Elita Torres

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How A Google Photos Notification Forced Me To Live In The Now #5MinMotivation

We are always running to the next task, event or responsibility we need to get to.  Our minds are constantly turning, and it becomes easy to forget to live in the now.  You get caught up thinking about your next “todo” without focusing on your current “doing”. We constantly get bombarded daily with instant notifications, […]

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The Importance Of Succession Planning And The $12 Billion Cost Of Getting It Wrong [Infographic]

One of the most important planning any organization should invest in is in a Leadership Pipeline.  Succession planning is the process where you ensure that you will never have a key role open for which another employee is not prepared.  The more Senior the role, the more important succession planning becomes. In fact, one of

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Steps To A Successful Workplace Investigation [Slideshare]

At times, complaints or internal problems will arise in the workplace. Many HR, compliance and business professionals don’t receive targeted training on how to conduct a workplace investigation from start to finish.  Building a solid workplace investigation can prove valuable, as the information you may uncover can help build a case to protect your business’s

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How Hours Worked Relate To Work Productivity And Profitability Around The Globe [Infographic]

When companies need to become more profitable, one of the common responses is to cut hours.  This invariably leads to employees having to work more hours and take on more responsibility.  The desired result is to increase profitability by relying on employees’ increased productivity. Logical?  Most companies think so.  Cut Labor and have the remaining

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5 Downsides Of Being Emotionally Intelligent

Emotional intelligence is a fantastic gift. It makes you sensitive to the feelings of others, gives you the ability to harness emotions and allows you to use your own emotions for good.   We’ve all interacted with someone who has a low emotional intelligence. It’s really frustrating, right? When you tell them you’re struggling with

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Cost-Effective Ways To Increase Brand Awareness And Boost Visibility [Infographic]

There are only a few dozen companies that spend more than $1 billion on advertising each year. Though one could argue that their money is well-spent, given that these companies are among the most widely known brands in the world. It’s not surprising to learn that AT&T, McDonald’s, Proctor & Gamble and General Motors are

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Using E-Learning In Employee Training [Infographic]

Employee training is an investment worth making.  Forty percent of employees who receive poor training leave their position within the first year.  Although there is a cost associated with training, statistics prove that it is even more expensive to leave training out of the onboarding process.  Turnover costs greatly outweigh training costs.   It’s challenging

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