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What Is a Web-Based Call Center
In these days of unprecedented technological growth, things are moving faster than many of us can keep up. For years, some companies have been reluctant to embrace change, while others have been able to see the value in trying something new.
By Marshall Stevenson5 years ago in Journal
How to Choose Software Tools for Your Business
Small businesses are the backbone of the Americans economy. They're massive drivers of employment, and they outnumber large corporations by more than 1,000 to one. But the small business owners and managers who run these businesses don't get to rest easy by virtue of their important role in the American economy. On the contrary—small business owners always seem to have their hands full.
By Marshall Stevenson5 years ago in Journal
Reasons to Not Attend UC Berkeley
The University of California, Berkeley is one of the oldest universities in California and it has also become one of the most well-known universities in the world. There are a number of reasons that may persuade you to go to school at Berkeley, such as the wide variety of courses in both undergraduate and graduate degree courses. If you applied to the school and got rejected or changed your mind about attending Berkeley, you may want to know some good reasons for not attending Berkeley—here they are:
By Faith Hines5 years ago in Education
29 Things I Learned in My First Semester of College
College is a weird time, especially for freshmen. High schoolers may also be freaking out about how their experience will be. So here is my experience after my first semester at university. And there's stuff I am still learning too.
By Heather Clark5 years ago in Education
How to Be a Writer
Believe it or not, I started writing a few years ago. I had the poetry and storytelling bug at a young age though. It took me a long time to actually share my writing and consider publishing. I know a lot of potential writers have the same flame in their heart that I had for my whole life, so this one is for you.
By Lidia Longorio5 years ago in Journal
The Positive Effect of Volunteering to Improve Your Spoken English
Volunteering is a big word, which showcases a person’s willingness to help others. It is a noble action, and even if it indicates your commitment for others, it can also help you on so many levels. If there is a perfect time for volunteering, then that would be during your studies.
By Jilian Woods5 years ago in Education
How to Know When to Hire an HR Person
Eventually, that changes. When a business grows, it’s inevitable that HR duties expand beyond what someone can handle in addition to their primary role. Hiring becomes more complex. Employees need training and feedback on their performance. There may even be issues that require in-depth knowledge of employment law. There's also the fact that the financial person will at some point become busy enough with their own duties that they are no longer able to dedicate time to HR functions as well.
By Linda Grandes5 years ago in Journal
I Failed My A-levels and Was Kicked Out of My School... It Was the Best Thing that Has Happened to Me Yet
I’ll never forget it. Standing in line with countless other kids whose envelopes had been marked like leprosy. We stood, waiting for a one-to-one talk with the vice principal, who would inevitably tell us we must leave the school. Our grades were not to a high enough standard to stay. Most of the students were crying. Angry mothers stood at their side, ready to rip anyone apart who dared to get in the way of their beloved, and "academically gifted," child’s future. Sorry hun, your kid was the one doing Jager bombs and tequila every Thursday night at the bar down the street.
By Elle White 5 years ago in Education