Trained Mentors Can Motivate New Employees

Starting a new job can be confusing and overwhelming. Employees often seek out mentors who are not their direct supervisors, but may be people the employee admires.
New employees, because they need time to learn the company procedures and culture, are inherently less productive. They also have less invested in the job (and long-term benefits such as retirement plans) and may be more willing to "jump ship" and go to another employer because of this.

A well-trained mentor can make a difference in helping guide the employee, listening to his concerns and helping motivate him to stay. The mentor needs to be aware of the importance of being positive, being on time for meetings with the employee, having excellent listening skills and being alert to signs the employee is unhappy.

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Speech Secrets: Tips to Talking More Clearly

Do you struggle saying extra long words or words with a foreign pronunciation? Do people wonder what you said? Do you hate those puzzled looks others give you?

Here are some secrets that speech experts know! First, speak slower when you say tough words. If you have time, look online for a dictionary of that foreign language that has a button you can click which will say the word for you, as many times as you need.

Second, make sure you know what syllable to stress or emphasize. Stressing the wrong one might mean you said a different word. Some languages are very tonal. If the word is in English, you still need to know what syllable to stress.

Third, if the word seems like a tongue-twister to you, say it three times very sloooowly and then you will be able to say it at a regular pace. Think of it as a practice period for your mouth!

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