Imprimis Insider - November 2010


Turning Conflict into Cooperation

Believe it or not, there's actually a positive behind conflict between co-workers. Conflict should lead to a mature discussion between individuals. This open and honest communication is a form of team building and has lead to productivity amongst employees. Find out more helpful ways to turn conflict into cooperation in this article by Karen Duncum of Bloomberg Businessweek. MORE


Teamwork - The Essence of Workplace Productivity

It's really true that together everyone achieves more. Teamwork in the workplace is directly linked to productivity. Evenly distributing the workload among all employees ensures increased effectiveness. Check out this article to see the other benefits of teamwork in the workplace. MORE

Valerie Freeman, Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Are there new rules in how we go about hiring or searching for new employees, or how a prospective employee seeks to find that perfect job? In today's market it seems that the approach and expectations have shifted from times of the past.

Recently Fay Fleming, President of Business Performance, cooperatively with Imprimis, Freeman+Leonard and BravoTECH conducted a research study with noted C-level executives and recruiters on what their expectations are for new hires. In the attached article Fay discusses the research and findings which to many, will not come as a surprise but will certainly provide insight to anyone who is looking for work.

Times have changed - so have search and interview tactics as well. 

Click Here to read more about the research.

 
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Valerie Freeman To Be Inducted into the WBE Hall of Fame

On Thursday, December 2, Valerie Freeman is going to be inducted into the Women's Business Enterprise Hall of Fame.  The WBE Hall of Fame is a nonprofit organization recognizing exemplary achievement and leadership in business, government, volunteerism and citizenship. Valerie has been recognized because she has demonstrated a passion for excellence and is a true role model for other women and aspiring leaders to emulate.  We are proud to have such an amazing leader and mentor at Imprimis Group. Please join us in extending our congratulations for such an honorable achievement!

Congratulations are in Order

Please join us in Congratulating Valerie Freeman for recently receiving The Inspiring Texas Women Award from the Women's Business Initiative of Sterling Bank.  More.

Holiday Season is Upon Us

At Imprimis Group we consider Halloween to be the "Kick-off" to our Holiday festivities. Our annual Halloween office party was Spooktacular this year.  Linked are some of the great costumes our employees created this year.  We are looking forward to Celebrating Thanksgiving and the rest of the holidays in the coming weeks and wish all of you a Happy and Safe Holiday Season. Photos.

Get detailed information, photos and press releases on Imprimis News & Events online.

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Teambuilding Exercise Ideas: Building Morale and Teamwork
Employee morale low in the office? You may need a little team building exercise to put the fun back into the work environment. MORE


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December 9 | HR Professional of the Year Award
For information on this North Dallas Chamber event Click Here

December14 | Dallas HR Monthly Meeting
Self Medicate with Humor. For more information on this event Click Here
 


Office Party Etiquette
With the holidays quickly approaching, party invites are popping up everywhere. Make sure you understand the way you might behave at your best friend's holiday party isn't how you should behave at your office party. Study up on proper office party etiquette here before you make a mistake that could cost your job! MORE