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Optimizing Payroll in SAP: Philadelphia Seminar Preview

In our last few posts, we’ve talked about how to get the most out of attending a seminar and tips to keep in mind while presenting. On October 6-8, a seminar will be held in Philadelphia for optimizing payroll in SAP. SAPinsider has lined up some exceptional speakers with a wide breadth of knowledge and background of expertise in SAP Payroll. Each speaker brings something different to the seminar and knows the language of business, both functional and technical. Speakers are Jennifer Adams ...

Tips for Presenting at a Seminar

In last week’s blog post, we talked about tips for attending a seminar. This week, we will go over some tips for presenting at a seminar. For first time presenters, the idea of talking in front of a group of people can seem pretty daunting. But hopefully with these tips, we can help put you at ease. Here are a few things to keep in mind: Know the logistics. How long do you have to present? Will there be a Q&A session afterward? ...

September 17, 2014 by ICG in Blog

Tips for Attending Seminars

Business seminars are a great way to sharpen your skills, learn what’s new in the world of business, and to network. Just as we talked about with conferences last March, there is a right way and a wrong way to attend seminars. Here are a few things to keep in mind: Come prepared. Look at the schedule ahead of time. Which speakers do you want to see? What topics are you interested in learning more about? Familiarize yourself with the speakers' works – What ...

September 10, 2014 by ICG in Blog

Common Human Resources Mistakes (& How to Avoid Them)

Employees are an integral part of any business, and any human resource mistakes made while dealing with employees can hurt both your employees and your company. Some of these mistakes have the potential to haunt your company, producing consequences for years to come. It’s important to make sure your business or company avoids these common mistakes: Lazy job definition and descriptions: Take time to describe the job you are hiring for— in order to let potential employers know exactly what you are looking ...

September 3, 2014 by ICG in Blog

Going Green at the Office

The idea of going green can be daunting to some. Many companies think that being green is a costly investment, or they just aren’t sure how or why to do it. First, your company does not have to go green all at once. Be practical about it. Second, going green doesn’t have to be costly; in fact, you can save money while also saving the environment. Here are some benefits to think about: Saving money: What company doesn’t like to save money? By turning ...

August 27, 2014 by ICG in Blog

How to Apply for an Internal Position

One of the best places for you to look for a new job could be right where you are – in your current company. Your boss wants to keep good employees, and hiring from within is the obvious way to do it. So, are you interested in a different job within your current company but aren’t sure how to go about it? Here are a few things to keep in mind: Tell your boss: This step can be tricky, for you don’t want ...

August 20, 2014 by ICG in Blog

Telecommuting – Is It Right for Your Business?

Many potential employees are drawn to jobs with flexible hours and work arrangements. With the advancement of technology, one of the flexible work arrangements available is the ability to telecommute to work. Some employers have criticized telecommuting, finding it difficult to measure the number of hours the telecommuter works because he/she isn’t physically in the office. On the other hand, time spent in the office is not always productive. For example, once a worker is interrupted at the office, it can take ...

August 13, 2014 by ICG in Blog

Blogging as a Hiring Resource

We’ve talked about blogging before in previous posts, specifically how a blog can further a business or HR department. But how can blogging be used as a hiring resource? Running a blog that is career-oriented can help you stand out against your peers. Whether you’re in-between jobs or have been working in the same career field for years, starting a professional blog has its benefits. Here are a few benefits to starting a career-oriented blog: Networking: When you are in charge of a blog ...

July 30, 2014 by ICG in Blog

Does Age Matter?

Ageism isn’t a new topic, especially when it comes to age difference in the workplace. We put large groups of people into categories: millennials, generation Xers, baby boomers, the traditionalists. There are even online quizzes that claim to give insight into age groups. So is it important to have a nice mix of the categories working at your business? Is there a ratio to strive for (e.g. 50% millennials, 35% generation Xers, 10% baby boomers, 5% traditionalists)? Is age important in the ...

July 23, 2014 by ICG in Blog

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