A growing number of supervisors are writing about their lives, friends, and jobs on a personal Web log, or blog. Blog material is a mix of commentary, opinions, and photos. Because of concerns about trade secrets, libel, and poor taste in material, many firms are enacting guidelines. Companies including Goggle and Delta Airlines have fired or disciplined employees for what … [Read more...]
To build our organization, we focus on customers, the key to growth
In this era of global competition, we can't be satisfied with sales that were as good as last year's. To be a profitable organization, we must grow. That means growth in sales, growth in profitability, and possibly the most important factor, growth in market share. Such a big order means we must attack the goal of growth from several different directions. We can't put the … [Read more...]
Before you get behind the wheel, slip into your ‘travel mode’
A national survey shows that nearly half of drivers engage in some sort of angry behavior. According to the survey, 30 percent of adult drivers complain about other drivers; 17 percent yell at other motorists; 3 percent chase them or prevent them from passing. Another 1 percent to 2 percent had gotten out of their cars to hurt or argue with other drivers, deliberately hit … [Read more...]
Fire Prevention Week focuses on safe use of candles
They look nice and smell good, but candles have become a serious nationwide problem. While fires from other causes have dropped over the past decade, the number of candle fires continues to rise, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Property damage is enormous, and in one recent year, 60 people died as a result of fires caused by candles. At one time, the … [Read more...]
Fire Prevention – What to do in October
At home There are special weeks during the year that call to you to take important steps to protect yourself. During Fire Prevention Week, we urge you to: * Replace the batteries on your smoke alarms. Replace any smoke detectors that are 10 years old. * Review your EDITH plan. Exit Drills for The Home could save a life. 1. Draw a floor plan of your home showing two ways out … [Read more...]