Published documents by Shaun Parker

2008

Recruitment software packages can save you a great deal of administrative hassle. There are three major types of recruitment software packages. The main type of software is the all-in-one software package and this incorporates the following two types into one. There is front office candidate, client and vacancy software and also back office payroll and invoicing software. The all in one type of...

How To Provide Quality Customer Service - It's Free! Published on 24/03/2008

Having lived in America for a number of years and having visited Canada a number of times I have developed a taste for the finer things in life: big houses, large portions and excellent customer service. As is human nature I could not recognise how bad the levels of customer service in the UK are until I came back to my beloved homeland. I have to admit that I find the lack of friendliness and...

Free Bingo; the Progression of a Hobby Published on 23/03/2008

It's believed that our modern game of bingo evolved from a lottery game played in Italy in the 16th century. The idea of playing simple games for money and other prizes was immediately popular in Italy and the game, known as Giuco de Lotto, spread across Europe where it began to take on different forms. While Giuci de Lotto is still played in Italy, modern bingo made its real...

Can Sales Training Really Make The Difference? Published on 21/03/2008

The sales profession is probably the most competitive aspect of business and has one of the worst reputations. Images of slicked back hair, sharp suits and flashy jewellery with a pushy nature led people to hate the sales industry and in particular this stereotypical image. Thankfully, the selling industry has moved on from the bullyboy tactics and as a result, organisations across the UK...

Management Training Can Get The Most Out Of Your Managers Published on 21/03/2008

The way managers' approach managing their staff has been talked about for many years, with different styles being favoured depending on which decade it is. As a result of ever changing preferred methods and fads, management training has evolved considerably. Whether a classroom based open course or an experiential event set in Africa helping communities build public facilities is chosen,...

How Management Development Can Benefit You Published on 21/03/2008

Contrary to popular opinion management and leadership are not the same thing. The two are not interchangeable. There are some fundamental differences between the two that are seldom recognised by people. Whilst leadership requires the ability to inspire others to achieve their potential and fulfil the tasks that you need to have completed and creating a shared vision for the people that you...

Chinese Herbal Medicine - Staying Ethical And Safe Published on 21/03/2008

Chinese Herbal Medicine has been practised for thousands of years and is one of the most popular complementary therapies in the world. The therapy has been used to treat conditions such as asthma, depression, eczema and irritable bowel syndrome. Chinese Herbal Medicine itself utilises the extracts and essences of flora and fauna within formulas taken as teas, tinctures or capsules. These...

How To Find Building And Construction Jobs Published on 21/03/2008

There are hundreds of different types of building and construction jobs. The range and variety of building and construction jobs that are available that require a range of different levels of experience and qualifications. Bricklayer Bricklayers are tradesmen that specialise n laying bricks and constructing brick work. Bricklayers can also use other materials such as breeze blocks to...

Where To Throw The Best Christmas Parties Published on 21/03/2008

In recent years it has become more popular for companies to hold parties and celebrations to reward their employees. There are also the seasonal parties such as Christmas and summer parties. There are a number of party venues throughout the United Kingdom that can hold parties for a variety of occasions. London is one city that has a good selection of venues. The type of party venue depends...

Are You Up For The Challenge Of Spread Betting? Published on 20/03/2008

There is one type of betting you can do online that involves a little bit more challenge than the average win or version we all participate in. It is something that many people avoid because of its complexity while at the same time many people participate in it for that very same reason. This is the world of spread betting. It is loved by many and loathed by others. Just as many poker...