Anderson & Associates Blog

Political Timeout

As the Presidential election draws nearer the political drum beat of negativity & partisan tensions beat louder & louder. It is nearly impossible to escape the political divide of blue vs. red, conservative vs. liberal. Everywhere one turns the negativity persists – letters to the editor are filled with mean-spirited name calling & spiteful points of view; radio & television talk...

Workplace Safety

The Spring Daylight Savings Time change has been identified as a good reminder for folks to change the batteries in their smoke detectors. It is also a good time for employers to check the status of the fire extinguishers in their facility. Have you had the annual maintenance check performed on your portable fire extinguishers? When was the last time you conducted safety training on the proper use...

Rainbow in the Clouds

I was fortunate to see Maya Angelou about a year ago at Laxon Auditorium & though I can’t remember all the inspiring things she had to say, one thing she did say has remained with me, and that is sometimes you have to look for the rainbow in the clouds. The rainbow may be hard to see, but it is there. Over the last several years it seems the economy has been stuck in the clouds. The headlines...

Holiday Job Search

Looking for work during the holidays can be a frustrating experience. Many believe the holidays are not the time to start your job search, but discredit the common holiday job searching myths and look at some of the reasons below to keep your job search on track during this busy time of year. Reduced competition may mean easier access to decision makers. The holidays offer you an opportunity to send...

Social Media

Social Media, it’s not a passing fad. MySpace, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook are here to stay. Do you have an online profile? Have you considered how your profile might affect your search for employment? According to a survey by Career Builder, of the 2,600 hiring managers surveyed, 45% use social media in their hiring process. The survey also found that one in five hiring managers used information...

Customer Service & Business Reunite

According to Wikipedia, “Customer service is a series of activities designed to enhance the level of customer satisfaction – that is, the feeling that a product or service has met the customer expectation.” Finally it seems that customer service is becoming relevant again in the workplace. Many companies are now hiring employees with customer service skills over technical abilities...

First Impressions

It may be true that you can’t read a book by its cover, but it is equally true you never get a second chance to make a good first impression. First impressions are most often the reason someone is chosen over someone else for an interview. If you are not getting the interviews you would like, think about what first impression you might be making. The front office person assisting you with your...

Balancing Act

In the field of accounting it seems like there is always something to balance. There are numerous reconciliations to accomplish, and reaching that point where figures balance not only has a necessary purpose but can also have a sense of satisfaction. Balancing the accounting workload and your work day is very important as well. It is essential to get the various duties completed timely, but it is also...

Are Job Descriptions Really That Important?

Your key employee just gave their two weeks’ notice and your head is still spinning. You’ve got to work on hiring and training a replacement fast. There’s no time to write a job description. You’ve got to place an ad, go through emails, read resumes and interview candidates – all while managing your business and keeping your clients happy. Besides, you’ll know the...

Staffing Solutions

The economy’s inability to produce jobs has been an obstacle for those companies who have needed to hire additional staff. For quite some time, employees have been handling more duties than usual. Employers are aware of this and realize their employees need a break. This situation actually presents an opportunity. It is a good time to sit down with your employees and re-write their job description....