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Digg it UP - A Smarter Way to Get Paid
Is it possible to beat the game even win the game is flawed? Often, as we grow in experience and observation we find that we are competing in a world, which lacks the integrity that we might have assumed it had. Often when we are working in an industry and we are working against competition we find that the competition is cheating and the game is flawed and even the regulatory bodies and all the legal eagles are all in cahoots with each other.When this happens one needs to re-look at the goals that they have set for themselves and understand the larger picture and their place in the overall game. Sometimes when this happens it makes sense to join the group that are the rule makers.For instance it makes sense to be pragmatic and to perhaps join the industry associations and even sit on committees that make the rules and this way you can find out what the real rules are and what they are not. It is possible to win in a game that is flawed and it is possible to beat the game by changing the rules at the rule changing level or finding some open space to run that are not included in the o
Ongoing career education is something that can help separate from you other job searchers and in some cases might help to win you the job.As a recruiter, I have worked with companies who won’t hire people without a university degree. In some cases, they specify the type of degree needed but in other cases, the company doesn’t care what the degree is in as long as you have one.In other words, a lack of education can cost you. And you might not even realize it if the company doesn’t publicly admit this policy but simply lets their recruiters know about this particular form of screening.When planning your career, education can certainly have an impact on your success or lack thereof.Here are some ideas regarding various levels of education that might help to determine your long-term success in the workplace.University/College Career EducationAs mentioned above, some companies you apply to might require a Bachelor’s degree or college diploma and some might not even tell you up front that this is the reason you are being rejected. If you haven’t achieved th
The questions is....why?
Pay-for-Time versus Pay-for Performance
If an employee is employed simply to be somewhere and not have any other function then it may be understandable that they are paid solely on how many hours they are there. A few - very few - examples come to mind: perhaps a security guard who simply reports what he or she sees or is simply there as a deterrent to would-be thieves; perhaps somebody who is employed to monitor how many cars pass through a particular junction. Hey, wait a minute, surely the security guard needs to look smart and have his or her top button fixed; the car-counter must ensure that an accurate record is being kept?
Well, the more enlightened companies tend to pay on a mixed basis with time still being the main element and quality elements such as smartness or accuracy, for example, being used to top up the salary. However, with many jobs should this be taken one stage further? Surely most companies want their staff to complete the tasks they have been set? Many jobs are not directly dependent on the clock at all. They are more dependent on getting the job done. Admittedly, a call-centre salesperson may be tied to their desk (some might say chained!) for a fixed period of time. Yes, they have tasks to fulfil, but they are governed largely by the clock. However, the labourer, electrician, plumber, postman, sales manager, buyer etc etc are largely judged on getting the job done. Why shouldn't a fast postman, for example, be allowed to go home early on full pay - if they have completed their round? By the same token, shouldn't the slow postman be made to stay until the job is done, without any extra pay? Further still, shouldn't the fast postman be permitted to carry out a second round in one day and double his pay? Of course I have simplified the argument to make the point. Many postal organisations do have a policy of paying for the round (or perhaps paying according to how many
As some of you already know, I'm really picky about pizza. Yes, pizza. Although I've lived in Colorado most of my life, I was born in Northern New Jersey and there must be some sort of genetic code that makes me a pizza snob. Anyway, for the longest time it was a struggle to get what I would consider "real" pizza here in Colorado Springs.The past few years we've been very fortunate to now have a few really good restaurants that serve authentic, New York style pizza: Large, thin but chewy crust, lots of cheese. Mmmm. Last week I ordered a pie (that's what we call it) at my favorite place, Brooklyn Kitchen. I called in my order for pick-up and was told it would be thirty minutes. I arrive about thirty-five minutes later and my pizza is not ready. They're having a problem with their oven.Now I want to be sure this is clearly understood. This is not a complaint about this business. I believe they treated me well. They treated me fairly. And they provided me with good customer service. This is merely my opinion of how I might advise them to do something slightly different in similar situatio
Well, the more enlightened companies tend to pay on a mixed basis with time still being the main element and quality elements such as smartness or accuracy, for example, being used to top up the salary. However, with many jobs should this be taken one stage further? Surely most companies want their staff to complete the tasks they have been set? Many jobs are not directly dependent on the clock at all. They are more dependent on getting the job done. Admittedly, a call-centre salesperson may be tied to their desk (some might say chained!) for a fixed period of time. Yes, they have tasks to fulfil, but they are governed largely by the clock. However, the labourer, electrician, plumber, postman, sales manager, buyer etc etc are largely judged on getting the job done. Why shouldn't a fast postman, for example, be allowed to go home early on full pay - if they have completed their round? By the same token, shouldn't the slow postman be made to stay until the job is done, without any extra pay? Further still, shouldn't the fast postman be permitted to carry out a second round in one day and double his pay? Of course I have simplified the argument to make the point. Many postal organisations do have a policy of paying for the round (or perhaps paying according to how man
Paper shredder maintenance is recommended for the proper functioning of paper shredder machines. Paper shredders are electromechanical equipments used to destroy paper documents. Paper shredders have a normal life span of a few years. Adequate maintenance will help you obtain maximum efficiency along with an increase in life time.Paper shredder maintenance need be a routine process. The maintenance procedure must be practiced according to the instructions mentioned in the user manual. Regular maintenance procedure includes the unplugging of the machine, cleaning and oiling on all the parts, removing dust, checking the movement of the blades, inspection of electrical parts, tune ups and replacement of impaired parts if necessary. This whole process will help to ensure optimum running of the machine and minimize disturbances such as unexpected sounds, delay etc.Paper shredder maintenance must be done only with the recommended tools and oils mentioned in the instruction manual. Shredder oils are lubricants that ensure proper movement of the parts. They also clear any residue in the cutters
Well, the more enlightened companies tend to pay on a mixed basis with time still being the main element and quality elements such as smartness or accuracy, for example, being used to top up the salary. However, with many jobs should this be taken one stage further? Surely most companies want their staff to complete the tasks they have been set? Many jobs are not directly dependent on the clock at all. They are more dependent on getting the job done. Admittedly, a call-centre salesperson may be tied to their desk (some might say chained!) for a fixed period of time. Yes, they have tasks to fulfil, but they are governed largely by the clock. However, the labourer, electrician, plumber, postman, sales manager, buyer etc etc are largely judged on getting the job done. Why shouldn't a fast postman, for example, be allowed to go home early on full pay - if they have completed their round? By the same token, shouldn't the slow postman be made to stay until the job is done, without any extra pay? Further still, shouldn't the fast postman be permitted to carry out a second round in one day and double his pay? Of course I have simplified the argument to make the point. Many postal organisations do have a policy of paying for the round (or perhaps paying according to how man
Do patient objections create discomfort in you or your staff? Ironically, if you welcome objections, they can inspire you to grow and thrive. In other words, patient objections can actually be the turnkey to creating excellent service and satisfied patients! The trick is to get to the heart of the matter and meet your patient’s true needs. Every objection can be managed, even though not all of them can be overcome.The good news is that you don’t have to argue with patients or pressure them. Once a patient raises an objection, the key is to ask questions to identify the objection. Don’t assume you know their concern right away, even if you’ve heard that objection many times before.Invite Patients to Look at Your EyewearHere is a sample way to invite a patient to consider buying from you:“Hi Linda, I know there are lots of other choices for eyewear in this town, and shopping around is a valid thing to do. And, goodness knows I love to shop! I also want you to know that we have the kind of styles and quality you can’t get anywhere else in town. So, I’d love you to take a few
What's considered Customer Service these days?Every time I pick up the phone to call any business, it seems like.. ... no, it doesn't seem, but it's a fact that I end up spending a good 3 to 4 minutes going through an automated service that supposedly can answer my questions for me. By the time I actually get to speak to a "real" human, I've forgotten what it was I was calling for.Then there's the customer service representatives that answer your questions with the standard , pre-rehearsed comments that they have spent weeks trained on. When you ask them to put you through to a Supervisor, they again try to take up more of your time asking you to relay your concerns to them.I don't know about you; and maybe it's my age. (Now I'm thinking I must be getting old). but, I do remember a time when we actually heard a human voice on the other end of the phone. We have come a long way have'nt we? Whether it's right or wrong remains to be seen. What am I saying? It's not a matter of whether it's right or wrong. IT IS WRONG!!!How we go about changing it is what we SHOULD be looking
Speed versus Quality
I think I partly know the answer to my own question. I have omitted quality, of course. Take builders. Just being fast is only part of their job. They also must work safely. Skilled builders must do a quality job, not just hit the deadline. The postman must post the letters to the right addresses: if he tries to squeeze in an extra round he may not achieve this in the rush. Because this balance must be struck in most jobs - the speed versus quality balance, it is easier for companies to simply pay on a time basis, and manage staff within that framework.
Too Complicated - Too Difficult
Isn't this laziness on the part of employers? Wouldn't is be better to analyze each job and work out the best way to pay staff. Surely the salesman's salary should be mainly weighted towards sales with minor weighting given towards administration, keeping up corporate policies and image etc. Shouldn't a labourer's pay be weighted with safety record at say 55% and productivity at 45%? And what about our postman, wouldn't it be better if his pay rewarded quality and speed in roughly equal measure? No, say many employers, this would not be better, it would be very complicated. Speed could be measured fairly easily but quality aspe
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