Is the hiring crunch hurting your business?
Small business needs to flaunt its strengths to compete for talent against the big
corporations
In 2007, attracting and retaining employees is cited as one a top management concern
across all sectors and industries. How do small business compete against the generous
compensation plans of large corporations?
A creative approach is required and needs to present your company in a manner which
will attract workers who are interested in your business strengths. Being environmentally
friendly, socially conscious, promoting unique incentives to staff such as sabbaticals,
workplace fitness or professional development may be just the edge you need.
Hiring crunch hurting small business
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Dear Subscriber,
Welcome to "In Black & White," your management update from F.H. Black & Company.
"In Black & White" is a collection of relevant articles reflecting new insight and
new ideas for business management on topics critical to your business' success.
Should these articles generate questions or stimulate interest in implementing any
of the ideas presented, please feel free to contact us at your convenience and our
experts will be happy to help.
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Does IT Still Matter ?
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Most of us use information technology very well to support the basic operational
requirements of our businesses. With the advances in today's technologies, the data
within these systems contains a wealth of information that can be tapped into to
support tactical and strategic thinking and aid you in providing what your customers
want, in a manner that is better than your competition can deliver. Review this
article, and take a moment to determine how IT can really matter to the success
of your organization.
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Spam reaches all time high
95% - Are you being buried by it?
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Everyday, more and more unsolicited email comes into your Inbox. Sometimes these
emails contain destructive payloads that can destroy your data or expose confidential
information to outside parties.
The following report exposes the volume of threats, viruses, and spam that were
sent across the Internet in the 3rd quarter of 2007. The results are shocking! Not
only do these emails come unsolicited, but they add unnecessary load on your servers
and workstations and increase the cost to maintain your Internet connection. Contact
us if you would like to discuss preventative measures to stop these threats before
they penetrate your perimeter.
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Tips & Tricks for Excel
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A new feature from F.H. Black & Company has us bringing you helpful hints on how
to make Microsoft Office work for you.
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Facing the forces of change:
Are you on the road to opportunity ?
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The saying goes that "nothing in life is constant but change". This certainly holds
true in the wholesale distribution world. To thrive, even survive, in today's business
climate, change must be embraced by WD leadership.
Written in 2004, "Facing the forces of change: The road to opportunity", one of
WD's leading strategists talks about four future trends that will impact WD's and
they may happen sooner than you think! The future is here - time to learn about
these now emerging trends and what opportunities they present for you and your business.
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Employee "wellness" is key
to attracting talent
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Pension plans, two weeks vacation and an annual 4% salary increase is as passe as
a 1980s-style tube TV and just won't cut it anymore with today's workforce. With
a workforce shortage and employers scrambling to outdo each other with creative
employment packages, smart companies are staying one step ahead of the game by offering
candidates unique, unheard of perks.
We've assisted our clients with creating and implementing unique policies and staff
incentives to ensure they take a firm position at the head of the pack. For more
information or assistance in creating your own customized staffing approach, contact
F.H. Black & Company today!
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