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Jack Junier has been a business manager in several different industries, most recently in the banking and finance arena. His career has led to the development of expertise in many areas of operations management, including business process analysis, hiring

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Creative Writing > Satire Satire: Christmas: 1 of 5
-A Christmas Message from the Jones Family, December 2008-My goodness, what a year it's been! I'm amazed that I have anything to write to you all about this year, but our Good Lord and Savior does provide. Our family is doing just fine. I do hope to hear from all of you about how your families are doing. Do you know I didn't ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews The importance of eye contact during a job interview: 1 of 5
You've interviewed for your dream job. You know you're the best person for the position, you nailed all the questions, and you're completely certain that the interviewer was hanging on your every word. You still didn't get the job. Why? Telling the interviewer what she wants to hear isn't the only way to ace an interview. You... More..
Business > Staffing Issues A guide to creating a strong management team: 1 of 4
Building and maintaining an effective management team is key to the success of any business. When offering management positions, you have to consider not only your needs to make sure your business functions well, but also the needs of the unit your hire will be responsible for managing. Before you interview for your open mana... More..
Business > General Management The way 'not' to treat an employee: 2 of 6
Though there are many handbooks on the market dealing with leadership styles, management methods, and best business practices, there are certain universal truths that are often left out. What wouldn't you do to an employee? Hopefully, your answer is "anything I wouldn't want my boss to do to me." Still, there are a number of ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Desperation: 5 of 10
They say I'm not ready to talk to others about this yet, that I haven't fully separated myself from the blame. If I didn't own part of it, though, I wouldn't be me. What's more, without acknowledging my mistakes, how can I avoid making them again? I believe you'll find my experience compelling, though. Let me take you back to... More..
Business > Human Resources How to write performance appraisals: 4 of 8
Many employers make the mistake of assuming that all they owe their employees is a paycheck. In too many cases, one of the best ways for management to give back to staff and truly reward them for their hard work is overlooked entirely. Performance evaluations are an excellent way for managers to show their team members how va... More..
Creative Writing > Satire Satire: The prom: 2 of 4
Hello, and welcome back to the Documentary Channel. In tonight's feature, brought to you without commercial interruption courtesy of Pak Hung Lo Condom Company, prepare yourself for an inside look at one of North America's most awkward mating rituals: the prom. We have obtained exclusive footage of this phenomenon, staged ann... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues Managing conflict when personal relationships go bad at work: 1 of 2
Many offices have rules about interoffice romance, and for good reason. If your office isn't one of them, or if you haven't yet had the chance to implement those procedures when a relationship breaks apart, you may find yourself dealing with some unpleasant conflict. When personal relatinships go sour, the fallout can spread ... More..
Business > Staffing Issues A guide to making difficult workplace conversations easier: 1 of 2
Remember the old adage, "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all?" Wouldn't it be nice if we could abide by that rule in the workplace? The simple fact is that, as managers, we can't. An essential part of management is telling people what they don't want to hear. The trick is doing it in a productive way tha... More..
Business > Human Resources Posting effective job descriptions: 1 of 1
The success of a new employee can be very dependent on his or her expectations for the position before acceptance of the job. This is especially true for positions with little to no training provided. If your new hire is expected to dive right in, make it clear ahead of time how his or her success will be measured.If you're r... More..