Monthly Archives: November 2010

How to Solve PowerPoint’s 3 Biggest Problems With Presentations

Being a PowerPoint geek can be a blessing and a curse. After 10+ years of  salvaging presentations (and professional reputations) I thought it was time to compile some answers for three of the most universally puzzling PowerPoint problems: 1. How do I get a YouTube video to play in PowerPoint? … Read more

Choosing Wisely, from HR Exec (11/24/10)

Choosing Wisely, from HR Exec (11/24/10)

Thanksgiving Exclusive: Talking Turkey (and Training) with a Butterball Talk-Line Expert

What training hot-line takes 100,000 calls each November and December, employs 55 trainers, and answers half a million emails? That’s right — the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line. This week, Mindflash got a few minutes on the line with Butterball turkey guru Janice Stahl to find out how she became a top … Read more

Infographic: Who’s Hiring For The Holidays?

Each fall, retailers hire tens of thousands of workers as they staff up to handle Black Friday and the holiday shopping rush. Economists watch those hiring numbers closely as a leading indicator of holiday sales expectations and as a barometer of economic health in general. Here’s a look at the … Read more

Black Friday Sales Predictions Uncertain, but Jobs Outlook is Rosier, from WalletPop (11/19/10)

Black Friday Sales Predictions Uncertain, but Jobs Outlook is Rosier, from WalletPop (11/19/10)

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