Wednesday, November 27, 2019
These are Fortunes best places to work in the world for 2018
These are Fortunesbest places to work in the world for 2018These are Fortunesbest places to work in the world for 2018Do you work at a great place? Well, you may think it is, but does it have an official ranking on theWorlds Best Workplaces list for 2018? Fortunepartnered withGreat Place to Workto build their list of 25 companies.To be eligible the company has to apply and be named to a minimum of 5 national Best Workplaces lists, have 5,000 employees or more worldwide, and at least 40% of the companys workforce (or 5,000 employees) must be based outside of the home country.Salesforce came in at No. 1 for the second year in a row. In addition to being very supportive of its employees in many different ways (flexible schedules, childcare),it has become known for its 1-1-1 philanthropy model, which puts 1% of the companys equity, 1% of its product, and 1% of its employees time to give back to communities all over the world. An employee told Fortune, There is a sense of inspiration that comes from the leadership taking strong positions on social issues and making volunteerism such a key part of our culture. This sustains us during the difficult times.Hilton jumped seven spots to take the No.2 slot, making it the only hospitality company in the top 10. In addition to parental leave,adoption assistance, GED support, and discounted stays at Hilton properties around the world, employees also receive exclusive travel perks, and there are a variety ofvolunteer programssupporting Hiltons corporate responsibility mission,Travel with Purpose.And roter planet Inc. came in at No. 3.One employee toldFortune, it is really all about the great company culture. They told the magazine, All of our desks are open layout, and everyone is like a family in this together. We have the freedom to come and go as we please and no one is micro-managing us or checking to make sure we are doing what is expected.Check out the full list of the Worlds Best Workplaces for 20181. Salesforce2. Hilto n3. Mars, Inc4. Intuit Inc.5. The Adecco Group6. DHL7. Mercado Libre8. Cisco9. Daimler Financial Services10. SAS Institute Inc.11. National Instruments Corporation12. Stryker13. SAP SE14. Hyatt Hotels Corporation15. Cadence Design Systems Inc16. AbbVie17. American Express18. SC Johnson19. EY20. Admiral Group plc21. 3M22. Belcorp23. Adobe24. Natura25. Scotiabank
Saturday, November 23, 2019
Inspirational Quotes About Hard Work
Inspirational Quotes About Hard WorkInspirational Quotes About Hard WorkAre you looking for quotes about how hard work leads to success? When work is challenging, it can be helpful to read advice on how to succeed. Review these motivational and inspirational quotes from creators, achievers, entrepreneurs, authors, heroes, and others who provide inspiration for effort at work. Success isnt always easy, and the road to achieving it can be bumpy. Even some of theworlds most successful - and famous - people, including JK Rowling, Steve Jobs, and Oprah Winfrey, lost their jobs and overcame challenges before they became someone whose name almost everyone would recognize. Failing can even be a motivator that helps guide future success. When you have to struggle to overcome challenges, it can help you work even harder to achieve your goals. Enjoy these quotes about working hard and learning from your failures - and successes. Quotes About Hard Work Instead of letting your hardships and f ailuresdiscourage or exhaust you, let them inspire you. Let them make you even hungrier to succeed. - Michelle Obama A dream doesnt become reality through magic it takes sweat, determination, and hard work. - Colin Powell Believe you can and youre half way there. - Theodore Roosevelt It Always Seems Impossible Until Its Done. - Nelson Mandela Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you havent found it yet, keep looking. Dont settle. As with all matters of the heart, youll know when you find it. - Steve Jobs Quality is much better than quantity. One home run is much better than two doubles. - Steve Jobs Always aim high, work hard, and care deeply about what you believe in. And, when you stumble, keep faith. And, when youre knocked down, get right back up and never listen to anyone who says you cant or shouldnt go on. - Hillary Cl inton You have to trust in something - your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down. - Steve Jobs Hard work spotlights the character of people some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some dont turn up at all. - Sam Ewing If you live long enough, youll make mistakes. But if you learn from them, youll be a better person. Its how you handle adversity, not how it affects you. The main thing is never quit, never quit, never quit. - Bill Clinton If you give people tools, and they use their natural abilities and their curiosity, they will develop things in ways that will surprise you very much beyond what you might have expected. - Bill Gates Its fine to celebrate success, but it is mora important to heed the lessons of failure. - Bill Gates Im a greater believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it. - Thomas Jefferson Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did. - Newt Gingrich Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work. - Stephen King Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm. - Winston Churchill Its hard to beat a person who never gives up. - Babe Ruth The future rewards those who press on. I dont have time to feel sorry for myself. I dont have time to complain. Im going to press on. - Barack Obama Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones weve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek. - Barack Obama The reason a lot of people do not recognize opportunity is because it usually goes around wearing overalls looking like hard work. - Thomas A. Edison Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did. ?Newt Gingrich The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have ap plied the best of ourselves to the task at hand. - Vince Lombardi Its fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure. - Bill Gates I do not know anyone who has got to the top without hard work. That is the recipe. It will not always get you to the top, but it should get you pretty near. - Margaret Thatcher Nothing ever comes to one, that is worth having, except as a result of hard work. - Booker T. Washington When I was young, I observed that nine out of ten things I did were failures. So I did ten times more work. - George Bernard Shaw Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so most people dont recognize them.Ann Landers For every two minutes of glamour, there are eight hours of hard work. - Jessica Savitch Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds. - Gordon B. Hinckley Ive got a theory that if you give 100 percent all of the time, somehow things will work out in the end. - Larry Bird What you do today can improve all your tomorrows. - Ralph Marston If you find these quotes helpful and inspiring you may also like these inspirational work quotes that are perfect for newsletters, presentations, and websites. In addition, for those of you who are looking for a new job, here are several quotes about finding a new job.
Thursday, November 21, 2019
The Problem of Tired Cops and What to Do About It
The Problem of Tired Cops and What to Do About ItThe Problem of Tired Cops and What to Do About ItLaw enforcement, by its very nature, requires assekuranzpolice and correctional officers to work all hours of the night. In order to maintain a safe society and remain proactive in their fight against crime, police departments and sheriffs offices are expected to maintain coverage 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Holidays, nights and weekends are all just anotlageher day on the job for most officers. An unfortunate side effect of these long and irregular hours is law enforcement fatigue. What are the consequences of tired police officers, and what can they and their departments do to combat these unwanted effects? Stress of assekuranzbrief Work Its almost universally accepted that law enforcement is an inherently stressful occupation. Take away the work environment stressors - like shift work - and you are still left with the stresses of worrying whether or not today is your last day . The dangers are well documented. Increased risk of infectious disease, the chance of being injured or killed by a suspect, inattentive motorists and training accidents are just a few. The dangers associated with police work, the fear of the unknown and the need to maintain constant vigilance is enough to leave anyone tired and worn out at the end of the day. When we add irregular working hours, non-standard work times and rotating shifts, its easy to see how an officer can quickly run out of steam. Health Hazards Besides the obvious, there are health risks associated with police work. Several studies, including comprehensive research conducted by the University of Buffalo, has demonstrated a strong correlation between law enforcement careers and poor health. Among the risks identified were an increased rate of lymphoma, a higher percentage of suicides and a greater occurrence of obesity among active cops. In addition to stress, poor sleep habits were cited as a major factor in the less-than-stellar health of police officers. Risks of Fatigue Stress and poor sleep carry with them an even greater risk law enforcement fatigue. When police overwork and under sleep, they can understandably become tired. If youve ever been tired at work, you probably noticed you made more mistakes than usual and perhaps found it difficult to make quick decisions. A study out of Australia by Drew Dawson and Kathryn Reid, titled Fatigue, alcohol and performance impairment, showed that after just 17 hours without sleep, subjects motor skills were similar to those with a blood-alcohol level of .05. After 24 hours without sleep, their motor skills were similar to someone with a BAL of 0.10. To put that in perspective, in the United States, motorists are considered to be impaired and driving under the influence with a BAL of .08. In short, going for long periods without sleep mimics alcohol impairment. When police officers are tired or fatigued, they can become much more prone t o make mistakes. And when police make mistakes, they risk hurting not only themselvesbut fellow officers and members of the public as well. Law enforcement fatigue has been shown to lead to an increase in on-the-job accidents, as well as automobile crashes. In fact, in Tired Cops The Importance of Managing Police Fatigue, Bryan Vila notes that 4 out of 8 work-related accidents and injuries sustained by police officers occurred when the officer was tired or fatigued. According to the National Institute of Justice, in addition to injury risks, fatigued police officers were found to call in sick more often, have more adverse encounters with fellow officers and members of the public, and become involved in more excessive force situations and inappropriate uses of control. Officers who demonstrated signs of fatigue were also shown to be more likely to die in the line of duty. Causes The irregular hours associated with shift work, the non-standard work shifts and the high level of str ess all contribute to an officers lack of sleep. The are other causes, too, that seem to play a big role in officer fatigue. These factors, such as overtime due to a call that comes at the end of the shift or mandated court appearances on their days off also contribute to the problem. Off-duty jobs, wherein officers perform security and other functions with private employers for extra cash, also factor in. In some cases, officers spend almost as much time on their regular jobs as they do on off-duty work, meaning many officers routinely work 70 and 80-hour work weeks. Combating Fatigue Tackling the problem of police fatigue is no easy task the nature of the job means there will be times that officers will necessarily work well beyond the end of their shifts. Issues like court appearances and other incidental overtime will continue to factor into a police officers career. Off-duty work serves an important function by filling in security gaps where on-duty officers wouldnt be avai lable due to manpower constraints, while at the same time providing oft-needed extra income for officers. There are steps that can be taken, though, and fortunately, many departments across the country are taking them. Regulating the number of hours officers are allowed to work is a start. Taking a holistic approach by implementing robust wellness programs that encourage stress reduction and healthy sleeping patterns is another. Ultimately, the individual police officer has to take ownership and responsibility for his or her own health and sleep habits. Police departments and even fellow officers can help by educating their employees and peers on the dangers of police fatigue and the importance of getting adequate sleep. Officer Safety Injuries By working to decrease the instances of tired cops walking the beat, it is not only hopeful but possible that line-of-duty injuries and deaths can be reduced. That will mean more police and corrections officers will make it home at the e nd of their shift and will be able to enjoy their criminal justice careers all the way through to a well-deserved retirement.
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