Sentences with phrase «reducing staff levels»

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Moreover, Folkenberg has taken a stand for reducing the staff of the General Conference because of the shortage of funds and widespread demands that more tithe be retained at lower levels, and is already implementing this policy vigorously.

Although each of the teams using the PEP exercise program had a dedicated athletic training staff, the success reported in the earlier study in reducing ACL injuries among 14 - to 18 - year - old competitive female club soccer players - who ordinarily do not benefit from direct oversight from certified athletic trainers (ATCs) or physical therapists - suggest that the program may benefit other age groups and levels of play where direct oversight by medical professionals is far less common.

Dr. Lester and his colleague, James F. Padbury, MD, pediatrician - in - chief and chief of Neonatal / Perinatal Medicine at Women & Infants Hospital and the William and Mary Oh - William and Elsa Zopfi Professor of Pediatrics for Perinatal Research at the Alpert Medical School, published research in September 2014 in Pediatrics, which found that a single - family room NICU environment provides for appropriate levels of maternal involvement, developmental support, and staff involvement, which are essential to provide the kind of care that can optimize the medical and neurodevelopmental outcome of the preterm infant and lead to the development of preventive interventions to reduce later impairment.

Dr. Lester and his colleague, James F. Padbury, MD, pediatrician - in - chief and chief of Neonatal / Perinatal Medicine at Women & Infants Hospital and the William and Mary Oh — William and Elsa Zopfi Professor of Pediatrics for Perinatal Research at the Alpert Medical School, published research in September 2014 in Pediatrics, which found that a single - family room NICU environment provides for appropriate levels of maternal involvement, developmental support, and staff involvement, which are essential to provide the kind of care that can optimize the medical and neurodevelopmental outcome of the preterm infant and lead to the development of preventive interventions to reduce later impairment.

In studies where there was randomisation at the clinic level, all women may have been exposed to the same intervention, and contamination between groups would thereby be reduced, but there may still have been a risk of response bias if outcomes were reported to staff providing care.

Yet it shows that even one in four Conservative councillors think power will shift from local government to the centre during this Parliament, and the only unity between Conservatives and Liberal Democrats at local level is about reducing council staff numbers.

Death education programmes could help to reduce levels of death anxiety by preparing nursing students and nurses to confront their beliefs about death, and staff involved in critical incidents should be assessed against a trauma risk - management tool.

Around 80 % of theatre staff report that music benefits communication between team members, reducing anxiety levels and improving efficiency.

It is important to maintain a high level of cleanliness throughout your building in order to reduce the spread of infection in schools and colleges, which can result in both student and staff absences.

High levels of staff turnover are costly, can damage the brand reputation and above all reduce productivity.

At the local level, gaps between what resources are needed and what resources are available are real, and the only options for local school officials are to reduce needed educational programs or needed staff or both.

«Some schools have enrollment changes at the grade level, as compared to projections, that generated the need to add staff in some schools but also reduce in other schools,» district staffers wrote in a statement released Thursday.

School leaders say that their budgets can not stretch to the level of rising costs and have warned of having to cut teaching staff or reduce school hours.

At Uplands Community College, a local - authority - maintained 11 to 18 school in East Sussex, staffing levels have been reduced by nine teachers and five support staff in the past four years, and Collins said the school would need to go further.

Inspiring Early Childhood Leadership lays out strategies designed to support program leaders in finding new ways to reduce the levels of stress on themselves and their staff, and move...

The survey shows that the cumulative effect of stagnant revenues caused by the lackluster economy, reduced levels of state and federal contributions to total school costs and dramatically rising pension and other mandated costs have led to the unprecedented reductions in programs and school staff.

We greatly appreciate the President's efforts to reverse this damaging trend, and we urge him to follow through on the federal level by restoring the $ 650 million that his proposed education budget eliminates from the Title II program, money that is currently used by states and districts to reduce class size and keep teachers on staff.»

Both presenter and audience comments included personal experiences of schools reducing staff to make their budgets work, with particular concerns over the levels of high needs funding being raised.

Cats who are exposed to reward - based training methods of Cat Pawsitive gain confidence, experience reduced stress level and build connections with staff, volunteers, and potential adopters.

According to the American Veterinary Dental College, the use of digital x-ray equipment significantly reduces your pet's exposure to increased levels of radiation by a third of the amount, making it safer for your pet as well as the staff involved.

Cats who are exposed to reward - based training methods gain confidence, experience reduced stress level and build connections with staff, volunteers and potential adopters.

Last week, a team of Synapse staff members led by Dr. Elizabeth A. Stanton released a report detailing least - cost strategies for RGGI states to reduce emissions 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030.

Think back over your career — did you motivate staff to exceed production levels or implement troubleshooting and preventative maintenance policies to reduce company costs?

Enhanced staff morale; optimized productivity levels by 77 %; and reduced staff turnover by 66.7 % through implementation of strategic monitoring and incentive programs.

recruit, train, coach and motivate staff to drive high performance levels and reduce turnover by X %

Professional Experience Liberty Builders Inc. -LRB-[Insert City, State]-RRB- 2005 — Present Customer Service Division Manager • Recruit, train and oversee skilled laborers and concrete finishers while managing both work and labor schedules to meet varying demand levels and job requirements • Provide rate quotes to potential clients after thorough analysis and assessment of job scope, requirements and considerations, securing new relationships and growing firm revenue through the utilization of effective selling techniques • Develop, implement and track firm - level quality control program as well as train staff on related policies and procedures • Maximize resource utilization through numerous efficiency improvements and the organized reduction in labor force • Manage and reduce expenditures through the integration of streamlined order procedures

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

Regional Restaurant Management — Duties & Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism, supervising the facilitation of food sales, overseeing restaurant operations and promoting a high - quality, memorable customer dining experience Participate in all phases of strategic store - level planning with other management professionals, including local staffing, service - related concerns, inventory control, merchandising, sales and revenue projections, and local competition Employ various strategies to manage and reduce food, beverage and labor expenses Supervise all store opening and closing functions, including the acquisition and sale of all equipment, state and county inspections, general contractor relations, hiring and terminations, and financial data transmission Perform continuous assessment of all operational aspects while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding the effective application and execution of critical internal policies and procedures to standardize restaurant offering across markets Meet and exceed customer satisfaction benchmarks while tracking progress versus established branch and corporate guidelines Identify and utilize talent among team members with focused training efforts, targeted professional hiring, job fair management and the promotion of a performance - based work environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Provide relevant administration and oversight with respect to all HR - related functions, including payroll and compliance tasks Oversee the management of daily, weekly and monthly food and supply inventories, in addition to alcohol products, while holding responsibility for the development of weekly P&L statements and internal store audit execution Address local management and staff queries and resolve them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained revenue growth through relationship development and the leveraging of both talent and resources at all locations Collaborate and communicate effectively with all store personnel as well as with members of corporate management Execute all marketing and sales strategies while tracking progress versus established internal and external industry benchmarks, focusing on both revenue generation, customer acquisition and brand loyalty development Maintain a strong working knowledge of product and services as well as related industry considerations, including pricing and regulatory trends, service - related issues and local competitor operations

Claims Management Duties & Responsibilities Utilize efficient workflow organization to improve departmental efficiencies while ensuring effective client response and diligent analysis of claims, with extensive experience in both commercial and personal lines Provide relevant administration and direction to multi-million dollar staff budgets, quality control, fraud investigations, and complex claims reviews, earning denial authority over high - level claims cases Identify and develop talent among team members with focused training efforts, performance reporting and analyses, and operational efficiency initiatives Deliver continuous assessment of work force, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective service strategies and techniques, loss liability monitoring, and claim litigation assistance Develop and implement the marketing and sales efforts of customer service team while tracking progress versus established internal and external benchmarks, providing disciplinary actions when necessary Construct customer service and claims team through effective staff hiring to aid in efficient operations and execution, delegating important tasks / assigments to line supervisors while providing branch - level guidance Aid in strategic planning and capital budgeting based on improving operating efficiency and reducing service - related production losses, collaborating effectively with senior - level management Maintain a strong working knowledge of important industry topics, company programs and policies, and overall regulatory environment, including state - level responsibility for process changes in casualty / PIP Address important client and staff queries, resolving them in an expedited manner Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude and professionalism

The courses contain components on communication skills and self - care for staff, particularly how to reduce levels of stress.

Available as a stand - alone program or as part of a suite of customized services, these eight 1 - hour online lessons provide essential content to help states and organizations rapidly elevate the knowledge and skills of entry - level staff while reducing costs and maintaining high standards of quality.

Still, 43 % of executives anticipate no change in staffing levels, and 19 % actually expect to reduce their staff.