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Workplace Safety and Economics
It is estimated that over 40 million workers in the United States had to receive emergency medical treatment for workplace-related injuries in the year 2003. This is a staggering number when one considers the efforts most companies have put into maintaining a safe workplace. In modern times, a number of companies have been found liable for injuries sustained in their places of business. There is a relationship that exists between workplace safety and profitability.Every company, especially those involved in industrial manufactu

surance,” “insurance – car,” or “State Farm?” The only person who knows is the person who filed it – and he was laid off months ago (or maybe it was your spouse who just can’t understand why you can’t find anything in the files yourself!)

The solution is simple: a numerical filing system. When many people think of a numerical f

Key Staff can and will Leave your Business, are you Prepared?
Very few businesses can claim to be prepared for the loss of key staff. Quite often it is an unexpected and unplanned for event that causes quite a bit of disruption to business as usual.It is quite a gut wrenching experience to see someone you have worked with over a period of time leaving your business. Even if the parting of ways is on good terms with a period of handover, you just know that there is so much information walking out the door with your former employee and there is nothing you can do about it.And this is on

Losing a piece of paper can cost you piece of mind, a harmonious relationship, valuable time, an account, a promotion, or even your job! October is National Clean-Out Your Files Month -- a great time to face the facts about paper.

According to research sited by Abigail Sellen and Richard Harper in The Myth of the Paperless Office (MIT Press 2002), by the year 2005 there will be 50% more paper in offices than there was in 1995. In addition, the average person spends over 150 hours a year looking for misplaced information. It’s clear that the concept of the paperless office is a myth, not to be realized in our lifetime. But let’s face it! Check out the homes and offices all over America and it is imminently clear that using traditional filing methods, the problem of managing paper will never be solved. There simply aren’t enough human resources to make file labels and put files in alphabetical order!

An international office products company did a study which rated filing as the most hated job in the office. (I hope they didn’t pay much for that survey!) But the problem is much bigger than that! Here’s the real question: “How do you find the information in the filing system about the company car?” Is it “car,” “auto,” “vehicle,” or “Ford?” And then when you want the insurance policy for that car, is it “car insurance,” “insurance – car,” or “State Farm?” The only person who knows is the person who filed it – and he was laid off months ago (or maybe it was your spouse who just can’t understand why you can’t find anything in the files yourself!)

The solution is simple: a numerical filing system. When many people think of a numerical fi

Eight Steps to a Successful Video or Web Conference
A successful video or web conference can really give a boost to your organization. Online conferencing is now connecting people in a way that was not possible in the pre-Internet era. However, as powerful a tool as online conferencing is, it works best when you prepare your conferences properly. Here are some steps that you can take to help guarantee that your next video or web conference is a great success.1. Make sure each of your attendees has enough bandwidth at his or her location.There is nothing more frustrating than

(MIT Press 2002), by the year 2005 there will be 50% more paper in offices than there was in 1995. In addition, the average person spends over 150 hours a year looking for misplaced information. It’s clear that the concept of the paperless office is a myth, not to be realized in our lifetime. But let’s face it! Check out the homes and offices all over America and it is imminently clear that using traditional filing methods, the problem of managing paper will never be solved. There simply aren’t enough human resources to make file labels and put files in alphabetical order!

The solution is simple: a numerical filing system. When many people think of a numerical f

Negative Feedback Is An Opportunity
Most of us have difficulty with negative feedback. We tend to become angry, defensive, or hurt when people offer negative feedback. We blame the bearer of the information. Many leaders avoid it altogether, because it strikes at one of our most prized possessions--our image of self. We like to see ourselves as effective, skilled, and capable both with people and task. Negative feedback is an opportunity that should be welcomed and valued as a great gift.It is unlikely we can prevent ourselves from experiencing negative emotion when

and offices all over America and it is imminently clear that using traditional filing methods, the problem of managing paper will never be solved. There simply aren’t enough human resources to make file labels and put files in alphabetical order!

The solution is simple: a numerical filing system. When many people think of a numerical f

Architect Client Relationships
In the history of architecture there has often been an unseen contradiction between what the architect wants to design and what the client wants built. Sometimes an architect will get so wrapped up in his vision and personal aesthetic values that what the client likes and does not like becomes secondary, or is overlooked completely. When this happens the house or building created may win design awards and look beautiful to a trained architectural eye, but the client or people who have to live in it may dislike it intensely. Often the

ated job in the office. (I hope they didn’t pay much for that survey!) But the problem is much bigger than that! Here’s the real question: “How do you find the information in the filing system about the company car?” Is it “car,” “auto,” “vehicle,” or “Ford?” And then when you want the insurance policy for that car, is it “car insurance,” “insurance – car,” or “State Farm?” The only person who knows is the person who filed it – and he was laid off months ago (or maybe it was your spouse who just can’t understand why you can’t find anything in the files yourself!)

The solution is simple: a numerical filing system. When many people think of a numerical f

Profiling - Some Useful Examples
Profiling is an investigative activity in which someone searches for specific elements that characterizes a thing or a person, a social group or even an organization.Profiling is used in many different businesses. In the consultancy business you encounter profiling when a consultant is to do a job and learn (or teach) the basics about an organization. About some main characteristics and about the question: what makes this specific organization interesting and where would you - according to the profile – expect problems or best sea

The solution is simple: a numerical filing system. When many people think of a numerical filing system, they think of a hierarchal system, such as the Dewey Decimal system. A hierarchal system presents its own set of problems. If a book is about anthropology and sociology, where does it go in the hierarchy? Taming the Paper Tiger solves this challenge, and lots of other filing challenges as well, by using a random numerical system.

More importantly, The Paper Tiger system is not just a filing software program – it is a filing methodology which can turn any non-functioning filing system into an effective “finding system!”

Here are three of the most important Paper Tiger principles:

Today’s mail is tomorrow’s pile™.

If you ordered Taming the Paper Tiger, installed it on your computer (or maybe it’s still on your shelf?), you’re missing the chance of a lifetime. Research shows that 80% of what we keep we never use, so ignore the old piles, the filing systems that don’t work – and start over! With The Paper Tiger, you can use the File Clean-Out Report to keep the new filing system ship-shape.

Clutter is postponed decisions®. Do you ever sit down and your desk, or look at the kitchen counter, and say, “OK, today’s the day – I’m going to clean up this mess!” You pick up the first piece of paper, and wonder “Should I keep this?” “How long should I keep this?” “What should I call this?” “H

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The operators of the present-day CNC cutting machine demonstrate many of the same skills as those possessed by various traditional craftsmen. The operators of the CNC cutting machine include the men and women who design and make cabinets, woodwork, signs, and a whole range of metal, solid surface and plastic objects. The manufacturers who employ these operators know how important it is to have a good quality CNC cutting machine.

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