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December 2007: Have
social networking sites helped you increase sales?
Although many individuals find little value when it comes to social
networking sites (or simply do not use them), a plurality of those
who responded to this poll clearly have found them to be a sound
additional facet to include in their sales approach.
November 2007: Does
your company restrict the use of social networking sites?
The increased prevalence of social
networks has revolutionized communications in a number of ways.
Although many companies have a wide open policy regarding their
usage in the workplace, a slight majority either partially restrict
their usage or block them altogether.
October 2007:
Have you ever fallen asleep
at work?
There certainly are a number of factors that
may lead to a workplace snooze. Although the percentage of people
who responded in the affirmative may seem high, many studies have
shown that this is more common than generally anticipated.
September
2007: Would
you consider constructing a video resume?
During the past few years a number of factors have made the construction
and dissemination of video resumes much easier. Do the potential
negatives of this approach make it a component of a job search to
be omitted? Half of the respondents to this survey feel that text
only is still the best method.
August
2007: Does
your company hold too many meetings?
Perhaps not surprisingly, over three-quarters of the individuals
who responded feel that organizations conduct sessions that are
deemed unwarranted. Many of the complaints I often hear include:
lack of direction and purpose, unnecessary length, undefined objectives,
increased usage as a means of simple control, and lack of preparation.
In short, keep them to a minimum, have a clear plan and goals, and
don't meet if it is not necessary.
July
2007: CEO
blogs - good idea?
Refreshing transparency or an unnecessary risk? Most of those who
replied seem to feel that this type of undertaking needs to be approached
with care.
June 2007: Does
your CEO receive compensation commensurate with company performance?
The results show that a
slight majority do not believe that their leader's pay is appropriate
given the current status of corporate achievement.
May 2007: Do
you believe that an individual in a sales leadership role should
have a college degree?
Although many are adamant that a sales leader
should have completed a college degree, many more respondents clearly
feel it is not necessary to ensure proper performance.
April 2007:
Does your company monitor your online activities?
Recent studies have shown that more than 75%
of companies now monitor their employees' electronic actions. How
many of these individuals are aware of this?
March 2007: How prevalent is workplace gossip at your current company
and what type of effects does it have?
One-third of the respondents feel that this
type of activity is a well-established and highly damaging presence
within their work environment.
February 2007:
How important is the manner in which a company conducts
interviews when making your decision to join them?
It's important for hiring managers to remember
that they are selling themselves, the position, and the overall
culture of the company. A professional approach to the interviewing
process is clearly an important factor to many potential employees.
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