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		<title>My thoughts in Supplier Management</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:31:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the things that is needed to be improved in our company is the documentation system. I do not know for other companies but ours or specifically the department I am with and even those interfacing departments seem lacking of a centralized documentation system. How important documentation is? Very! Well, you have to document [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the things that is needed to be improved in our company is the documentation system. I do not know for other companies but ours or specifically the department I am with and even those interfacing departments seem lacking of a centralized documentation system.</p>
<p>How important documentation is? Very! Well, you have to document everything for record purposes, reference and tracking, to mention some of the benefits. Even at home, I am sure that you already practice a certain kind of documentation like listing down your budget expenses, right?</p>
<p>In most businesses, documentation is very important. But please, go away with paper bulk! Let us all be environment friendly. Whether you are in a construction business, <a href="http://www.browz.com/Services/Contractors">supplier management</a>, telecommunications, health, and other businesses that involve contracting, compliance and continuous monitoring, you must purchase a documentation tool that can record and track the progress of the project.</p>
<p>There is also a software that will allow you to store your company&#8217;s profile and achievements. Like for construction companies, they can build their compliance documents using that particular software. That will mean a lot of saved effort and time in applying for a project, right? Get one software that you can update anytime.</p>
<p>I am happy that one of our partners is gearing toward that direction. Sometimes, when we finish a particular project, we just let it go not knowing that someday we need to enhance it or it is related to other projects. We start from scratch again which is not that good. If we have documents stored already that are easily accessible, it would really improve our productivity.</p>
<p>I am participating in a blogger campaign by <a href="http://www.bucks2blog.com/">Bucks2Blog</a> for supplier management and was compensated. However, the views and opinions are my own.</p>
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		<title>I Appreciate the Employee Engagement Survey</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:02:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I Appreciate the Employee Engagement Survey that our HR department recently launched. Just last Friday, I read this survey and what was it all about. This time, it is about our supervisors, managers and heads. There have been so many suggestions before for the staff to tell something about their superiors and be heard! Yes, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I Appreciate the <a href="http://www.hrsolutionsinc.com/">Employee Engagement Survey</a> that our HR department recently launched. Just last Friday, I read this survey and what was it all about. This time, it is about our supervisors, managers and heads. There have been so many suggestions before for the staff to tell something about their superiors and be heard! Yes, that is very important. Not just to listen to what the employees would say but also actually do something about it. Well, that particular survey of course focused on the positive side. I look up to my boss thus I voted for him. I can actually nominate other supervisors but is it not but proper for me to nominate my own boss? Anyways, my boss is really someone I can look up to.</p>
<p>There are a whole lot of other surveys that our HR department releases from time to time. Moreover, they developed a tool where employees can post about their ideas. We, employees really appreciate that. There are successful entries already, meaning those ideas have been implemented. Good thing that despite of the many prospects of hiring new people, our HR still focuses in retaining good employees.</p>
<p>So, are you a company with high movement rate? Movement is okay if within the company. The one that you should look out for is the moving out. Create surveys! Listen to your people. See what is in their minds. It will certainly work both for the employer and the employee!<br />
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I am participating in a blogger campaign by <a href="http://www.bucks2blog.com/">Bucks2Blog</a> for an employee engagement survey company and was compensated. However, the views and opinions are my own.</em></p>
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		<title>Start of my work week today</title>
		<link>http://www.commuterslife.com/2010/04/start-of-my-work-week-today/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Apr 2010 01:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We went to the mall yesterday. Before the main entrance is a mini booth selling cigars. I wonder how many it could sell in a day. Anyways, the presentation was impressive and definitely, for anyone who is thinking of buying a gift for someone who smokes, that was the store he should go to. Anyways, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We went to the mall yesterday. Before the main entrance is a mini booth selling <a href="http://www.cigarmonster.com/">cigars</a>. I wonder how many it could sell in a day. Anyways, the presentation was impressive and definitely, for anyone who is thinking of buying a gift for someone who smokes, that was the store he should go to. </p>
<p>Anyways, so we went inside and had fun. Actually, our purpose was to get out of the heat. It was really a warm sunny day yesterday. Actually, today also. Good thing I am going back to the office today. It will be a five day work week for me. Funny, it starts on a Saturday!</p>
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		<title>Cold morning</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 01:44:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I love the idea of having a job. In times like this though that it is real cold and a weekend, I hope that I am on a vacation. I have to go to the office in an hour. I am still in my PJs! I had breakfast though. The leftover spaghetti from last night&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I love the idea of having a job. In times like this though that it is real cold and a weekend, I hope that I am on a vacation. I have to go to the office in an hour. I am still in my PJs! I had breakfast though. The leftover spaghetti from last night&#8217;s party. Ahhh&#8230; sometimes you just eat for the sake of eating. You just have to fill that stomach so that there will be no grumbling later. No wonder many people get fat&#8230; New Year&#8217;s resolution once again? I have broken each one every year. I guess, I should stop making. <img src='http://www.commuterslife.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Brrrr&#8230;. it is real cold. I am so lazy to get up. But, I must.</p>
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		<title>Back to work</title>
		<link>http://www.commuterslife.com/2009/10/back-to-work/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[How long have been away from the office? Nine long days! As you all know, typhoon Ondoy hit Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon. I am from San Mateo Rizal and we were affected too. I have a very long post about this experience but I will just post it later. Well, I hope [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How long have been away from the office? Nine long days! As you all know, typhoon Ondoy hit Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon. I am from San Mateo Rizal and we were affected too. I have a very long post about this experience but I will just post it later.</p>
<p>Well, I hope that the road will be clear now. I could still remember the last time I passed by the usual route, there were mud, garbage, dead animals scattered all around. As usual, it was heavy traffic.</p>
<p>It is raining today. The skies are dark. Not raining heavy though. I could tell that it is the usual shower. Maybe to clean the mud? Actually, I realized that we should have not tired ourselves from all the cleaning of the road because the One Up There will help us do that through the rain.</p>
<p>So, what am I looking forward to in the office today? I do not know. One thing sure, it would be a lot of work, pending tasks, etc&#8230; To be honest, I do not like to be on leave for this long. I want to keep my job of course. The company I am working for is very good and generous. They immediately gave us calamity assistance upon learning the effects of Ondoy. No questions asked. Documents to follow. For that, I am really greatful. But of course, that is another story.</p>
<p>My shift is still at 12PM. Thanks to my office buddy who would like to take the earlier shifts. So, it is 709AM. I guess, I would still take a little nap then by 8AM, start to prepare.</p>
<p>I pray to God that this will be a beautiful day, as always!</p>
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		<title>June is finally gone</title>
		<link>http://www.commuterslife.com/2009/07/june-is-finally-gone/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:28:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am not talking about a person here. I am talking about the month of June. I actually jotted down some notes for my plans for June. Was able to do all of them? My little notebook is actually nowhere to be found thus I could not check. Ha,haha! Well, June is gone and so [...]]]></description>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I am not talking about a person here. I am talking about the month of June. I actually jotted down some notes for my plans for June. Was able to do all of them? My little notebook is actually nowhere to be found thus I could not check. Ha,haha! Well, June is gone and so the things that go with it are also gone, I guess. June was a crazy month for me. I attempted to do things but I was not successful. There was I point that I needed to decide on something. I pray that I made the right decision.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">So, welcome July!</p>
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		<title>Towards business stability</title>
		<link>http://www.commuterslife.com/2009/05/towards-business-stability/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 16:20:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[All the bosses were beating their heads up this afternoon. They were talking about Corporate Branding. Apparently, our group has to meet the expectations of the brand that we should project or the company is gearing towards to. My superior approached me and informed me in advance of the changes that would take place. I [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>All the bosses were beating their heads up this afternoon. They were talking about <a href="http://www.brandidentityguru.com">Corporate Branding</a>. Apparently, our group has to meet the expectations of the brand that we should project or the company is gearing towards to. My superior approached me and informed me in advance of the changes that would take place. I really like that leader of ours. She is so encouraging.</p>
<p>I wonder if they had consulted with a marketing group like Brand Identity Guru regarding their plans for the year. Yes, it is already the second quarter and the past four months could have been more productive if there was a map being followed.</p>
<p>Brand Identity Guru (BIG) has a very good portfolio with good products and companies that succeed under its name. Yes, BIG is sort of an external marketing arm that you could hire for their services. Rest assured that you would get your money&#8217;s worth because it would help you from start to finish creating that image and knowing your followers and maintaining them towards business stability. When business is stable it means profit and more jobs which we all want, right?</p>
<p>Corporate Branding. Let BIG help you attain it. Have a brand that everybody would look for.</p>
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		<title>The best of the best</title>
		<link>http://www.commuterslife.com/2009/04/the-best-of-the-best/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:21:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Another person came to our company and already as a member of the top management. I wonder where she and the other new faces in our company came from. I could say that they deserve the position they are holding right now as I read through their background. Yes, they are being introduced through a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Another person came to our company and already as a member of the top management. I wonder where she and the other new faces in our company came from. I could say that they deserve the position they are holding right now as I read through their background. Yes, they are being introduced through a company wide e-mail and all their accomplishments are listed there. One would always be full of experience and already  came from even a higher position from the previous organizations they worked for. Tenure is really no compare with skills, experience and expertise and not to forget a well decorated career. How to get them? I am sure that our company got all those good people from different <a href="http://www.executivesearchandrecruitment.com/">Executive Search Firms</a>. Actually, the people who do that are commonly called as head hunters.</p>
<p>I wonder if all of them are already like Spencer Stuart of USA.<a href="http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=1265725">Spencer Stuart</a> is among the most popular executive search firms in the country which helps companies deal with their CEO headhunting needs. Check out <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/companies/spencer-stuart?trk=ppro_cprof&amp;lnk=vw_cprofile">Spencer Stuart&#8217;s profile here</a>.</p>
<p>I hope that someday, somebody would give me a great offer too. Yes, I am willing to be pirated, so to speak! <img src='http://www.commuterslife.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />  But, I surely love the company I am working for right now. It is obvious why they have the best of the best!</p>
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		<title>I am going to ride an airplane!</title>
		<link>http://www.commuterslife.com/2009/02/i-am-going-to-ride-an-airplane/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 23:02:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yippee! It was already announced that we would be visiting Cebu! That would be for a cascade. I am so excited. God is really good! Though it would be purely work going there unlike the previous trips that we had, it would be a great exposure! I should break a leg! I would be going [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yippee! It was already announced that we would be visiting Cebu! That would be for a cascade. I am so excited. God is really good! Though it would be purely work going there unlike the previous trips that we had, it would be a great exposure! I should break a leg!</p>
<p>I would be going to the mall today and buy some personal stuffs. Yeah, I am overacting? Well, I would like everything to be in place. I would be traveling with the bosses. It is quite a pressure for me also because the people I would be with are fashionable and wear shoes with 3 inches minimum heels! I would really look small beside them! Oh, when did I start caring about my looks?</p>
<p>Today is my rest day but I actually would like to go to the office to master what we are going to present. Now that is A over excitement!</p>
<p>I plan to bring my laptop so that I could still do my blogging. On the second thought, it would just be an overnight trip so I might just not. Oh, well&#8230; The trip would be next week! See you at the skies!</p>
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		<title>Workplace: I miss the place not the work</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 20:37:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I got home early yesterday! The reason? I did not drop by the nearby malls and did some window shopping! Kidding aside, we were allowed to work at our home base. There was an activity at the main office. Elevators were undergoing the regular maintenance and the water supply was being checked also. My duty [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I got home early yesterday! The reason? I did not drop by the nearby malls and did some window shopping! Kidding aside, we were allowed to work at our home base. There was an activity at the main office. Elevators were undergoing the regular maintenance and the water supply was being checked also. My duty was 9 AM and I arrived at the office after only around 45-50 minutes of travel. Oh, how comfortable! I missed the place and the people there though almost all of our buddies were on a rest day! As they say, there is no place like home.</p>
<p>Nothing changed. Everybody was busy after a few chat and how do you do&#8217;s. We did not notice that it was already time to go home. In less than an hour, I was already eating dinner with my husband.</p>
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