As a home buddy, Taurie enjoys watching movies with family as part of bonding with them. Growing up, Friday night was the designated family night with movies, popcorn, pizza and jokes.
In her quiet moments, Taurie enjoys deep diving into horror movies as her favorite genre of movies, enjoying series like the ‘American Horror Story’, suspenseful stories like ‘Us’, ‘Get Out’, ‘The Ritual’, ‘The Conjuring’, ‘Insidious’, and more. She says they are suspenseful with story lines that are not as typical as some other movie genres. Each one has a surprise or an unexpected twist.
Taurie also enjoys some action movies like ‘Black Panther’, ‘Deadpool’, the ‘John Wick’ movies and old comedies like ‘Pineapple Express’. Creativity and different imagination of storylines attract her to certain movies and definitely actors that can bring emotions to the screen that the audience can connect to.
Taurie grew up watching actions movies like ‘Jurassic Park’, ‘Men In Black’, classics like ‘Friday’, ‘Boys N the Hood’ and the undeniable ‘Django’
Taurie jokes about getting into acting some day if a creative director discovers her. Why not?
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES – June 18, 2021 – Wound Institute of America, a California Primary Wound Care Center, announced a full rebranding and expansion of their medical facility. Wound Institute of America has completely redesigned its logo and created a new website that matches the new branding. The new website looks amazing and very attractive with great messaging of what the company is all about. It brings out the branding image and just in time for the new expansion of the facility.
Located in Los Angeles, California, the Wound Institute of America is an ever-growing facility that treats people with conditions such as burns, skin grafts, diabetic ulcers, and non-healing wounds. The four core services they offer are wound care, surgical reconstruction, skin treatments, and podiatric procedures. In California, the company is known to be the most reputable and trusted in the industry of wound care, especially in Los Angeles.
Wound Institute of America was founded by two leading doctors of medicine. The two doctors, Dr. Som Kohanzadeh and Dr. David Pougatsch, two prominent wound care and surgical specialists who are also partnered with Sherman Oaks Wound Center and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, are behind one of the best wound care treatments in California. Their goal when starting the out-patient wound center was meant to bring years of knowledge and techniques into one central location for both members to comfortably perform and call their own. The Wound Institute has mastered what it means to heal wounds and the rate of healing as much as twice the national average. Dr. Pougatsch says, “I’m excited to see the facility we have started finally expand. We focus on quality, not quantity, so with slow growth, we still managed to be the best wound care center in Los Angeles. The public trusts us and our innovative technology for next-level healing.”
The wound center has also been involved in multiple clinical trials to develop the most advanced products and services on the market today for patients.
The wound center specializes in different types of wounds from head to toe, regardless of cause. The primary specialty is in diabetic foot ulcers, pressure sores, venous leg ulcers, and reconstructive/plastic surgery of areas of the breast, scalp, hand, wrist, ankle, and foot. One of the members, Dr. Som is also part of the Cancer Institute of America where he provides surgery for breast cancer patients who need tumor removal and rehabilitation.
The Wound Institute of America does not stop there to innovate the industry. The company has created their education system called the scribe program where they invite medical students to not only work for a year in a paid position and get hours for school but get hands-on training on real-world techniques that will later contribute to their success. This program not only creates a community of educated future doctors but also provides the facility a vision of change for the community of Los Angeles.
Not only are we innovating the wound care industry, but we are changing the education system with our student scribe program where individuals who are in school or going to school for medicine can work with us to gain experience from professional doctors.
Meet the Founders of Wound Institute of America:
Som Kohanzadeh
A board-certified plastic surgeon and expert in reconstructive surgery; trained in both surgical and non-surgical procedures for the body, breasts, face, and skin. He is part of the reconstructive side of the Wound Institute of America.
David Pougatsch
Dr. Pougatsch is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and co-founder of Wound Institute of America and director of Under Pressure Hyperbarics, and an expert podiatrist specializing in treating complex acute and chronic wounds and preventing amputations of the foot and ankle. Podiatric Medicine
Visit Wound Institute of America for Your Wound Care Needs
Wound Institute of America in Beverly Hills, California, is one of California’s most trusted wound care centers focused on wound care, surgical management/reconstruction, skin treatments, and general podiatric procedures.
For a further list of the benefits and treatments, the contact information for Wound Institute of America is below.
Consultation is open if you want to visit the website at woundinstitute.com or call +1 310-975-9017.
Media Contact Company Name: Wound Institute of America Contact Person: David Pougatsch
A strong psychological drama written & Directed by the Award Winning, German Film maker, Werner Schumann, Schumann Brothers with distribution by The Global Genesis Group, USA.
Brief Synopsis
Love and madness, genius and madness – and cold calculation. A remote, traditional farming village somewhere along the German/Austrian border. Three expatriates, an up and coming Irish artist (Ben Benner), Shaun Paul McGrath his Brazilian heiress wife (Frau Benner) Hanni Bergesch and their American psychiatrist and friend (Dr. Günther Mayer) J.David Hinze plot Ben’s accelerated ascension to international fame. But tensions arise, loyalties are tested until it seems that the thread of reality itself can no longer be trusted. And who is really pulling the strings, so tightly, that they all threaten to snap?
Shaun Paul McGrath (Ben Benner)
One of Shaun’s most noteworthy performance came from his successful portrayal of Martin in Andrew Greener’s Political Award Winning Turner Classic Film, Endgame. Wendy Ide, Film Critic -The Times, London. “Endgame was an ambitious drama with a sucker punch of an ending. Powerful and unsettling stuff. A gritty interruption of the troubles in Northern Ireland”. It was voted runner up by a panel of judges which included: Gurinder Chadha, Kate Winslet, Alan Rickman, Julian Fellowes and Dame Helen Mirren. It was Also the first place winner (Critics award), at Chicago International Film Festival. The award winning actor has been quoted by directors as “… irrefutably magnetic and intensely enigmatic”. Shaun was nominated The Best actor Award Shooting People. London… Risa Bramon Garcia, casting director LA.
“Clearly talented”. “Running the full gamut between quiet intensity and thunderous power, Shaun Paul McGrath is an actor of stunning versatility and range. He has a superlative understanding of the art and craft of acting and can evoke more with one small look in his eye than many actors can with their entire range” .Director, writer- K.Collins. London. Shaun has also been cast as the Lead antagonist with Emmy Award winning show-runner & Director, Reshef Levi & Tomer Shani for their new Flagship series, Carthago set to film in Columbia 2021.
Hanni Bergesch (Frau Benner)
German Brazilian roots Hanni is also a scriptwriter, director, cinematographer and editor. A successful journalist. She took the first steps at TV Globo and Mercedes-Benz in Brazil. Since the year 2000 she lives in Hamburg, Germany. In 2002 she developed the format “TV Ipanema”, which is still a reference for international, outstanding TV journalism.From 2010 to 2016: She took a break with her TV production to fly to LA to study acting. There she got into contact with the direct assistant of Lee Strassberg and the demanding Method Acting. She has starred opposite Mario Adorf and Dominique Horwitz in films like “Gegengerade – no one triumphs at Millerntor”, as well as in “Man in the Splits” alongside Clemens Schick, Meret Becker and Oli Schulz. As an actress Hanni won the Gold Medal Happy Times Coca Cola at the International London Competition in 2014, in the role of a woman in the 60s style. As a film producer, Hanni Bergesch won two awards in 2017 in New York and one in Canada & semi-finalist in the “Best Actress” category at the Norwegian International Seagull Short film Festival, as well as making it to the finals with her award winning short film “The Grey Woman” at the Best Independents International Film Festival in Karlsruhe, Germany.
Werner Schumann (Director & Writer)
The Widow’s Moon Written & directed by London-based film director Werner Schumann. He directed “Pioneers of Cinema” (1995) for TV (winner of the Golden Tatu as “Best Fiction” at the XXI International Bahia Film Festival) and experimental short films like “Birth Labor”, “Volk!” and “O Poeta e a Rainha”, screened at Oberhausen Film Festival. In 2001, In 2011 Schumann won the “Best Director” Award for his feature film “O Coro” at the 21st Ibero-American Cine Ceara Film Festival in Brazil. In 2015 he was invited to direct the international feature “Absolution”, a German-UK co-production with a cast of English, American, Turkish, German and Russian actors. Schumann is a member of Directors UK, the professional association for British film and television directors and founder Board Member of the Directors Charitable Foundation. He is currently in negotiations with a number of international productions.
Cinematography
Elias Trad not only tells a story, but connects to the viewer on a deeper, subliminal level.
A graduate from Lebanon Al Kafaat University- his work ranges from film and digital narrative feature films, to television and documentaries. He has extensive experience in all departments on set.
Elias worked as a 1st AC on “FAST AND FURIOUS 7”, as a 2nd unit DOP on “SONIC THE HEDGEHOG” film and most recently as a main cinematographer on “THE WIDOW’S MOON” in Germany.
The Widow’s Moon is due to be released late 2021.
A leading house buying company is offering to buy people’s houses fast for cash. The company can purchase a property no matter what condition it is in.
According to research in 2020 from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), a typical property in the USA will be on the market for 24 days, with 46 days to close on a purchase loan. That is a total of 70 days from putting the house on the market to receive the cash price. However, not every property is the same and some properties could take six months or even a few years to sell. Thanks to OnPoint Home Buyers, people looking to sell their property can have the cash in their pocket in the shortest time possible.
There are many reasons why a property needs to be sold fast. That could include a person needing the money to purchase a new property. Or it could be down to financial problems including a person facing foreclosure, or those that need urgent financial assistance. No matter why a person needs to sell their property fast for cash, OnPoint Home Buyers can help.
The house buying company that buy houses in central Florida have become one of the big names in the purchasing houses fast for cash. They can purchase a house quicker than going through the traditional methods including an agent, and with going direct to OnPoint Home Buyers there are no commission fees to pay.
A spokesman for OnPoint Home Buyers said: “We Buy Houses fast for cash to help our customers get the money in their pocket quickly to avoid any long delays that can be caused through the traditional selling method. We have become a market leader in Florida. We are confident that we can Sell Your House Fast for cash, no matter what type of property it is or what condition it is in.”
Having a property that is not selling can be very stressful for the homeowner. Having a property is a great investment, but if a person is suffering from financial problems, or worrying about how to pay for emergency bills, then that investment needs to be released quickly.
“We aim to relieve that pressure by offering to Sell Your House Fast for Cash,” explained a spokesman for OnPoint Home Buyers.
OnPoint Home Buyers can purchase inherited houses, condos, and all types of houses. They can help people facing illness, divorce, serious financial problems, or those looking to sell a property to share the wealth equally with family members.
The whole process is stress-free. By simply contacting the company and providing details of the property and location, a review can be conducted within 24 hours.
Media Contact Company Name: OnPoint Home Buyers Contact Person: Media Relations Phone: 321-415-7884 State: Florida Country: United States Website:https://www.onpointhomebuyers.com/
In a world where there are many content offerings to choose from, the issue of “relevance” serves as a critical factor in determining whether viewers will tune in and stay tuned in. To many, Black history has been and remains misunderstood because Black history is more than stories and rituals shared by Black people for Black people during specific periods of the year. Black history is always — it remains relevant for all people.
Fortunately, the value and importance of Black history and culture are understood and appreciated by certain programmers, networks, publishers, and advertisers. As the premier television network in sports, ESPN understands the fact that true history, inclusive of Black history, is undefeated. Hence, ESPN+ brings multiplatform content via the Undefeated “Black History Always” initiative to explore the intersections of sports, race, and culture. Celebrating themes of the everyday acts of bravery and sacrifice that have always been the engine of Black progress, and highlighting the unsung role of Black women in the struggle for full equality, The Source supports and salutes ESPN in their efforts to sharpen and strengthen the cultural ties that brings us all together. We, too, believe that Black History is not limited to only one month a year.
1.One month is not enough
Black history is not only important during the month of February (coincidentally, the shortest month of the year). It’s important each and every day. Black history is a monumental part of world history and American history that impacts almost every aspect of human society, and it cannot be erased. From the origins of humanity, kingdoms and civilizations formed, the scientific innovations, heroic explorations, human suffrages, protests for humanity, advancements in the arts, culture, health, technology, sports, and more. Every day, Black history is being made as we live through it and shape it directly. Understanding the profound challenges and successes of Black people will impact future generations’ attitudes and value systems. It will also lead to respect and kindness that is much needed today and in the future.
2.Cultural Empowerment
For people of African ancestry, Back History is a celebration of our success stories. Success and leadership are not limited to the entertainment and sports industries, as many misunderstand. To dive into the traditions and journey through Black History, awakens and empowers many with the cultural understanding and light on those innovators and history makers who helped shaped the world for generations. Throughout history, countless men and women have created, contributed, and inspired culture, from Africa to Europe and here in America, in ways that uplifts and radiates yet these stories and historical facts, big and small, have been covered or mitigated. Celebrating and sharing these stories are inspiring to people from all walks of life and show the cultural connection that empowers us throughout human history.
3.Black History is More Than Slavery
The Transatlantic Slave Trade and other slave trade missions were indeed an important and tragic part of Black and human history. However, Black History’s extraordinary depth and scope call for a much more expansive presentation of it. From the 1600s to now, there is much more to discuss and cover beyond the slave narratives in America. While it should not be ignored, slavery should not be the sole or primary focus of Black History, as the culture is always creating new stories, achievements, challenges and contributions to society. New history-makers are created daily and Black History must cover more than just slavery and the civil rights periods in America. Our lives wouldn’t be the same if our ancestors did not protest and take risks to disrupt the system and effect change; likewise, our lives would not be the same now if modern day leaders and innovators do not continue to advance the struggle for freedom, justice equity and inclusion. Black History is more than slavery and Black culture is more than just sports and entertainment.
4. Knowledge is power
Throughout history in America, Black people have had to fight for the right to learn. Years ago, there were strong and violent prohibitions for Blacks to obtain knowledge and share it with their children and community at large. Blacks were also prohibited from attending certain schools. Likewise, non-Black people were fed misinformation on the heroic journey of Black people. The ability to have an education is one of the most powerful gifts in life, no matter what color of your skin. In today’s multi-media society, people are gaining knowledge from many platforms beyond books of scholarship such as television, radio, websites, podcasts, social media, etc. Influencers are now using these platforms to share their knowledge, especially in the wide world of sports. Whether exploring the key locations in Black History, celebrating the legendary moments and milestones in history, or simply appreciating the inspirational works of Black athletes, artists, and influencers, knowledge is powerful. Celebrating powerful Black people that have impacted and made a difference in our world brings awareness and promotes diversity to show that anyone regardless of race or age can contribute and do something impactful for the culture and can be recognized for it.
The courageous young lady who filmed the murder of George Floyd is the focus of the latest addition to the Black History Always collection in a film called “I Bear Witness”. It was just a walk to the store with her cousin on May 25, 2020, that put her on the scene to witness and capture cell phone footage that sparked a charge all over the world in the fight for truth and justice. The 30-minute program will be seen through the eyes of Frazier’s community and people around the country, including the sports world that was impacted by her video. Tune-in.
Explore ESPN+’s The Undefeated “BLACK HISTORY ALWAYS” initiative expanding on Black History month and deepening Black History all year long across all ESPN+’s and The Undefeated platforms. “This initiative will highlight moments and stories on and off the field that empower and inspire; moments of athletic heroism and moral heroism; moments that signify change and progress, and moments that show us how much work is still to be done. We want to show Black fans that we are always there for them, we represent and reflect them, and we celebrate and appreciate them.” stated Raina Kelley, Vice President and Editor-in-Chief of The Undefeated, ESPN’s multimedia content initiative exploring the intersections of sports, race and culture.
Breast cancer became the most common cancer globally as of 2021, accounting for 12% of all new annual cancer cases worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. About 1 in 8 U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of their lifetime. In 2021, an estimated 281.550 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women along with 49,290 new cases of non-invasive Breast cancer. There is no known cure for breast cancer, and its early diagnosis is key to survival.
Talos App empowers women to check their breast health for different signs of breast anomaly. Its technology analyzes user’s thermal photos (anonymously) and gives users an instant health score and advice on what they should do next so that the users can see a doctor in time if needed.
A compact thermal camera and Talos webapp
To perform the self-screening feature users need a compact thermal camera (rent from $25) that can be used by the user’s phone (iOS/Android) to capture a photo of the breast. Images can be added to the user’s Talos app and they receive a health score indication by our clinically validated technology within 30 seconds. Talos provide recommendations on the next steps to take, including whether to visit a healthcare professional.
Breast Health Check Application
Talos App helps to detect breast anomalies at an early stage when it’s most treatable and needs less expensive treatment options.
THREE STEPS – Keep Breasts Healthy by Self screening
Receive a thermal camera: Place an order for renting compact thermal camera ($25) for couple days* or purchase it for permanent use.
Take a selfie: Users will take a photo of breasts with a thermal camera.
Receive a health score: Within 30 seconds, they will receive a health indication, detailing whether it is recommended to visit a doctor for further examination or to check regularly for any changes.
Why and how?
Breast cancer self-exam is the first step to monitor breast health. However one cannot find everything through self-exam so she needs an upgraded and innovative tool, which we call “self-screening”. All one needs is a smartphone and a thermal camera. The first step is to take a picture of breasts. The second step is to submit an image to Talos App. Talos’ clinical tested AI measures the health status and generates a risk report for every image. Users may repeat the procedure and monitor their history of risk measurement.
When users get a high-level score, users have to follow up on it for further investigation by a medical doctor. By using an AI-powered mobile app and a thermal camera, users can self-screen their breast health at home. It is a non-contact, non-invasive, non-radiative method and has no pain procedure, and is a totally safe diagnostic application that is suitable for long-term and repeating use. With the power of Talos, users can simply have an alert system for their breast’s health at home.
Is my picture secure?
Once a user sign-up, she has two options for managing data –
1. On-the-fly: Images are not stored in the database and will not show up in the user app’s history. It means users have to save their report on their smartphone manually.
2. On-Cloud: Images will be encrypted and stored anonymously in a highly-secured server. It cannot be accessed from outside and it will only connect with their account and can be deleted from the app.
On a Mission to save one life
At the core of our hearts
Our love towards those affected with breast cancer and their loved ones inspired us. Day after day our team is working to save lives and improve the quality of life of those (Moms) living with breast cancer.
What AI Talos’s team see on the horizon
The team cherish life at its finest and give priority to the lives of women. they believe in a future where no one (Mom) dies of breast cancer. The passion they have to help women will project in all of our work to make a true difference for people fighting breast cancer, now and in the future.
Conclusion
By using an AI-powered mobile app and a thermal camera, one can self-screen her breast health at home. It is non-contact, non-invasive, non-radiative and not painful, and a totally safe diagnostic procedure which is suitable for long-term and repeating use.
DISCLAIMER:
The Talos App service is not intended to replace traditional methods of evaluating breast health level, is not a diagnosis, and is not a substitute for visits to a healthcare professional. The Talos App service is not intended for use on children. AI Talos are not providing any kind of camera and a thermal camera must be purchased by the user or the user can ask us to place an order for user.
Talos app has been developed by AI Talos inc (www.aitalos.com).
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Employee retention is a critical issue for any type of business. It is an issue that businesses face daily, including small to medium-sized businesses.
When an employee decides to leave, it can result in many different problems, including that employee joining the competition. Other issues include losing valuable talent, lowered productivity, training costs, and the cost of searching for a replacement.
The bottom line is, all business owners, big or small, should focus on employee retention. Retaining talented and motivated employees helps businesses become successful. Conversely, losing talented team members can put that business in serious danger. One company that is helping business owners to increase employee retention is GoalPoint Employee Planning.
GoalPoint Employee Planning has become very successful at helping small to medium-sized businesses retain their talented employees, so we decided to chat with the company’s founder to learn more. This is what she had to say.
First of all, please introduce yourself.
Hi, thank you! Well, I’m Chris, and I’m a leadership and team-building expert. I’ve been either building strong teams, teaching businesses how to build strong teams, or teaching college students how to be great leaders and build strong teams for almost half my life.
You are the founder of GoalPoint Employee Planning. Can you explain more about your business?
Sure! We help small to medium-sized businesses hire the right people at the right time, train them to be awesome, and lead them to reach even their most ambitious business goals. Your employees are your most valuable asset, and they can make or break your entire business. We feel it’s so important to plan your workforce in such a way that they:
1) show up excited and ready to focus on business goals
2) get the support they need while working on them
3) and have the skills needed to achieve them
Think about what it was like for you when you first opened your business. Your excitement, passion, and dedication were probably second to none. You can build an entire workforce with similar passion, excitement, and commitment to YOUR business goals if you create the right environment. We help you create that environment.
In a statement, you recently said that you are advising small businesses to rethink their hiring strategy during employee shortages. Can you explain what you mean by that?
Well, it’s no secret that small businesses are struggling to find help right now. Several businesses in my area have even closed due to a lack of help. And, unfortunately, it’s happening all over. As a result, businesses must think outside the box when it comes to hiring strategies. So here are some questions to consider as you look for ways to fill your vacancies:
How does the workload of your current staff look? Are there tasks that they could stop doing or hold off doing at this time? If so, what tasks could they do in place of those? However, it’s so important NOT to overload your current staff. If you burn them out, they’ll likely leave you, and you’ll be in a worse spot than before.
Can any of these vacancies be outsourced? If so, should you hire an individual contractor to fill the gap or an agency?
What about staffing firms? Do they have anyone available to help you out?
Finally, don’t underestimate the power of “sharing” employees with other businesses. You might be able to find someone that can help you out a day or two.
At the moment, small businesses are struggling to find employees. Why is that?
There are always fluctuations in employment due to economic factors, but we see now a new problem amid many old ones. You have some industries struggling in the current economy while other sectors are booming. This is not new. What’s new is that more and more people who get laid off don’t necessarily want to go back to work right now. There is not enough incentive for them to do so. This affects the available talent for the booming industries.
Of course, people like to say that the unemployment incentives caused the massive worker shortage, but that isn’t the only problem. It’s much more complex than that.
Something else to consider is that there are often labor shortages at differing times in differing industries. There may be a surplus of workers one day and a need a few months down the road.
Also, if employers aren’t paying industry-standard wages or comfortable living wages, they will always struggle to find good workers. Current conditions command better salaries than before. The market is on the side of the employee right now. They have choices and will choose to find jobs that will pay them at least a living wage.
One of the biggest problems small businesses face is a high turnover of valued employees. So what can the small business sector do to keep hold of its experienced team?
This is such a great question. Unfortunately, businesses that have traditionally have high employee turnover anyway are probably seeing even more of an increase right now. The most important thing those small businesses can do to reduce employee turnover is remember that these are real people with real lives, real problems, and real aspirations.
Something so frustrating to hear employers say is that their employees should just be grateful to have a job. That sort of mentality creates so many other problems within their workforce.
Employers need to understand that they need their employees as much, if not more than their employees need them. Power dynamics are shifting. The workforce mentality is shifting, and those businesses that will be successful will change with it. Employees aren’t scared to leave if they don’t feel valued. Employers need to find ways to ensure their employees feel valued at work.
Why is employee retention so necessary?
I could talk for days and days about this topic. But, if you don’t want to invest all sorts of time and money into someone only for them to be stolen away by your competition, then you should stay focused on finding ways to keep your top talent.
Keeping your best employees goes so much deeper than throwing a few gift cards their way or giving them the occasional extra day off (hopefully paid!). Most of you are probably familiar with Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs. It’s a visual of the five levels of human needs. If the lower-level need isn’t met, a person can’t even begin to focus on the next level of needs.
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs has been applied in the workplace, and it starts with your employees having their survival and security needs met. These are the bare minimum needs to keep your employee showing up at least part of the time. Trust me, though; they will jump at the chance to work anywhere else that seems even remotely better.
Gift cards and a few extra days off only motivate employees at the survival and security level of the hierarchy. Think about that for a second…if you only try to motivate your workforce with survival and security-type tactics, you’re not even encouraging them enough to stop scrolling through the help wanted ads.
You say that you can help with retention strategies to keep valued employees. Can you explain more about that?
Absolutely! It starts with us helping you take a holistic view of your workforce and determining how engaged they currently are. Then, we figure out how to take them from their current level of engagement to a highly engaged workforce. Highly engaged employees transcend from being a vital contributor to your business to becoming an inspiration to other team members. This helps them achieve their full potential with you and not your competition.
One of the many problems about losing a valued staff member is the cost behind it, which many people do not understand. Can you explain the various costs involved when a business fails to keep hold of a team member?
Numbers vary greatly from position to position and across industries. Most leaders understand the cost of recruiting, training, etc. However, they don’t often think about all of the lost productivity leading to the employee’s departure. If your employee leaves, they were most likely thinking about it for quite some time.
How long do you think they stay before they leave? Well, someone asked, and Quora answered. Some people were saying up to 6 months.
The average, somewhat happy employee is productive for less than 3 hours per entire workday. Imagine that same employee becomes unhappy. How productive do you think they are then? Now, think about how long they may work for you before they leave. If you pay them $20 per hour, you are likely paying them over $100 per day for nothing.
The real question should be, how long do you want to pay an unhappy employee? And, considering up to 85% of people are unhappy with their jobs, it’s time for employers to figure out how to make their workforce happy.
Do you believe small businesses are doing enough to keep hold of their valued employees?
I believe that small businesses are doing the best they can with what they know. But, unfortunately, it’s not always enough to keep their people. Now is not the time to rely on the old way of doing things.
I always chuckle when I go into a local restaurant and see this sign: “Attention, Employees. New incentive plan. Work or get fired”.
While it’s just a joke, leaders must understand that most people want to do good work. As a leader, it’s your responsibility to create an environment where your employees can do their best work.
How much damage can it do to a business by losing valued employees?
Quite honestly, losing a key employee forces some businesses to shut their doors. That’s why it is so important to have a solid Employee Planning Program. The entire future of your business should not be dependent on retaining one or even a few key personnel.
Would you say employee retention is all about how much a small business is willing to pay them, or are their other factors involved?
Well, as mentioned earlier, employees need to have their survival and safety needs met. But, they don’t always stay for the money or leave for more of it. People need to feel valued and that what they are doing is important. And, there is a difference between them feeling valued and important and you thinking they are.
Suppose an employer helps their employees reach the highest level of engagement on Maslow’s Workplace Hierarchy. In that case, retention is no longer an issue, even if their wages are lower than their competitors.
And what about finding new employees, how can you help with that?
As a part of our Employee Planning Program, we help businesses develop their recruiting and hiring strategies. As a result, they will know who to hire, when to hire them and how to get them.
So, what type of business should contact you for your help?
We work best with small to medium-sized business leaders who understand the importance of having a highly engaged workforce and want to develop a plan of action to make it happen.
Chris Patton, Founder of GoalPoint Employee Planning, advises small businesses to rethink their employee planning strategy during this unprecedented shortage of workers. Patton states, “It’s no secret that the U.S. is facing an employment crisis. For the first time in recent history, small businesses all over are closing their doors, not due to lack of sales, but because of lack of workers.
Patton advises small business owners to focus on keeping the employees they do have and find creative ways to fill current vacancies. “While it’s understandable small businesses are nervous about the lack of help, they will begin losing the employees they do have if they stay focused on being short-handed,” Patton says.
It’s more important than ever for small businesses to retain the employees they do have. Patton offers actionable retention strategies to keep their current workforce. Taking care of their employees should always be top priority for small business owners, but it’s more important than ever now. It goes beyond offering a gift card here and there, or giving them a half day off after they’ve already worked 45+ hours. Employees need to be committed to the business, and a gift card here and there won’t cut it.
Patton suggests taking a long hard look at things like company culture, employee engagement and motivation, and work/life balance. In order to keep employees long term they need a long term commitment from the business. A business committed to keeping their employees happy and healthy will create a workforce willing to walk through fire for them.
Patton also advises small businesses to fill vacancies using virtual contracted workers when possible. While online entrepreneurs have been doing this for years, it’s somewhat less common for small brick and mortar businesses.
Patton also encourages reaching out to other local businesses and seeing if they are able to “share employees”. It takes a great deal of trust to share employees, especially during these times; however, desperate times call for creative measures.
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Tenesa Mobely is no stranger to winning. Although the pandemic proved to be a difficult year for most; Tenesa found a positive way to channel her thoughts through not 1 but 2 Best-selling book titles. Pray Slay and Collect; a collaborative book project with other beautiful successful Queens and her first solo release entitled: Power of You.
Now, Tenesa digs deeper this summer with her titillating new book entitled: Guilty Pleasure. This is a collection of erotic and sensual poetry. When asked, Tenesa states that she has been writing erotic poetry since her early twenties. She was inspired to do this book because she wanted people to feel free knowing that intimacy can be a beautiful thing when shared between you and your significant other. Feeling free to explore pleasure and passion through intimate gratification.
Tenesa states, “In no means am I encouraging people to go out and have random intimate connections. However, if you do; be sure to enjoy it with the one you love and the one you’re with. The world is evolving so much. Also with some couples being complacent or “unhappy” in the bedroom it’s a nice way to spice up the relationship. I hope the readers enjoy and can take away a since of being free with no judgment.”
What’s Next For Tenesa?
I’m focused on my continued growth as a person and with God. Another book is possible within the next year. I would like to become comfortable with public speaking and growing my nonprofit organization The Power of You. My books can be purchased on www.amazon.com and www.barnesandnoble.com. I can be reached by email trmobley2918@gmail.com Thepowerofyouga@gmail.com On FB @Tenesa Mobley & on IG @Msmobley1.
I’m from Eutaw (Greene County) Al and the proud mother of one child Jaylon and one grandson Osiris. I currently reside in North Fulton County Ga. My ultimate goal is to be a blessing to others just as God has blessed me.
Media Contact Company Name: Power of You Contact Person: Tenesa Mobley
June 17, 2021 – Rockwall, TX – The medical staff at Juvanew Medspa is pleased to announce the addition of the SkinCeuticals® Smart TCA Peel to their line up of anti-aging services.
The SkinCeuticals® TCA Peel is a moderately deep chemical peel that provides deep exfoliation to remove dead, dry skin cells, while improving moderate to advanced signs of aging. This peel features trichloroacetic acid, glycolic acid, and a post-peel anti-inflammatory cream. TCA is a self-neutralizing acid that takes away and dissolves epidermal proteins. This helps to improve exfoliation. When the TCA is applied to the skin, it causes the top layer of cells to dry up and eventually peel off revealing smoother, younger-looking skin.
SkinCeuticals® Smart TCA Peel significantly improves the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, pore size, and discolorations. It provides improvements in the skin’s tone and texture as well. Clients will see some immediate improvements with additional improvements for 30-60 days.
There is minimal downtime with this peel treatment. There will be 5-7 days of peeling, during which exposure to the sun is discouraged.
If patients suffer from the signs of aging and would like to learn more about the SkinCeuticals TCA Peel, take the next step and schedule a complimentary consultation with the trusted medical professionals at Juvanew Medspa. They are located in Rockwall, TX where they serve Dallas, Heath, Garland, Greenville, and Royse City. Call (214) 771-4611 or fill out and submit the form on this page.
About Juvanew Medspa
Juvanew Medspa has a highly regarded team of medical professionals who are dedicated to providing their clients with an excellent experience from the first contact until the final results. It was founded by registered nurse, Terry McBay and her daughter, Amanda Rampy, in January 2009 based on her passion to make a difference in people’s lives. This passion is the same for the entire Juvanew Team as they connect with clients and help them feel better about themselves and they are eager to help clients discover the beauty and confidence that they are seeking with a customized plan. Along with the medical director, Dr. Victoria Smithers, the team at Juvanew specializes in a wide range of services including a variety of injectables, laser treatments, facial treatments, contouring/tightening, as well as treatments associated with wellness. Schedule a complimentary consultation with the trusted medical professionals at Juvanew Medspa by calling (214) 771-4611. They are located in Rockwall, TX where they serve Dallas, Heath, Garland, Greenville, and Royse City.
Media Contact Company Name: Juvanew MedSpa Contact Person: Media Relations
Phone: (214) 771-4611 Address:2455 Ridge Road, Suite 157 City: Rockwall State: Texas Country: United States Website:https://www.juvanew.com/
