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Is Your Company Cognizant of the Mail Room Threat?
Security Consultant's Perspective...Regardless of your type of business, size or location, the threat of workplace violence and terrorism is all around us these days. It could involve you, your employees and your business at any time. Protective Measures seem a bit of theatrics yet failure to be vigilant or to exercise due diligence could result in a disaster or a civil suit. I believe protecting the workforce is a never-ending task of vigilance, awareness and training. Protecting the Mail Rooms and educating your workforce is all part of the workplace security process. All employees should be given a security awareness briefing on the topic of handling suspicious pieces of mail and Mail Room Security Procedures.The Mail Room Threat...The handling and processing of incoming mail today remains a businesses weakest point. Incoming mail is not routinely isolated as a matter or protective measures, delivery personnel are not being restricted from building access, employees may or may not know what to look for and what to do wh

our credit card company

* Your insurance company

* Your Doctor

* Your travel agent

Now, you can probably find most if not all of this on the internet. But in an emergency, like your wallet being stolen, do you really want the hassle?

6. International Driver’s License

An international driver’s license is not a new license and doesn’t require you to take a driving test.. It’s a document that you use abroad to make your national driver’s license acceptable to foreign officials. An international driver’s license is a little booklet that you hand over with your license when it’s requested.

Essentially it’s a translation of your license into a number of prominent world languages so that officials in other countries can figure out what kind of vehicles your driver’s license permits you to drive.

Even if you don’t intend driving overseas, it’s a good document to have because you never know

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Once you’ve secured your new teaching job abroad, you’ll probably have several months to get yourself organized before taking up the post. Here are the top ten things you need to take with you when you move overseas. Read this now as some of these can take time to prepare properly!

1. Passport (valid for at least the length of your contract)

You may think this is an obvious one considering we’re talking about relocating your whole life to another country. Tell me, do you know when your passport expires? Mine expires in 2015.

Depending on where you’re living, a new passport may take up to 6 months to get. It’s not wise to rely on the ‘estimated turn around’ time on the form as in the past both the UK and the USA have had extremely long delays in issuing new passports to their citizens. Of course, if you’re running short of time you can usually apply for an express service, at a ridiculously inflated cost.

So, go now and check when your passport expires.

It’s better for you to have a passport that’s valid for the length of your contract because it’s a real pain to have to get a new one issued from a consulate or embassy abroad. Trust me; I’ve had to do it!

2. Original documents that prove who you are and what you know

Government departments don’t tend to accept copies of foreign identification or certification documents. Ensure that you take all your original documentation. If you don’t have it, then get it.

It’s always good to keep a copy at home too, either with a family member, a lawyer or in a safety deposit box, so if you can, get duplicate originals. An extra set is insurance against theft, fire or natural disaster and makes good sense.

You’ll need:

* Birth certificate

* Marriage certificate

* Police clearance certificate

* Degree certificates

* Teacher certification

* Recommendation letters

3. Medical records and adequate supplies of medications

Anyone in your family that has an ongoing medical condition should request a copy of their medical records. For your children you should have or get a copy of their vaccination record.

Take at least a two month supply of your regular medications with you. This will give you adequate time to check out the medical services in your new country and register with a physician.

Some medications are sold under alternative brand names in different countries, so ask your doctor for alternative names before you leave. It took me ages to figure out that Tylenol was the American brand name for paracetamol.

4. Vaccinations and a vaccination certificate

You are going to be living and working abroad, which means that you’ll be exposed to all sorts of new organisms. Check with your doctor or with a travel clinic to see what vaccinations are recommended for the country to which you’re moving and be sure to let them know that you’ll be living there long term rather than just going on holiday for a week or two. If you’re traveling to Thailand for a holiday the recommended vaccinations are different to the ones recommended if you’re staying here a while.

Get a vaccination certificate to prove what vaccinations you’ve had and ask your health professional to make a note of when you’ll need to get any booster shots. Many vaccinations are good for a number of years, but some need a series of shots before you are covered for any appreciable length of time.

5. Emergency numbers

This is another one that may seem obvious to you, but guess what, you don’t need only your Mum’s phone number for checking in once you arrive.

You need to take these contact numbers with you, at least:

* A responsible member of your family

* Your bank

* Your credit card company

* Your insurance company

* Your Doctor

* Your travel agent

Now, you can probably find most if not all of this on the internet. But in an emergency, like your wallet being stolen, do you really want the hassle?

6. International Driver’s License

Even if you don’t intend driving overseas, it’s a good document to have because you never know

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when your passport expires.

2. Original documents that prove who you are and what you know

Government departments don’t tend to accept copies of foreign identification or certification documents. Ensure that you take all your original documentation. If you don’t have it, then get it.

You’ll need:

* Birth certificate

* Marriage certificate

* Police clearance certificate

* Degree certificates

* Teacher certification

* Recommendation letters

3. Medical records and adequate supplies of medications

Anyone in your family that has an ongoing medical condition should request a copy of their medical records. For your children you should have or get a copy of their vaccination record.

Take at least a two month supply of your regular medications with you. This will give you adequate time to check out the medical services in your new country and register with a physician.

4. Vaccinations and a vaccination certificate

5. Emergency numbers

This is another one that may seem obvious to you, but guess what, you don’t need only your Mum’s phone number for checking in once you arrive.

You need to take these contact numbers with you, at least:

* A responsible member of your family

* Your bank

* Your credit card company

* Your insurance company

* Your Doctor

* Your travel agent

Now, you can probably find most if not all of this on the internet. But in an emergency, like your wallet being stolen, do you really want the hassle?

6. International Driver’s License

Even if you don’t intend driving overseas, it’s a good document to have because you never know

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* Recommendation letters

3. Medical records and adequate supplies of medications

Anyone in your family that has an ongoing medical condition should request a copy of their medical records. For your children you should have or get a copy of their vaccination record.

Take at least a two month supply of your regular medications with you. This will give you adequate time to check out the medical services in your new country and register with a physician.

4. Vaccinations and a vaccination certificate

5. Emergency numbers

This is another one that may seem obvious to you, but guess what, you don’t need only your Mum’s phone number for checking in once you arrive.

You need to take these contact numbers with you, at least:

* A responsible member of your family

* Your bank

* Your credit card company

* Your insurance company

* Your Doctor

* Your travel agent

Now, you can probably find most if not all of this on the internet. But in an emergency, like your wallet being stolen, do you really want the hassle?

6. International Driver’s License

Even if you don’t intend driving overseas, it’s a good document to have because you never know

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Much in business -- as on the stock exchange -- moves in trends. Not forever though. Some trends will fade away when others amplify. And certain important incidents may cause new trends to start or others to finish abruptly. Certification is also an phenomenon that is supported by a trend. Certification has an extended use. Most products should be certified, which mean that they agree with a certain standard. This is a best practice in the food sector, where serious damage could be done when the product is not certified. The certification demonstrates an certain quality level.The trend that drives certification is a trend that is based on fear and the increasing demand for security. All though that we are willing to take risks, we want to secure our lives at the same time. And companies are often the first to stick to the save way in which case certification could be valued high. Certification of professionals is common practice in many areas – in law, medicine or healthcare, architecture and construction and other areas where safety and precision is involved.ions are recommended for the country to which you’re moving and be sure to let them know that you’ll be living there long term rather than just going on holiday for a week or two. If you’re traveling to Thailand for a holiday the recommended vaccinations are different to the ones recommended if you’re staying here a while.

5. Emergency numbers

This is another one that may seem obvious to you, but guess what, you don’t need only your Mum’s phone number for checking in once you arrive.

You need to take these contact numbers with you, at least:

* A responsible member of your family

* Your bank

* Your credit card company

* Your insurance company

* Your Doctor

* Your travel agent

Now, you can probably find most if not all of this on the internet. But in an emergency, like your wallet being stolen, do you really want the hassle?

6. International Driver’s License

Even if you don’t intend driving overseas, it’s a good document to have because you never know

Make Communication Work For You
Jane and Bob have been working with their teams for a couple of months, and they've really paid attention to putting the right people in the right roles. However, other problems can arise that don't have anything to do with teams, leaders, and workstyles.Differences in communication styles or the communication styles themselves are often the cause of problems, rather than the content that's being communicated. Often we see these problems occur when the topic is difficult; no one has trouble communicating around the success of the project, the awards ceremony for the team, and the overall good health of the company!What if the topic is difficult?When Jane and Bob need to discuss a problem, a broken commitment, or a difficult situation, they use the following formula.CPR* Content * Pattern * RelationshipContentThe first time a problem occurs, talk about the content – what happened. Usually it's a single event, and it only involves the here and now.PatternThe next time the problem o

our credit card company

* Your insurance company

* Your Doctor

* Your travel agent

Now, you can probably find most if not all of this on the internet. But in an emergency, like your wallet being stolen, do you really want the hassle?

6. International Driver’s License

Even if you don’t intend driving overseas, it’s a good document to have because you never know what the future holds.

7. Contact details of the school, a copy of your teaching contract and a copy of all the communication you’ve had with the school (this can be in digital format)

It would be a nightmare to get to a foreign country and realize you don’t actually have the phone number or address of the school that’s supposed to be employing you, don’t you think? Most likely, the school will have some kind of orientation programme in place to help you get settled in, and this may even mean someone meeting you at the airport. But, in case they don’t turn up, have the school’s contact details handy.

You should have a copy of your teaching contract to take with you. It’s good to have a copy so that you can check your conditions and stand up for yourself if you feel you are not getting what was promised.

When I moved out to Thailand, I also made sure I had copies of all the emails that I had received. I gradually deleted them as I settled into Bangkok and acted on all the advice I’d received prior to making the move.

8. Your children’s school records

Your children will probably be attending the same school where you’ll be working. Take all their reports and transcripts with you so that you can ensure they get placed in the correct levels. Knowing as much as possible about your child will help the school’s administrators and counselors plan a suitable orientation programme for them.

9. A guide book, culture shock book

Don’t leave home without a guide book! Take some time looking at different brands of travel guide. Different brands have different styles. I prefer a different brand for traveling than staying long term because of the depth of information provided.

The Culture Shock series is superb. Get the one for the country or region you’re moving to and read it from cover to cover. You’ll get an insight into the cultural norms for the society you are moving into, and can prevent you from making any disastrous faux pas that could ruin your first few months abroad. First impressions count, make sure your first impression is a good one by doing some research.

10. Email addresses, mailing addresses and phone numbers of the friends and colleagues you’re leaving behind

I also took the leaving cards I received from friends and colleagues. You may be tempted to pack these in your shipping or even throw them out. However, if you have enjoyed a great relationship with your colleagues then you will miss them. I found that having a reminder of them around me when I was dealing with the initial stages of culture shock reminded me of the good things I’d left behind, but also all the stuff I didn’t like! It helped me to refocus on the reasons I had moved my career overseas!

Having been a global nomad for more than 10 years now, I’ve found that staying in touch with friends and colleagues at home is really up to me. I haven’t stayed in touch with any of the fabulous people I met and got to know in the first 6-7 years of teaching abroad, and it’s mostly my fault because I didn’t make any effort.

I’ve been much more conscientious in recent years and I believe it’s worth it. I love catching up with old friends when I go back to places I’ve lived before; I always have a plethora of places to stay and have even hosted some of my friends when they’ve visited my new home.

Bonus Tip for Women!

Check whether you can buy tampons where you’re going! There are a number of countries in Asia and the Middle East that don’t stock tampons on supermarket or chemist shelves. Check, check and check again if you’re a tampon user!

Anyone sending me a package knows that they should use tampons as packing material rather than Styrofoam chips!

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