A hothouse is a heated glass building in which plants that require a warm, constant temperature are grown. Today, the word "hothousing" is often used to describe situations in which special conditions are created to speed up the growth or development of someone or something. For … [Read more...]
Tips to Manage Your Time Right
In our industrialized world, time has become a comodity - we can save it, spend it, measure it, run out of it, waste it and kill it. And when we are kept waiting, we remember that "time is money". As long ago as 320 BC, the Greek philosopher Diogenes said, "Time is the most … [Read more...]
How to Manage Global Projects Successfully
As the speed of globalization increases, more and more people find themselves working on international projects. Managers of such projects face all the usual problems - meeting deadlines, staying within their budgets and reaching their targets. Now, however, they often have to … [Read more...]
4 Proven Ways to Retain Top Talent
You go above and beyond what is required to provide exceptional employee benefits. Still, they’re leaving you. Why is this so? Well, above-average salaries, good retirement plans, awesome equipment, and vacation benefits are important for attracting top talent, but they’re not … [Read more...]
A Workplace That Works: Designing a Productive Office
Nowadays, many businesses focus on developing an exceptional company culture that will foster employee engagement, loyalty and productivity. The main reason is that good working employees are the very core of every company, that drives the business forward. Not only that, but … [Read more...]
Inventory Turnover Tips: How to Get Your Sluggish Merchandise Moving
The word “stale” is usually associated with day-old bread. But durable goods that sit on a shelf too long can grow stale, too. Manufacturers are constantly making small changes and updating products. If you’re not careful, you could find yourself with a bunch of outdated … [Read more...]