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The way to safeguard your rights as an employer

31 Aug

Labour Law & Industrial RelationsHow do you actually write “Mr … was lazy and unreliable” in a legally correct way when giving a reference? And in such a way that the employee cannot sue you later! Believe it or not:

Even a “!” in the wrong place may be the reason that you lose a case. The frustrating thing is, it’s exactly such petty errors and similar loopholes in the labour law that mean employers lose in most of the cases. These technicalities don’t apply to references only, but also to written warnings and dismissals. Read the rest of this entry »

 

Change through ICT innovation

16 Aug

ICT InnovationTHE NEED FOR INTELLECTUAL EXCHANGE, thinking outside the box, and cooperation has never been greater. Vast poverty and inequality contribute to global problems, such as climate change, disease, environmental destruction and armed conflict. Galvanizing societies and institutions to solve these unprecedented challenges requires a renewed effort and enhanced capacity to create and transform knowledge into reform. Consequently, just as in so many other fields, a stepped-up rate of successful innovation will be of the essence in achieving development results. Read the rest of this entry »

 

How to improve the fuel consumption on your vehicle

13 Aug

Fuel EconomyWhether you drive a two-seat hybrid or a three-ton SUV, chances are you can squeeze a bit more distance out of each liter of fuel and at today’s fuel prices, an improvement of just one or two km’s per liter can really add up to your satisfaction. Here are some tips to help you reduce the amount of fuel you use. If you are already following these tips, you are probably getting the best fuel mileage your vehicle can deliver. Read the rest of this entry »

 

How do all the bollywood celebrities have pimple / acne free skin

05 Aug
Pimples free faceThere is nothing worse than an outbreak of pimples / acne few days before a big event such as your wedding, the prom, or that first big date with someone you have always wanted to go out with. You go to sleep one night and the next morning there they are, a few red blemishes that you know are going to grow into ugly red bumps crowned with a little with pustule.
Where did they come from and how can you get rid of those pimples quickly? Pimples are a product of a bacterium that lives a normal peaceful life on the surface of your skin. Its name is Propionibacterium acnes.This bacteria is normally harmless until it gets into the pores and hair follicles of your skin. Normally these pores and follicles have a substance called sebum that flows to the surface of the skin, keeping the bacteria out. If the hair follicles get plugged the bacteria get into the pore and start growing until the body reacts by sending white blood cells to deal with the infection. This causes inflammation and swelling and a pimple is born. Read the rest of this entry »
 

Discover Strategies for Getting Things Done Fast

04 Aug

Getting things doneAre you tired of ending a day at work, only to see how many things are still left undone? Does facing a weekend or even a vacation cause you to feel stressed and discouraged, rather than looking forward to fun and relaxation? Perhaps you are getting so little accomplished on the job that you may be thinking of quitting and moving onto something different. On the other hand, perhaps you have decided that all you really need are some good strategies, some positive techniques to help you to get more done. Read the rest of this entry »

 

We all need to clean our apartments unless we like bugs and dirt

02 Aug

Luxury AppartmentWe are all born, we all must die, we all must pay taxes and we all need to clean our apartments (unless we like bugs and dirt). It is one of the most dreaded tasks and if you live alone, sometimes quite overwhelming. If you’re determined to get it done without the aid of a professional housekeeper, here are a couple tips to keep you organized and on track. Read the rest of this entry »

 

Why some businesses make profit when the others dont

02 Aug

ICT for business(ICT) Information communication technology is all about storing, manipulating, distributing and processing information. Over the past few years, IT has replaced the conventional modes of businesses with innovative technological tools. In addition to the increased output and efficiency, IT has introduced new concepts such as e-commerce where businesses are harnessing the benefits. Read the rest of this entry »

 

Spending a good time with family and kids

30 Jul

Family Vacation with kids These days if someone raised the importance of vacations, he’d get a sigh or a shrug because with the economic downturn and the roller coaster state of our wallets, it seems hardly appropriate to talk about vacations. But major expense or not, vacations are important.

Why? Read the rest of this entry »

 
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How to Create a Gantt Chart Using Microsoft Excel

29 Jul

Excel-Gantt-Chart A Gantt chart is a popular bar chart that aims to show the timing of tasks or activities as they occur across time. Although the Gantt chart did not initially show the relationships between activities, this has become more common in current use as both timing and interdependencies between tasks can be identified.

Since the initial introduction of Gantt charts, they have become an industry standard as a key project management tool for showing the phases, tasks and activities that are scheduled as part of a project over time.

This video presentation is a step by step guide to creating a Gantt chart using Microsoft Excel 2007. Read the rest of this entry »

 

How to Appear on TV and Radio Quiz Shows

29 Jul

TV Quiz Show Television or radio quiz shows may seem like the more exclusive end of the competition spectrum but appearing on air is actually a lot easier than you might think.

Playing the Good Odds
The digital age has introduced so many new channels on both the television and radio that individual stations find it necessary to vie for audience attention by putting on prize winning competitions. This is great news for compers because it means that there are now so many production companies that are desperate for contestants, and so, with a little determination, the chances of getting on air and bagging a prize are remarkably good. Read the rest of this entry »