Fresh Graduates Vs Experienced Professionals

 

Fresh Graduates Vs Experienced Professionals Many successful companies, both national and multi-national, pride themselves on recruiting the best employees, and tag their workforce as being the secret of their success. This set of employees consists of a combination of both experienced and fresh professionals. Two key points in this regard would be the role of employees in the attainment and success of company goals and their own career and personal growth. Young Vs Experienced Human Resources – An Overview Starting out as a young professional one is more flexible, eager to work for longer hours and more passionate about coming up with innovative ideas for the company. On the other hand, senior personnel tend to have a great deal of experience; they have explored different phases of their professional life and use their previously learnt experiences to come up with better solutions in different situations. Many employees with greater experience have a problem with relatively fresh individuals joining their departments because they take this as a threat. The reason is that the fresh graduates show much enthusiasm and eagerness to perform as compared to the employees in their middle ages. Thus, the elderly fellows see a clear potential that these young minds my surpass them and engulf their positions. Being connected with the developing trends in business and marketing, the fresh recruits bring new ideas to the table. Alternatively experienced workers have better networking in way to develop their career. Moreover, nowadays, companies are using Social Market Strategies in order to be more marketable. Businesses use techniques such as blogging and connecting with customers on sites like Facebook.com and Twitter.com. They are depending on the younger employees to lead the social marketing strategy initiatives; after all, they are more aware of the technology and are more internet-savvy. On the other hand, a great barrier that lies with the experienced employees is that they are relatively difficult to train, and not comfortable with new technology. 5 Suggestions For The Experienced Professionals Following are the five suggestions for the senior employees (from the age of 29 onwards) that are either hunting or striving to sustain a job: Trim Your Appearance Improve your outfit and your outlook; but be careful not to do anything unnatural that makes you uncomfortable with your appearance. Market Yourself Although experienced professionals work hard, they do not know how to promote themselves to the world. Work on opportunities to speak at a conference or become quoted in an article that appears on the Internet, or update your biography on your company's website, if you are working at a higher post. Show Energy And Enthusiasm You have to keep your energy level up while talking to recruiters and interviewers. During an interview you should be proactive and lively. Experience counts a lot. Many companies staffed with younger employees still want a few gray heads around to call on the large corporate clients and to help the company avoid mistakes. Demand A Fair Financial Reward Find an employer who is willing to pay you according to your worth. Play on the fact that you are experienced and you should be remunerated accordingly. Get Yourself Wired To The New Technologies Keep yourself socially and technologically up-to-date. Things are changing more rapidly than you could ever imagine. If you want to work in the New Economy, you have to prove you belong there. Being computer proficient and Internet-savvy combined with much experience will make you a perfect choice of the employer. 5 Tips For The Fresh Graduates Here are five suggestions for the young employees (between the ages of 22 to 28) to help you win at the business world's game: Develop A Sellable Persona Think of yourself as an advertiser with the aim of promoting your own self. Learn to benefit from your skills, and briefly state your achievements. Your persona should be professional and decent. Establish Profitable Relationships Business networking is a valuable tool to gain career-related information, increase your recognition in your field and make connections that will help you move forward in your career. Make new contacts and set ideals, people who interest you the most. Master Goal Setting, Effective Communication And Time Management These skills will serve you well no matter what future path you decide to pursue. Make the most of your time. Work with your boss to set specific, reasonable, and attainable goals for your present position that will help you advance to the next stage. Stay Motivated There is no doubt that the business world is quite frustrating; however, remember that you can 'choose' your response to your environment. If you decide to begin each day with a positive attitude, negative conditions at work cannot take that motivation away from you. Respect Your Seniors Always respect your senior co-workers no matter how irritating they get. Keep in mind that other people don't care what you want; they rather want to know what's in it for them. If you show them respect and maintain an obedient attitude, they will automatically start cooperating with you. By approaching negotiations with an attitude that allows both parties to win, you'll be ultimately getting what you want. It is a fact that every organization definitely needs a combination of experienced employees as well as fresh recruits. Hiring fresh or experienced employees depends upon the pre-determined attitude of the employer. Moreover, in every organization there are non-productive  workforce as well as fine and hardworking recruits and this can be applied to young and experienced alike. Well-experienced professionals or fresh employees, both should show the best performance for the sake of their team, their company and their boss. Holding back because one is afraid of working more than others and not be rewarded for it is an immature belief. Both, experienced and fresh employees, have an equal opportunity to develop their career with their own hard work and commitment towards their job. Salary or other fringe benefits should not be the ultimate goal. In order to acquire success one should concentrate on the performance, ability to cope with his responsibilities, and also the business needs of your company or organization.

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Hand Tool Ergonomics

How can one reduce the risk for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) resulting from the use of hand tools? What are the major ergonomic concerns of a hand tool design? What should one remember when selecting and using hand tools? How does hand tool maintenance reduce the risk for injuries? How can one reduce the risk for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) resulting from the use of hand tools? Tool design (weight, shape, fit to the user and the task), workstation design (size, shape and layout), and the way tasks are scheduled are all key factors in making hand tool use safe and risk-free. Since, none of those three areas is more important then the other, an effective prevention strategy must address all of them simultaneously. What are the major ergonomic concerns of a hand tool design? Weight of the tool Ideally, a worker should be able to operate a tool with one hand. Therefore the weight of the tool, especially for repetitive use, should not exceed 1 kg (2.2 lb.). It is also important that the centre of gravity be aligned with the centre of the gripping hand. Figure 1 In other words, tools should feel "easy" to hold either in an upright position or in the position it will be used (ie. pointing down). For example, drills that are "front-heavy" will require effort (especially in the wrist and forearm) to hold in a usable position and should be avoided. The exception to this principle is a power hand tool, such as a grinder, that has to be heavy in order to reduce the force that the worker has to exert while using it. Tools heavier than 1 kg or poorly balanced tools should be supported by counter-balancers. Power Where possible, power tools should replace hand tools which normally require the exertion of frequent and repetitive force to do the job, because the greater the force exerted with a hand tool, and the more the hand has to twist to use it, then the greater the risk for WMSDs. Handles With the exception of tools for precision work (e.g., watchmaking, microsurgery, carving), the handles and grips of hand tools should be designed for a power grip. The belief that smaller tools should have smaller handles while larger tools have larger ones is debatable. Handle shape Tools with "bent" or angled handles or tools with pistol-grips are beneficial where the force is exerted in a straight line in the same direction as the straightened forearm and wrist, especially when the force must be applied horizontally (see Figures 2, 3, 4). Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Tools with straight handles are for tasks where the force is exerted perpendicular to the straightened forearm and wrist, for instance, when the force must be applied vertically. Shaped tools such as bent-handle tools are effective where most of the tasks are done in the same plane and height as the arm and hand, and when only one or two other tools are used (see Figure 5). Figure 5 Knowing the tasks and the layout of the workplace where they will be used is vital for selecting the right tools for any given job. Select tools that do NOT require wrist flexion, extension or deviation. In other words, select tools that allow you to keep the wrist straight or in a neutral position. The crucial ergonomic principle in tool use and design -- bend the tool, not the wrists -- however correct and valuable does not always prevent discomfort and injuries when bent-handle tools are used indiscriminately, regardless of the layout of the work situation. Diameter Handles should be cylindrical or oval in cross section, with a diameter of between 30 mm and 45 mm. For precision work the recommended diameter for handles is between 5 mm and 12 mm. For a greater torque large screwdrivers should have a handle diameter up to 50-60 mm. Length A handle that is too short can cause unnecessary compression in the middle of the palm. It should extend across the entire breadth of the palm. Tool handles longer than 100 mm (preferably 115-120 mm) will reduce the negative effects of any compression exerted. Rounded handles will minimize palm compression on the palm still further. Keep in mind that the use of gloves requires longer tool handles. Separation between handles Crushing, gripping or cutting tools such as pliers or tongs are equipped with two handles. The recommended distance separating handle is between 50 mm and 65 mm. Such a range will fit both male and female users. Tools with larger or smaller spans will reduce one's maximum grip strength and may contribute to the onset of carpal tunnel syndrome. Power tool triggers Frequent movements of the index finger while operating the trigger of power tools (such as a power drill) poses a considerable risk for both "trigger finger" and "trigger thumb" (tendonitis in the index finger and/or thumb). A longer trigger which allows the use of two or three fingers to activate them reduces discomfort and minimizes the risk for injury. The recommended minimum length of the trigger is 50 mm. Materials and texture of handles To ensure a good grip on a handle, sufficient friction must exist between the hand and the handle. This is particularly important where a considerable force must be applied with a sweaty hand. Hand tools should be made of non-slip, non-conductive and compressible materials. For example, textured rubber handles provide a good grip, reduce the effort needed to use the tool effectively, and prevent the tool from slipping out of the hand. Glossy coatings and highly polished handles should be avoided. The electrical and heat insulation properties of the handles are important for power hand tools. Handles made of plastics or compound rubber are recommended. Sharp edges and contours can be covered with cushioned tape to minimize lacerations. Vibration The only effective way to reduce vibration in power tools is at the design stage. This fact makes tool selection most critical. The common practices of covering handles of vibrating tools with a layer of viscoelastic material or of using anti-vibration gloves made of similar material are of dubious value. These "anti-vibration" materials will dampen vibration above certain frequencies that are characteristic for the kind of material, but most of the vibration energy in a handle of a power tool is below those frequencies. What should one remember when selecting and using hand tools? When selecting and using a hand tool it is important: to "bend" the tool, not the wrist; use tools with angled or "bent" handles, when appropriate) to avoid high contact forces and static loading (see Hand Tool Ergonomics - Health Hazards) to reduce excessive gripping force or pressure to avoid extreme and awkward joint positions to avoid twisting hand and wrist motion by using power tools rather than hand tools. to avoid repetitive finger movements, or at least reduce their number to avoid or limit vibration to minimize the amount of force needed to activate trigger devices on power tools. How does hand tool maintenance reduce the risk for injuries? The condition of tools is an important factor. Blunt or dull tools such as scissors, cutters, saws, screwdriver tips, in fact any tools in a poor state of repair, not only compromise safety but also increase (sometimes by a factor of ten) the effort needed to use them. Tools in poor condition should be discarded (with the exception of those few that can be restored to optimum condition, for example, a wood chisel or wood saw) and replaced with new ones.

 

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