Let's face it; employees are going to waste time "screwing around" online.
But is there any way to turn that wasted time into something productive?
That question led two friends, a computer programmer and a small business owner, to develop a unique, morale-building, training and productivity-boosting solution to the problem of employees wasting time online.It's called WillWorkForFun.com.At first, programmer Patrick McDonald and business owner Chris Munson conceived it as a way to channel the "fun in the workplace" craze into an ongoing team-building exercise, a way for employees to team up and compete in trivia contests for prizes.
Then the light really came on for Pat and Chris.
"What if," they asked themselves, "we include questions about company policies and procedures, new regulations, new products and services?"
So they did, and the results have gone far beyond what either of them imagined.A two-month test run at STEP, Inc., an agency that helps disabled people live more independently, has turned into a permanent and highly valuable part of the operation.
STEP's Executive Director Sue Dow says WillWorkForFun pays off in ways she and her staff never expected."The first thing we noticed was unexpected team-building among people who don't usually work together," Dow says.
"We also find that new employees are oriented by their peers who hadn't done that sort of thing before.
We developed questions about the agency that not only got new employees up to speed more quickly, but reminded those of us who've been here a long time about what we do and how we do it."????????????Dow says her concerns about staff wasting time on the contests turned out to be unfounded.
Each employee is limited to five minutes per day on WillWorkForFun, "But we find that even just that five minutes has enhanced everyone's knowledge and made us more productive," Dow says.????????????Founding partner Patrick McDonald says the real power is in WillWorkForFun's design of daily training without drudgery.
"It's a lot like kindergarten," McDonald says, "Employees get so involved in having fun that they don't even realize they're learning."????????????????????????Will Work For Fun, LLP, has launched its newest design at http://www.WillWorkForFun.com. ???????
For More Information Contact:Patrick McDonalde-mail protected from spam bots(406) 661-5661http://www.willworkforfun.com.
Comcourse Announces Free GED Program for College-bound Students
Santa Cruz, CA (ContentDesk) February 23, 2006 -- Comcourse announces that its free GED program, located at www.gedforfree.com , is available for individuals who are seeking to enter college. The system provides a complete course of study in all of the subject areas. It is self-paced, and requires only an Internet connection. It is open to anyone."Individuals who drop out of high school are less likely to find employment, and have significant lower earning potential, than high school graduates and individuals who have passed the GED exams. Furthermore, colleges usually require a diploma or high school equivalent.
As part of our 'No Adult Left Behind' initiative, Comcourse is offering an immediate opportunity for serious and motivated adults to get back on the educational track," stated David Grebow, Comcourse Chief Learning Officer."With the support of local and national GED non-profit educational centers, Comcourse is able...
Comcourse Announces Free GED Program for College-bound Students
New Online African American Talk Show
(ContentDesk) June 24, 2006 -- George Cook is the writer of 2 books of poetry on issues in the Black Community, Let's Talk Honestly "My Poetry" and Let's Talk Honestly Volume 2.He is also the owner of the African American web site Let's Talk Honestly at www.letstalkhonestly.com which is the home of his new online talk show LTH WEEKLY George Speaks which focuses on issues in the Black Community. The show features his views on issues from fatherhood to crime.You can listen to the show here:http://www.letstalkhonestly.com/page/page/2474894.htmMr Cook can be contacted by phone at 908 963 3824 or by email at e-mail protected from spam bots.
New Online African American Talk Show
Accountant Resume Tips To Get You the Job That You Deserve!
An accountant resume must highlight important information about your accounting experience, skills and education. This article gives you some ideas of the sort of information that an employer is looking for.
Basically a resume should contain your full name, permanent address, telephone numbers and email addresses. Apart from that an accountant resume should include the following information:
A clear cut career and job objective which shows your sense of direction to the employer.
Your resume should have the names of each of your employers and your corresponding job titles.
Give a brief description about the employer like what they are doing, if they are not well known.
Include your career goals and express your interest in a specific job that you are applying for.
Mention a minimum of two and preferably not more than ten points, each describing an accomplishment in terms of results as an accountant.
Mention all your...
WhyLabs.com Introduced Striking Innovations in Online Fraud Prevention Industry: Tailored Fraud Scoring System Customized to Every E-business Type
(ContentDesk) February 15, 2006 -- WhyLabs, a trusted company in e-commerce, has been constantly updating and advancing its reliable Fraud Screening System to stay ahead even the most sophisticated fraudsters. It resulted in development of expanded anti-fraud solution which has no analogues worldwide.
WhyLabs mission is to minimize online fraud.
We provide automated methods for ecommerce websites to filter out potentially negative transactions, says Drausett. To realize this goal WhyLabs team has just launched:Tailored Fraud Scoring System.
(http://www.whylabs.com/technology_tailored.php)The Head of Technological Department, Alex Walsh states Having ample experience in online fraud prevention I can assure you so many business types, so many fraudsters behavior. Only unique fraud scoring pattern customized to the very business will hedge fraudulent attempts. They customize fraud...
WhyLabs.com Introduced Striking Innovations in Online Fraud Prevention Industry: Tailored Fraud Scoring System Customized to Every E-business Type
Wayne State University Professor Named To Manchester 2005/2006 Who's Who Among Professional Women in Counseling and Development
(ContentDesk) January 2, 2006 -- Delila Owens, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Counselor Education, Theoretical and Behavioral Foundations Division at Wayne State University has been selected to be included in the Manchester Who's Who Among Professional Women in Counseling and Development.Dr. Owens has been a member of the Wayne State University faculty since August 2004. She received her Masters of Arts degree from Central Michigan University and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Michigan State University.Last year Dr. Owens received the CSJ Ohana Award from the Counselors for Social Justice Organization (a division of the American Counseling Association).She is involved in countless professional associations including: American Counseling Association, American Educational Research Association, Michigan Counseling Association, North Central Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors, and the Association for Michigan School Counselors. She is also a member of the Michigan Board...
Wayne State University Professor Named To Manchester 2005/2006 Who's Who Among Professional Women in Counseling and Development