be much more open to your ideas than they would be if you came out with guns blazing on day one. Ian Cluroe, Alexander Mann Solutions 3. Remember You Work for Your Supervisor, Not Your CompanyEmployees need to understand that they work for th eir supervisors, not their companies. Rarely is the company aware of who you are or what you do. If youre more interested in helping your supervisor look good than making yourself look good, you will see the support from your supervisor grow. You should be more preoccupied with your supervisors status than your own. Damon J. Smith, Souletics 4. Understand Your Managers Communication PreferencesUltimately, it comes down to understanding your managers communication preferences, knowing their quality standards, and maintaining alignment with their expectations. If any one of those are out of line, employees will be scrambling to make up ground and rescue their reputations. A few things you need to know about your manager in order to stay aligned with their preferences include- How frequently do they like to be updated on project progress (e.g., along the way or only at key milestones)? - In what way(s) do they like to be updated (e.g., email, casual conversation, formal Gantt chart , etc.)?- What is their primary motivation in their job (i.e., what will help them succeed)?- How does your manager evaluate and determine success (i.e., what do they value most)? Addam Marcotte, FMG Leading 5. Cast a Broad NetEveryone is different, but by casting a broad net of approaches, you can easily win a manager over. There are three approaches I like to attempt when meeting a new manager. The first is to prove my worth. Take on a project and knock it out of the park. This will set the bar for work expectations moving forward. Managers like coworkers who can make their lives easier by producing solid work. The second is showing that you are flexible. When working with a new manager, you should brainstorm multiple ways to complete a project and ask which style they prefer. This shows not only that you have a diverse skill set, but also that you are not too proud to bend to their preferences. The third is connecting on a personal level. If a manager wears their favorite sports teams shirt, give them a dig about how their team lost this past weekend even if its subtle and by email. No matter what the style, we all like to talk about ourselves. Get the manager to open up in a non-overbearing manner by keeping it genuine. Greg Kuchcik, Zeeto 6. Show Your Manager That You Fit With the TeamWhen I started my new position at WebTek, I really wanted to make a good impression to let my boss know he did the right thing by hiring me. I have a great work ethic, so I felt that would be the best way to impress him. I quickly discovered that hard work welches not the only thing he was looking for. It was important to him that I fit in with the other team members. I worked hard at getting to know everyone and made it seem like I was always a part of the team. This not only made me look good to the boss, but also helped the others accept me. Mary Eileen Graczyk, WebTek 7. Tackle Problems Head-OnWhen people come into a new role at a new company, they have an outsiders p erspective. That makes it easier for them to recognize flaws in the way things are done. This is true for every new employee however, the way a new hire reacts to these flaws will fall into one of a few categories - They keep silent. - They complain to coworkers but dont share thoughts with their manager.- They share their opinions with their manager without offering solutions. - They come to the manager with solutions to the problem and are prepared to own that effort. By far the fourth category is the most effective and impressive thing to see from a new hire. 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How to Handle Conflict in the Workplace

How to Handle Conflict in the WorkplaceHow to Handle Conflict in the WorkplaceConflicts in the workplace can occur for many reasons, but some of the top reasons for conflict are that people often have very different ideas and ways of approaching their job that everyone around them might not agree with. Each of us has learned very early on how to handle conflict. For some of us, that means knowing how to effectively communicate our desires and our needs in order to better understand the problem and how it relates to others but for some of us, it may be that we learned to handle conflict by being aggressive and not be willing to compromise which makes it difficult to come to any kind of a solution. When individuals feel threatened in any way, they may often resort to the flight or fight response to alleviate their stress. Unfortunately, neither of behauptung responses is a good way to handle conflict because the root of the problem still remains and neither festivitt feels any resoluti on. Wherever there are people living or working together, there are bound to be problems. The key to handling any type of conflict is to learn strategies where both people can feel heard. Establish Strong Professional Relationships From the Start One key way to avoiding conflict in the workplace is to take some time to establish good working relationships with your supervisor and your co-workers. Developing strong relationships in the workplace can help you to avoid much of the pettiness that can go on when people dont feel accepted as an important part of the group. Staying out of the line of fire when it comes to geschftszimmer politics can put you in a position to stay out of some of the negativity that can invade the workplace. Avoid office politics at all costs and make it a practice to stay away from office gossip as well. Participating in office gossip can put you in a bad light and cause your supervisor and coworkers to view you as someone who is unprofessional and perh aps a troublemaker to boot. Conflict in the workplace can often be a good thing and something to embrace. Conflict can help get problems on the table and force both parties to take a stand on their beliefs and hopefully find a way that they can communicate on what they would both like to accomplish. Facing conflict early on also helps prevent bad feelings to fester while also providing an opportunity to move closer to a deeper understanding. Making Peace in the Workplace Usually, we make more out of conflict than we really need to do. It may be our partal pride that holds us back from being the first person to take the initiative to move closer to the other person but by just being the first one to take action, shows your willingness to create some good will. Focus on the Facts When trying to resolve a conflict with another person it is important that you stick just to the facts. It is quite possible that the two of you see things in a totally different way, which is usually why conflict begins in the first place, but its very important for both parties to stay with what they see as the facts and not let emotions get in the way. Ask an Objective Third Party to Help You may find that the problem has gone on too long or that one or both of you has some very strong feelings on a particular issue so it can often times be helpful for both parties to sit down both individually and together with an objective third party. Another person might help you draw a different perspective on the problem, which could be all it takes to come to a solution that can be accepted by both parties. Be a Good Listener Oftentimes conflicts can be avoided or solved rather quickly if each party would take the time to fully listen to what the other party has to say rather than having to express their opinion first and then occupy their mind by thinking of what else they want to say. Its also important to go into any kind of negotiations with a clear mind and avoid any preco nceived notions. The communication should always be respectful and both parties should work to make the other person feel heard. Maintain a Win-Win Attitude Even though two people may be in conflict, they may still be very much in sync on what theyd both like to see happen. When something ends up being a win-win for both parties, the result is usually a sense of goodwill and a strong feeling of accomplishment. Working through a problem and coming up with a win-win situation for everyone really can help to make a working relationship stronger and benefits both parties.

Get Companies to Chase You by Totally Changing Your Cover Letter

Get Companies to Chase You by Totally Changing Your Cover Letter Get Companies to Chase You by Totally Changing Your Cover Letter As you probablyknow by now, Im not a fan of the wait-and-see game that is, pinging your resumeto ajob site or acompany and waiting to see if someone isinterested in you.This tactic takes control of your job search fromyou and puts it in other peopleshands. Thisstrategy is one way of doing things but itsthe old-school way There are many other ways to find a job, but today Im going to share one way in particular with you. Its a way that is all about- you becoming visible- you getting the job you want- and you taking back control of your job search so that companies chase after you.How toTake Back Control of Your Job SearchThere is more than one way to skin a cat please note thatI love cats, but Im sure you get what I mean but heres one step you can taketo gain control of your job search. Its a completely new spin on the traditional cover letter.I call i t the Show Tell Letter.The Show Tell Letter is all about monetizing yourself. Its about taking proactive action.The Show Tell Letter isabout showinga hiring manager that you understand their issues andtelling them that you are the solution to their problems. (Remember You only get hired because they have a problem.)Writing a Show Tell LetterThere are four steps to creating the perfect Show Tell LetterThe BaitProblem IdentificationProblem SolvingClosing1.The Bait Draw the hiring manager in by showing an interest in the company. Do some research, read trade magazines, conduct a Google search. The point is to find something new about the company a recent industry award, a new product launch, or a new process development. In your letter, you shouldpraise the person or company for the achievements you have uncovered. People love to receive credit, and this will encourage them to read on.2. Problem IdentificationDuring yourresearch, you also want to find something that may be keeping the manager you are writing to up at night. This is not about telling them how to do their job its about identifying with their problem.For example, maybe the managerworks fora abflugup company and is trying to get the word out about their products or services. You can say that you understand how challenging their situation must be, with staff members wearing so many hats and working around the clock to develop and implement marketing strategies.3. Problem SolvingUse a couple of sentences to provide evidence of how you can solve the problem you identified. Use a practical example of a time when you have achieved a similar result for another company. Do not go into elaborate detail you can save that for the interview. Just state the facts about how you fixed the issue.4. ClosingThis needs to be short and sweet. A simple sentence saying you would love to chat about how you can achieve thesame results for them is enough.You can sendyour resume along withthe letter, but do not refer t o it in the letter. Your resume is justthere to provide additional information about you. The Show Tell Letter is not a placeto talk about yourself it is a place to talk about your potential employers problem.Once youve sent your first Show TellLetter off, its time to start compiling a list of other companies that you could send a similar letter to. Do your research and start all over again. Dont stop until companies start chasing youBe Proactive Own Your Job SearchImagine sending a Show TellLetter to ahiring manager not the HR person, but the person who needs you and can hire you. Can you see how the Show Tell Letter can help you take control of your job search? Can you see how powerful this tool will be in getting hired?Youre showing the managerthat you understand their issues, and youre tellingthem that youre the solution.So which do you prefer the reactive action of responding to job sites and advertisements, or the proactive action ofbypassing HR procedures and directly gra bbing the attention of the person who can hire you?I know what my choice is.Get Noticed, Get Hired.Susan Burke is an award-winning global careers coach. You can connect with Susan viaLinkedInandgrab a complimentary copy of her bookdirect from her website.Master the art of closing deals and making placements. Take our Recruiter Certification Program today. Were SHRM certified. Learn at your own pace during this 12-week program. Access over 20 courses. Great for those who want to break into recruiting, or recruiters who want to further their career.

Big Little Lies Shailene Woodley on why not to use this word about women

Big Little Lies Shailene Woodley on why not to use this word about womenBig Little Lies Shailene Woodley on why not to use this word about womenShailene Woodley is anything but predictable. After all, she started on such teenybopper gems as The OC and The Secret Life of the American Teenager before taking a star-making turn in the George Clooney vehicle The Descendants and then going on to star in the entgegengesetzt trilogy (and also making us cry for days in The Fault in Our Stars) and now the cultural phenomena that is Big Little Lies. She is also quite outspoken offscreen and welches arrested in 2016 for protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline.During a recent interview at 92Y Ladders was on hand for, the Golden Globe-nominated Woodley sat down with SELF magazine Editor in Chief Carolyn Kylstra to discuss the imminent premiere of the second season of Big Little Lies the conversation then crescendoed into a manifesto on all things related to women empowerment, tzu sichapy shaming, an d the delicate subject of domestic abuse.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreOn the complexity of the word empowermentAt one point during the interview, Kylstra prompted Woodley to explain why she allegedly had an issue with the term empowered being used to describe women. Woodley asserted that she did not have a harte nuss with the word empowerment itself, but ratherbei took issue with its overuse.Right now in Hollywood, the conversation I often have with journalists is how do you feel about portraying one of the many strong, empowered females in your cast? I have to ask myself, are they strong? Are they empowered? Or are they just broken, hurting, messy, funny, corrupt, human beings who dont have it all together? Theres a common narrative surrounding female based projects that imply the women are strong and empowered. We tend to throw catchphrases out there to uplift the idea of equality and justice thats not actually addressing the real situation, which is that there is a learning curve in how we can all communicate properly together to achieve equality. You take away the power from empowerment by using it inaccurately.On working with the Big Little Lies castWere all very different people. Were all from different generations. We each have distinct generational journeys and are coexisting. But we all genuinely like each otherwhether the conversation is political or emotional, were very open. We always have the same idea of a solution but have different ideas on how to get there. I may have a specific idea in mind in how to get things done, and so do the other cast members. Ive never met a group of women who are able to achieve this with such transparency and honesty. We hold space for each other. holding-gesellschaft steadfast to your viewpoint exacerbates apathy and lack of empathy.On the cast members she was most initially excited to work withId already w orked with Laura Dern and Zoe Kravitz, so I was most excited to work with Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon. Theyre all so down to earth so you dont feel like youre working with them as legends, because they really are such normal people. You never get to see them that way. It feels special to get to know them in such an intimate way.On Meryl Streep joining the castI immediately noticed the way Meryl held herself and the way she effortlessly and gracefully handles a script. Meryl not only memorizes her own script, she knows everyone elses. I remember her pointing out a certain line in the third scene and another line in the 60th and remarking on how they are related. I dont think Ill ever get to the point where Ill memorize everyones linesshe has such respect for the writers.On how Big Little Lies navigates the portrayal of sensitive subject matterBig Little Lies has been very challenging. The subject matters that were dealing with are so personal. Many have experienced domestic o r sexual abuse or know someone in their lives who have experienced it. We have to take the time to dig into these topics, include the levity and proper human psychology that isnt always morose - theres a lot of complexity.Capturing this in the character of Jane has been challenging. When you have moments of extreme trauma in your life, you hold yourself differently. I felt that at the end of the previous season Jane has this cataclysmic release. My character needed to separate her old identity from her new one. I actually approached the team about giving Jane bangs. Its dramatic and a big change.Ive had friends in my close circle that have had similar situations in their lives. One of my extended family members actually reached out to me and told me her story of abuse. You realize that what youre doing actually matters, apart from the story line.On her favorite role of all timeI dont have a favorite role. For me its not about the role, its about the story. Adrift was very meaningfu l for me. We filmed the entire thing in two weeks with 10 or 15 crew members in the middle of the ocean.I wouldnt say that Divergent was my favorite acting experience by any means but it was a good learning experience. It was like being in a frat or sorority for a short period of time. It was a bunch of young kids stuck together in Chicago in the middle of winter trying to make this movie work. The special effects were also a learning experience in and of itself.On how acting compares to producingRight now, I would say I prefer producing. Youre really like a conductor - you pick each piece of the puzzle and pray that they work together. I love the creativity involved. As an actor, creativity can get lost. As a producer, the amount of magic is infinite. Also, the business aspect really gets me going. I love being in charge.On setting aside your career life from your personal lifeIn my early 20s, I decided to cut my mother outside of my career. It was really difficult for her because it has been her life too for so long. She was the middleman in a lot of situations. But it was so important for me to make this operation happen. Me not telling my family everything about my career was a self-protection mechanism. I come from a very normal suburban family - that is where my true joy lies. If I only lived in my career or only in my personal life, I wouldnt be able to experience that joy.On her arrest at Standing jupe and activism outside of actingMy arrest was not planned. My friend at Standing Rock asked me to use my platform to get the petition signedCut to my arrest many months later, I just felt lucky to have had a Facebook live that I could stream to 50,000 people in that exact moment of arrest. What was so beautiful about standing rock was that native and non-native people were coming together to recognize all that was wrong with our system. Standing Rock really created that knowing.Im a huge proponent of all the work Conservation zwischenstaatlich is doing. Theyre an amazing environmental conservation organization. They are so different from other organizations. Its really about letting nature heal natureThey have employees on the ground that act as the bridge between politicians and the government, communities, and grassroots and indigenous leaders on the ground. They do the real work. Im not a huge fan of huge corporate charities, but these guys are doing it right.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people