Sentences with phrase «companies up to high standards»

He said he believes such journalism is important because it holds tech companies up to high standards, who in the process of believing, and often genuinely implementing, positive change in the world, can be blinded to the fact that some of their practices are disagreeable to the public.

Not exact matches

Fils - Aime says changes in the development process are helping to resolve that problem, but the company is still laser focused on not releasing a key title until it's one that has lived up to high internal quality standards.

The company has a one - stream, standard - definition package priced at $ 7.99 a month, but «we also want to motivate people to move up to the two - stream and the high - def and the ultra-high-def», Hastings said, though he didn't elaborate on what the incentives to switch plans would be.

Our government supports collaborative medical innovators, whose work leads to employment opportunities for thousands of people, opens up new opportunities in the global marketplace for our home - grown companies and helps people across our province receive the highest modern standards of patient care.»

The company has the infrastructure to ensure its products remain fresh and up to its quality standards in any location, he says, and has processes in place to keep its service at a high level.

It's certainly conceivable that Soon's work was too radical for standard federal research programs and that these energy companies were really taking a chance on blue - sky high risk research that might have the potential to shake things up.

Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison appears to have received the company's usual solid efforts, though the results are not up to their impressive high standards.

Mercedes - Benz buyers will pay more in the 1999 model year, but the company says additional standard equipment amounts to more than the price hike.According to Mercedes - Benz of North America Inc., prices of 1999 vehicles are $ 159, or 1.09 percent, less than comparably equipped cars and sport - utilities at the end of the 1998 model year.The lowest - priced model, the C230 sedan, is up $ 750 but has added a supercharged engine, traction control, leather seating inserts and a higher - grade radio.

Amazon is not one to sit on its laurels and the company is engaged in a constant endeavor to come up with products that incorporate the latest in technology and conforms to the highest quality standards.

It doesn't feel quite as luxurious as the 13 - inch model, though, at least not in this early state, with the keyboard of this prototype in particular not up to the company's high standards.

But since most individuals aren't up to the task of analyzing the finances and claims - paying ability of insurance companies, a more practical way to home in on strong insurers is to look for those that get high financial strength ratings — say, A + or better — from firms like A.M. Best and Standard & Poor's.

This company came up with the incredible idea to market the federal consolidation loan program, (which had been put in place since the Higher Education Act of 1965) to students and parents that could not afford their standard monthly payments on their loans.

And to help make sure that every Farmer's Dog package meets up to the company's high standards, a panel of board - certified veterinary nutritionists are on hand to provide input for each recipe, ensuring that they provide complete and balanced meals in line with AAFCO dog food standards.

Fils - Aime says changes in the development process are helping to resolve that problem, but the company is still laser focused on not releasing a key title until it's one that has lived up to high internal quality standards.

Fans of the company's previous work had every reason to expect «LocoCycle» would live up to Twisted Pixel's high standards.

If we do not step up as a profession to meet this market need for access to justice, then other companies are going to find ways to do so, whether or not it is in the best interests of the public or meets the high standards of professionalism to which attorneys are held.

Job Responsibilities (but not limited to): * Serve customers by developing a rapport, building customer confidence, providing accurate information, and promoting product through point of sale * Provide customers with highest level of customer service expected for assigned department through professional, courteous and knowledgeable assistance to ensure individualized needs are met with respect to equipment, product, and / or merchandise questions * Complete sales transactions by accurately and efficiently ringing up customer sales * Responsible for following all company standards in regards to paperwork, cash management and loss prevention * Ensure an enthusiastic and professional level of customer service at all times * Remove all sensormatics and hangers from merchandise prior to placing items in bag (s) for customers * Maintain a neat and organized work area by placing hangers, sensors, returned items, and paperwork in appropriate and designated locations * Answer store phones courteously and professionally * Call for additional assistance if a line develops to ensure proper guest satisfaction Qualifications: * 1 year of retail experience preferred, snow sports retail experience preferred * English fluency * Excellent communications skills both written and verbal * Self - motivated with the ability to multi-task * Ability to work a flexible schedule; stores are open 7 days a week and hours vary depending upon location, season, and type of store * Familiarity with retail POS systems preferred Rental Technicians - Rental Technicians are responsible for generating sales through world - class guest service through assisting customers with rental equipment.

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The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation

If a company doesn't measure up to the high standards of the organization, it shouldn't be renewed.