Training & Certification

5 Tips For A Successful Employee Training Program

OfficeArrow — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:14:51 -0500

Most small business owners know that employee training is necessary and that it effectively positions the employees, and the company itself, for success. However, many small businesses struggle to develop a training program, or do away with one altogether, because developing a successful employee training program requires time and money. If you don't see immediate results, you might be tempted to give it the axe.

Careful Career Development: Turn Failures Into Steppingstones To Success

OfficeArrow — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:54:39 -0500

Successful career development doesn't come with the risk of failure, but with the certainty of failure. As you grow your career and your business, chances are you'll have failures time and time again. This doesn't mean your career development goals will fail.

Employee Training Course On Your Agenda? Ensure Its Success By Following These Tips

OfficeArrow — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:49:25 -0500

All too often the skills and knowledge imparted during an employee training course are not absorbed, are not implemented or are only effective for a time. There are a wide variety of reasons for this, such as distraction, frustration or poor teaching techniques.

Ten Ways to Ruin a R�sum�

OfficeArrow — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:12:41 -0500

How to avoid blunders in the most important document of a career.

Simply Put: How to Be a Good Executive Assistant

OfficeArrow — Thu, 19 May 2011 19:04:38 -0500

Whether you're new to the position or veteran EA, we'll show you what it means to be successful in this career. The unique job of an executive assistant involves wearing many different hats, accomplishing a wide variety of tasks, and working directly with an executive. Sound like a lot? It is! But we're here to help.

How Not to Blow a Job Interview

OfficeArrow — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:03:59 -0500

Don't be afraid - a career coach's advice can help save the big day.

How to Set Up an Employee Training Program

OA Staff Writer — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:36:00 -0500

An employee training program can help workers develop their job skills and bring more value to their position in the company.

Career Advantage: Keep Your Skills Up-to-Date

OfficeTeam — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:34:18 -0500

In order to remain marketable to potential employers-and valuable to current employers-every administrative professional must constantly hone their skills. In today's competitive job market, this is especially crucial. Discover what skills are most in demand and learn what you can do to remain at the top of your field.

The Impact of Employee Development: Why You Can't Afford to Cut Training Programs

Terri Pepper Gavulic — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:23:19 -0500

In a tight economy, many companies opt to skip employee training. This is short-sighted because employee development has a big impact on business operations and profitability. Learn how training can affect your team and why it shouldn't be cut in hard times.

What to Invest in When the Economy is Bad

Tess Price, PhD — Tue, 04 May 2010 16:03:19 -0500

Has the economic downturn got you reconsidering your investments? The Training Doctor has a recommendation that is sure to help boost your value, regardless of what the stock market is doing! Learn how to build your own wealth of knowledge and make yourself worth more in the process.