National Edition - August 17, 2008
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Self-employment
Five Low-Cost Ways to Be Your Own Boss
The lure of being your own boss is strong: who couldn’t resist being the master of their own destiny and a slave to no one? So, how does one rise above the competition? If you are worried about start-up costs, take heart. They aren’t as daunting as they may seem. Here are five concrete ideas for people who want to start their own business on a shoestring budget.
(Source: ABC News)
Newsworthy
Swedish multinationals pamper employees to keep them at work
Ah, the Swedish enigma. This country’s employees won’t show up at work on their own - they have to be coaxed! While most Swedes claim to be happy on the job, they have no qualms about calling in “sick.” As a result, corporate Sweden is battling the highest rates of absenteeism in all of Europe. As such, the most forward-thinking companies are trying to make the workplace a more desirable place by throwing in yoga classes, fruit baskets, shiatsu massages and the like.
(Source: AFP)
Around the Water Cooler
Blueprint for happy workers
An interior design professor has pinpointed employees’ top workplace requirements: natural light, a view, comfortable furniture, good computer layout, up-to-date technology and not too much noise. So, why is it so difficult to deliver the goods? In part, it’s because employee comfort is an afterthought for the engineers, ergonomists, architects, interior designers, employers and real estate developers. Yet, with a shrinking workforce, companies will have to start viewing their offices as assets to attract and retain employees.
(Source: Financial Post)
Workplace Issues
You must follow well to lead well
Who is more foolish - The fool or the fool who follows the fool? Well, neither, in this case. It turns out that in order to be an effective leader, individuals must be good followers as well. According to one expert, there is only one way to contest a leader’s decision in an organization. Anything less may lead to varying degrees of chaos, dysfunction and conflict.
(Source: Jobboom, Career Zone)
Survival Guide
Choose ex-cons over young drug offenders
Well, ain’t that just a dilly of a pickle? Ex-convicts have an excellent work ethic, according to a spokesperson for a nonprofit representing their services. On the other hand, drug offenders are likely to repeat their crimes. And, it’s a little known fact, but some prisoners earn advanced degrees or vocational skills while doing time.
(Source: Jobboom, Career Zone)
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Are you... the fastest office-chair racer at work? The Olympic Games put everyone in a sporting mood. Now, here’s how to bring the highest, fastest, strongest mantra to the workplace with the Office Olympics.
- You need to make it known you want to hold Office Olympics.
- Set a patriotic mood.
- Pick your events.
- Make sure to have medals for each event.
(Source: Jobacle)
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August 18 - 21
Call Centre Week Canada
Toronto, ON
August 21 - 24
11th Annual Social Justice Summer Retreat
Algonquin Park, ON
August 25 - 28
21st World Congress of Rehabilitation International
Quebec City, QC
August 27 - 29
Creative Freelancer Conference
Chicago, Il
August 28
Resumes That Work
Nelson, BC
September 13 - 14
Go Abroad Fair
Vancouver, BC
September 18
Inspiring Women 'The Experience'
Kitchener, ON
September 19 - 26
National Biotechnology Week
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September 22 - 26
Toronto Tech Week
Toronto, ON
September 24 - 25
Northern Health and Learning Symposium
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September 29 - 30
Shifting Directions: Inside the Workplace
Vernon, BC
September 30 - October 1
The National Job Fair and Training Expo
Toronto, ON
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