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... 5.0 1 2 3 4 5 CompleteMarkets Editor , L. Burke Files 4/30/2013 12:00:00 AM CHECK FRAUD AND COUNTERFEITING by L. Burke Files As computer and duplicating technologies have advanced and become cheaper and more widely available, check fraud and counterfeiting have grown. T.. All Articles by CompleteMarkets Editor Comments (0 ) Don't Let An E&O Deductible Hurt Your Agency This content has not been rated yet. CompleteMarkets Editor , Ronald Anderson 6/3 /2013 12:00:00 AM DON'T LET AN E&O DEDUCTIBLE HURT YOUR AGENCY by Ronald Anderson Insurance agency managers may believe that employees who are key to causing an Errors & Omissions (E &O ) claim should reimburse t.. All Articles by CompleteMarkets Editor Comments (0 ) Gem Scam Recycled: An Old Fraud Returns This content has not been rated yet. CompleteMarkets Editor , Joel Volker 5/20/2013 12:00:00 AM GEM SCAM RECYCLED: AN OLD FRAUD RETURNS by Joel Volker Recycling isn't always a good thing. Here's an example of a form of recycling we hoped we'd never see again: An American broker recently con.. All Articles by CompleteMarkets Editor Comments (0 ) Help Put An End To Workers Comp Malingering This content has not been rated yet. CompleteMarkets Editor , David DePaolo 4/30/2013 12:00:00 AM HELP PUT AN END TO WORKERS COMP MALINGERING: A GUIDE FOR BUSINESS MANAGERS WHO FACE A WORKERS COMP CLAIM by David DePaolo To malinger is to pretend to be ill or otherwise incapacitated .. All Articles by CompleteMarkets ...

... Now, think about how many potential liability risks you.. All Articles by CompleteMarkets Editor Comments (0 ) Ethylene Oxide Standards This content has not been rated yet. CompleteMarkets Editor 6/30/2015 12:00:00 AM On June 22, 1984, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a standard which set a limit on worker exposure to ethylene oxide (EtO) averaged over an either hour day to protect about 68,000 workers exposed to the substance. The standard was amended April 6, 1988, to further reduce the health risk associated with EtO by requiring control of short-term exposure to EtO as well. Workers primarily employed by hospitals and medical products manufacturers will benefit most from the 1988 amendment. All Articles by CompleteMarkets Editor Comments (0 ) Gem Scam Recycled: An Old Fraud Returns This content has not been rated yet. CompleteMarkets Editor , Joel Volker 5/20/2013 12:00:00 AM GEM SCAM RECYCLED: AN OLD FRAUD RETURNS by Joel Volker Recycling isn't always a good thing. Here's an example of a form of recycling we hoped we'd never see again: An American broker recently con.. All Articles by CompleteMarkets Editor Comments (0 ) Insuring For The Worst This content has not been rated yet. CompleteMarkets Editor , Curtis Pearsall 4/28/2014 12:00:00 AM In light of the September 11 tragedy, a coverage review of all of your accounts is more vital than ever, for you and for your clients. In this.. All Articles by CompleteMarkets Editor Comments (0 ) The Sweet Little ...

... Comments (0 ) Client Bill Of Rights This content has not been rated yet. CompleteMarkets Editor 4/30/2013 10:40:33 PM CLIENT BILL OF RIGHTS My attorney agrees to do the following: 1. Only work on my case if he or she has the skills, knowledge and experience necessary to be an excellent advocate on my behalf. 2.. All Articles by CompleteMarkets Editor Comments (0 ) Comparing Apples To Oranges This content has not been rated yet. CompleteMarkets Editor , Bill Wilson 5/24/2013 12:00:00 AM COMPARING APPLES TO ORANGES by Bill Wilson Youve seen the commercials: Call now and save 15% or more on your car insurance! ' Unfortunately, when someo.. All Articles by CompleteMarkets Editor Comments (0 ) Gem Scam Recycled: An Old Fraud Returns This content has not been rated yet. CompleteMarkets Editor , Joel Volker 5/20/2013 12:00:00 AM GEM SCAM RECYCLED: AN OLD FRAUD RETURNS by Joel Volker Recycling isn't always a good thing. Here's an example of a form of recycling we hoped we'd never see again: An American broker recently con.. All Articles by CompleteMarkets Editor Comments (0 ) 1 2 x No Thanks Loading.. Loading.. x No Thanks Loading.. ...

... tagged with how Back Are You A Leader Or Just The Boss This content has not been rated yet. CompleteMarkets Editor 4/30/2013 12:00:00 AM It takes more than a job title and a loud voice to get an agency team to function properly. This applies to owners, managers, and supervisors alike, says Jack Fries. All Articles by CompleteMarkets Editor Comments (0 ) Avoiding Costly Marketing Mistakes This content has not been rated yet. CompleteMarkets Editor , Steve Anderson 6/3 /2013 12:00:00 AM AVOIDING COSTLY MARKETING MISTAKES by Stephen Anderson You can no longer sit back and wait for business to come to you. That's the sure route to becoming a victim of the ch.. All Articles by CompleteMarkets Editor Comments (0 ) Gem Scam Recycled: An Old Fraud Returns This content has not been rated yet. CompleteMarkets Editor , Joel Volker 5/20/2013 12:00:00 AM GEM SCAM RECYCLED: AN OLD FRAUD RETURNS by Joel Volker Recycling isn't always a good thing. Here's an example of a form of recycling we hoped we'd never see again: An American broker recently con.. All Articles by CompleteMarkets Editor Comments (0 ) How To Make Voice Mail User Friendly This content has not been rated yet. CompleteMarkets Editor , George Nordhaus 4/30/2013 10:43:49 PM HOW TO MAKE VOICE MAIL USER FRIENDLY by George Nordhaus Scenario #1 : The fourth menu selection says press #4 for service, another recorded voice advises hold for the next available operator, .. All Articles by CompleteMarkets ...

... 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 broadcast media Articles tagged with broadcast media Back A Communications Checklist To Success This content has not been rated yet. CompleteMarkets Editor , John Graham 4/30/2013 12:00:00 AM No matter what their size, many businesses use most of their available energy just keeping things running on a day-to-day basis. Unfortunately, there seldom seems to be much time for those tasks that can have a profound effect on a company's future, such as communicating the company's message and projecting its image. All Articles by CompleteMarkets Editor Comments (0 ) Gem Scam Recycled: An Old Fraud Returns This content has not been rated yet. CompleteMarkets Editor , Joel Volker 5/20/2013 12:00:00 AM GEM SCAM RECYCLED: AN OLD FRAUD RETURNS by Joel Volker Recycling isn't always a good thing. Here's an example of a form of recycling we hoped we'd never see again: An American broker recently con.. All Articles by CompleteMarkets Editor Comments (0 ) Industry Image Improvement Plan This content has not been rated yet. CompleteMarkets Editor , Mary Beth Bolen 4/30/2013 12:00:00 AM INDUSTRY IMAGE IMPROVEMENT PLAN by Mary Beth Bolen How to improve the industry? One day at a time, says the National Association of Insurance Women (NAIW), Tulsa, OK. To mark NAIW Week ( .. All Articles ...

... The Windows Run dialog. Start Windows Explorer: Windows-E Mnemonic: Windows Explorer. Find a File (from the Windows desktop): Windows-F, or F3 Mnemonic: Windows Find file dialog box. Open the System Properties dialog box: Windows-Break Mnemonic: Windows is broken; check the system properties. Rename the selected object: F2 Mnemonic: This is the same command Excel uses for editing the currently selected cell. This command and the next one also work within programs. For example, you can use these commands when working in the File/Open dialog box in Word or Excel. Note that after you select text in Word, F2 begins moving the current selection. You can then move the insertion cursor to the desired location and hit Enter. Delete selected objects without sending them to the Recycle Bin: Shift-Delete Mnemonic: A slightly shifted version of what happens when you hit Delete, which sends objects to the Recycle Bin. Be careful with this command. Under some conditions, it will delete a file without asking for confirmation. Bypass the CD-ROM AutoRun feature: Hold down the Shift key while you insert the disk. This is an invaluable tool when you have to remove a disk during installation (to read the CD key, for example), then reinsert the disk. View the Properties dialog for a selected object: Alt-Enter This works for such disparate objects as icons on the desktop, printers, hard drives, and the taskbar. WINDOWS-WIDE SHORTCUTS The shortcuts in this category work both in Windows itself and in most Windows applications. Some of these shortcuts relate to the windows ...

... . Edward Deming stated, "Performance evaluations are more destructive than beneficial of performance." So what does work? Here's a common sense approach to consider. If you think I've missed anything, please let me know: Make sure the employee's skill sets and personality match the task at hand. In the hiring process, we have to use skill tests and character assessments to understand the strengths and weaknesses of any candidate. This avoids jamming round pegs into square holes. Assuming that we've created the right "fit," the process continues from there as the employee develops. Periodic skill testing and character assessments continue to make sense. We can match our training programs to help improve perceived weaknesses or enhance strengths. Know the plan and have a plan. Peter Drucker stated that management tends to recycle ignorance. Dr. Deming said that most employee problems are management problems. The starting point is for management to communicate with specificity the vision, mission, values, and strategic goals of the company and the department. Employees have to know the big picture in order to perform at their best. Unfortunately, this communication generally comes once a year in a speech to the workforce and lacks any precision. Annual goal setting makes no sense in today's environment. Instead, set goals in writing, make them 30-90 days out and visit them for 15 minutes each week. Make sure employees can answer these questions: What are the three most important things you do every day? How would you know you were doing them well without having to ask or without being told? Until employees can answer ...

... commercialism. Most publications won't let you directly mention your own product. But you can sometimes get your commercial message across indirectly. A sales pitch, if subtly disguised, may pass muster. And it will go over better with readers than overt commercialism. Keep the ‘buzz' down. Know your audience. In a trade publication, some industry jargon is usually okay. But if you're trying to get published in a more general publication, skip the buzzwords. When in doubt, always choose plain English. Simple words usually say a lot more than big ones. Follow up. Editors are notoriously pressed for time; some won't get back to you with an acceptance or rejection. So, politely follow up and ask the editors if they've received and reviewed the story yet. Recycle to get more bang for the buck. You've got the story published. The executive is basking in glory, sending copies to clients and colleagues. Now take the next step. Try to get the article published elsewhere. For instance, let's say that your article is about reducing the risks of employee lawsuits. It's pretty likely you can take the same article, or a slightly recast version, and publish it in a human resources magazine, a local business journal, and trades serving various industries. Reprint it. To get the most value from a published article, reprint it. Then you can add it to your sales kit or use it in direct mail. Executives can send copies to key contacts with a personal note. Henry Stimpson is president of Stimpson Communications (Wayland, ...

... 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 Putting Employees First With Eap 4/30/2013 10:38:56 PM by CompleteMarkets Editor This content has not been rated yet. PUTTING EMPLOYEES FIRST WITH EAP WORKING PARTNERS Quality in products and services has been the guiding principle-in-action for Zingerman's Delicatessen since it opened for business on March 15, 1982. The Ann Arbor, Michigan restaurant's catering and retailing business now brings in $4.5 million a year-without selling alcoholic beverages. Dedication to quality on the part of Zingerman's owners extends well beyond the basics of business to the environment and social action. Recycling and using renewable materials wherever possible is integral to Zingerman's philosophy. Through the Food Gatherers program, established by the company in May 1989, more than 50,000 pounds of perishable food from 120 donors is delivered monthly to 70 agencies that feed homeless and hungry people in the community. The customer always comes first-and Zingerman's 160 employees hold the key to customer satisfaction. Consequently, the owners place great emphasis on the health, well-being, and training of all employees. During the past nine years, Zingerman's has provided a variety of helping services as part of an employee assistance program (EAP) it offers workers. The EAP has been a significant part of Zingerman's care for the people in its work force via bonus sharing, food and cookbook discounts, health insurance, and partial reimbursement for ...