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... x No Thanks Loading.. Telecommuting to Your Virtual Office 8/17/2018 by CompleteMarkets Editor , LuNell Gilliland This content has not been rated yet. WHAT IS A VIRTUAL OFFICE? The virtual office concept, also known as telecommuting or a mobile office, emerged as the American work force shifted from physical labor to knowledge-based work. Workers who create or manipulate information can generally perform anywhere there is a telephone, desk, chair, and computer. Technology enables the knowledge-based worker's office to be portable. "Virtual," by Webster's definition, means "being such practically or in effect, although not in actual fact or name." Employees who work from home or some place other than the main office location are considered to be working in a virtual office. These employees are called telecommuters, a term coined in 1973 by Jack Nilles, a professor at the University of Southern California. A 1990 study estimated that 33 million people were telecommuting at that time, and the number continues to increase. To succeed in the highly competitive global economy, companies must adapt quickly to change. This includes creating assignment-oriented jobs rather than 9-to-5 jobs. Flexibility is the theme of business in the 1990s-and in the next millenium. A virtual office environment allows you and your business to perform in infinitely flexible ways. Let's review the pros and cons of creating a virtual office in the insurance industry. BENEFITS OF A VIRTUAL OFFICE TO THE AGENCY/COMPANY/VENDOR Generates greater productivity. Studies show that employees working in a virtual office are 15% to 30% more productive than their counterparts in ...
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... x No Thanks Loading.. (Non-Web) Site Planning: Office Layout 4/30/2013 by CompleteMarkets Editor , Virginia Bates This content has not been rated yet. Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.- Will Rogers Many agency principals and their staffs are still sitting where they were 10 years ago-literally. They're still on the same patch of carpet in the same corner of the same room. Physical arrangement of the office reflects a business philosophy. It speaks more loudly than any verbal pronouncements of management. It certainly makes workflow easier or harder than it would be otherwise. The Independent Agency System has changed in organizational structure, technology utilization, compensation strategy, and marketing approach; yet its physical plant remains markedly unchanged. But there are rumblings that a new shape' is on the horizon-so this might be a good time to study the physical requirements of The Agency of Tomorrow' and create an agency of choice, rather than an agency of tradition. WHERE THE PRINCIPAL SITS Leaders are not the head of an organization; they are its heart. They should situate themselves in the heart of the agency. Hearing the buzz of the agency provides a continuous reality check. This helps leaders make decisions based on the way things are, rather than how it's assumed they should be. Separation doesn't make the heart grow fonder; it makes the head more detached. When principals separate themselves, managers tend to follow suit. Managers are accountable for certain results-and when they can't see those who produce these results, they're operating under a considerable ...
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... x No Thanks Loading.. Office Buildings - "We Know What Your Needs Are"4/30/2013 by CompleteMarkets Editor This content has not been rated yet. OFFICE BUILDINGS - WE KNOW WHAT YOUR NEEDS ARE' AN OFFICE IS NOT A HOME Dear (Customer Name): You may not consider your office building a home, but many people spend nearly as much time in the office as they do at home. That's why your building needs to look attractive and be kept in good condition. It also needs good protection. (Your Agency Name) knows what your needs are - we've insured office buildings for more than ( ) years. We can help you design a risk prevention program while showing you how to obtain the best insurance package available. Keeping your office building open and operating is as important to you as making sure your home is not damaged. We'll be calling you soon to set up an appointment. Sincerely, (Your Name) Login or Register (for FREE) to gain access to thousands of other great articles. Need more reasons to join? Need insurance for you, your business or your family? Get quality appointments - Save yourself a whole lot of time & money when you use our directory of carriers, wholesalers and service providers. Negotiate lucrative contracts with carriers and wholesalers. Net result. More revenue for your agency! Clients & Prospects will research you, your co-workers and your agency here. The most comprehensive online insurance industry reference library for - Personal Lines Professionals Commercial Lines Professionals Life/Health & Benefits Professionals Online newsletters and ...
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... 1. Would you recommend this company? 2. What about this company do you like/dislike? 3. Why did you choose this rating? Submit This Anonymously Submit Cancel Contact Us contact_phone Click to call Unfollow First name: Last name: Email: Are you sure you want to deactivate your CompleteMarkets Company Profile Deactivate Cancel Loading.. About Us Services Jobs PR Newsletters Employees Articles Blog Photos Group Connections Reviews IMMS Library Immerse yourself in our stacks. Take some time and browse through our library. We have thousands of articles, checklists, tip sheets, sales letters, and more! Communications Marketing Customer Service Planning Finance/Accounting Risk Management Human Resources Selling Legal and E&O Technology Life/Financial Services Glossaries Management Resources & Links Categories Popular Recent All Back What Usually Goes Wrong In An Office Meeting 4/30/2013 12:00:00 AM by CompleteMarkets Editor , Jack Fries This content has not been rated yet. Are your office meetings successful or ineffective? Without proper planning and execution, they can end up wasting everyone's time. Jack Fries offers solutions to nine common problems that can arise in office meetings. Tendency to Go Off in Different Directions. Spending too much time on one item and having to rush through the rest of the agenda will make the other items seem unimportant. It's essential to keep control of the agenda. Imbalance of Communication. Don't let one person control the conversation in the meeting; make sure that it's a dialogue, not a monologue. Ask open-ended questions to solicit involvement from all participants. Unclear Roles or Responsibility. If someone other ...
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... x No Thanks Loading.. Intranets: Your Office Efficiency Tool 6/3 /2013 by CompleteMarkets Editor , Steve Anderson This content has not been rated yet. Use these guidelines to create an effective, user friendly online information exchange system. Every agency needs to distribute information to employees so that they can do their jobs effectively. Access to current and correct information is becoming more critical. As your agency grows and adds staff, the problem of keeping employees informed becomes increasingly complicated. In the past, a standard way to disseminate information to employees was to photocopy the information and put it into each person's in-box. One of the problems with this approach is that you can't find that one piece of information when you need it because it's buried in a stack of paper. One of the best solutions is an agency intranet. An intranet provides an improved way to share information within your agency. It's actually a Web site that's designed to display information needed by the agency's internal staff. Although an intranet uses Internet technology, it's basically a collection of documents that reside on your network. An intranet offers a number of advantages in managing your agency information: Common Access. All documents are read using a Web browser, which provides an easier and more intuitive way to manage and display any type of information. Your staff is already using a browser to access information on the Internet. They can use the same method to access information specific to your agency needs. User-Friendly Navigation. As with any Web site, an intranet allows you to create links between different documents, Web sites, ...
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... x No Thanks Loading.. What Usually Goes Wrong In An Office Meeting 4/30/2013 by CompleteMarkets Editor , Jack Fries This content has not been rated yet. Are your office meetings successful or ineffective? Without proper planning and execution, they can end up wasting everyone's time. Jack Fries offers solutions to nine common problems that can arise in office meetings. Tendency to Go Off in Different Directions. Spending too much time on one item and having to rush through the rest of the agenda will make the other items seem unimportant. It's essential to keep control of the agenda. Imbalance of Communication. Don't let one person control the conversation in the meeting; make sure that it's a dialogue, not a monologue. Ask open-ended questions to solicit involvement from all participants. Unclear Roles or Responsibility. If someone other than the agency owner is presenting a topic, make sure that everyone understands that management has authorized the presentation. Lack of Clear Structure and Leadership. Without a written agenda giving specific time limits for all items to be addressed, meetings tend to ramble. Give the agenda to the attendees at least one day prior to the meetings. Purpose Not Clearly Defined. Whoever's conducting the meeting should inform the attendees of what it's intended to accomplish. Avoidance of the Task. Don't use a meeting to generalize a specific problem. For example, if specific individuals are abusing the privilege of personal phone calls, instead of telling the entire group, meet with the specific abusers and solve the problem with them. Dysfunctional Member Behavior. Many agencies have what Roger Sitkins calls " ...
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... x No Thanks Loading.. Handy Office and Windows Keyboard Shortcuts 2/9 /2018 by CompleteMarkets Editor , Patricia Berry This content has not been rated yet. If you're a Microsoft Office user who touch-types, you might prefer the keyboard to the mouse for entering commands. However, chances are you wind up using the mouse, because Windows and Office keyboard shortcuts are difficult to remember, and trying to find them is like searching for hidden goodies in a treasure hunt. Once found, though, shortcuts can be invaluable time-savers. This isn't a list of every shortcut in Windows and Office. We've concentrated on the most helpful and won't delve into the shortcuts you probably know already, such as those that copy (Ctrl-C), cut (Ctrl-X), or paste (Ctrl-V) objects. Don't try to learn all of these key combinations at once. Pick a few that fit the way you work, use them until they become automatic, then try a few more. To help you remember, we've added mnemonics where needed and notes where appropriate. All of these shortcuts will work in Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, and 2000, except where noted. Some require a keyboard with a Windows key (the key with a flying Windows icon on it) . Windows-key shortcuts are among the most useful — and most overlooked. MOVING AROUND WINDOWS AND THE DESKTOP Shortcuts that let you move from one window to another easily, get to the Windows desktop, or move around the desktop can speed you up considerably. Switch among applications: Windows-Tab or Alt-Tab The ...
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... been rated yet. INFORMATION DATE 19920101 DESCRIPTION USDOL Program Highlights, Inspecting for Job Safety SUBJECT Inspecting for Job Safety and Health Hazards U.S. Department of Labor Program Highlights Fact Sheet No. OSHA 92-02 INSPECTING FOR JOB SAFETY AND HEALTH HAZARDS THE MANDATE: The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 seeks to . . assure so far as possible every working man and woman in the nation safe and healthful working conditions. ' As one way to promote worker protection, the Act authorizes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to set and enforce safety and health standards. The agency conducts inspections to make sure these specific standards are met and that the workplace is generally free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. THE CSHO's: OSHA calls its inspectors compliance safety and health officers (CSHO's) . They are experienced professionals whose goal is to help employers and workers reduce on-the-job hazards. INSPECTION PRIORITIES: Not all of the six million workplaces covered by federal and state OSHA's can be inspected regularly. The most hazardous conditions need attention first. Imminent Danger: Imminent danger situations have top priority. An imminent danger is a hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm immediately, or before the danger could be eliminated through normal enforcement procedures. When compliance officers find imminent danger conditions, they will ask for immediate voluntary correction of the hazard by the employer or removal of endangered employees from the area. If an employer fails to do so, OSHA can go to the nearest federal district court for appropriate legal action. Catastrophes and Fatal Accidents: High priority is also given ...