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Golden Sands Nature Park (Bulgarian: Природен парк "Златни пясъци") is a nature park on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast in Varna Province.

Geography
It covers . The park is  long and on the average  wide; it was declared a protected territory in 1943 (under the name Hachuka State Forest). According to the criteria of the World Conservation Union, it ranks in the fifth category on the list of protected territories.

Flora
The flora of includes a total of about 500 plant species. It is covered with deciduous forests consisting of various types of oak species including moss-capped oak, Hungarian oak, swamp white oak, and hornbeam. The park's indigenous vegetation, unlike forests with oak predominance, includes dense forest.

Oaks and the accompanying silver leafed lime, manna ash, yoke elm, and field maple occupy the hilly area in the park's centre. These forests include almost all tree species typical for the local lower forest layer (up to  above sea level) and some specimens (limes, elms) are over 100 years old. A two-hundred-year-old sycamore with trunk circumference of  is among the landmarks. Among the most typical grassy species are the common mullein, toad flax, and ribwort.

Dense forest ecosystems occupy a smaller and wetter area in the southeast. These are deciduous tree species (Caucasian ash, moss-capped oak, yoke elm, white poplar, Mahaleb cherry) covered with climbing plants: old man's beard, wild vines, ivy, hop, and silk vine. These forests are surprisingly similar to tropical forests. Grasses include wood horsetail, oriental iris, wild orchids, and cuckoo pint.

Shrub ecosystems take up the steep parts of the park in places with thin topsoil layers over limy rockbase. The predominant shrubs are lilac, crown vetch, jasmine, and Christ's thorn. Grasses in these parts are mostly drought-resistant. Some rare species are fernleaf wormwood, field chamomile, and the protected species joint pine. Under protection are 20 other rare and endangered species (snowdrop, Caucasian primula, orchids, etc.)

During its long-term cohabitation with humans the forest changed. Some native vegetation has been replaced by hornbeam brushwood. Another result is the presence of cultured eco-systems. The most common coniferous plants are European black pine, white fir, cypress, and cedar, and of the deciduous - acacia, flowering ash, and white poplar.

Fauna
Two amphibious, 8 reptile, 78 avian and 25 mammal species inhabit the park. The water-covered areas are populated by amphibious species. Among the variety of reptiles, protected species include Aesculapian snake, green whip snake, and tortoise. Of the 78 avian species the most common are blackbirds, thrushes, tits, woodpeckers, jays, and common buzzards. The most common predatory birds are goshawks, eagle owls, and tawny owls. In the water basins nest moorhens and green-headed duck.

Some typical mammals are roe deer, red deer, wild boar, badger, squirrel, beech marten, and rabbit.

There is a great variety of insects. Among the most attractive is the stag beetle, and, in the open areas, butterflies - swallowtail, admiral, small tortoiseshell, etc. Under protection are rare and endangered animal species - 70 avian (common buzzard, goshawk, hawk finch, golden oriole, etc.) and 25 mammal species (including roe deer, wild boar, badger, hedgehog, pine marten, and bats).

References

Bulgarian Black Sea Coast
Geography of Varna Province
Protected areas established in 1943
1943 establishments in Bulgaria
Nature parks in Bulgaria
Tourist attractions in Varna Province
Parks in Varna, Bulgaria

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Though J. I. Packer has earned the nickname "The Last Puritan," his many decades of Puritan-focused scholarship, teaching, and writing have helped to create a new generation of Puritan protégées. His 1990 book, A Quest for Godliness, has been especially influential. As he recounts in his "Changed Lives" article in this issue (p. 50), Dr. Packer also owes a deep personal debt to the Puritans. Currently Board of Governors Professor of Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia, Dr. Packer spoke with Christian History & Biography recently about the nature of Puritanism and its continuing legacy.
What kind of movement was Puritanism?
Puritanism in England was a holiness movement—seeking holiness in church, family, and community, as well as in personal life. It started around 1564 when certain clergy began campaigning for more holiness in the Prayer Book liturgy of the Church of England. They complained that the Book of Common Prayer still contained "Romish rags" and offensive rituals. Other concerns soon surfaced, and it became clear that Puritanism was at heart a movement to raise standards of Christian life in England, with the conversion of England as the final goal.
It wasn't that the Puritan clergy or the members of Parliament who supported them set out to create a party. It was rather that a party of like-minded people emerged. Puritan clergy gathered laypeople around them. They found the most support in the towns, where there were godly people who were prepared to take seriously the fact that Bible religion was something they were not very good at and needed to become better at. And the movement swelled, developed, and became a constituency.
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RISE AND SHINE LEVEL 2 ACTIVITY BOOK.
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Her career in ruins after muttering profanity into an open mike, Meghan Fitzmaurice, host of the country's most popular morning talk show, discovers that her disgrace has had a profound impact on the lives of those around her, including her sister Bridget, a Bronx social worker who has always lived in her shadow. Reprint.
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George and Martha Rise and Shine
by James Marshall
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Five brief episodes about two friends, George and Martha, who happen to be hippopotamuses.
A Practical Guide for the Beginning Science Teacher
by Linda Froschauer,Mary L. Bigelow
Publisher : NSTA Press
Rise and Shine provides a friendly support system that new science teachers can turn to in their first days, months, and even years in the classroom. This easy-to-read book offers plenty of helpful techniques for managing the classroom, maintaining discipline, and dealing with parents. But it also covers important topics unique to science teaching, such as setting up a laboratory, keeping the classroom safe, and initiating inquiry from the first day. Sprinkled throughout the book is candid advice from seasoned science teachers who offer both useful strategies and warm reassurance. Rise and Shine is designed to help preservice teachers, those in the first few years of teaching (regardless of grade level), and those who may be entering a new situation within the teaching field. If you need a mentor or if you are a mentor or instructor who wants to support beginning science teachers this book is for you.
Rise and Shine the Morning Is Fine
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A unique love story between a high-society Ceylonese beauty and a dashing, young British banker during post colonial Southeast Asia. Rise and Shine the Morning Is Fine, a memoir written by Chitra Indrani, tells of her forty-eight years of love and marriage to Patrick John Wye and their many globe trotting adventures together.
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The sun refuses to rise until he has a new outfit.
Rise & Shine — An Integrated Semester Course for Class 2 (Semester 2)
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Rise and Shine – An Integrated Semester Course for Classes 1 to 5 has been designed and formulated in accordance with the guidelines of the latest National Curriculum Framework (NCF). It is a set of ten books, two for each class and one per semester. Each book includes subjects such as English, Mathematics, EVS/Science, Social Studies and General Knowledge. The key feature of the course is to make learning a joyful experience. Each book closely interweaves concepts to lay a strong foundation at the primary level. The course focuses on interactive approach to make the children active participants in the process of learning. Some of the key features of the series are :  Based on the curriculum guidelines given by the latest National Curriculum Framework.  Graded and matched to the number of class hours planned by the schools.  Key concepts in each subject linked with interesting explanations; visual aids such as illustrations, photographs, diagrams, maps and tables; activities, games and real-life examples.  Carefully graded and comprehensive exercises for true evaluation.  Online support for © Animated lessons and interactive exercises for better understanding of the concepts learnt in the textbook. © Assignments and E-book (For Teacher's only)  Teachers Resource Book to facilitate teaching.
A Spiritual Wake-Up Call for Sleeping Beauties
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Birkan Tore gives practical advice about how you can really wake up to be yourself and really shine with your own beauty and power. The book deals with three important relationships: your relationships with yourself, your beliefs, and your life. Birkan wants you to understand the important changes that you most personally and truthfully wish to make in these relationships. Along with insights about the deeper meanings of time, beauty, money, and balance, Birkan gives realistic instructions on how you can let these ideas and needs more positively shape your image of self. Although he speaks in real-life language about the material world you face, he also discusses the spiritual truths that are actually the fundament of reality. He asks you to truly comprehend and embrace not only your beliefs, but also the power with which your beliefs can change the worldly circumstances of your life. Finally, he applies the ideas of personal affirmation and belief manifestation to your daily actions.
Rise and Shine Bunny
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Gus hates to get up in the morning--he'd rather curl up under his carrot-colored comforter than greet the day with his family. Discover how a visit with the Grumpalumps turns sleepy Gus into a morning bunny. Full color.
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The Rise and Shine board book from Mudpuppy celebrates global and cultural awareness, teaches inclusion, and provides a window into other people's homes. This brightly illustrated board book includes breakfast items from around the globe such as churros from Spain, Mandazi from Tanzania, Cachapas from Venezuela and many more! Sure to be a hit around the breakfast table! � 28 pages� Trim: 7 x 7", 18 x 18cm� Greyboard made responsibly from FSC-certified material� All Mudpuppy products adhere to CPSIA, ASTM, and CE Safety Regulations
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In this uplifting devotional, popular speaker and author Thelma Wells offers readers help for overcoming adversity and finding hope. When faced with problems, from unpaid bills to loved ones experiencing illnesses, people often hear, "You just need to trust God." But how do people grasp that truth when their world is going haywire? Through biblical wisdom and powerful real-life stories, Thelma reveals steps readers can take and share with others to conquer problems: pray about everything study God's Word never say never to God discover what motivates people be proactive and double check everything love your family, friends, and enemies be liberal with praise From simple strategies to in-depth approaches, Thelma shows readers how to draw closer to Jesus, experience the relief He offers, and welcome a new day.
Better Breakfasts for Busy Mornings
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Give your kids--and yourself--something to rise and shine about! 75 recipes that make the first meal of the day worth waking up for. Rise and Shine is the answer for every parent who has struggled to get breakfast on the table and to get their child to actually eat it. With 75 breakfast recipes that are entry-level-easy, with at least half requiring no more than five minutes of hands-on prep time, every delicious recipe is an exercise in good nutrition and good taste. Written by a nutritionist with three children, this book arms parents with tips, recipes, and inspiration for making a nourishing breakfast doable and delicious. Rise and Shine is made for busy families and busy mornings, so when breakfast isn't the priority, you can still eat something to start your day off right.
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Parents Self Help Guide for the Youngins
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When I heard of a 12 yr old, still a Child, Struggling in Life... Someone I knew of & knew of this Older Child's predicament, my wheels started turning... Bottom line, I was just Yearning to reach out and Help!... It is just in my Blood, Who I am, & Who I have become... So Actually, on 5/14/20 eve, before going to bed, I asked, Yep :), God,... do I have what it Takes to write a Parent's Guide I was thinking of then to formulate to Truly Help the Young, from young Children thru Adolescence up thru to early to mid-Teens, prior to when one would then have the Mental Maturity & Ability to Pick up the Book I wrote, & Read & Work on themselves to resolve their Issues on their own? Well, I woke up the next day 5/15/20, & realized then, I already Knew what I had to Know to do what I was aiming to do :)... A Resounding Absolutely was the Answer :)... Well, when it comes to the Necessary Reading/Work, or Related Guidance in her case, all the Answers are Clearly laid out in the Reference +Book I wrote, Unquestionably! The only difference is the need for Guidance for the Youngins, vs. them being able to Read/Educate & Work on themselves. So with the Book's material being the Most Difficult part of this endeavor which is COMPLETE, in the Book's "Final Edition" form, I Know I could do this! This is Especially True with my Extreme level of Passion & Drive which has been just Growing thru the years, & Knowing what I wrote, is All We Can Do As humans, Naturally, providing Permanent results... So Yeah, with this Reference Book already Done, what a Great way to begin this endeavor!!! ... 4 months later the Book is Complete... Came out Solid & Beautifully... Book's Content includes: • Recommendations/Considerations for adjustments to Household/Environment & Important Tidbits/Information flow-down to Youngins for Proper Up-Bringing/Development, Preparing them for their Future Life's Journey , & Life Situations as Stresses amount when leaving Moms/Dads. This section of Book provides Stand-Alone information not requiring Ref. Book. • Guidance & Training Needs if Youngins do Struggle/Suffer... This Parents Guide is Supplemental & points to the Reference Book ("Rise and Shine Anxiety & Depression & Life Management Tools" – "The 4th/Final Edition –The Final Cut") for as Needed Details, & Step by Step Approach to HELP Struggling Youngins, while providing Necessary Guidance Adjustments. Urge you to read the Book's "Preface/Summary", which provides an Excellent Summary of the Book Contents and Advantages of having Parents provide for All Guidance needs... "Preface/Summary" should be available in the "Look Inside" or Book's provided sample pages on Book sites, and if not, is provided in Blog Post: https://riseandshineanxietydepression.net/2020/06/03. As a Parent to a Parent, needless to say, we all want Our Sons/Daughters to Grow Up to be Strong, Independent, Secure, and be able to reach their Full Potential in Life... Urge you to Look Further into this my Parent Friends :)!
The Extraordinary Story of One Man's Journey from Near Death to Full Recovery
by Simon Lewis
Publisher : Santa Monica Press
"When I was thirty-five, my wife and I were both reported dead by the first paramedics to arrive at the scene of a seventy-five-mile-an-hour hit-and-run. My wife Marcy died instantly that day. With brain damage from a massive stroke and my body broken, I wasn't expected to survive either." So begins Rise and Shine, the dramatic story of Simon Lewis and his remarkable recovery from a horrific car accident. Told through the eyes of someone who has "lived through it" and successfully overcome the hurdles of the health insurance maze, Rise and Shine is a first-person account of unexpected tragedy and life-affirming courage, with lessons both medical and spiritual. Rise and Shine shows how much patients can achieve, beyond the limited horizons of insurance-based diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation, to attain maximum regeneration and rebuild their lives. An inspiring story about what it means to return to life after a near-death experience, Rise and Shine is, essentially, an exploration of the nature of consciousness itself, and an impassioned tale about survival and recovery.
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In 'Jonathan and his Times', W.W. Fereday examines the life and times of Jonathan, son of King Saul. Although a man of faith, who loved David as his own soul and performed many daring exploits in the name of Jehovah, he was a man of mixed principles, a double-minded man who never lived up to his spiritual potential. Jonathan's weakness is clearly shown: he was not prepared to follow David in his rejection. Fereday explains, "The Spirit records the weaknesses and shortcomings of those who have trodden the path of faith before us, for our present instruction and blessing." We are here exhorted to review our Christian path. "What have we really surrendered for the One we profess to love? What cherished idols have we abandoned for Him? To what extent have we shared His rejection? Jonathan parted with David in the time of crisis; do we find it difficult to give the Lord Jesus Christ the place of absolute supremacy in our hearts and lives?" A word about the author: William Woldridge Fereday (1863 - 1959) was born in England. He was saved at the age of 16 and almost immediately started to preach and he spent the whole of his life in the study and exposition of the Scriptures, travelled extensively and spent a considerable time in Scotland and the continent of Europe.His written ministry is well known for being brief and succinct as well as precise and accurate and always scripturally sound and Christ-centred. He has written many articles and booklets which include a very profitable series of Scripture Character studies. This book is part of the Brethren Writers Library series. These books go forth with the purpose of introducing the listener to the writings of men who were gifted of God as teachers 'for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ'. Many of their writings are freely available online at Stem publishing.com. Words by the Wayside, 2015.


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Purrfect for Palm Springs? Cat cafe concept could soon be seen in city
Pounce Cat Cafe + Wine Bar in Charleston, South Carolina, most resembles the concept for Frisky Business in Palm Springs. Cats are in one room, food service is in another.
By Mark Talkington ● Business ● October 25, 2021 October 25, 2021
In a town that has seemingly gone to the dogs, one small business owner hopes to find a few customers who share a fondness for felines.
Claire Rogers is working to open "Frisky Business," a cat cafe, by the time the Palm Springs International Film Festival kicks off in early January. The concept is simple: Cats roam freely through one room while food and beverages are served in another. For a fee, customers are welcome to bring their purchases into the room with the cats and mingle — giving their new furry friends some attention and (hopefully) getting some back.
The beauty of the business is that it does more than help form bonds between humans and felines over a cup of coffee and baked goods. Once up and running, it will help solve an issue in the city that is often overlooked — finding homes for homeless cats.
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Unlike many businesses in the city that welcome animals and their pet parents, the only cats allowed at the cafe will be residents. Rogers plans to have a mix of rescues and residents — four who live at the cafe full-time, adopted from the older cat population at local shelters, and eight rotating in and out from those shelters as they are adopted.
How big is the need? Keith Zabel, vice president of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter (PSAS) Board of Directors, said there are more than 5,000 "community cats" — those without homes — in the city and up to 35,000 throughout the Coachella Valley.
"I think a large percentage of our residents don't understand there is a massive community cat population in the desert," Zabel said, explaining that many of them have gone through the shelter's Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program. From 2016 to 2019, the program, made possible through a grant from Best Friends Animal Society, helped both PSAS and Coachella Valley Animal Campus spay and neuter more than 11,500 cats.
Claire Rogers and one of her cats. Rogers plans to open a cat cafe in Palm Springs, hopefully near the start of the new year.
The concept of cat cafes dates back to the late 1990s, when what many consider the first opened in Taiwan. The idea spread to Japan, Europe, and North America, where Cat Town opened in Oakland in 2014. Until Frisky Business opens in Palm Springs, the nearest will be located in Los Angeles.
Rogers, a native of England, relocated to Palm Springs from Vancouver, British Columbia, after living in London for 21 years. Her first experience with the cat cafe concept was while traveling through South Carolina. She spent an afternoon speaking with the cafe's owner and was stunned at what she had learned.
"I was talking with her and about how to sustain an income," Rogers explained. "But what impressed me the most was that she had 2,000 cats adopted out."
Seeing similar success is a lofty goal, but Rogers believes it's possible, especially if the business takes off in Palm Springs.
"My intention is to get this one off the ground, and then I'll open up a second one in the Valley," Rogers said. In preparation, she has solicited the services of her partner, Sonny Von Cleveland, to serve as general manager. Von Cleveland also recently attended barista school.
"The citizens of Palm Springs have been so welcoming and so friendly," Rogers said. "I love the sense of community, and I want to be a part of the community, and I want to help the community.
"It's not just about me and making an income. It's about getting cats adopted out. There are also a lot of seniors who love cats but can't have them anymore. I want to create a place for people to experience cats."
For both Rogers and Von Cleveland, the cafe will not just be an opportunity to give back to the community but a chance to continue their journeys along a path of emotional healing. Von Cleveland frequently speaks about surviving childhood trauma and prison. Rogers became a mental health awareness advocate and host of the Boot Camp for the Mind & Soul podcast after 20 years of "soul-destroying" corporate life.
"I left corporate life feeling like I hadn't done any good helping the world," Rogers said. "I'm now in the position to create a business that helps felines and people."
Exactly where that business will open is a bit of a mystery right now. Rogers is still scouting locations and will need a variance from the city before being able to open. Live animals are not allowed to live in downtown businesses, where she hopes to be located. City staff and elected and appointed officials have been receptive to date, including Palm Springs Planning Commission members, who she spoke to earlier this month about the variance.
"There's a lot of red tape in England," she said. "I was expecting to have it here. With the zoning issue, I thought, "Oh god, this is going to shut down my entire operation before I get started. I wrote to [Mayor Christy Holstege] and thought I'd never hear back. I got her out of office message, but then she messaged me back within 15 minutes."
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from google.transit import gtfs_realtime_pb2
import urllib
import re
from train import *
from interfaces import *

def main():
    keepGoing = True
    stops = createStopsDict()
    trains = getData(stops)
    interface = TextInterface(trains)
    while keepGoing == True:
        direction, station_query = interface.getUserInput()
        station = matchInput2Station(station_query, stops, interface)
        approaching_trains = findTrains(direction, station, trains)
        interface.showApproachingTrains(station, approaching_trains)
        keepGoing = interface.againOrQuit()

def findTrains(direction, station, trains):
    """Given a desired direction of travel, station, and the master train list, this
    function finds all of the trains going in the given direction that will stop at that
    station. It returns a list of lists. Each sub-list represents one train approaching
    the given station, and contains that train's index, the stop number of the desired
    station for the train, and the arrival time of the train at the station. The list of
    lists is sorted in ascending order by the arrival time of each train.
    """
    results = []
    # Iterate through each train object in the trains list
    for train in trains:
        stopNames = train.getAllStops()
        whichWay = train.getDirection()
        if whichWay == direction:
            # Iterate through each upcoming stop for the train
            for stopName in stopNames:
                # Check to see if the station name is the same as the desired station
                if stopName[1] == station:
                    train_index = train.getIndex()
                    stop_number = stopName[0]
                    arrival_time = int(train.getArrivalTime(stop_number))
                    results.append([train_index, stop_number, arrival_time])
    # Once nested list is complete, sort by the third element, arrival time, in each sub-list
    results.sort(lambda x,y: cmp(x[2], y[2]))
    return results

def matchInput2Station(input, stops, interface):
    """Given a text input, stops dictionary, and interface name, this function uses
    regular expression search to match the input to a station name and returns the
    station name as a string.
    """
    searchTerm = re.compile(input, re.IGNORECASE) # Create an RE object from the input
    values = stops.values() # Get all the station names from the stops dictionary
    results_set = set()
    # Iterate through all station names
    for item in values:
        # If the station name matches the input, add it to a set of possible stations
        stationFinal = re.search(searchTerm, item)
        if stationFinal:
            results_set.add(item)
    results = list(results_set)
    # If there is only one possible station, we can go ahead and return it
    if len(results) == 1:
        return results[0]
    # Otherwise, we ask showStationSearchResults() to prompt the user to choose
    # from multiple possible stations or display an error message if len(results) = 0
    else:
        return interface.showStationSearchResults(results)

def getData(stops):
    """Retrieves data from the MTA's realtime feed, then creates a train object for each
    train described in the feed and stores each train object in a master list.
    """
    feed = gtfs_realtime_pb2.FeedMessage()
    response = urllib.urlopen('http://datamine.mta.info/mta_esi.php?key=af9eed62023f1c5b57ef97020c0db1c6&feed_id=1')
    feed.ParseFromString(response.read())

    trains = []
    # Iterate through all trains in the feed
    for entity in feed.entity:
        # Ignore trains that don't have useful data
        if entity.HasField('trip_update'):
            thomas = Train(entity.trip_update, stops, len(trains))
            trains.append(thomas)
    return trains

def createStopsDict():
    """Creates a dictionary of subway stops with stop IDs as keys and station names
    as values.
    """
    # Get stop information from stops.txt file provided by MTA
    stops_file = open('stops.txt', 'r')
    stops_str = stops_file.read()
    stops_list = stops_str.split('\n')
    stops_file.close()

    # Grab stop ID and station name from text file and organize them into a dictionary
    stops = {}
    for line in stops_list:
        line = line.split(',')
        id = line[0]
        name = line[2]
        stops[id] = name
    return stops

if __name__ == "__main__":
    main()

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Breakups are never easy, but when a top employee leaves, your business suffers. And that hurt is all the worse when they leave to join a rival company. All the time and money you spent hiring, training and growing that employee suddenly becomes a gift to your competition.
The good thing is you know you're doing something right if your competition sees value in your employees. You just need to find out how to keep your employees from being tempted by the competition. Try these tips to prevent history from repeating itself.
One reason Michael Jordan is regarded as arguably the best basketball player of all time is because of his lack of fear during crunch time. Winners want the ball during crunch time. Your top performers will have this same mentality. These are employees who want to be challenged and will often exceed expectations. Those are the people your competition wants.
There are a number of ways to determine who the "Michael Jordan" is on your team.
Start by finding a way to measure your employees' performance so you can set goals and expectations. This is especially helpful for new employees. These metrics will help you give your employees clear direction and ensure their work stays on track.
If necessary, look past money and numbers to find out who is trying to excel. For example, information technology (IT)-based jobs can be difficult to measure. Consider productivity-based metrics that focus on your employees' ability to meet deadlines.
One way to filter out your top performers is to let go of employees who have already checked out. Some companies are offering unhappy employees a "pay-to-quit" bonus. This is based on the philosophy that employees' happiness is correlated to the success of the company.
Your employees are human. They have personal lives outside of work. Giving employees flexibility with their schedules can be a helpful way to retain talent.
This simple perk can be a big incentive for your employees to stay.
You know the old saying, "Keep your friends close and your enemies closer." By keeping tabs on competition, you'll have an edge when it comes to retaining and recruiting top talent.
Take note of your employees' achievements. One of the easiest ways to keep employees happy is to let them know that their accomplishments are being noticed. Don't wait for their annual performance review.
Consider asking employees how they like to be rewarded. They may just be looking for a pat on the back. You might be surprised which methods they find most appealing. An occasional simple form of recognition like this could be all that's needed to keep employees motivated.
Performance bonuses are common in professional sports. For example, Indiana Pacers guard Paul George received a $7 million bonus when he achieved the honor of being selected to the All-NBA team in 2014. While you might not have a few million lying around to reward employees, you can likely find ways to financially reward better performance.
Consider performance-based incentives that give your employees a chance to earn more money. After all, who doesn't appreciate the opportunity to earn a bigger paycheck? Plus, it's extra income you don't have to find in your budget. They'll bring it in themselves.
If your business resides where a majority of your employees use public transportation, consider offering commuter assistance. Award an adequate amount of vacation time, and consider educational assistance which can help employees expand their skill sets.
Simple niceties, such as free coffee, can go a long way when it comes to making your employees happy and boosting productivity. In fact, more than two in five employees say they're less productive without coffee, according to CareerBuilder.
You should also consider your employees' workspace. Do you provide comfortable place for them to work? Can they easily communicate with their coworkers? Are there any tools, equipment, software or resources that could make their job easier? These simple gestures can help you win your employees loyalty.
Some employers see job title changes as a cost-efficient way to retain employees and boost morale. But in a 2013 CareerBuilder study, nearly half of employers (47 percent) reported that they usually or always hire candidates who have held the same job title as the position for which they're hiring.
So, giving your employees common job titles makes them an easy target for hiring managers or recruiters who work for your competition. Businesses such as Zappos and Sun Hydraulics go so far as to not even use job titles.
The effectiveness of these types of agreements varies from state to state. In Massachusetts, for instance, politicians have feuded over the idea of outlawing non-compete contracts altogether.
And, if your employees don't have access to vital information, then a non-compete agreement could open yourself up to public criticism. This was the case when an employee of New Jersey-based sandwich maker Jimmy John's posted the company's non-compete agreement, which outlawed employees from joining competing similar companies.
You also have to consider if a non-compete contract requirement will push away potential talent.
Some might see them as intimidating.
Not all employers take advantage of exit interviews. But they could be your best opportunity to receive raw, honest responses from employees before their departure about why they're leaving. They may tell you why they found your competition more appealing and how you can prevent the departure of further employees.
Make it clear that you're there to listen to their experiences, feelings and judgments. Reassure employees that their feedback will not result in any negative consequences. Avoid getting defensive, even if you hear something with which you disagree. Remember that they're doing you a favor by giving you advice.
While it's easy to be bitter about your employees' exit, it's important to make their departure a positive experience. Focus on their contributions to the company and goals they've met. Encourage them to touch base periodically with their new venture.
Remember that there's always a chance an employee could return to your company in the future. Moreover, you don't want a disgruntled ex-employees spreading their negativity to other potential candidates or posting negative reviews about your company online.
So, are you doing enough to attract and retain top talent? For more tips, download our free e-book, How to Develop a Top-notch Workforce That Will Accelerate Your Business.


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Hi there. I'm Pierre with Digital Tudors, an Autodesk authorized publisher. In this set of tutorials, we'll take an in-depth look at working with residential roof formations, materials, and even structure. We'll begin by creating various residential roof formations using roof tools. Once we've become comfortable with the roof formations, we'll then take a look at the roof assemblies, and even customize our own assembly to fit the needs of our design. Finally, once the roof materials, and even layers are in place, we'll then model the framing system that will support the roof that we're creating. By the end of this course, you'll know how to approach modeling roof formations, roof assemblies, as well as how to quickly and accurately model the roof structure. So, with that, I'm ready to get started and I'll meet you in the next lesson.