NAMIC Association News
Onboarding: 5 tips to get it right so you don't lose new hires
NAMIC dailyLead | Nov 05, 2009
To increase the productivity and effectiveness of new workers -- and make them want to stay -- organizations should ensure onboarding isn't a one-time event but instead an ongoing process. Also, onboarding is more effective if it begins with the interviewing process and managers then personally help new workers learn the ropes.
4 ways to be more productive without the multitasking mania
NAMIC dailyLead | Nov 05, 2009
You might believe multitasking means you get more done, but a Stanford University study shows it can hurt your productivity. To be more efficient, designate time for certain tasks, have a system to collect all incoming "to do" items in writing, have an "in" box on your desk and turn off distracting technology.
Master the presentation secrets of Steve Jobs
NAMIC dailyLead | Oct 09, 2009
To captivate your audience like Steve Jobs, divide your presentation into three key elements to make it easier to remember and create simple visuals for more impact, Carmine Gallo writes. Also, share presentation time with others and make your brand the "hero" against the competition, he writes.
4 ways to handle a bothersome boss
NAMIC dailyLead | Oct 09, 2009
If your boss' behavior bothers you, look at what "drives you bonkers," then work on not reacting so strongly to it, Anita Bruzzese writes. Teach yourself not to take the behavior personally and create a plan for handling potentially irritating situations, she writes.
Bringing a former worker back into the fold
NAMIC dailyLead | Oct 09, 2009
To successfully bring back a former employee, don't let previous assumptions influence the decision, but instead carefully evaluate whether the skills are a good fit for the job, Claudio Fernández-Aráoz writes. Also, communicate to employees why the hire was made and give the returning worker time to rebuild relationships.
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- T&D Holdings Inc
- The Allstate Corporation
- The Hartford Financial Services Group
- W.R. Berkley Corp.
- Wayne Mutual Insurance Company