Dress For Success: Getting Women To Work
Published January 19, 2012
The job market is a tough place for everyone and especially for women already with a low income. However, there are times in which the opportunity arises for a woman to get a better position. The last thing she needs is to miss out on the opportunity because she cannot afford the proper attire for an interview. This is where the charity Dress for Success helps.
This charity uses trained stylists to not only find a smart and professional looking outfit for a job interview but also has a senior executive provide training on how to conduct the job interview. In other words, women not only have a chance for the look that works best for them but also get the tools they need to perform confidently and adequately on their job interview to increase their chances.
The London charity’s primary goal is to empower women so that they are able to become financially independent. More than 50 volunteers work with this organisation to help women get the job. It relies on all kinds of contributions from monetary and volunteers time to, of course, clothing donations. The London division is part of the global effort started in New York in 1997 and has gained attention from various entities including the Sunday Times Style magazine.
Women with low incomes are invited to make an appointment with friendly staff members who first find out style and colour preferences. A trained stylist will then help find something that works best with a particular individual who can try on a variety of outfits, but the woman has the final say in what she wants to wear and can keep the clothes she chooses.
Once the woman has found an outfit, she will then undergo a half hour training session who will help prepare her for an interview. This professional does not simply conduct a mock interview but gives women the chance to address concerns they may have about their interviewing skills and other worries she has. Dress for Success aims to restore the confidence a woman needs when facing an opportunity to empower herself financially.
The definition of a lone worker?
Published August 23, 2011
If you work on your own, you are a lone worker. You might be a single worker in a rented office, a sole trader working from home, or a worker who must venture into the world alone for work. The small business is an important player in the challenging economy of today’s world. Every year, thousands of people start new businesses against all odds. Surprisingly enough, quite a few of them prosper. In Britain, lone workers are a very important part of the economy. Now there are more than ever before.
These are all reasons that explain why lone worker safety is a growing concern for lone workers. Many are employed in areas in which security might become a problem. This is especially true in dangerous situations such as the looting and riots that broke out in the UK recently. You can protect yourself with a variety of sensible steps. You will find that there are many products in existence and more in development to help you stay safe in your home and on your own.
If you frequently venture into dangerous areas on your own, you should take steps for self protection. One lone worker security initiative that is very popular is the lone worker buddy system. Mysafety.net is just one service that was created for the purpose of sharing risk data and providing an automatic buddy system as well as a sense of community. They will also send you e mail alerts regarding dynamic risks – even when you are out of your office.
One popular item is the lone worker alarm. The Identicom lone worker alarm is one such device. This is a very cool tool for communication. It looks just like an ID card holder. That makes it discreet and comfortable to wear. This is excellent if you are often in potentially dangerous situations on your own.
Maybe you feel comfortable and safe no matter what your situation is or what challenges arise. Perhaps you would like to take a few common sense steps to stay safe. The final consideration is your own definition of risk. You will find all of the technology and equipment you need if you are seeking it.
Saving Money on Office Supplies
Published August 16, 2011
Most of us want our office supplies buying system to be smooth and seamless. The last thing we want is to spend hours on end faffing around trying to find the best value and biggest choice across zillions of different websites and a host of product ranges. Thankfully whether you’re a buyer for a Blue Chip or a sole trader there’s no need to let envelopes rule your life. Thanks to the internet you’re the boss, not your ink toners and cartridges. We don’t have to let office supplies take over our business lives.
If you’ve been working more than fifteen years you’ll remember life without the internet. Getting hold of good quality discount paper supplies was a nightmare of catalogues the thickness of telephone books. You’d have separate mega-publications for office furniture, paper and cleaning products, machinery and gadgets, legal supplies, ink and toner. You had to set up accounts for each of them and order by post or over the phone. We managed. But the internet has saved business owners’ sanity!
Today’s online business megastores do everything in one place. Find a good one and it’ll deliver everything from warehousing and packaging materials to dividers and filing, security and privacy products, chairs and desks, accessories, batteries, kitchen supplies and catering supplies. As diverse as computer supplies and work wear, safety gear, dictaphones, microphones and computer supplies.
Every bit of time and money saved is precious in today’s competitive business landscape. Saving money on office supplies and saving time while you’re at it might seem like a small thing. But it contributes towards the extra time you need to do something brilliant like dream up the next big idea. Add free delivery for decent-sized orders and you’re onto a real winner.
August can be quiet for UK businesses with the school holidays and most of us away at one point or another. So it’s the ideal time to make a comprehensive list, find a good supplier and get your business fighting fit for September when life gets back to normal.