Archive for November, 2010

Customer Service and Phone Calls

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

Over at the website Reddit.com, a commenter retold the story of the “best use of a cell phone” he has seen all year. The call was placed while standing in line to the same desk:
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2010 Productivity Series Wrap-Up

Friday, November 26th, 2010

On Wednesday, December 1 at 2PM Slaughter Development is hosting its final Productivity Series Session of 2010!  The session is entitled Productivity + Satisfaction = Results.

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Defining Limits

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010

For toddlers who make mistakes, punishment in a time out chair is relatively standard. Yet, according to the judicial system, a four-year-old can actually be sued.
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Understanding Mystery Clients

Monday, November 22nd, 2010

A Brazilian man was recently rewarded $17,500 after a judge ruled his weight gain resulted from managing a McDonald’s franchise. And though his clothes were snug, his argument was far from tight.

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Health, Gender and Productivity

Thursday, November 18th, 2010

From t-shirts to cereal boxes to football cleats, everywhere we looked this past October pink was the fashion. Congratulations to all who participated in National Breast Cancer Awareness month. It had an incredible impact on our society as well as those who suffer from the disease—men and women alike.
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The Two Taxi Problem

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010

Calling a cab is a smart way to ensure that you have reliable transportation without having to deal with the hassles of parking. Calling two cabs, however, is potentially a disaster.
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The Challenge to Stopping Short

Friday, November 12th, 2010

Let’s be honest, at some point or another we’ve all taken on a project that is never finished. For some of us, the choice to give up may be easy and guilt free. For others, the idea of throwing in the towel is more than just difficult. It’s painful. For my friend Gary, it was a matter of life or death.

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How Not to Forget

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010

Attending a training seminar to positively enhance your work performance is quite beneficial. But what happens when it comes time to implement the information in the office? If you have problems retaining information or trouble finding the time to integrate new techniques, Slaughter Development’s founder has some great tips that can help overcome such roadblocks.

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Productivity and Rewards

Monday, November 8th, 2010

In this tough economy, many companies are looking at other ways to reward employees besides the traditional raise. A new article makes ten distinct suggestions, but will these increase productivity or just damage morale further?
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Failure And a Dose Of Espresso

Friday, November 5th, 2010

Robby Slaughter appeared once again on Eric Marasco’s Espresso To Go Show. The coffee-break topic? His new book, Failure: The Secret To Success.

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