Behaviors that can hurt your credit score
Credit plays a vital role in helping people realize their personal and financial goals. Read More …
Category: Business Tidbits
Putting Your Soft Skills to Work / by Foy Staley, HR Office Savers Inc.
Learning Soft Skills for business Read More …
You Hold the Keys to Unloc Your Potential / by Helene Meyers
What is transitions coaching and how does coaching benefit you personally and professionally? Read More …
How to Find a New Job in the New Year
January is historically the beginning of job search season which lasts until spring break. Here are some tips for accelerating your job search. Read More …
For the Job Seeker – Making the Most of Your Job Interview by Using Soft Skills
Making the Most of Your Job Interview by Using Soft Skills. Soft skills are those intangible qualities we have and more and more, employers look for in candidates. When interviewing there are 3 basic soft skills that can give you an edge. Read More …
For the Job Seeker – Job Search Basics / HR Office Savers
Once you have a compelling resume, you need to apply to jobs that are relevant and for which you are qualified. But how to find those jobs? Here are three ways you can find open positions: Read More …
How to Get Your Resume Out of The Pile
Many companies receive thousands of job applications and not every resume can be reviewed. Some companies use applicant tracking systems to scan resumes for skill sets and experience and filter applicants for review by the hiring team. Read More …
Brevard Adult Education is Looking for Your Opinion
Brevard Adult Education wants to hear from you! We’re growing our Lifelong Learning Class offerings and we want to know what YOU want to see offered. Please take a couple of minutes to fill out this short survey and tell us what classes you want. Read More …
Safeguard My Biz / launches their new product, an Acrylic Wheelchair/Rollator Protection Barrier
Safeguard My Biz / launches their new product, an Acrylic Wheelchair/Rollator Protection Barrier Read More …
Don’t Do This in an Interview by, Alan Bernstein, President HR Office Savers
During a recent job search training, one of my students asked: “What is the one thing I should never say or do in an interview?” My initial response was “There really isn’t just one thing!”. After some group discussion, I offered my top three things to avoid when searching for a job. Read More …
ECHO Digital Solutions / Affordable SEO & Social Media Packages for All Businesses
ECHO Digital Solutions is a full service, Space Coast based digital marketing company that tailors effective strategies for business. Read More …
Brevard Adult and Community Education Welcomes New Director Ms. Lorri Benjamin
Brevard Adult and Community Education Welcomes New Director Lorri Benjamin Read More …
For the Job Seeker – Interview Roadblocks by, Alan Bernstein, President HR Office Savers
I spend considerable time reviewing resumes and qualifying candidates for open positions on behalf of my clients. Here are some tips to help you get past the gatekeeper. Read More …
For the Small Business Owner – When you Have an Employee Issue / by, Alan Bernstein, HR Office Savers
If you are a manager of people, you will inevitably be faced with the hard decision of what to do when it is not working out with an employee.
Most times this is a communication problem, easily solved with mediation or active listening. But in those cases where the relationship is simply too frustrating to continue, think of “ART” to try and manage the result. Read More …
Melbourne Regional Chamber Earns Fourth 5-Star Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The United States Chamber of Commerce, at its board meeting last week, awarded the Melbourne
Regional Chamber with 5-Star Accreditation once again for its sound policies and organizational procedures, effective advocacy
efforts, valuable programming, and a positive impact on the Space Coast region. Read More …
For the Small Business Owner – HR Compliance Basics / by, Alan Bernstein, President HR Office Savers
I speak with many small business owners who are unfamiliar with the basics of human resource compliance. Failing to meet your minimum workplace labor obligations can be unlawful or illegal and can lead to disputes, fines or legal claims. Read More …
How to Build an Online Course, Creating Content Part 2 by Kim Shiver
How can a small business use an online course?
For some companies, an online course might be a marketing or sales tool. For example, if you sell garden supplies teaching people how to actually plant a garden may help create a market for your products. Read More …
Why is it a Good Time to Create Blogs, Courses, and Online Events? / by Kim Shiver, M.Ed, Speaker, Communications Strategist
Providing quality content is a great way to showcase your expertise in what you do. From massage therapy to website development, there are topics you can cover to highlight your knowledge. This builds trust with your customers and attracts new customers. People like to buy from those they trust can get the job done. Read More …
For the Small Business Owner – Telework Basics / by, Alan Bernstein, President HR Office Savers
In the event of an emergency such as a weather disaster or pandemic, you may allow or require employees to temporarily work from home to ensure business continuity.
Here are some best practices for allowing employees to telework and still deliver results, regardless of whether you are dealing with a virus, a hurricane or just a regular workday: Read More …
Remote Work – The Opportunities Are Real / by Kim Shiver, M.Ed, Speaker, Communications Strategist
Remote Work – The Opportunities Are Real. If you look online for remote work opportunities, you may see ads promising you big money working from home with little or no work. As you probably realize, big money with no work is usually nonsense. Read More …
For the Small Business Owner – Managing Sick Leave Requests
As I write this month’s article, we are in the midst of many unknowns regarding COVID-19. Specific to the area of employment and sick leave, I’ve received many questions on the best way to approach employee time off requests given the COVID-19 concerns. Read More …
Home Owners / Claim Handling / Your Responsibility
Home Owners / Claim Handling / Your Responsibility. If you experienced damage to your home you should take the necessary action to protect the property from further damage and start the process of filing a claim to repair your property. Florida Statutes 627.7142 outlines your responsibilities as a homeowners insurance policy holder. Read More …
Tips for a successful job search – After the Interview
Tips for a successful job search – After the Interview. Last month we talked about standard interview questions you can expect during the interview. This month I want to give you some tips for how to close the interview.
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Melbourne Regional Chamber Promotes Meg Richey to Executive Vice President
Melbourne Regional Chamber Promotes Richey
Melbourne, FL [February 6, 2020] – Melbourne Regional Chamber is pleased to announce the promotion of Meg Richey to Executive Vice President. Richey has been with the organization for two years as the Director of Communications & Events Read More …