Did you know that there is a direct correlation between our mind and body and the state of both influences and impacts each other’s activity? So, what do we do? Simple… Have these 10 most inspirational quotes ever printed, keep them on your table top or hang them as posters in the office. It is always good to clear negative thoughts and vibrations that crop up everyday from within us as well as in our immediate surroundings. Toss all your problems that bug you for a while and quiet your mind for the first five minutes. Keep reassuring yourself that everything will go well for you the whole day and you are capable of achieving all the targets prioritised for that particular day. This may be a small collection of Inspirational Quotes but we are not one to under-estimate the power of WORDS. 1. LETS GO ON ADVENTURES…. 2. SMILE, SPARKLE, SHINE… 3. BE HAPPY, BE BRIGHT, BE YOU… 4. NEVER LOSE HOPE… 5. CONQUER FEAR EVERYDAY… 6. LIFE ISN’T WAITING FOR THE STORM TO PASS…IT’S ABOUT LEARNING TO DANCE IN THE RAIN… 7. DON’T BE THE SAME… BE BETTER 8. ENJOY THE LITTLE THINGS… 9. IF YOU WANT TO FLY, GIVE UP EVERYTHING THAT WEIGHS YOU DOWN… 10. ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE… IF YOU ENJOYED THIS POST, DROP A LINE IN THE COMMENT SECTION OR IF YOU HAVE A GREAT COLLECTION OF QUOTES, SEND IT ACROSS FOR...

These free goal setting printables are designed to help you clarify your vision, stay focused, and track progress with purpose. Whether you’re figuring out a personal development plan or setting weekly priorities, each sheet is a practical tool to boost motivation and momentum. With 7+ templates to choose from—including personal development plan and checklist, you’ll have everything you need to stay aligned and inspired. “A goal should scare you a little and excite you a lot.” “A dream written down with a date becomes a goal. A goal broken down into steps becomes a plan. A plan backed by action makes your dreams come true.” “If a goal is worth having, it’s worth blocking out the time in your day-to-day life necessary to achieve it.” “Set a goal that makes you want to jump out of bed every morning.” “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” “Goals are like an address we punch into our navigation system that tells us which direction to go.” “Seeing your goal written in ink, on paper will have a powerful effect on your mind.” “Decide what you want. Decide what you are willing to exchange for it. Establish your goals and go to work.”  Share one GREAT goal you’re looking to achieve this year with the rest of the community in the comment section below! Take print-outs using the print friendly icon in the share buttons. The Five Golden Rules Set Goals that Motivate You Set SMART Goals Set Goals in Writing Make an Action Plan Stick With...

How to Use Social Media to Get More Visitors Social media marketing can seem like a scary task, especially for a busy professional. But, it’s an excellent way to build brand awareness, increase customer service and just interact with your client base. If you want to get the most from your social media, you need to create outstanding profiles that get noticed for all the right reasons. Here are some simple ways to boost  up your business social media profiles and create an impressive representation of your brand. How to Increase Facebook Engagement for Small Businesses 1. Post Original Content There’s nothing wrong with a share here and there but you will make much more improvement when you post unique  content to your social media accounts. You want people to come to your page/ stream and see things they have not already seen elsewhere.  You want to give valuable content that makes them want to come back again and also to share with their friends. All you need to do is get creative. For instance, it wouldn’t take long to take a few FAQs and turn them into a quick (and highly useful) blog post. If you do share, make sure you attribute properly and do not infringe upon the rights of others. This includes all types of content- articles, quotes, photos and more. 2. Optimize Your Profile This is an excellent infographic created by The Social Media Hat – a complete guide to optimize your Linkedin profile for success. Marketers have a short time frame to impress audience. Photos do speak volumes on the social scale. Visual marketing creates a resonance that often will cut through the noise. Yet, it takes a brand or business persona to get through the social clutter. First and foremost, the ultimate goal of your social media efforts is to generate leads, and you can’t accomplish that if you’re not being found online. You can improve how your brand ranks by making sure your social profiles are optimized for maximum impact. This includes filling out all your contact information and using targeted keywords in as many places as possible.  If you want your social media profile to stand out from the many others in the average social media user’s stream, then a professional photo might be just the way to do it. Using a professional photo of a person who leads the company is often better and more personable than using your company logo- but again, it depends on the business, the social networking platform and your branding. Images that resonate and compel your readers to take your call of action also help promote a sharing effect. Images can tell a brand story, share news and even link to a creative promotion or giveaways which will invite participation. The key is to target these images towards an audience that cares. How to make money blogging 3. Be in sync across social platforms This is a very resourceful infographic created by Epower.com  for people looking to increase interaction, traffic, exposure or optimization. This effectiveness comparison guide might give you guidance. A value proposition is a promise, and it is important to be clear and consistent about that promise across platforms. The first thing one must do is understand and define the brand identity clearly on social media as well as within the organization. Who are you? The answer to this question gives a unique identity to the brand, creating awareness and shaping the way you respond or share information.  Identify how customers will make their choice between you and your competition. Determine their decision-making process. Review all of the things they may consider. Think about how you...

Strategic HRM – How it helps in improved Business Performance  Don’t forget to take the HR QUIZ at the end of this article Definition: Strategic human resource management (strategic HRM or SHRM) is a tactic to managing human resources that supports long-term business goals and outcomes with a strategic framework. It means that all HR Activities will be linked to the Organization’s Strategic Objectives. Here I have to mention a little bit about strategy – A company has to plan its activities not only for short-term but for a long-term also. This futuristic activity has to be backed up by some solid policies and practices without which the firm will start limping after a particular point of time. These goals and objectives are called strategies which are formulated in lieu of internal and external business environment, and also take into account legal, political and economic considerations. “Strategic HRM is an approach that defines how the organization’s goals will be achieved through people by means of HR strategies and integrated HR policies and practices.” Basics of strategic hrm: Formulation of HR Programs to enhance overall organizational performance Strategic HR planning from start Pro-actively participate in big picture decision making Redesign organizations and the work processes Measure financial results of all HR activities  Human Resource managers need to go for: Focus on developing HR programs that improve organizational performance Pro-active decision making on mergers, acquisitions, and downsizing Restructure the work processes to enrich overall organizational performance Measure and document the financial results of all HR activities Strategic HRM is the key to improved business performance A good SHRM strategy In the majority of organizations people are now the biggest asset. Their knowledge, skills and abilities have to be employed and used to the maximum effect if the organization is to create any value. Benefits of strategic hr Enables development of high-quality workforce through focus on types of people and skills needed Helps in cost-effective utilization of labor, particularly in service industries where labor is generally expensive Facilitates planning and assessment of environmental uncertainty, and adaptation of organization to external forces  Strategic human resource management is important in both large and small companies. Small companies have an ease of managing HR because of the small number of people involved and training them for a strategic approach might be lot easier. Larger companies need to have a whole department in charge of human resources and development. Assessment 1. ————is the assessment of internal and external conditions that affect the organization Environmental scanning Environmental scrutiny 2. The elementary way of employee learning in which the employees of an organization copy the behaviors of someone else is classified as Behavioral modeling Spaced modeling 3. The completion time of training, cost of resources and number of trainees are variables that must be considered in Delivery of training Selection of employees 4. The step in recruitment process in which the candidates are shortlisted fulfilling the minimum requirements of the job is classified as Pre-employment screening Affirmative screening 5. In an organization, the research efforts that are made to evaluate current structure of human resource management are classified as HR audit HR rating Buy Handbook of Strategic HRM by Michael...

Employee recognition is an increasingly important management requirement in the workplace, with a number of research studies showing the importance of staff engagement and appreciating employees for their daily positive contributions to the team. “To win in the marketplace you must first win in the workplace.” – Doug Conant, CEO of Campbell’s Soup Appreciation and Recognition are the two major factors that bring about employee job satisfaction and happiness. According to the equity theory, based on the work of J. Stacy Adams, workers compare the reward potential to the effort they must expend. Equity exists when workers perceive that rewards equal efforts. “When people are financially invested, they want a return. When people are emotionally invested, they want to contribute.” – Simon Sinek But employees just don’t look at their potential rewards, they look at the rewards of others as well. Inequities occur when people feel that their rewards are inferior to the rewards offered to other persons sharing the same workloads. “Employees who believe that management is concerned about them as a whole person – not just an employee – are more productive, more satisfied, more fulfilled. Satisfied employees mean satisfied customers, which leads to profitability.” –Anne M. Mulcahy Fine! Let’s see some amazing statistics that clearly shows “What are and what aren’t making employees happy?” Unhappy Employees’ Stats 88% of employees don’t have passion for their work. 75% of workers don’t quit their job, but quit their boss. 78% of people would work harder in their jobs if they were recognised. 60% of those who don’t feel they are appreciated are looking for a job. 65% of working Americans say they receive no praise or recognition on the job. Employee turnover was up by 46% in companies with ineffective employee recognition programs. Did you know the 1 reason most American employees quit their jobs is they don’t feel appreciated? Happy Employees’ Stats Organizations where recognition occurs have 14% better employee engagement, productivity and customer service than those without. 90% find a “fun” work environment extremely motivating. 76% said opportunities for growth were the top reason they stayed in an organization. 70% of workers are motivated by non-monetary rewards at work. 80% of those who feel they are being appreciated stay put. The equity theory makes a good point: What a manager thinks is irrelevant to an employee because the real issue is the way an employee perceives his or her situation. Rewards perceived as equitable should have positive results on job satisfaction and performance; those rewards perceived as inequitable may create job dissatisfaction and cause performance problems. Every manager needs to make sure that any undesirable consequences from equity comparisons are avoided, or at least minimized, when rewards are allocated. To motivate workers, managers must strengthen workers’ perceptions of their efforts as both possible and worthwhile, clarify expectations of performances, tie rewards to performances, and make sure that rewards are desirable. Some Hard-Hitting Facts Strategic recognition drives engagement Lack of recognition drives turnover High employee engagement leads to better business results or ROI Awards, recognition and praise might be the single most cost effective way to maintain a happy productive force. Respect employees, ask for their opinion and show genuine...