When you get a call from a school administrator inviting you to interview for a teaching job, how do you feel? Happy? Elated? Excited? Nervous? Scared stiff?
You don’t need to worry about the interview if you’re a well-prepared, qualified candidate. Preparing for a teaching interview is a lot like studying for a test. You can review commonly asked questions, think about what you’ll say beforehand, and go in to do your best. If you prepare beforehand, the interview questions will seem routine and familiar. You’ll have answers on the tip of your tongue, ready-to-go.
Below is a list of six commonly asked teacher interview questions from my eBook, Guide to Getting the Teaching Job of Your Dreams. How would you answer each question?
1. Tell us about yourself.
This will be the first question at almost every interview. Just give a brief background in about three sentences. Tell them what colleges you graduated from, what you’re certified to teach, what your teaching & working experiences are, and why you’d love the job.
2. How do you teach to the state standards?
If you interview in the United States, school administrators love to talk about state, local, or national standards! Reassure your interviewer that everything you do ties into standards. Be sure the lesson plans in your portfolio have the state standards typed right on them. When they ask about them, pull out your lesson and show them the close ties between your teaching and the standards.
3. How will you prepare students for standardized assessments?
There are standardized assessments at almost every grade level. Be sure you know the names of the tests. Talk about your experiences preparing students. You’ll get bonus points if you know and describe the format of the test because that will prove your familiarity.
4. Describe your discipline philosophy.
You use lots of positive reinforcement. You are firm, but you don’t yell. You have appropriate consequences for inappropriate behavior. You have your classroom rules posted clearly on the walls. You set common routines that students follow. You adhere to the school’s discipline guidelines. Also, emphasize that you suspect discipline problems will be minimal because your lessons are very interesting and engaging to students. Don’t tell the interviewer that you “send kids to the principal’s office” whenever there is a problem. You should be able to handle most discipline problems on your own. Only students who have committed very serious behavior problems should be sent to the office.
5. How do you make sure you meet the needs of a student with an IEP?
An IEP is an “individualized education plan.” Students with special needs will be given an IEP, or a list of things that you must do when teaching the child. An IEP might include anything from “additional time for testing” to “needs all test questions read aloud” to “needs to use braille textbook.” How do you ensure you’re meeting the needs of a student with an IEP? First, read the IEP carefully. If you have questions, consult a special education teacher, counselor, or other staff member who can help you. Then, you just make sure you follow the requirements on the IEP word for word. When necessary, you may be asked to attend a meeting in which you can make suggestions for updating the IEP. Your goal, and the goal of the IEP, is to make sure the student has whatever he or she needs to be successful in your class.
6. How do you communicate with parents?
This question will come up at almost every elementary school interview. It’s fairly common in the middle school and high school as well. You might have a weekly parent newsletter that you send home each week. For grades 3 and up, you may require students to have an assignment book that has to be signed each night. This way, parents know what assignments are given and when projects are due. When there are discipline problems you call home and talk to parents. It’s important to have an open-door policy and invite parents to share their concerns at any time.
For more teacher interview questions, I invite you to download my eBook Getting the Teaching Job of Your Dreams ( http://www.iwantateachingjob.com ). In it you will find 50 common interview questions and answers as well as practical advice for getting the teaching job you want.
EVERY morning the residents of this tiny border town wake up to the chilling knowledge that they are separated from Russia by just a 200-metre bridge.
They live in fear as a giant painted “Z” – the symbol of Vladimir Putin’s twisted war in Ukraine – leers at them from across the Nemunas River.
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Leering across the Nemunas River is a gigantic painted ‘Z’ – a symbol of the war in RussiaCredit: Ian Whittaker
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The Russian flag waves in the chill wind as The Sun stood on the narrow bridge to RussiaCredit: Ian Whittaker
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A lone Russian woman crosses over from the Russian side of the bridgeCredit: Ian Whittaker
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Lithuanian State border guard Gedas Zagorskas warned us we could be followed by the RussiansCredit: Ian Whittaker
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The view from the bridge – with Russia around 100 metres away over the riverCredit: Ian Whittaker
And they tremble at the thought that one day their bridge will see tanks and soldiers streaming across – just like what happened last year in Ukraine.
It is by strange quirks of geography and diplomacy as they find themselves a stone’s throw with Russia’s Kaliningrad.
Kaliningrad is an isolated stretch of land cut off from Russia and left sandwiched between Poland and Lithuania.
The region is heavily militarised, at its peak being home to more than 200,000 Russian soldiers.
And so The Sun Online headed to the Lithuanian border town of Panemune – which has a population of less than 200.
It is just a few minutes walk across the river from the town of Sovetsk in Russia, which is home to around 40,000.
And the narrow bridge that separates them is the closest thing to a no man’s land between Nato – which Lithuania joined in 2004 – and Russia.
One building on Russia’s side of the riverbank has been bedecked with the enormous “Z”.
It is painted in orange and black, the colours of the Ribbon of Saint George, another Russian military symbol.
The gesture is deliberately provocative, just next to the Queen Louise Bridge.
It is the only road crossing between Lithuania and Russia.
Lithuanian border guard Gedas Zagorskas tells The Sun Online that the giant Z appeared shortly after the Russian invasion last year.
As we take pictures on the bridge, he also warns us that the Russians are almost certainly filming us.
He adds that we should keep an eye out for spotting the same people multiple times.
They could be a Russian tail, he warned.
Panemune is officially registered as a town, despite its tiny population.
It sits on the north bank of the Nemunas River in the southwest of the country, around 140 miles west of Lithuania’s capital Vilnius.
If Russia starts a war against Lithuania, Panemune will probably be swept away
Alfredas
Last April, Russia banned the movement of vehicles over the Queen Louise Bridge to Panemune.
Gedas tells us the Z appeared shortly after the Russian invasion.
For locals in the tiny town, a mixture of fear and frustration pervades.
Fear that, in their words, if Ukraine falls then they are next for Russia’s imperial ambitions.
Frustration that they have lost their ties to their nearest big town and trading partner as a result of the crisis.
One Panemune resident, 64-year-old Alfredas, couldn’t be any closer to the Russian border.
His sprawling house, a former German customs building constructed when Kaliningrad was still the East Prussian city of Konigsberg, is just metres from the border separating Russia and Lithuania.
Alfredas said he feared that the conflict in Ukraine would “grow into a much bigger war” in the spring.
THE SUN ON THE BRIDGE OF SPIES
The Sun’s man in the Baltic, Anthony Blair, travelled to Panemune, on the border with Lithuania and Russia
It is less cold than it has been on the trip, but blustery winds mean there is still a chill in the air.
After speaking to Lithuanian border guard Gedas Zagorskas, we are warned that if we are filming the Russians, they are almost certainly filming us.
He also tells us to look out for any possible Russian tails.
If we see the same person multiple times in the small town, they could have been sent to keep an eye on us.
Indeed, we do spot a lone man watching us closely with a camera at several stages during our time in Panemune.
However, in a town of just 200 people, that might not be too surprising.
He added: “If Russia occupies Ukraine, the next target will be the Baltic.”
If the unthinkable happens, what will become of his life and his small town?
He said: “If Russia starts a war against Lithuania, Panemune will probably be swept away.”
Antanas, a 77-year-old Soviet army veteran, also feels worried about the future.
He was stationed in Ukraine during his military service and has “huge respect” for the country.
Before the war, he had a number of friends in Sovetsk on the Russian side of the river but admits relations with some of them have become strained since the start of the conflict.
He wants nothing to do with his pro-war Russian friends anymore.
As for the giant “Z” facing straight at his town, Antanas says he “cannot even look at it,” it makes him feel sick.
Now Antanas feels under “constant stress”. He says that older people in Panemune are particularly anxious about what comes next.
“Putin is unpredictable,” he says. “Some people think Lithuania is the next target.”
Sigitas, 58, is a customs worker who has lived in Panemune for some 20 years.
With Panemune being the only road connection between Lithuania and Russia, he feels anxious about living in the town.
“If Russia invades, it will happen here,” he says.
The uncertainty is also nerve-wracking.
Panemune lies close to the Suwalki Gap, the 40-mile-long border between Lithuania and Poland, stretching from the Kaliningrad enclave of Russia in the west to Putin-friendly Belarus in the east.
This is a highly vulnerable spot in NATO’s defences.
Sigitas was stationed in Lviv, modern-day Ukraine, during his time in the Soviet army, and knows the Ukrainians very well.
“They are very tough, but they face a very strong enemy,” he says. “What we are seeing now is just the start.”
And, like many others in Panemune, he worries about his country’s future if Ukraine is defeated by Russia.
“If Ukraine falls, Lithuania will be the next target,” he says.
But if Russia is defeated, and pushed out of Crimea and the Donbas, what will that mean for Kaliningrad?
Sigitas believes the existence of the Russian territory will become untenable if Russia is defeated.
At first, he was emotional seeing the Z sign, but now he is numb to it.
He believes the current crisis is something deeper than just the war in Ukraine.
“The Russian mentality is very different,” he says. “Before the war, Russians and Lithuanians had things to talk about.
“Now the Russians are more standoffish.”
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Three women heading across the border to RussiaCredit: Ian Whittaker
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Alfredas, 63, outside his home metres from the Russian borderCredit: Ian Whittaker
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Antanas, 77, is scared that Lithuania will be next for PutinCredit: Ian Whittaker
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Sigitas, 58, was stationed in Ukraine when he was part of the Soviet militaryCredit: Ian Whittaker
Kaliningrad was a closed military zone throughout most of the Soviet era.
It is still home to a military base and a key naval port and has housed nuclear-capable missiles over the last 10 years.
But even the isolated region is not free from the impact of Vlad’s war in Ukraine.
It is believed around 30,000 Russian troops were stationed there – and now only 6,000 are left.
Thousands are believed to have been redeployed to Ukraine.
And they are now in the process of being replaced by hastily mobilised conscripts called up by Putin.
Kaliningrad is also of great importance to Russia as it houses the country’s only ice-free port to access Europe.
Koenigsberg, as the city of Kaliningrad was once known, was founded by Teutonic knights in the 13th century.
It became one of the cities of the Hanseatic League and was once the capital of Prussia – a prominent German state.
The Hanseatic League was a confederation of merchant guilds and market towns in northwestern and central Europe.
Kaliningrad was still part of Germany until its annexation by the USSR following World War 2 when it suffered extensive destruction.
The German population was expelled or fled after the war ended – leaving it in the hands of Russia.
Putin is believed to be preparing for a massive new offensive in the coming weeks to coincide with the first anniversary of the war on February 24.
Vlad’s future is now believed to be tied to his success or failure in Ukraine.
Russia expected to be welcomed as conquering liberators when they staged their invasion nearly one year ago.
But instead of flags and cheering crowns, they were met with gunfire and brave resistance.
Vlad is believed to be desperate to try and achieve something in Ukraine â especially with the anniversary so close.
Kyiv intelligence has confirmed they expect a massive new attack sometime in the next week.
It is believed that if Putin continues to fail in the war, his regime could collapse – and it could have dire consequences for Russia.
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Sun Man Anthony Blair stands on the bridge which leading to RussiaCredit: Ian Whittaker
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Could this small bridge one day become a scene of new Russian invasion?Credit: Ian Whittaker
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Russian propaganda on the walls of Sovetsk, a Russian border townCredit: Ian Whittaker
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The Lithuanian border town of Panemune lies on the edge of two worldsCredit: Ian Whittaker
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Panemune is home to around just 200 peopleCredit: Ian Whittaker
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The border between Russia and the European Union at PanemuneCredit: Ian Whittaker
The following article introduces some of the technologies that can be used to help us improve our work-life balance by being more efficient and flexible in what work we do and where we do it from. Many of the technologies help us to work from dynamic locations and make communications and the sharing of information speedier and more versatile – thus providing benefits to both employers and their employees with higher staff morale and higher productivity.
VPN
The term VPN, or Virtual Private Network, is used to describe scenarios and technologies that allow two disparate local computer networks (LANs) to be securely connected across public networks such as the internet. The exact technologies and protocols can vary with some VPNs using software programs and/or network configurations, but the basic principle is that the data that is transmitted between the two endpoints on each network or device is contained within encrypted packets, whilst each endpoint itself requires authentication to restrict access to authorised users. As the encrypted packets can only be decoded at these endpoints, the data cannot be intercepted as it travels across the public networks.
This secure system can be used, not to only connect two distinct LANs regardless of geographical location, but also to connect individual machines/devices to LANs. For businesses it can therefore be a valuable technology for connecting separate office sites or allowing employees to connect with centralised LANs when travelling or working from other locations. However, for individual employees looking to improve their work-life balance it can be a vital tool allowing them to work from home and still access all of the secure files and data stored on their office’s servers, as well as running programs, such as email clients as if they were sat at their usual desk. The flexibility that this offers can, where the employer is obliging, massively ease time and travel pressures, preventing work from encroaching excessively on personal time. Moreover, employers using VPN are more likely to be obliging when it comes to changing working locations due to the security VPN offers, as well as the continuity, with employees able to contribute and work at the same capacity as if they were on-site.
BYOD
BYOD, which stands for Bring Your Own Device, represents a fast growing trend in the workplace whereby employees are permitted, and sometimes encouraged, to use their own personal devices in place of those provided by their company. A BYOD policy has to tackle security concerns as ‘untrusted’ devices (with varying malware vulnerabilities and the potential to take private data off the network) are introduced to otherwise restricted workplace LANs. On the other hand, adoption can reduce a business’s IT spend, introduce more IT functionality to the workplace and make individual employees more productive – as they work on devices with which they are more familiar. The adoption of BYOD and its benefits therefore relies on technologies such as VPN (above) to provide secure connections between devices and LANs (without necessarily bringing the device directly onto the LAN behind the firewall).
BYOD helps to improve the work-life balance because it blurs further the boundary between working from the office, on the road or at home so that there is a seamless transition between each; reducing the need to travel/commute in many cases. It can also increase the period and efficiency of output which, in turn, can mean that the working day eats less into personal time. All of which means more personal time spent at home. Furthermore, it can’t be underestimated how a sense of morale at work affects the work-life dynamic and so using devices with which one is familiar, experienced and comfortable can be important.
To help you pass your job interview, we will cover the following 2 things in this blog post.
We will explain what structured interview questions are. If you know what they are, you can give perfect answers!
We will then give you lots of example structured interview questions and top-scoring answers!
TO BEGIN WITH, WHAT ARE STRUCTURED INTERVIEW QUESTIONS?
Structured interview questions are pre-set questions that assess how you have previously performed in specific situations. The situations will be ones you will likely encounter in the workplace, and the hiring manager wants to be sure you can deal with them confidently.
Now, each candidate will get asked the same structured interview questions to make the process fair! Examples of structured interview questions include:
Tell me about a time you had to overcome a difficult situation.
Tell me about a time when you experienced conflict with a co-worker.
Tell me about a time you received negative feedback.
When you answer structured interview questions, we strongly recommend you use the S.T.A.R technique.
S.T.A.R stands for Situation, Task, Action, and Result!
You start your answer and tell the interviewer the SITUATION you were faced with.
You then move on and briefly outline the TASK that needed doing.
You then give in-depth details about the ACTION you took to complete the task.
Before finishing your answer and telling the interviewer the RESULTS following your actions!
BRILLIANT EXAMPLE ANSWERS TO DIFFICULT STRUCTURED INTERVIEW QUESTIONS THAT USE THE S.T.A.R TECHNIQUE
The first structured interview question we want to give you an answer to is, tell me about a time you had to overcome a difficult situation. Hereâs my example response that uses the STAR technique:
SITUATION: In my previous job, I was tasked with organizing a large business meeting for the company owner. 50 people were due to attend. Two days before the meeting, the conference centre called to tell me theyâd had a flood the night before and I could no longer use their venue.
TASK: It was my task to remain calm, quickly find a suitable alternative venue, and inform all attendees of the change of location.
ACTION: I immediately set to work calling around various hotels and venues to find one suitable for the meeting to take place that had sufficient parking for the attendees, and who could supply refreshments at short notice.
After spending two hours on the phone, I managed to find the perfect venue. I then spent the rest of the day drafting new meeting details, sending them out to all attendees, and calling them individually to inform them about the change of venue.
RESULT: The end was result was the meeting went ahead as planned and it was a huge success for the company owner who thanked me for my resilience whilst dealing with the challenging situation.
The next structured interview question I recommend you prepare for is, describe a situation when you had to adjust to change in the workplace.
Hereâs my example answer to help you pass your interview:
SITUATION: A new manager took over the running of our department and she wanted to make various changes to the way we worked. In particular, she wanted to streamline working practices, reduce office waste, and make people more accountable for the projects they were working on.
 TASK: I saw it as my responsibility to embrace the changes and support the new manager in her role.
 ACTION: I went to see her and offered to answer any questions she had about the current working practices and how I felt they could be changed to make improvements to the company. She asked me several questions before inviting me to help her write the new working procedures, to which I agreed. Some team members were sceptical about the proposed changes, but I encouraged them to give them a try.
 RESULT: After my manager implemented the changes, productivity and standards started to improve, and moral in the team increased significantly.
The next structured interview question we need to cover comes up all the time during job interviews. That question is, tell me about a time when you experienced conflict with a co-worker.
Hereâs my example answer that uses the STAR technique:
SITUATION: I disagreed with a co-worker on the best way to promote a new company product. They wanted to promote the product locally by using leaflets and posters whereas I wanted to promote it online to reach a wider audience.
 TASK: It was my task to find a way through the conflict and reach an agreement that was in the best interests of the product launch.
 ACTION: I asked my co-worker questions to determine why they felt local advertising was best. I then explained why I felt online advertising would be more beneficial because we could reach a wider audience and also track sales and advertising spend.
I suggested we should try both types of advertising for a one week period, and whichever method yielded the best results would then be used for the rest of the campaign. My co-worker agreed this was a good idea.
RESULT: After the one week trial, the online advertising gave very strong returns and we switched the full campaign to that method. By trialling both ideas, I was able to remove the conflict and put the needs of the business first.
The next structured interview question we want to work through is, tell me about a time you received negative feedback. Do not answer this question by saying you have never received negative feedback. This question is assessing how well you react to feedback, and how you use it to improve! Hereâs my example answer to help you:
SITUATION: My manager asked me to put together a PowerPoint presentation for an internal meeting she was holding the following day.
 TASK: The presentation was about the companyâs performance for the year to date, and I needed to include all relevant sales data.
 ACTION: When I delivered the presentation to my manager she was disappointed in how it had been put together. She said the presentation was not adequately detailed for what she needed. I listened to her feedback and asked questions to determine exactly what she wanted before starting the presentation again.
 RESULT: When I delivered the presentation a second time, she told me it was perfect. I learned a lot from that situation and I now ask plenty of questions whenever I am given an important task or project to ensure I complete it to the required standard.
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One thing everyone seems to not have enough of is time. Since you cannot get more time each day, the thing to do is better utilize the time you have. Following are five time management tips that have been utilized for years and continue to work well for those who do them.
Always prioritize what you should get done each day. Be sure to plan for getting key items done that move your most important project to completion or high priorities that help to accomplish your goals. Then do other activities that would be consider your normal job tasks by organizing them with similar a like activities together organize things first
Touch paper or emails only once. In other words do not procrastinate by deciding to “decide later.” If it is something a subordinate can do or another team member enjoys doing, put their name on it and pass it along with minimal instructions. If it is reference material, skim it for what you need then either toss it or file it. If it requires you to reply, then write a note on paper or respond to an email right away with comments, questions, or suggestions.
Schedule high priority or key items into your day during the time you know you have the most energy and do your best work. This goes back to planning your day because you should always give you best efforts towards things that matter in the long run rather than just getting things done. So be sure to use your peak time for important tasks.
Whenever possible, delegate! You do not need to do everything yourself. Allow others to take on projects or tasks that may allow them to grow and learn. You may need to review their work or provide some guidance yourself at first or suggest someone on your team who can guide them through the necessary process. Eventually the subordinate or team member will be able to handle similar work on their own, which frees you for more important tasks.
Make an appointment with yourself for some uninterrupted time each day. Again we go back to planning your day so you accomplish more important things with the time you have. Use this uninterrupted time for strategic planning, project updates, or creative thinking. Even if this is only half an hour, it might help in moving key items forward in a new way, reducing stress, and preventing crisis.
The preceding time management tips have been tested by many people and have proven to work time after time. So if you want more time in your day, try these tips to see if they allow you to get more done by better managing how you work with the time you have.
A BRITISH man killed in Ukraine has been described as a “hero” by his family.
Paramedic Jonathan Shenkin, from Glasgow, is the eighth person from the UK known to have died in the war-torn country since Russia invaded.
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Jonathan Shenkin, from Glasgow, was killed in UkraineCredit: Facebook
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The 45-year-old’s family described him as a ‘hero’Credit: Facebook
In a social media post, the 45-year-old’s family said he “made the ultimate sacrifice” by standing up to Vladimir Putin‘s troops in Ukraine.
They said the dad “died as a hero in an act of bravery as a paramedic” in December.
A tribute shared by his brother Daniel Shenkin said: “On enlisting in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, he made the ultimate sacrifice to defend values we all believe in.
“He is survived by his son and daughter, to whom he was devoted.”
Mr Skenkin’s brother told how he had spent “much of his life helping others” after growing up in Glasgow.
He briefly lived in London and Malta before signing up for the Israeli Army.
Mr Shenkin later ran his own security business, which included missions in Iraq, Afghanistan, Oman and Somalia.
His brother added: “Throughout his life he took reward in helping others, whether it be through volunteer work, training authorities, close protection or rescue.
“As well as volunteering his skills during natural disasters in the Philippines, he devoted much of his time to good causes.”
A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office spokesman said: “We are supporting the family of a British national who died in Ukraine, and are in contact with the local authorities.”
It comes after the bodies of another two Brits killed while trying to help people evacuate from fierce fighting in Ukraine were recovered last month in a prisoner swap.
Ukraine exchanged 63 jailed Russians captured during Putin’s invasion as part of the swap.
Chris Parry, 28, and Andrew Bagshaw, 47, were undertaking voluntary work in Soledar, in the Donetsk region of Ukraine, when their vehicle was reportedly hit by a shell.
Meanwhile, Special Forces Support Group and Afghan War veteran Simon Lingard was killed in action when his trench was hit by a Russian shell.
An employee’s productivity can be affected by their satisfaction or dissatisfaction in the workplace. It is very important to remember that an employee is not just someone who is working for you; they are also contributing their time and effort into their job in order for the prosperity of the business or company. This is why it is very important to acknowledge their efforts.
When you install an employee recognition program, it serves to boost the morale amongst employees. If employees receive a recognition award, they may feel that their efforts are recognized and appreciated. Employee recognition awards can also prompt employees to continue working hard.
There are many ways for employers to recognize and reward their employees’ contributions. There are some popular programs that are observed in many different organizations and companies. One of these popular methods of recognition is the employee of the month program. Some businesses also celebrate special events for their workers, such as an employee’s birthday.
Acrylic awards can be used for employee recognition awards. Acrylic awards look great in the office, and at an employee’s home.
1. Tangible awards work as a powerful reminder to the employee. With a tangible award, employees create positive associations in conjunction with their jobs and the company they work for. Additionally, long after an employee leaves the company, they will look at the award and remember the company with a warm glow.
2. Many people will be able to see the award, especially if the employee keeps it in the workplace. Then, other employees will see the award and will be prompted to work hard to achieve an award, as well. Additionally, a recognition award will also quietly demonstrate that the employee is a hard worker.
3. An acrylic award can also serve as a reminder to the employee that they are encouraged to keep up their efforts. This reminder can energize the employee’s vitality. An employee may even show up to work more enthusiastic and ready than before.
What is it that makes acrylic so much more desirable than any of the other materials that are used to make employee recognition awards? After all, glass and crystal are also valid candidates for the creation of awards.
There are a number of factors that promote the superiority of acrylic awards. Some of these factors include:
1. Acrylic is much more durable than glass and crystal. Additionally, acrylic can withstand many types of damage. Impacts and collisions can wind up breaking glass and crystal awards.
2. In terms of aesthetics, acrylic wins; it has the transparent beauty of both glass and crystal. However, with this transparent beauty, acrylic is still more durable than glass and crystal. With acrylic awards, you are getting two advantages; durability and beauty.
3. One big advantage is the flexibility of acrylic. Crystal and glass lack the flexibility that acrylic has. This flexibility factor allows for a number of creative designs. Therefore, an acrylic award can be constructed to allow for the display of the company’s logo, colors, etc. You can also have an award made with the name of the employee!
Training and development is the most common and highly debated topic in the corporate world. Most organizations see it as a predominant tool to increase the overall productivity and performance of their competitive workforce. Since employees are the real asset of any company, investing in them for improving their skills, knowledge, and abilities seem like a fair trade. From a strategic angle, training and development activities help organizations grow and prosper amid fierce competition. Business managers or top-executives have to implement right management development training courses if they expect to increase the overall output of the organization in terms of both financial gains and productivity.
Strategic Corporate Shift
In a culture, where learning is valued and often seen as a way to improve employee working conditions, there are more chances that the organization will achieve its strategic objects within a stipulated period of time by employing effective strategies and approaches. In an era, where companies are finding it extremely tough to create, support, implement training and development programs, online industry has come to their rescue-probably at the right time. Companies who used to adapt manual ways or hire the expertise of expensive in-house trainers have found an ideal alternative. Now, they have an easy access to numerous professional training experts from across the globe, who have the vision to devise effective strategies to drag the company out of potential dangers and impending threats.
Envisaging Growth and Prosperity via eLearning
An effective online training and development course would create favorable conditions for you to put your company on the right track. Gone are the days when organizations felt safe in traditional ways of learning as they were tested against time. Obviously, integrating, incorporating or infusing safe and healthy training plans produced consistent results. Well, that’s what most business managers used to say, but looking at the dramatic shift, things have changed and businesses are embracing new and advanced training and development methods to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of their employees and foster a culture of learning and adaptability in ever-evolving corporate dynamics.
Online training has literally changed the entire dynamics of the corporate industry. The good news is that they are time and cost-effective, which means that organizations don’t have to spend or devote a significant amount of resources on acquiring competitive training packages or plans. Moreover, online training platforms would ultimately reap maximum results with minimal investment, which is ideal in each and every sense, especially when you do a cost-benefit analysis.
Benefits of Online Training and Development
There is a myriad of benefits associated with online training and development for both organizations and employees. Executives from across the globe are feeling the heat to boost the performance, efficiency and working conditions of their employees with a nominal budget. Obviously, resources are scarce and opportunities are unlimited, so you have to look for optimal choices and options for making things work for you. Besides increasing the productivity in an efficient way, it also increases employee retention and provides greater accessibility to employees through smart and efficient technology or devices, such as iPads, tablets or smartphones.
Moreover, an online training and development course comes as a complete package that is more engaging and interactive than traditional manual training. Here, you have the liberty to access the training course-pack at your own comfort, which makes it even more informative and fun. It actually encourages and motivates you to embrace learning outcomes and implement them smartly in your daily chores or office-life. Plus, organizations often have to initiate different training and development programs for meeting different standards at different scales or levels, an online training and development course caters to a wide variety of learning objectives and comes in different learning styles. This flexibility allows companies to empower their employees in a way they feel right about-in the best interests of the company.
Typical Reasons for Employee Training and Development
There are a number of reasons, which encourage companies to initiate or launch effective training programs into their organizations for enhancing the productivity and growth potentials for their employees. Some of the reasons can be:
• When company charts or performance curves show a significant fall in growth patterns and indicate that improvement is needed.
• To meet the standards of the industry and competitors.
• To train employees or staff on a specific topic.
• To meet ever-evolving market trends and corporate dynamics.
• To set new benchmarks or standards in processes and working procedures.
Online Training Done Right
To sum up, attainment of a best online training and development course is not a strange job. With so many competitive options over the internet, you can easily find a suitable management development training agency that fits your pocket. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that online training is a thing of today and businesses are shifting to online options for improving or enhancing the overall performance and productivity of their staff as it is a solid and well-thought investment, which yields amazing results.
How happy and productive are you at work? Some people love where they work and their boss. Unfortunately, that is not the case for the majority of workers.
A major reason that clients seek my help with executive coaching is better work/life balance. A great number of the lawyers I coach struggle with having a life and a legal career. My accountant coaching clients are now gearing up for tax season and you can feel the stress begin to build.
It’s hard to be fully engaged and perform at a high level unless the work environment supports your success. Are you fully engaged and supported at work?
Since 1997 the Gallup Organization has surveyed approximately 3 million employees in three hundred thousand work units within corporations. This survey consists of 12 questions which are called the Q12 that measures employee engagement on a five-point scale indicating weak to strong agreement. The analyses of survey results show that those companies with high Q12 scores experience lower turnover, higher sales growth, better productivity, better customer loyalty and other manifestations of superior performance.
12 Questions (Q12) of the Gallup Organization:
1. Do you know what is expected of you at work?
2. Do you have the materials and equipment you need to do your work right?
3. At work, do you have the opportunity to do what you do best every day?
4. In the last seven days, have you received recognition or praise for doing good work?
5. Does your supervisor, or someone at work, seem to care about you as a person?
6. Is there someone at work who encourages your development?
7. At work, do your opinions seem to count?
8. Does the mission/purpose of your company make you feel your job is important?
9. Are your associates (fellow employees) committed to doing quality work?
10. Do you have a best friend at work?
11. In the last six months, has someone at work talked to you about your progress?
12. In the last year, have you had opportunities at work to learn and grow?
The Q12 items are protected by copyright of The Gallup Organization, 1992-2004.
How would you answer these questions? Are people at your workplace fully engaged and aligned with the company strategy and vision.
Working with a seasoned executive coach trained in emotional intelligence and incorporating leadership assessments such as the BarOn EQi and CPI 260 can help leaders at your workplace develop emotional intelligence and social intelligence competency and become more fully engaged.
In today's fast-paced and competitive world, employee well-being has become more crucial than ever. As companies endeavour to attract and retain top talent,...
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