http://www.pickarticle.com/ Articles at Pick Article Directory - Submit Your Articles en-us http://www.pickarticle.com/business/human-resources/employee-relations/getting-the-job-the-skill-to-multitask.html http://www.pickarticle.com/business/human-resources/employee-relations/getting-the-job-the-skill-to-multitask.html Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:50:35 -0500 Instant people search today shows that when it comes to jobs, those who usually get in are people who have the potential to do multitasking. Let’s face it that at times like these companies is more interested with those who are competent enough to handle lots of workloads.

In today’s top searches, usual job openings are those that go for technical knowledge. Computers are indeed part of man's innovations that at present has served him even a means of living. People are now settled with doing home based jobs; however the part where they can multitask is still the question.

Once employment verification is not only a proof that he is who he says he is but also of his potentials that can be a benefit to the company. Being able enough to compete with thousand of applicant or to your future competition in the company is something that employer's nowadays are asking for. Multitasking is therefore the newest way to success.

We should call ourselves the jack of all trade if we want to climb the corporate ladders up. Believing that we are adept to situations and certain tasks are things that we should focus on. It’s up to how we can keep up with pressure and the likes.

To stay up and about with what the boss would like to say, there are also gadgets to help us out. we used to say "pen-it-up" to speak of organizer notebooks yet at present it seems we just need to press it up or key it up to speak of our smart phones complete with organizers. Specific gadgetry is designed nowadays to meet up with the activities we usually endeavor.

I guess multitasking is now the latest trend when it comes to getting the job you want. Better get it started with learning new skills and getting into the groove of saying "I can". Have the will to get things done, no matter what the challenge may be.

]]> http://www.pickarticle.com/business/human-resources/employee-relations/a-look-at-global-climate-change.html http://www.pickarticle.com/business/human-resources/employee-relations/a-look-at-global-climate-change.html Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:03:56 -0500 Throughout history, our planet has gone through major climate fluctuations from relatively warm to relatively cold periods. Climate change is actually not something new in our planet, but today we are experiencing an exceedingly fast change in our climate. Like never before, our oceans are heating up fast, glaciers melting at a much quicker rate, and bizarre diseases spreading like wild fire in all corners of the globe. All these are physical evidences of climate change.

It’s heartbreaking to know that the pristine beaches and magnificent landscape of Maldives may soon be wiped off the planet if climate change is to persist. And it’s even more depressing to know that people in Alaska have to suffer from a year round spruce bark beetle infestation which leaves huge forest areas barren. 

So, what’s there to do when it’s our life and home that is threatened? Do we wait for major disasters to annihilate a third of our planet before making a move? Do we still need to do instant people search to determine if it’s time yet to make a move? Whether we like it or not, climate change is here and its effect is coming more and more in focus each year. The call of duty has to be answered today, and not a day later, before the true intensity of climate change is unleashed all over the world.  

Unfortunately, there is no single and abrupt action that generates immediate result that will solve the problem. It would take years before the effects of climate change are reversed, that is, if it’s not yet too late. But even the simple and smallest changes that can be done today can already immensely contribute to solving the problem. These can include:

•    Reducing energy consumption. Industries are the highest consumers of energy. Perhaps by increasing taxes on fossil fuel, some of these companies would work on reducing their energy consumption.  
•    Save on electricity. Turn off lights when not used. Replace your bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs as they are brighter and deliver longer bulb life.
•    Develop renewable energies such as biofuels, wind turbines, solar heating panels, and geothermal energy.
•    Conserve water. Many water resources are destroyed due to global warming. So, make the most of the water we have today. As much as possible reuse water and teach everyone not to waste water.
•    Drive electric cars. Gas prices are continuously rising these days, so it would be more practical to drive an electric car. Aside from being fuel efficient and environment friendly, these cars offer the same luxury and convenience traditional cars provide.

There’s no denying climate change is here. Some may even think that the extremely threatening maladies happening today are a prelude to the apocalypse, which by the way remains a prediction until today. So, don’t celebrate yet and expect that the first ones removed from this planet are those with criminal background. If ever apocalypse happens, it will be survival of the fittest. So, let’s heed the call of the environment to free her from prison of total pollution and disorder.

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