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Grammatically Speaking
Posted by: Bart Bushong
on: August 8, 2012
in: Life
I am a big fan of the stance taken in a recent Harvard Business Review blog that employers should avoid candidates with bad grammar, regardless of how much writing the job involves. The author of the post goes so far as to deliver a grammar test to all applicants. Nobody is perfect, even us English majors. But if you're careful enough to use proper grammar and spelling, you're likely to be careful in other areas of your life...
Read MoreBranching Out
Posted by: Bart Bushong
on: July 24, 2012
in: Rfx
RFX is on the hunt for some new cities to locate satellite offices in. This is something we've been contemplating for several years, but during the 2009 recession we had to move the idea to a back burner. Now that our growth is back on track, it's time to check out our options. Expanding to a new branch (or branches!) is a daunting task, but it's also something we've been helping our clients, with 5 to 100+ employees, do for years...
Read MoreThe Importance of Company Culture
Posted by: Bart Bushong
on: July 10, 2012
in: Life , Rfx
When brainstorming on how to improve business and profits, we first tend to look outward to the customer or client: how to attract them, care for them, and keep them. But maybe we need to start by looking inward at our employees. Are your employees “engaged”? Not just happy employees, but employees who are actively engaged in the mission of your company and won't hesitate to go the extra mile. Having engaged employees is not something that can simply be bought or created with a couple rounds of free donuts. Employee engagement grows out of an excellent company culture...
Read MoreMicrosoft Joins the Tablet Scene
Posted by: RFX Staff
on: June 26, 2012
in: Life , Productivity
Christmas came early for Microsoft fans last week with the announcement of two Microsoft tablets. Of course, with a few months to go before the tablets' release, Christmas might be right on time. The Surface for Windows 8 RT, similar to the iPad, should hit the shelves with Windows 8 in a couple months. You'll have to wait a little longer for Windows Pro, which is more comparable to an Ultrabook. Only time will tell if the Microsoft Surface can loosen the iPad's grip on the tablet market, but in the meantime, let's check out some of its great features...
Read MoreContinuing Education
Posted by: Bart Bushong
on: June 12, 2012
in: Life
Staying educated on what's happening in your industry is essential to being a valuable employee and strong leader. Here are some of my favorite places to get technology and business news with a sample article to get you started...
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