When you think office housekeeping, you probably think of tasks like keeping things off the floor, hanging up coats in designated areas and not on the backs of chairs, leaving the conference room with a clean table and chairs pushed in,…
Read MoreOver the weekend, I was watching a drama on television where the plot centered on a law firm and its various office relationships intertwined with some courtroom action. Although I do like this show, it struck me that the plot…
Read MoreAs a claims adjuster, I wear a lot of different hats on a daily basis. On one hand, I am always trying to provide the best customer service, but I am also focused on the steps of adjusting a property claim or investigating…
Read MorePerhaps you have some Christmas money left over and you’re thinking about getting a tablet, but you’re not sure how it compares to a personal computer, whether it’s a desktop, notebook ,or a netbook.
Read MoreWe know we need to recruit the right people and train them well. Once these people are in place, we need a tool to help monitor performance, set development goals, determine who should be promoted, and how to compensate our…
Read MoreThe winter holiday season brings great things like Christmas, New Year’s celebrations, delicious food, and time with family. It also can bring not-so-great things like adding pounds to the waistline, juggling a hectic schedule, and feeling more tired when you return to…
Read MoreWow, it’s hard to believe that 2011 is almost over! It’s been a wild ride this year, with the many ups and downs with our economy and unusual weather across our country……. so much of this is out of our…
Read MoreI have handled a lot of claims in my four-plus years as a claims adjuster. I would love to say that all of them end with the insured adding me to their Christmas card list, but this is not always the…
Read MoreWith Christmas approaching, my wife has spent the last week uploading pictures to Shutterfly to create the cards we send out annually to our family and friends. It was taking her a considerable amount of time to get the photos uploaded. Some…
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