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What Are the Benefits of In-Company Training for Financial Institutions?

In every industry, professional training fulfills a very valuable need to keep up-to-date with all developments in the sector and compete in the international marketplace. This is certainly true of financial institutions such as investment banks, asset and fund managers and as a result of this there are numerous training programs available for institutions like this today. For businesses in the finance sector, there is the choice of attending many popular public courses that take place around the globe. These can include a variety of useful topics, such as risk management and operations, corporate governance training, corporate finance, wealth management, UCITS Funds, FATCA Compliance and many more. On the other hand, there is an equally large number of in-company training courses, which can be specifically tailored for the institution in question. Courses that are constantly in demand worldwide include those on operational risk management, corporate finance, asset management, reg

Requirements For CNA Certification

Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant program is the beginning of career in the medical career that can lead to advancement. To be more marketable to employers it is essential that all graduates of a state approved program complete a state exam CNA certification. This exam tests the nursing assistant knowledge of the applicants and ensures that the applicants are properly trained. Those interested in taking the test will have to pay a fee for the certification test. All applicants should arrive to the testing center prepared to take the written knowledge test and properly dressed to take the clinical portion of the test. Successful completion of both portion of the certification exam are required in order to receive a passing grade and have one's name placed on the state registry. Nearly all states require that people working as nursing assistants complete a certification test. This test is a combination of both written and technical comprehension. The written portion of

The Basic Certified Nurse Assistant Job Description

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) job description can vary not only from state to state, but can also vary depending on the type of facility and its individual standards and procedures. Generally, the CNA is the hands, eyes and ears of the supervising nursing and medical staff. The CNA's immediate supervisor is usually the Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) on duty. The Certified Nursing Assistant job description can also vary somewhat between facility departments and specialties such as the pulmonary floor in a hospital or the dementia unit in a long term care facility. There are many more elements of the Certified Nursing Assistant job description that remain constant than change. Most professionals agree that the most important facets of the Certified Nursing Assistant job description apply to the personal contact and care of the patient. The primary function of any CNA is to assist and maintain the patient's activities of daily living (ADLs). A

Border Check: Recording Your Intellectual Property With U.S. Customs & Border Protection

In today's global economy it is becoming increasingly more important for a business to adequately protect and enforce its intellectual property (IP). Most businesses are aware of one of the routes to such protection, namely obtaining patents and trademarks from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, and registering copyrights with the U.S. Copyright Office. While registering IP with these entities is fundamental to protection and enforcement, another valuable protection and enforcement resource exists with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). As a bureau of the Department of Homeland Security, the CBP is charged with securing our nation's border, which includes protecting U.S. IP rights (primarily trademarks and copyrights) from infringing or counterfeit imports. The CBP maintains a recordation system for trademarks and copyrights. However, owning a trademark registered with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, or a copyright registered with the U.S. Copyright

The 5 Simple Rules of Business Etiquette

There has always been an unwritten code of socially acceptable norms and standards throughout the history of human civilization. There are just some things you do and other things you don't do; some things that are appropriate and others that are not. But these unwritten laws don't just apply to hospitality or fine dining. They are just as valid in the world of trade and commerce. Unlike other industries however, in the business world, poor business etiquette can have unpleasant and even financially unviable consequences. For example, failing to be sensitive to certain codes of conduct can rub a client the wrong way and jeopardize a vital transaction or contract, resulting in financial loss and damage to credibility. Appropriate professional etiquette is vital to the healthy functioning of companies, not only with other companies but also within the numerous departments and levels of one company. In this article we will look at the importance of business etiquette and ident

Different Aspects Of Business Communication Training

As a professional, your communication skills can make or break your career. No matter how much you excel in your technical skills, if you can not  say it right  or  write effectively , it's time to look into Business Communication Training. There are many corporate training programs available online and offline to help you with your business communication skills. Talk to someone at HR (Human Resources) department of your organization to learn what corporate training programs are available at your workplace. If you're self-employed, or your company doesn't believe in offering corporate training programs, try to find a suitable communication skills program on your own. Here are some of the aspects of business communication training that I cover: Body language and Gestures  - Even if you don't open your mouth, or write anything, your body is communicating with everyone around you. Maybe it's the way you stand, lean against a wall, gesture with your hands or ey

Optimize the Role of the Nonprofit Board of Directors in Employee Development

A major function of the board of directors is to ensure that an organization has systems to sustain long and short term growth. In nonprofit organizations, the need to be responsive and adaptable to a changing environment is magnified by the current economic and political environment. Consider the following: Regulatory entities providing oversight to some nonprofit organizations have greater pressure to find evidence that tax money is not being used as earmarked for those organizations. When gaps are identified, it doesn't really mean that quality services weren't provided. It more likely means that documentation didn't reflect it properly. Despite whether outcomes are positive, nonprofits have to spend increased amounts of time using limited human resources to address issues that only peripherally affect the quality of outcomes provided to their clients. The number of nonprofit organizations to fill projected needs is increasing. There will continue to be increase

Helpful Tips For Training New Staff Members

Providing appropriate initial and ongoing training for new staff members is essential, not only in terms of preparing individuals for their new position, but also in retaining them for a longer period of time. Trained staff members are more knowledgeable and possess a diverse array of skills, enabling them to provide quality services that help the organization accomplish its mission. This article provides useful tips for training new staff members. 1. Upon hire, all new staff members should participate in an employee orientation program. Determine who and how many individuals will orient the new staff member. Will it be the new hire's immediate supervisor, a human resources (HR) employee, some other individual (e.g., former employee), or a combination of these individuals? For example, the immediate supervisor may provide specific training regarding the new employee's job duties and responsibilities, while a HR representative may provide a general orientation to the organiza