February 9th speaker is Charlotte Harris Rise on “Sharing the Past, Building the Future Green”
Charlotte Riser Harris is one of the founding board members of Keep Montgomery County Beautiful, organized in June 2004. She has always had a keen interest in environmental issues especially those related to litter and recycling and has always taken a proactive role in volunteer activities related to those issues.
The survey was developed by Accountemps, the world's first and largest specialized staffing service for temporary accounting, finance and bookkeeping professionals. It was conducted by an independent research firm and is based on interviews with more than 1,400 CFOs from a stratified random sample of U.S. companies with 20 or more employees.
CFOs were asked, "How important is an employee's sense of humor in him or her fitting into your company's corporate culture?" Their responses:
The survey was developed by Robert Half International, the world’s first and largest specialized staffing firm. It was conducted by an independent research firm and is based on telephone interviews with more than 1,600 chief financial officers (CFOs) from a stratified random sample of U.S. and Canadian companies with 20 or more employees.
- Sales commenced from Kenai Loop # 1 well
- Selling into ENSTAR winter daily auction
- Ability to sell gas to ConocoPhillips LNG facility
Buccaneer Energy Limited is pleased to advise that production from its Kenai Loop # 1 well commenced on 14 January 2012 (US time).
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Southern U.S. Trade Association Invites Small Businesses to Learn Basics of Exporting
NEW ORLEANS, LA - Small businesses from across the Gulf Coast can learn the basics of exporting and the resources that are available to them by attending a Jan. 12 seminar sponsored by the Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA).
The
free event, called “Why Export: A
Seminar for Small Businesses,” will
be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon
at the Hilton Riverside Hotel, Kabacoff
Room, Two Poydras St., in
downtown New Orleans. Topics include the
advantages of exporting,
presented by Dr. Carrie Castille, deputy
assistant commissioner of
the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and
Forestry; financing, by
Warren Bares of J. Maxime Roy, Inc., one of the
leading trade credit
and political risk insurance brokers in the U.S.
and an authorized
local representative of the Export-Import Bank; the
logistics of
exporting, by Keith Guidroz of Gilscot-Guidroz
International Co.,
Inc.; and federal help for small exporters, by
Kristin Core,
outreach coordinator for SUSTA.
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Meditation has been shown to produce a wide range of mental benefits when practiced on a daily basis. Studies have shown that it can actually change how the brain processes information and manages the effects of stress, depression, and anxiety. Those who practice meditation, research has demonstrated, are happier and calmer than their counterparts who don’t, so it’s no surprise that many high-stress businesses are catching on and making meditation a part of their corporate mission. Read on to learn about some of the companies that are leading the way in promoting on-the-job meditation.
Small Business Development Center helped create new businesses and local jobs
BRENHAM, TX - Blinn College’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) helped local companies secure $3.67 million in funding during the last fiscal year.
The SBDC assisted 267 small business clients throughout its service region in Washington, Colorado and Austin counties, and helped in the creation of 167 new jobs and the launch of more than a dozen companies.
"Cosmetic surgery"
"Lottery tickets"
"Pet food"
"A trailer rental for a family reunion"
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She Said, He Said (It Better): How Women Can Get Better at Singing Our Own Praises…and Get Ahead in the Workplace
A new study reveals that men are better than women at talking up their accomplishments, a factor causing women to be overlooked in the workplace. Vickie Milazzo teaches women the art of confidently positioning their achievements and abilities and sets them on the path to wicked success.
HOBOKEN, NJ - We all know men overwhelmingly populate the higher echelons of the business world. And most of us agree on the reasons why: sexism, a history of repression, the “Mommy track,” and so forth. But a new study conducted by researchers from several business schools, including Columbia University Business School, suggests there might be another reason for the shortage of women in high-level positions: we just don’t exaggerate enough.
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Visit, ChristianBusinessLuncheon.org for more information. The next CBL will be on Tuesday, Feb. 14.
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If you’re looking for work and unacquainted with the new reality of proving your mettle, you’re in for a big surprise. If landing a job isn’t hard enough for today’s unemployed worker, companies have added a layer of difficulty to the process which makes getting hired that much harder. Specifically, you will probably be asked to take an on-line test just to be considered for an interview. And once you do earn the opportunity to be interviewed, you will likely face another challenge in the form of behaviorally-based methods of questioning your qualifications for the job.
As a business psychologist who has practiced my profession for over 30 years, I’d like to offer some helpful and practical advice without trying to teach you ways to “game” the system.
The BCW survey has been conducted in the US and Canada for the past 10 years and made its debut in Australia last year — surveying over 100,000 employees to date. Each participating organization has a stated Christian mission and/or values.
The 2012 Best Christian Workplaces in the US include:
