Sentences with phrase «standard focus issue»

The rear seats are standard Focus issue, and that's where the Focus RS beats the pants off of cars like the Mustang.

Not exact matches

Groklaw began as a standard law blog in 2003, when Jones began focusing on legal issues around the open - source community.

One of the standard criticisms of virtue ethics is that it is weak when dealing with issues in applied ethics, in contrast to deontology or utilitarianism, and this because virtue theorists focus on good or bad agents rather than right or wrong acts.

Countries like Sweden are proof that focusing on these issues can really improve safety — with the help of staff on the frontline, we can improve standards here at home.

«I'll be able to be a standard bearer for the Democratic party,» Luthmann said, adding that he'll focus on transportation and social security issues if he runs.

«It is because I know that most MPs want to see the very highest standards in public life that I am determined that we sweep away this old system and introduce a new system and in doing so move back to ensuring the focus in parliament is on the issues that affect our constituents» lives.»

Killian during the campaign has focused heavily on education issues, especially the politically potent Common Core education standards.

The judges commented «Nathan examines whether modern healthcare standards can be applied to the existing impatient environment, focusing on the built environment and the issue of patient privacy and dignity.

But Kolb says he wants to focus his campaign on financial issues, like improving the standard of living for New Yorkers, and lowering taxes, as well as reforming corruption in state government.

LaValle said in the remaining weeks of session, the Senate GOP will «focus» on issues including renewal of New York City's rent laws, and changes to the controversial Common Core learning standards and related standardized tests.

And to deal with the issue of business conduct, he continues, «We have a global business practice office that is focused on ensuring that the highest standards in business practice are maintained.

Aguilar: The film focuses on the issue of obesity, do you think this is a real social problem in Mexico or are the unrealistic beauty standards placed by the media what turn into a problem?

Current state tests were missing several important opportunities — they often did not measure the full range of what students should know, focusing on easier skills and ignoring hard - to - measure standards, and most states did not include writing in their assessment systems (to name just a few of the issues with the current market of tests).

Instead, the standards focus on one critical issue — professional learning.

Hopefully, all can agree on them and focus on the issues with which we really need to grapple: Is there good reason to think common, rigorous state standards will improve outcomes?

«The newest PD Online courses focus on critical 21st century issues — educational technology, STEM education, and the Common Core standards — and are designed for interactive, self - paced professional learning.»

The standards - based science program is tailored to provide dynamic and creative authentic experiences that focus on relevant ocean issues and connects students and teachers everywhere through project - based learning.

The focus of the last sessions was the issue of standards.

The EL collaborative explores issues of policy implementation, particularly focusing on college - and career - ready academic standards and state English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards, their aligned assessment and accountability systems, and state policies that affect instruction, curriculum, professional supports and leadership for ELs.

«We have chosen to focus on the issues that really matter to higher standards for all children,» said Hobby.

His recent research and publication interests have focused on the relationship between English language proficiency and content assessments, standards alignment, policy issues associated with Title III accountability, and applying growth modeling techniques to address key educational questions for English language learners.

Recently, experts at the organization Defending the Early Years issued a report focusing on one of these bad standards: the standard calling for kindergartners to «read emergent - reader texts with purpose and understanding.»

In addition to providing teachers with a resource to help boost the achievement of their LEP students, this guide addresses issues that are particularly relevant to the needs of migrant secondary students: • Focusing on credit accrual • Meeting graduation requirements in an era of rising standards • Promoting continuing education options • Suggesting ways of using technology to enhance continuity of instruction

The workshops focused on the Global Connections strand of the new social studies standards that Harshman also played a role in helping write, with attention to topics such as globalization, global citizenship, Turkey's role in the world, and how educators incorporate global issues and perspectives in their classrooms.

Drawing from ASCD's Common Core State Standards summits in Arkansas, Colorado, North Carolina, and Utah, the report shares that educators» knowledge of the standards is growing exponentially, but many do not understand the instructional shifts necessary for helping students reach the higher standards; educators are focused on the new common assessments and the technology issues associated with their deployment; and there is widespread initiative fatigue in the field because of the standards implementation efforts, new educator effectiveness initiatives, and other initiatives like Race to the Top.

In her article «Scientists at Work,» which appeared in the November 2013 issue of Book Links, Sunday Cummins notes, «Traditionally, science standards have focused on core content related to the physical, life, and earth sciences.

Educational reforms do not address the diversity issue and are focused on higher standards for all students rather than cultural and ethnical differences.

The name «Asilomar» comes from the name of the spot where in August of 2004, a group of animal welfare industry leaders from across the nation met together in California to discuss issues and create standards focused on reducing the euthanasia of healthy, treatable and adoptable companion animals in the United States.

PLC is focused on addressing current and future issues facing the pet industry, including threats from overzealous government regulation, through initiatives such as creating clear animal - breeding standards, as well as animal care guidelines for retailers.

For a game that focuses on giant mechs and future combat, a lot of the weapons are pretty standard issue.

Very standard stuff but watch out as these ones like to block a lot and can cause issues if trying to fill your Focus meter quickly.

While the current impasse of air credits focuses on PM - 10, there are plans to create a separate and distinct particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in size (PM - 2.5) standard, which would likely be the focus of emission compliance issues for power plants.

ECMWF as the Entrusted Entity for the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has issued and / or will issue ITTs for providing access to climate projections at global and regional level, developing multi-model products focussed on projected values of Essential Climate Variables (ECVs), assessing the potential benefit of improving specific aspects in the production of climate projections (e.g. with respect to the standards specified in international inter-comparison projects), and filling recognized gaps in the production of regional projections.

The Mandometer ® method is revolutionary because it ignores the standard approaches for treatment of eating disorders and obesity, focusing instead on eating behavior rather than on psychological issues in the case of eating disorders, or which specific foods are to be eaten in the case of obesity.

This collection of essays examines the shifting legal landscape of federal claims by foreign plaintiffs in the federal courts and focuses on the most common statutes invoked by foreign plaintiffs, as well as the threshold issues of personal jurisdiction and pleading standards that govern such suits.

The continued focus on enforcing the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act on conduct by affiliated entities of US corporations impacts our investigations work, as we know that ethics issues that arise need to be viewed not just as potential violations of local law and not just as local employment - or labor - issues, but need to be reviewed and addressed with the scrutiny applicable in the US under our corporate ethics standard.

Bill's practice focuses on large issue litigation and the conduct of complex negotiations, domestically and internationally, in the following fields: arbitration and dispute resolution; collective bargaining; education law and university governance; employment law; health law; human rights; inquests; international labour standards; labour relations; occupational health and safety; and privacy law.

Moldaver J. first focused on the preliminary issue of the appropriate standard of review regarding the BCSC's order.

The primary focus of the articling experience in Toronto is on all aspects of labour and employment law, including labour arbitration, proceedings before the Ontario Labour Relations Board and Canada Industrial Relations Board, human rights and equity issues (including Charter litigation), collective bargaining, construction labour relations, pension and benefits law, workers» compensation, disability claims, employment standards, wrongful dismissal litigation and occupational health and safety.

When day - to - day legal issues are dealt with and a standard of conduct is put in place it allows senior executives to ultimately focus on the business as much as possible.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has issued a new edition of its quarterly journal International Review of the Red Cross, focused on new technologies and warfare and featuring articles by several members of the Campaign to Stop Killer Robots: Dr. Peter Asaro of ICRAC on banning autonomous weapons systems, Prof. Noel Sharkey of ICRAC on autonomous robot warfare, and Richard Moyes and Thomas Nash of Article 36 on the role of civil society in the development of standards on new weapons.

We take the development and management of our brand very seriously and our focus has been on building the reputation of Hays as the respected industry standard in the specialist recruitment market, and also as being the leading commentator on issues impacting the world of work.

Built strong, customer - focused team; trained new staff, addressed performance issues, and modeled customer service standards.

• Answered inbound calls from clients and provided them with required information • Made outbound calls to provide prospective and existing clients about new products and services • Resolved clients» issues, placing special focus on operating within the limitations of standard protocol • Created tickets and performed research work to ensure that they were timely closed • Ascertained that all clients» records were properly updated and maintained in a confidential manner

• Demonstrated ability to handle filing and record management activities in a systematized manner • Focused on resolving clerical and administrative issues and handling limitation by employing exceptional analytic skills • Documented success in performing data entry duties under strict deadlines and accuracy standards • Qualified to work as part of a team and individually • Well - versed with Microsoft Office applications and Databases • Special talent for creating spreadsheets using a host of applications such as MS Excel • Adept at typing letters, memos and emails • Effectively researches on the Internet and through various other sources such as books and periodicals • Skilled in scheduling appointments with a special focus on time management and organization of information • Committed to maintain confidentiality of information • Talented in preparing payrolls and performing light bookkeeping activities to provide support to the accounting department • Knowledge of creating schedules according to each staff member's individual work duties and priorities

Casting Director Resume Objective 4: To sincerely focus on the overall development of all the issues related to the casting department and stress upon the performance standards of those who are casted.

This position focuses on assisting with inspection of incoming and outbound loads to ensure product meets company standards and communicating issues and...

Cultivate a customer - focused shopping environment by greeting and responding to all customers in a prompt friendly manner Describe products and services in detail Monitored areas for security issues and safety hazards Assisted customers in selecting items based on needs Train new cashiers on procedures, customer service and sales techniques Maintain established merchandising standards, including window, sales floor and promotional displays Research client orders and informed of their orders status to achieve exceptional customer service.

Director of Human Resources / HR Consultant — Professional Duties & Responsibilities Oversee the planning, direction, and management of all HR - related activities including staff recruiting, candidate tracking, personnel screening and testing, and hiring processes in accordance with Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment regulations Support senior management to develop and maintain personnel policy and ensure compliance with all standards, authoring and implementing new policies and procedures as needed along with creating HR procedure manual Serve as lead analyst for compensation reviews, performance and pay - scale benchmarking, market studies, and salary structure decisions, also creating organizational / staff planning charts for all departments and all positions Create and deliver firm - wide staff new - hire orientation, training and development programs, and performance evaluations utilizing a competency - based appraisal system which leads to focused training and development programs based on common and individual areas of performance deficiency Manage all aspects of workers compensation and unemployment claims on behalf of employer, attending hearings and participating actively in all related meetings Hold responsibility for all benefit negotiations, administration, and plan reviews, promoting compliance with and effective execution of IRS / DOL regulations, ERISA, HIPPA, and all audit - related processes Implement and sustain safety programs while performing regular safety - policy trend analyses to identify critical issues, developing corrective action plans to ensure compliance with applicable safety, health, and environmental regulations including OSHA and other applicable laws Consult with management regarding employee - and labor - related issues to resolve conflicts in a professional manner, conducting grievance hearings and negotiation agreements with worker representatives within the provisions of any applicable contract Provide relevant guidance and administration to the development of human resources site on firm intranet, housing online - employment forms, manager resources, job postings, and HR - related forms and documents Develop valuable staff relationships to improve workplace morale as well as maintain positive business relationships with all related brokers and vendors

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 geneissues • 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 geneIssues 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