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The impact of Fantasy Football on Business
Posted Saturday, September 13, 2008
Football season is here and many companies are dealing with the impact of Fantasy Football. With many places online to track your teams, companies are dealing with staff working on their leagues during company time. The consulting firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas stated that fantasy football could cost companies up to $10.5 billion over the entire season. This number relates to lost time spent by staffers managing their teams.
How do you deal with fantasy football in your company? Is it a tool used as a morale builder or do you place strict policies on using company time for personal reasons?
How do you deal with fantasy football in your company? Is it a tool used as a morale builder or do you place strict policies on using company time for personal reasons?
Labels: Business, Communication, costs, efficiency, fantasy football, Leadership
posted by Dan Paulson @ 11:53 AM 0 comments
Top Skills Sought by Employers
Posted Thursday, September 11, 2008
I recently read an article in the Wisconsin State Journal that shared a list of most valued qualities sought by employers. They are as follows:
Almost 90% of the traits listed are not technical skills. Communication skills and other "soft" skills, as they are commonly called, have become so critical in our job functions. It is important to develop these skills early on in your career.
Business leaders: It is important that we recognize the traits we are seeking we are not born with. we need to take action to develop these skills with our staff. Many of these traits are not provided by traditional education. If you own a business, take the time to mentor and coach your staff. Empower them to become the employees you want and give them room to grow.
- Communication Skills
- Honesty/Integrity
- Interpersonal Skills (Relates well with others)
- Motivation/Initiative
- Strong Work Ethic
- Teamwork Skills (Works well with others)
- Computer Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Flexibility/Adaptability
- Detail-Oriented
- Organizational Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Self-Confidence
- Friendly/Outgoing Personality
- Tactfulness
- Well-Mannered/Polite
- Creativity
- GPA (3.0 or better)
- Entrepreneurial Skills/Risk-Taker
Almost 90% of the traits listed are not technical skills. Communication skills and other "soft" skills, as they are commonly called, have become so critical in our job functions. It is important to develop these skills early on in your career.
Business leaders: It is important that we recognize the traits we are seeking we are not born with. we need to take action to develop these skills with our staff. Many of these traits are not provided by traditional education. If you own a business, take the time to mentor and coach your staff. Empower them to become the employees you want and give them room to grow.
Labels: Business, Business Coaching, Coaching, Communication, employees, Leadership, Organizational Development, Work
posted by Dan Paulson @ 4:25 PM 0 comments
