The Cost of Doing Too Much
The phrase “jack of all trades, master of none” refers to an individual who is versed in all trades, but an expert in none. It doesn’t just apply to careers, but everyday tasks as well. Numerous studies have shown that multitasking actually decreases productivity and the quality of work produced. According to Wired.com, children did worse on homework when watching television, and employees were more productive when not checking email every five minutes. [...]
Large Corporations vs. Small Companies
Career decisions are some of the hardest to make, and should not be made without good planning and research. One of the first questions job seekers should ask themselves in a career search is whether to work for a small company or a large one. This question comes with serious considerations, as there are great (sometimes overlooked) benefits to working with both small and large companies. Advantages for working with a small business Closer relationships [...]
How to Retain Employees
This post covers a few employee retention tips to help keep your skilled workforce intact and avoid high turnover costs.
Are Your Employees Wasting Time?
The average office worker gets less than three hours of work done in 8 hours. That means, with the advances in technology and innovation, efficient, motivated workers can get their work done within a 15-hour workweek. So, what are employees doing with the rest of their time?
Profiles Asia Pacific Receives ISO 9001:2008 Certification
We are proud to announce that Profiles Asia Pacific, Inc. and its affiliate People Dynamics, Inc. have joined the global benchmark for quality assurance and quality management as a certified ISO 9001:2008 company! The ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems certification is a recognition which is given to only the highest quality of management companies, after a rigorous auditing process. It indicates that a company is committed to meeting and maintaining world standards for [...]