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Casual Articles - The Office Romance: Ooh La La or Oh No No?
Records Management And Its Key Role In Business Continuity And Disaster Recovery
The UK’s Records Management Society defines records management as, “the process by which a company manages all the elements of records whether externally or internally generated and in any format or media type, from their inception/receipt, all the way through to their disposal”. In this digital age many organisations have set up comprehensive systems to ensure that electronic records are safely stored and backed up, with a plan in place should an unexpected crisis occur. This makes a great deal of sense since some estimates suggest that over 90% of businesses that have had a major data processing disaster will go out of business within
kplace. In an effort to foster professional trust and maintain business morale, employees and managers are using creative ways to minimize the angst of this event. The UK’s Records Management Society defines records management as, “the process by which a company manages all the elements of records whether externally or internally generated and in any format or media type, from their inception/receipt, all the way through to their disposal”. In this digital age many organisations have set up comprehensive systems to ensure that electronic records are safely stored and backed up, with a plan in place should an unexpected crisis occur. This makes a great deal of sense since some estimates suggest that over 90% of businesses that have had a major data processing disaster will go out of business within
Since personnel managers are dealing with professionals, they are asking themselves:
1) What is the nature of the relationship? A supervisor/direct report romance is almost destined to run aground whereas a discreetly handled peer level romance may flourish.
2) Are all employees aware of the company’s office romance policy? This policy should be prominent in the office manual.<
How To Be A Business Success
Through observing business people who have been successful, and how they achieved their success, I have concluded that there are a number of factors that must be present for business success to occur. As I like to keep things simple, these success factors can be condensed into a formula. It is:Success = Startup Business Person + Product/Service + MarketLet us look at this formula in a little more detail. Firstly, what is success? The definition of success depends on what you want to get out of the venture, that is, what your goals are. Business success usually means creating a viable entity (business) that returns its investm
Connie and Joe are inseparable. Through observing business people who have been successful, and how they achieved their success, I have concluded that there are a number of factors that must be present for business success to occur. As I like to keep things simple, these success factors can be condensed into a formula. It is:Success = Startup Business Person + Product/Service + MarketLet us look at this formula in a little more detail. Firstly, what is success? The definition of success depends on what you want to get out of the venture, that is, what your goals are. Business success usually means creating a viable entity (business) that returns its investm
They exchange knowing glances over their morning cup of coffee.
They share the morning paper - he grabs the Sport section while she thumbs through Business.
Connie playfully bumps Joe’s shoulder as they pass each other in the hall.
Connie and Joe are coworkers.
To See or Not to See
According to Vault, a media consulting service, 58% of polled office workers have witnessed extramarital affairs in the workplace, 38% have dealt with unwanted sexual advances, and 20% have dated a subordinate. These numbers are up all across the board from 2005. Office relationships used to put the human resources administrator in a bind. ‘Small organizations suffer more than large companies do’, states Arlene Vernon of HRX, in Eden Prairie, MN. The office romance can turn the peace of a closely-knit little group inside out. With enough imagination and a bit of gossip, the “Mayberry” fling can morph into a “Peyton Place” tryst. Employees of larger organizations can get lost in the shuffle, making it easier to hide entanglements. Although two people romantically exchanging flowers and chocolates can be heartwarming, is it appropriate behind office walls? In addition, an efficient office environment is ideal but at what point does personnel scrutiny turn into an invasion of privacy?
The American Management Association believes that the 21st century office romance is almost impossible to avoid. Demanding work schedules have many corporate employees spending more time in the office and less time at home with their own families. Long hours, team projects, Happy Hour and other business-related socializing have blurred the professional/personal line, and many people are crossing it. Bottled up stress and sexual tension can also throw two unsuspecting employees together.
Playing Cubicle Cupid
Contrary to popular belief, more and more office relationships are ending up in trips down the aisle. Yes, marriages among coworkers are on the rise. San Francisco talk show host Dr. Marty Nemko is a staunch proponent of the office romance. Dr. Nemko is a frequent guest on The Today Show and is a sought after career coach who speaks from experience. He found his soul mate in the workplace. In an effort to foster professional trust and maintain business morale, employees and managers are using creative ways to minimize the angst of this event.
Since personnel managers are dealing with professionals, they are asking themselves:
1) What is the nature of the relationship? A supervisor/direct report romance is almost destined to run aground whereas a discreetly handled peer level romance may flourish.
2) Are all employees aware of the company’s office romance policy? This policy should be prominent in the office manual.
The most valuable thing that you give to your customers isn’t a product. It’s the service they get when they call or visit your place of business. You could have the most valuable product in the world, but if you don’t have customer service to match, you’ve got nothing.American Steel Buildings of Tulsa, Okla., has been setting customer service records for years, and this year reported first-quarter records for moving self-storage steel. We credit our ability to set records to our ability to help customers. Here are a few tips we’ve picked up on the way.1) Who you hire is just as important as who you target.When
The American Management Association believes that the 21st century office romance is almost impossible to avoid. Demanding work schedules have many corporate employees spending more time in the office and less time at home with their own families. Long hours, team projects, Happy Hour and other business-related socializing have blurred the professional/personal line, and many people are crossing it. Bottled up stress and sexual tension can also throw two unsuspecting employees together.
Playing Cubicle Cupid
Contrary to popular belief, more and more office relationships are ending up in trips down the aisle. Yes, marriages among coworkers are on the rise. San Francisco talk show host Dr. Marty Nemko is a staunch proponent of the office romance. Dr. Nemko is a frequent guest on The Today Show and is a sought after career coach who speaks from experience. He found his soul mate in the workplace. In an effort to foster professional trust and maintain business morale, employees and managers are using creative ways to minimize the angst of this event.
Since personnel managers are dealing with professionals, they are asking themselves:
1) What is the nature of the relationship? A supervisor/direct report romance is almost destined to run aground whereas a discreetly handled peer level romance may flourish.
2) Are all employees aware of the company’s office romance policy? This policy should be prominent in the office manual.<
Finding a Trade Show Franchise Sale
The 21st century, in its first decade, is looking like it will be the century of the franchise. It’s impossible to drive to any of the thousands of shopping centers and malls anywhere in the world, or down the main thoroughfares of any major suburban areas, and not pass franchise after franchise, ranging from restaurants, to dollar stores, to cellular providers, to fitness centers.A huge number of people both recognize and patronize the franchise giants. But not nearly as many realize that there are hundreds, if not thousands, of other franchises offering marketable products or services without commanding huge franchising fees. I
flowers and chocolates can be heartwarming, is it appropriate behind office walls? In addition, an efficient office environment is ideal but at what point does personnel scrutiny turn into an invasion of privacy?The 21st century, in its first decade, is looking like it will be the century of the franchise. It’s impossible to drive to any of the thousands of shopping centers and malls anywhere in the world, or down the main thoroughfares of any major suburban areas, and not pass franchise after franchise, ranging from restaurants, to dollar stores, to cellular providers, to fitness centers.A huge number of people both recognize and patronize the franchise giants. But not nearly as many realize that there are hundreds, if not thousands, of other franchises offering marketable products or services without commanding huge franchising fees. I
The American Management Association believes that the 21st century office romance is almost impossible to avoid. Demanding work schedules have many corporate employees spending more time in the office and less time at home with their own families. Long hours, team projects, Happy Hour and other business-related socializing have blurred the professional/personal line, and many people are crossing it. Bottled up stress and sexual tension can also throw two unsuspecting employees together.
Playing Cubicle Cupid
Contrary to popular belief, more and more office relationships are ending up in trips down the aisle. Yes, marriages among coworkers are on the rise. San Francisco talk show host Dr. Marty Nemko is a staunch proponent of the office romance. Dr. Nemko is a frequent guest on The Today Show and is a sought after career coach who speaks from experience. He found his soul mate in the workplace. In an effort to foster professional trust and maintain business morale, employees and managers are using creative ways to minimize the angst of this event.
Since personnel managers are dealing with professionals, they are asking themselves:
1) What is the nature of the relationship? A supervisor/direct report romance is almost destined to run aground whereas a discreetly handled peer level romance may flourish.
2) Are all employees aware of the company’s office romance policy? This policy should be prominent in the office manual.<
The Top 10 Reasons You Need A Computer Point of Sale System For Your Business
10. If you have employees, you need a point of sale system.If you have employees you are open to theft, sweet-hearting and careless mistakes. You need a point of sale system to manage your employees, enforce your policies and insure that your money gets to you.Of all distressing situations that can occur in a workplace, none is as likely to trigger emotions more consistently than an incident of theft, fraud or embezzlement. The 2003 National Retail Security Survey discovered that nearly half of all losses can be attributed to employee theft, adding up to billions of dollars annually. Some small business owners regard the pilf
sional/personal line, and many people are crossing it. Bottled up stress and sexual tension can also throw two unsuspecting employees together. 10. If you have employees, you need a point of sale system.If you have employees you are open to theft, sweet-hearting and careless mistakes. You need a point of sale system to manage your employees, enforce your policies and insure that your money gets to you.Of all distressing situations that can occur in a workplace, none is as likely to trigger emotions more consistently than an incident of theft, fraud or embezzlement. The 2003 National Retail Security Survey discovered that nearly half of all losses can be attributed to employee theft, adding up to billions of dollars annually. Some small business owners regard the pilf
Playing Cubicle Cupid
Contrary to popular belief, more and more office relationships are ending up in trips down the aisle. Yes, marriages among coworkers are on the rise. San Francisco talk show host Dr. Marty Nemko is a staunch proponent of the office romance. Dr. Nemko is a frequent guest on The Today Show and is a sought after career coach who speaks from experience. He found his soul mate in the workplace. In an effort to foster professional trust and maintain business morale, employees and managers are using creative ways to minimize the angst of this event.
Since personnel managers are dealing with professionals, they are asking themselves:
1) What is the nature of the relationship? A supervisor/direct report romance is almost destined to run aground whereas a discreetly handled peer level romance may flourish.
2) Are all employees aware of the company’s office romance policy? This policy should be prominent in the office manual.<
Implicit & Explicit Communication
A major company proclaims "Employees are our most important asset!" Yet, the same company's culture communicates something much different. It's top-down, command-and-control all the way and employees, like good children, are expected to be seen, not heard.In cases like these we come face to face with the odd couple of communication: explicit and implicit communication.Explicit communication refers to the things we say or write, often messages intended to influence the behavior of others. "Do this" and "Don't do that" count as examples of explicit communication. They leave as little room as possible for interpretation or ambig
kplace. In an effort to foster professional trust and maintain business morale, employees and managers are using creative ways to minimize the angst of this event. A major company proclaims "Employees are our most important asset!" Yet, the same company's culture communicates something much different. It's top-down, command-and-control all the way and employees, like good children, are expected to be seen, not heard.In cases like these we come face to face with the odd couple of communication: explicit and implicit communication.Explicit communication refers to the things we say or write, often messages intended to influence the behavior of others. "Do this" and "Don't do that" count as examples of explicit communication. They leave as little room as possible for interpretation or ambig
Since personnel managers are dealing with professionals, they are asking themselves:
1) What is the nature of the relationship? A supervisor/direct report romance is almost destined to run aground whereas a discreetly handled peer level romance may flourish.
2) Are all employees aware of the company’s office romance policy? This policy should be prominent in the office manual.
3) Will a consensual relationship agreement work? Calvin House, an attorney at Gutierrez, Preciado & House, suggests creating a consensual relationship agreement and making it accessible to employees. These ‘love contracts’ can help inoculate a business from possible sexual harassment litigation.
After addressing these concerns, the personnel manager can then, without factoring in water cooler gossip, request full disclosure from the employees involved. He or she must be prepared to tactfully move and or reassign employees (especially in the case of supervisor/direct reports) if the office relationship becomes distracting or problematic.
Making it Work at Work
Employees are also making efforts to protect their professional collateral:
1) The office ‘prenup’, a detailed document objectively describing the nature and expectations of the relationship, is gaining popularity. It should include strategies to minimize career impositions and indemnify each party should one decide to move on.
2) Using professional discretion: Involved coworkers must consider how others see their involvement. Though still widely, but secretly believed that the office is no place for romance, more people are tossing their hats in the ring and looking the other way. Discretion is the hallmark of an office professional and at no time is it more needed that this.
3) Setting ground rules and exercising self-control: A romantic public display of affection in the workplace can reflect poorly on those involved and taint a corporate environment. There is a time and place for everything.
4) Being upfront and above board. Coworkers that properly disclose their relationship to personnel managers stand a better chance of keeping their professional value intact. History has proven that truly meaningful relationships, entered into by sensible adults, can thrive – - free from gossip and innuendo.
Twenty-first century office workers are making it clear that unless companies start to give employees more free time to nurture their personal lives, they will have to develop reasonable interpersonal strategies to keep everyone productive and less litigious. After all, people are only human and Cupid strikes quickly, every cha
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