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Survey of Best Technology Companies to Work For

If you are seeking a career in technology, you may want to think about working at Adobe. This is because for the past several years Adobe has been listed as one of the best technology companies to work for. Some of the areas Adobe has ranked high in include providing a wide range of resources for employees, having an effective management style and also for offering flexible work schedules. For the past few years Apple has also made the survey list of being one of the best technology companies to work for. In the past, Steve Jobs was one of the main reasons tech grads wanted to work at Apple. Now the reason so many people want to work at Apple is because it is has become a highly innovative company and has a very competitive work environment. Some may not view competitiveness as an attractive trait, but many young tech grads feel that working in a competitive environment is the best way to stay on top of your game. Current and former employees have also stated that Apple

Survey of the Best Fortune 500 companies to Work For

Working for a Fortune 500 company is a long range goal for many people, ranging from seasoned executives to recent college grads. It takes a little research however to determine which is the best Fortune 500 company to work for. Fortunately, there are several surveys launched each year to help with that determination. On this year's survey Google made the top of the list. Many in the technology field believe that Google ranks in the top 10 each year because it offers so many unique employee perks. These include free massages, on-site wellness centers, on-site basketball courts and an on-site roller hockey rink. Very few companies can compete with perks like these. Coming in at number 6 this year is a company called NetApp. This is a data storage company that has been recognized for creating a very warm working environment. This includes employees receiving a personal phone call from company Vice Chairman Tom Mendoza when they have come up with a effective solution o

Survey of the Worst Customer Service Companies to Work For

A recent survey revealed that some of the country's largest and most prestigious companies have a bad reputation when it comes to customer service. As a result of this, most of these companies experience high employee turnover rates. For about the past four years, Bank of America has topped several surveys for being one of the worst customer service companies in the country. Although it is one of the largest banking systems in the world, according to some customers the company sucks when it comes to customer service. This is one of the reasons why the bank has been losing customers over the past several years. In regards to the bank's customer service staff, some former employees have complained about low pay and inadequate training. This in turn has resulted in frustrated employees and a negative work environment. Another company that has been consistently rated as being one of the worst customer service companies to work for is U. S. Airways. For several years

Survey of Best Customer Service Companies to Work For

According to several recent surveys, some of the best customer service companies to work for are Nordstrom and Southwest Airlines. Based on survey results, these two companies ranked very high in terms of customer service, work environment and employee benefits. Over the past several years, consumers have stated that customer service overall has significantly declined. This has included encountering rude sales associates and uncaring customer service agents. Some attribute this to the economy, while others attribute this trend to bad company training. One company that seems to have gotten it right in this area is Nordstrom. Customers like shopping at Nordstrom because of its good customer service, and employees like working there because of the positive working environment. A further breakdown of these surveys revealed that Nordstrom has received high marks on the quality of their products, store design and also for having well trained employees. Southwest Airlines is a

How to Conduct a Survey?

The first step in conducting a survey is to determine �who� your target audience is. Once that has been established then the next step is to determine what your survey goals are. Based on this you should then start creating your survey questions. Sometimes surveys don't generate the right responses because the "right" questions were not asked. This unfortunately happens in a lot of surveys today. If you are conducting a political based survey and your goal for example is to find out how American citizens feel about the new healthcare law, it is important to include people from all major political parties in your target audience. By doing this you will achieve two goals. First, you will be able to get a diverse response range, and second you will be able to identify specific trends. This might include a trend of republican citizens being more opposed to the new healthcare law, and a higher number of democrat citizens being in support of it. When conducting

My Best Buy Survey

I have been a Best Buy customer for many years because they offer good price deals and products. Initially, I only used to shop at Best Buy when I was looking for a new appliance like a refrigerator or stove. In my opinion Best Buy have some of the best quality appliances and some really good appliance deals. However in more recent years I have been shopping at Best Buy for electronic gadgets like GPS devices and computer tablets. If you haven't been to Best Buy lately you should definitely check them out. I think a lot of �technology geeks� would be surprised to find out that Best Buy offers a wide range of technology gadgets. I am not saying that they are on par with Samsung or Apple, but the variety they offer is pretty good for a moderately priced retail store. You can also find a wide variety of health and fitness products at Best Buy. Some I have purchased in recent months include a pulse activity tracker, a GPS sports watch and a Nike Fuel Band. When it comes t

Best Online Survey Jobs

There are so many online survey scams out there that you have to do some research to find the legitimate paying ones. However investing the time to research will help you find some good paying online survey jobs. The best online survey jobs (in my opinion) are the ones offered by colleges and universities and market research companies. These surveys typically pay money and are legitimate. The best way to get invited to participate in an online survey offered by a college is by either being a student or participating in a focus group. Students at many colleges and universities are invited to participate in online campus surveys. The topics of the surveys range from personal student views to post graduate goals. These type of surveys pay from $10 to $20. It may pay more if the survey involves a lot of time or a more controversial topic. Participating in a focus group hosted by a college or university is also another good way to get an online survey invitation. When you par

Walgreens vs CVS Survey

In terms of my drug store and pharmacy needs, I am fortunate enough to have both a CVS and Walgreens in my community. I normally visit one of these stores at least once a week. I normally go to Walgreens when I run out of personal care items like deodorant, hand soap, body oil and lotion moisturizer. The prices at Walgreens are very reasonable and the overall customer service is very good. Whenever I visit my local Walgreens it is usually early in the morning so the lines are typcically short and I can get in and out in about  fifteen minutes. In addition to personal care items, I also shop at Walgreens for cold medicines and vitamin products. I have used some of these products to help me lose weight, protect my skin and have more energy. I also usually save anywhere from $3 to $5 because Walgreens always has a weekly sale on medicines, vitamins and other related items. Aside from shopping at a Walgreens store, I also frequently purchase items from their website. The si

What are Good Online Survey Tools?

Some of the best online survey tools are the ones that offer advanced customized survey options. If you are not able to customize your survey, then it will most likely not generate the right results. One of the best online survey tools out there today is the customized sales and marketing survey template. This tool allows you to create various types of surveys such as telephone surveys, social media surveys and also customized surveys in Salesforce. All three of these options are commonly used by both small and large companies. Customized telephone survey tools can help design scripts and response platforms for research analysts and telemarketers. Customized social media survey tools allows customers to launch surveys on sites like Twitter and Facebook. While Salesforce survey tools are primarily used by salespeople and marketing professionals to track sales, marketing trends and update client reports. Another good online survey tool is the employee satisfaction survey t

Radio Shack vs Best Buy Survey

I have shopped at both Best Buy and Radio Shack, and in my opinion both are somewhat lacking in terms of service and product variety. I am not saying their product lines and customer services are horrible, I'm just saying that in both cases there is some room for improvement. I'll start with my shopping experience at Radio Shack. Each time I visit a Radio Shack the inside of the store seems somewhat dated. Although Radio Shack does offer modern technology items like GPS devices and DJ headphones, the dated look of the store makes the products look less impressive. In order to remedy this, I think the company should develop a budget specifically designed for renovating stores. I want to note that most of Radio Shack stores I have visited were clean, they just weren't designed in a way that was visually appealing to me. I think having an attractive and appealing store is very important because most people buy with their eyes first. In addition to updating the st

Popeyes vs KFC Chicken Survey

When it comes to fast food chicken meals, Popeyes and KFC are two of my top choices. I originally started eating KFC chicken many years ago, and just like millions of other people I fell in love with that original recipe. Although I know that fried chicken is not really healthy for me, I still crave it from time to time. In regards to Popeyes I like their chicken recipe as well. In my opinion Popeyes chicken is a little more crunchier and spicer than KFC's. I think that the chicken cooked at Popeyes has more of a New Orleans style taste and flavor. While the chicken over at KFC taste more like a traditional fried chicken. Although I like the chicken at both restaurants, I would have to say that I like KFC's chicken slightly better. I think it is because I have to be in a special mood for Popeyes spicier flavored chicken When it comes down to pricing, I think both restaurant chains offer great promotions and price deals. For example, KFC is currently offering an e

Survey of Affluence and Wealth in America

Th economic challenges over the past few years has impacted the spending habits of many Americans, including the wealthy and affluent. Although many of today's wealthy and affluent citizens are experiencing significant growth in their assets and income, a larger number of them are using their financial gains to pay off short term and long term debt. All this is according to the results from the Survey of Affluence and Wealth in America. Although many wealthy and affluent Americans are paying off their debts and reducing their spending, most are still using part of their disposable income to purchase things like cars, homes, jewelry and other luxury items. The study conducted this past year focused on several variables which included how the wealthy and affluent make decisions about what they will buy, and their views about price containment. Other secondary variables include how advertising information, salespeople and digital resources impacts how wealthy and afflue

Census Bureau Survey of Business Owners

The survey of business owners conducted by the Census Bureau is one of the most comprehensive surveys conducted in the national business community. This is because the survey uses a large number of key variables to identify specific trends and also track business owners by specific groups, categories and demographics. The most recent survey results have shown that there has been noticeable shifts in business trends among different ethnic groups and genders. This includes the growing number of women who are launching their own businesses. The number of women launching their own business began significantly growing during the 1980's, then slowed down somewhat in the early 2000's, and now the number of women owned businesses is growing again. In earlier times most women started a business by choice, now many are doing it because they have no choice. This particularly includes women over the age of 50 who have experienced unexpected layoffs over the past five years. 

My Target Survey and Feedback

I have been a loyal customer of Target for many years. My main reasons for liking to shop at Target are quality merchandise and the prices. I started shopping at Target back in the late 1980's, and over time I have seen a lot of positive changes. The first change I noticed was the increasing quality of the merchandise. In the earlier years I would say that the quality of most products were very�marginal�. Today however I feel that Target offers some of the highest quality products in the industry. If I had to give a definition of their quality, I would say it was slightly lower than Macy's and higher than Walmart. Some of my favorite departments are beauty and electronics. For many years I have shopped the beauty aisles at Target and found some cool deals. I like the fact that I can purchase some of my favorite designer fragrances without having to spend a whole lot of money. Just a few days ago for example, I was able to purchase several bottles of designer frag

How to Survey a Property?

Although it is possible to survey a property yourself, it is best to hire a professional. The reason it is best to hire a professional is because they will know exactly what to look for. In addition, having professional survey results may end up saving you money in the future. If you attempt to survey a property yourself, you run the risk of not accurately identifying the legal boundaries because you don't how to determine where the lines start. Because of this, while you are trying to conduct the survey you may potentially end up walking on another person's property. In most instances people will not like anyone walking on their property without their permission. This is another reason why you should hire a professional. The way a professional surveyor will start surveying a property, is by first determining the legal boundary lines. He or she will be able to get some of this information from the local county office. Next the surveyor will survey the land to look

National Survey of College Graduates

For the past 43 years, the National Survey of Colleges has been conducted in order to track and identify specific trends of college graduates. This survey was officially launched in 1970, and over the years thousands of companies and non-profit organizations have used the results from the survey as part of their business planning and marketing research. Let's take a look at what the survey tracks and what is included in the survey results. One of the things the survey tracks is how specific degrees impact future career opportunities. In the 1970's for example, graduates who majored in education and accounting had a better chance of getting a job and having a successful career then graduates who majored in other disciplines such as art, history and archeology. This trend gradually started changing however in the late 1980's and early 1990's. By this time more and more graduates started majoring in fields like business and finance because more job opportuniti

What to Look for in a Property Survey?

When conducting a property survey the most important thing to look for are the legal property boundary lines. For many years people living in single family communities across the country have disputed the boundary lines of their property. In some cases these disputes became so serious that they had to be resolved in court. If you are thinking about buying a property, one of the first things you need to do is to purchase a survey report of the property so you can determine the legal boundary lines. By doing this you will know exactly how much property and acreage you truly have. This information will also be helpful when it comes to negotiating a price with the seller. Knowing where legal boundary lines are may not seem like a big deal before you purchase a home, but knowing where boundary lines lie can potentially become very important down the road. For example, after you purchase the property and move into your home, you may want to plant a large garden or a tree in the

What is the 360 degree feedback?

360 feedback is a survey process process that allows you to get professional feedback from several sources including colleagues, vendors and clients. Or another way to say it is that you are getting feedback from every one you professionally communicate with or do business with frequently. The 360 survey platform is sometimes referred to as a multi-source assessment, and is frequently used in many human resources departments today. The survey template can be specifically customized and utilized for a v ariety purposes. For example, if a 360 degree survey is going to be used internally, then it will usually include feedback from peers, managers and subordinates. This type of survey is very common in medium and large size companies. In many cases the person being reviewed works in a large division or department. In addition, a 360 degree survey also involves a self-evaluation assessment. It is very interesting to see how a person views themselves versus how their peers an

How to Obtain Feedback from Colleagues?

Getting feedback about your job performance from colleagues can sometimes be a little tricky. This is especially the case when you and your colleagues work very closely together. However this doesn't mean that getting colleague feedback is impossible. One way some people get feedback about their work performance from colleagues, is by launching an inter-departmental survey. It should be noted however that survey participation needs to be anonymous, and it should also contain a lot of writing space for colleagues to give additional comments and opinions. It can't be emphasized enough that the survey needs to anonymous if you truly want good honest feedback and results. Because if any of your colleagues have the slightest inkling that their comments can be tracked, then they most likely will not want to participate in the survey. Can you blame them? One of the areas many people want to know how well they are performing in, is meeting deadlines. This is a question t

How to Obtain Feedback from Employees?

One of the most effective ways for getting feedback from employees is by launching an internal online survey. This process has proven to be far more effective in getting honest feedback results versus a face-to-face conversation. This is because in many instances an employee will be more hesitant to give their honest opinion about work related issues while sitting in their manager or supervisor's office. Let's be honest, some supervisors and managers can be pretty intimidating. It for this reasons that many companies today have started launching internet based employee feedback surveys. Although there are many survey platforms out there, a large number of companies seem to prefer Survey Monkey. The type of questions included on an employee feedback survey can vary based on company type, office size and industry. In order for the survey to be effective and generate good results, it must include the right questions and ample designated space for the employee to full

Is Survey Monkey Safe and Legit

Based on the high number of positive online feedback and comments, it seems safe to say that Survey Monkey is a legitimate survey taking website. Due to the growing number of survey scam artists over the years, most survey sites are under scrutiny including Survey Monkey. Fortunately in most cases online surveys are legitimate with a few exceptions. The exceptions are the ones that promise outlandish prizes and only post surveys in order to obtain personal information. These type of sites are nothing but scams and should be avoided at all costs. However, Survey Monkey is a survey site that has gained a great industry reputation. The company was initially launched by Ryan Finley in 1999. He created the Survey Monkey website as a user friendly platform for individuals and businesses to conduct professional online surveys. The various upgrades made to the site over the past few years has included a new set of online survey tools. These new tools allow customers to more accur

How to Get Free Stuff by Taking Surveys

Taking online surveys is a great way to earn free product samples and other types of prizes. On the internet today you can find a large number of survey sites that pay survey participants with both cash and free stuff. There are a lot of people who take these online surveys just to get free samples of their favorite brands. Over the years some people have accumulated free products worth hundreds of dollars. Let's take a look at the type of surveys that provide opportunities to earn free stuff. Opinion Place is a survey site that provides survey takers a chance to earn free prizes. All the surveys on the site are conducted by market research agencies on behalf of consumer based companies that produce and sell a wide range of everyday products and services. This includes companies that manufacture fragrances and cosmetics. As a result, there are quite a few surveys that provide opportunities to earn free samples of popular perfumes, name brand lipsticks and eyeliners. As

Is Swagbucks safe and legit?

If you want to know whether Swagbucks is legit or not, the answer is it all depends on who you ask. There are some people who say that Swagbucks is a scam, and others who say it is a legitimate site that offers an opportunity to earn cash and prizes. If you do a Google search about Swagbucks, you will see a wide variety of posts from people who have visited the Swagbucks website. Some of them have good things to say about Swagbucks, and claim that they have been able to win money and also some really great prizes. For example, there was one post from a person who stated that they earned over $100 since joining Swagbucks a year ago. They also stated that they have earned several Amazon gift cards. There was also an online post from a person who stated that they have been a member of Swagbucks for several years. During the course of this time they have won prizes like a 19 inch television and a Microsoft Xbox. They also claim that there were no gimmicks or strings attached

Are online surveys legit?

This is a question that has been asked by many people for years. The truth of the matter is, there are almost just as many illegitimate paid surveys out there as there are legitimate ones. The only way to tell the difference between the two, is by visiting online survey discussion forums and also doing your own personal research. Members of online survey discussion forums can provide a lot of insight and useful information about how to tell legit paid online surveys from illegitimate ones. Based on some of the feedback from these forums, it seems that one of the best ways to tell if a paid online survey is legitimate or not is by researching the company (or person) that is conducting the survey. If the survey is being conducted by a reputable market research company such as Harris Interactive or J. D. Power Associates, than chances are the survey is legit. However, if the survey requester is a company or person you have never heard of and you can't find any verifiabl

Which surveys are not scam?

This is a question that has been asked by many people for years. The truth of the matter is, there are almost just as many illegitimate paid surveys out there as there are legitimate ones. The only way to tell the difference between the two, is by visiting online survey discussion forums and also doing your own personal research. Members of online survey discussion forums can provide a lot of insight and useful information about how to tell legit paid online surveys from illegitimate ones. Based on some of the feedback from these forums, it seems that one of the best ways to tell if a paid online survey is legitimate or not is by researching the company (or person) that is conducting the survey. If the survey is being conducted by a reputable market research company such as Harris Interactive or J. D. Power Associates, than chances are the survey is legit. However, if the survey requester is a company or person you have never heard of and you can't find any verifiabl

Highest Paying Survey Sites

When it comes to finding the survey sites that pay the most money, it usually takes a lot of patience and online research to find them. Although there are hundreds of survey sites out there, all are not created equal. There are many that pay a decent amount of money for taking a survey, and then there are ones that don't much money at all. Below is a sample of survey sites that have generated positive online reviews for paying well. GLOBAL TEST MARKET One of the higher paying survey sites out there today is Global Test Market. I n order to get paid however, you must generate a certain level of points. For example, if you reach 1,000 points you can earn about $50. In addition, Global Test Market also offers survey takers a chance to enter various sweepstakes and win prizes. To learn more about Global Test Market and how to become a survey participant, go to their website at www.globaltestmarket.com . Once you are on the homepage, click on the �join� link and complete a mem