Site for making the workplace better for you

There are some good articles on making the workplace better for you at www.asmarterplanet.com. This site provides different perspectives on key issues for the workplace.

The importance of body language in an interview

Here below is a great article on the significance of body language in an interview. Baseline magazine has a wonderful career management section on it site.. You can sign up for its articles offered through Baseline Briefing.

http://www.baselinemag.com/c/a/Business-Intelligence/Body-Language-Influences-Hiring-Decisions-277906/?kc=BLBLBEMNL08202010STR5

Sites for Research

Here are some sites for research in your career planning:


www.fumsi.com and www.freeprint.com.. Both of these sites provide practical help with info skills, and with company and trends research.

You can also check out Moreover Newsdesk-- it has the most news content from the Web.

These are definitely some sites you should bookmark.

Do not forget the importance of the personal touch in our Digital Age

In the 21st century, we have a growing concern among communication specialists that the power of the human touch is being lost in our Digital Age in sharing an experience and story telling.



While facts and figures often will put listeners to sleep, a story/ an illustration from real life can motivate them to action.



Author Annette Simmons says, The missing ingredient in most communication is humanity.



Remember these words: In the high tech era, the human-personal touch is even more important in making the connection that makes a difference in the workplace and in the world.

Know your rights and the rights of others

Here are two sites that you should be familiar with re: workplace issues and concerns...


Privacy Laws in Canada( Privacy Legislation in Canada)
www.priv.gc.ca

Business Ethics Magazine—is an online publication dedicated to promoting ethical business practices… Articles cover anything from human rights issues to opportunities for profitable sustainable development.

www.business-ethics.com

The new ecosystems of business

In the 21st century, the emphasis on fair trade illustrates that companies are value-led and not market driven… They are now integrating social and economic concerns into products.

Most companies just do the basics—assess what consumers want and the levels of demand and then don’t look any further than filling those needs… This approach does not cut it anymore!

The most successful companies of this century now gear the life force of their company based on not demand, but instead are driven by internal values. , principles and believe in supporting social responsibility, such as supporting fair trade.

Like the Ben and Jerry’s ice cream icons, who were the forerunners for peace activism, rain forest conservation, and political messengers , companies are now dealing with –marketing to—such sensitive issues as climate change, politics and global warming. – the new ecosystems of business.
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Invest in Technology and Social Media

The world is flat, especially when looking at it with the perspective of using Web 2.0 and Web 3.0 for building and maintaining online communities and fostering valuable business relationships within any industry.

Recognize this fact and the world will be your oyster.

It is crucial to invest in technology, in particular specialized software that enables us to be more efficient in our competitive and ever-changing industries.