A Powerful Possibility for Rail Safety

A Powerful Possibility for Rail Safety A Powerful Possibility for Rail Safety The U.S. owes much of its economic success to the railroad, which helped open up the country to commerce and travel. But its also been involved in its share of accidents and fatalities and still is. One obvious way to improve safety and reduce potential tragedies is through advanced safety equipment, but these technologies traditionally have also been very costly to build and power. Dr. Abolfazl Pourghodrat, co-inventor of a device to harvest power from trains to help power equipment for safety protection, hopes his teams work at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln can change this.Track to ImprovementWhen I got involved with this project, a stat I heard really hit home for me, says Pourghodrat. I had heard that every 90 minutes theres an accident at a remote crossing, he says. This has been an evolving process where better solutions have been found through iterations. I learned a great deal about improving a product through this process.An earlier iteration of his own device was powered by electromagnetics but it didnt create enough power for warning light systems as he envisioned, so his team then went the mechanical way.A prototype of the energy harvesting device. Image University of Nebraska, LincolnThis was a mechanical device to harvest energy from the direction of the railroad track. We did testing and said What if we also modified this mechanism when it came to direction? he explains. We were only generating power when the track moved downward but not upward. The second generation of the device could harvest both directions. We did testing and in summer it would work and provide enough watts of energy but in winter when the ground is icy and the soil is very solid, its not effective.The next improvement was a mechanical device which was basically having contact with a car wheel, says Pourghodrat, who graduated with a masters in mechanical engineering and a Ph.D. in biomedical en gineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Every time a wheel is passing it will contact a handle then the handle will eventually produce some sort of power.Within the mechanical device phase, they had a rack-and-pinion gear system that would convert the linear motion of the track to a rotary motion, he says.Lab testing set up. Image University of Nebraska, LincolnWhile these were good abfluging points, it was actually hydraulic power which took the device to the next level. Now it was able to go to almost 50 watts to 100 watts of power, which was much more than the previous solutions. It was based on the hydraulic principle or idea of mechanical advantage, he says. You would put the hydraulic cylinder below the track and when the car passes over the cylinder, it is pressed down. Ultimately, the generator will start to produce electricity.The present iteration is still under wraps, but its Pourghodrats hope that a version will make its way to railroad crossings in the near f uture. There needs to more options, if at all possible, he says. I could see it potentially making a difference.The challenge of the work has certainly made its mark on Pourghodrat, who found a word that truly defined all the iterations he focused on. Perseverance. I learned the perseverance of having to make a good amount of changes and to push yourself to look at a problem from many different angles, he says. You just get driven by the idea that the work could one day end up helping people on the tracks.Eric Butterman is an independent writer.Learn about the latest trends in energy solutions at ASMEsPower Energy Conference and Exhibition. For Further Discussion It was based on the hydraulic principle or idea of mechanical advantage. You would put the hydraulic cylinder below the track and when the car passes over the cylinder, it is pressed down. Ultimately, the generator will start to produce electricity.Abolfazl Pourghodrat, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

How to Attract and Keep a Workplace Sponsor

How to Attract and Keep a Workplace SponsorHow to Attract and Keep a Workplace SponsorA sponsor is someone with power who knows you and your potential, who advocates for your success on the corporate (or organizational) ladder, and who helps remove obstacles to your progress. A sponsor is someone who is willing to champion your progress. A sponsor is someone who has enough clout to make a difference in decisions others make about your progress. A sponsor believes in you and your skills and abilities enough to risk her or his own credibility for you. A sponsor has enough faith in your ultimate success to protect you so that you can take risks and make occasional mistakes and missteps without setting your career back. What Does a Workplace Sponsor Do? Some examples of the kinds of actions that a sponsor might take on your behalf Hires you for a position, especially one where you can learn and advance even further.Actively puts your name forward when an opening is available that mat ches your skills and abilities.Actively considers and seeks out openings, assignments, and opportunities where you can advance.Makes a call to or has a one-on-one meeting with a decision maker who has the authority to say yes to an opportunity or promotion for you.Speaks up for your skills and abilities in meetings, when your name comes up or when opportunities come up. Tells you what you need to do and know to get chosen for the opening or opportunity.Connects you with others who can help you make progress, and prepares them to see you favorably.Advocates for good anfangsbuchstabe pay in a new position, or a good pay raise or bonus within a current position - and has enough influence with the decision makers to make these likely to happen.If youre an entrepreneur, a sponsor may open doors for venture capital or other investment.Defends or protects you in times when youve taken risks and failed, reminding the decision makers that risk is part of success - and expresses faith in yo ur ultimate success. How a Workplace Sponsor Differs From a Supporter or Mentor A good sponsor is also a supporter and a ratgeber, but a sponsor is more than either of those. A supporter or mentor is sometimes the partie who will help you figure out that you need a sponsor and how to find one. A supporter is someone at any level who supports your progress, but may not have the clout to remove obstacles. Supporters express encouragement, and sometimes speak up for you or helpyour progress. A mentor is someone who helps you understand what you need to progress through the organization, to fulfill your potential. Your mentor is an advisor - to you. A mentor focuses on changes you need to make to progress. Sometimes, a change you need to make is to find a sponsor. A sponsor is also a supporter and sometimes is also a mentor, but is much more. He or she is an active advocate with the power to smooth the path for you, to get your name into the right conversations at the right level, and to open doors by influencing decision-makers you might otherwise have no access to. Advantages to Having a Workplace Sponsor To be on the fast track in your organizational progress, youll want a sponsor. Mentors and supporters can help you make career progress, but that kind of help depends on decision makers happening to notice you and your work. A sponsor speeds up the process, by getting your name into the right conversations at the right time and at the right level, and helping decision-makers understand why you are the right person for the opportunity. What Are a Workplace Sponsors Responsibilities? To be an advocate, first, a sponsor needs to be familiar with you and your best - your skills, abilities, and your success record. If a sponsor pushes your case for an opportunity that isnt a good fit, that isnt good for your success, for the sponsors reputation, or for the decision-makers, they will not be helpful in your career success. Next, the sponsor is proactive in looking for opportunities that interest you and promoting your fit for those workplace positions. The sponsor talks up your potential with decision-makers, usually with information about past successes that provide evidence to back up the sponsors faith in you, and an enthusiasm that expresses that faith. The sponsor is willing to use influence with contacts in buchung to promote your success. Or to make opportunities more directly, hiring you or investing in your project. The sponsor and you keep in contact so that the sponsor can continue to promote you where you are and keep eyes open for further opportunities. The sponsor makes clear that this is a professional relationship, not a personal one, and actively avoids situations and occasions that would cross that line. When the sponsor is a man and is sponsoring a woman, this is especially important. A sponsor can help you propel your career forward in ways that youd otherwise not experience.For career success, consider how to find and keep a sponsor who can really help you advance. How to Attract a Sponsor Who Can Help You If you are interested in attracting a sponsor who can help you find opportunities to learn and grow in your career, the relationship must be mutually beneficial. Think about it whats in it for the sponsor? The sponsor takes the risks and spends the time promoting your career because your success will reflect well on the sponsor. And, those the sponsor influences to take you on will be grateful to the sponsor for the great find that you are. So, to attract and keep a sponsor, you have to show that youre worth that risk and effort. To find a possible sponsor, seek opportunities to interact with those who are in more senior positions than you are with clout and power. Volunteer to be the one to make a presentation for your group. Look around for people in your family and friendship circles who have influence in the field youre in or want to be in. Get involved in networking and profes sional groups that include people in more senior positions, in your organization or in related organizations. Youll need to show a potential sponsor your extraordinary success record, and make clear through your current performance that you have high potential to succeed even more as you advance. Promote your own strengths and successes, in a way that also shows you are a team player, who works well with others and whose colleagues are supporters. Make sure that visible evidence exists that demonstrates your potential in both your current and past performance. (No reputable sponsor is going to go to bat for you if your approach is Im not doing well in this job because it isnt right for me, but Id be much better in a more responsible position.) Be clear, first with yourself, then with possible sponsors, about your dreams and what you see as your potential. You want a sponsor to open the doors to your dream career, not to sidetrack it to opportunities that arent interesting or appropr iate for you. If youre looking for a career in higher education, for example, a sponsor who finds you aperfectspot in the meat-packing industry isnt going to be very helpful. Your sponsor will want to see that you are respectful at your workplace towards current colleagues, managers, customers, and other contacts. Respect for those with whom you workdoesnt mean that you arent ever going to move on. But, it does mean that you dontgossip about people with whom you workor to whom you report, put them down, or otherwise show disrespect for them. Tips for Communicating With Your Workplace Sponsor The sponsor puts his or her credibility on the line, so make sure that you are honest with your sponsorsand vertrauenswrdig to them. If you have any opportunities to help your sponsors success, take advantage of them. Its not a quid pro quo - your sponsor is likely much more powerful than you are right now. Your sponsor may do far more for you than you can do for her or him - but there mus t be a sense that youre looking out for each other. Dont hide your mistakes - that would be both dishonest and disloyal. Your sponsor doesnt want to be surprised by very bad news from valued associates and friends. If you do make mistakes in an opportunity the sponsor made possible, own up to your failure to your sponsor. Make clear what measures youre already taking to pick yourself up, and share the lessons youve learned.Ask for feedback and advice from your sponsor. Keep your sponsor in the loop on successes, too, so when another opportunity arises, the sponsor knows youre ready. While the sponsor has responsibility for not crossing the professional/personal line, you also have responsibility for this as the person being sponsored. Appearances matter, so avoid situations and occasions that might confuse onlookers (or you or the sponsor). Does Workplace Sponsorship Work? In an article in theNew York Times, Mentors Are Good. Sponsors Are Better., and in her book,Forget a Mento r, Find a Sponsor, Sylvia Ann Hewlett details research showing that those with sponsors succeed more quickly, on averagethan those without sponsors, even those with a mentor. Hewlett also lists major corporations, including American Express, ATT, Citigroup, Credit Suisse, Deloitte, Genentech and Morgan Stanley, that have begun programs to encourage sponsorship. If you are willing to reach out to potential sponsors and have a positive track record, and the potential to soar - reach out. People are proud and happy to sponsor women and men who will make them look good - and who will have their backs, too.

Vaults 2019 Midsize Law Firm Rankings Are Here

Vaults 2019 Midsize Law Firm Rankings Are HereVaults 2019 Midsize Law Firm Rankings Are HereVault has released its ranking of the 20 Best Midsize Law Firms to Work For and Lightfoot, Franklin White tops the list again after, besting two-time champion Nutter, McClennen Fish last year. Lightfoot earned the ranking through high ratings in Vaults numerous Midsize Quality of Life categories, including ranking as the top firm in Satisfaction, Firm Culture, and Quality of Work. Nutter does earn the No. 1 spot in Vaults new midsize Pro Bono ranking, while Susman Godfrey tops the new ranking for Selectivity. Desmarais ranks highest in Compensation for the third straight year, Bookoff McAndrews repeats as the No. 1 firm for Diversity, and Nelson Hardiman is the new top firm for Hours.The 2018 Top 10 Best Midsize Law Firms to Work For are

Peoplesoft Architect Job Description

Peoplesoft Architect Job DescriptionPeoplesoft Architect Job DescriptionPeoplesoft Architect Job DescriptionThis peoplesoft architect sample job description can assist in your creating a job application that will attract job candidates who are qualified for the job. Feel free to revise this job description to meet your specific job duties and job requirements.Peoplesoft Architect Job ResponsibilitiesImproves business processes and efficiency by developing ERP strategies engineering, re-engineering, and implementing business, operations, and PeopleSoft systems validating system performance.Peoplesoft Architect Job DutiesDevelops ERP strategy by identifying key business and operations drivers regarding growth, profitability, and product and service development diagnosing and mapping current work processes establishing integrated core business and operations objectives for marketing, sales, customer service, order fulfillment, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and human resources fu nctions determining project scope uniting senior management behind goals conducting and analyzing cost vs. benefits and risk analyses re-engineering work processes recommending project approaches planning full project life cycle.Establishes weltweit ERP architecture by integrating ERP solutions across functional lines determining functional layers establishing partner collaborations translating ERP needs into PeopleSoft solutions including computer platform, database, networking, systems integration, failsafe, disaster recovery, and security recommending best-fit and best-breed architectures.Deploys ERP architecture by recommending hardware and software solutions (programming, configuring, uploading, downloading, monitoring, controlling, diagnosing, and documenting), tools, and utilities preparing workflow and business rules including triggers, alerts, procedures, and integration standards preparing development guidelines planning and building a data warehouse building components an d custom designs designing and testing simulations completing data migration planning upgradeability documenting system resolving problems.Validates ERP system performance by defining metrics to measure business and operations systems success developing and conducting tests of system integration, functional layers, and entire system fixing problems.Maintains project team accomplishments by establishing and monitoring milestones communicating essential information coordinating actions obtaining expert input reviewing open issues and action items contributing information to team meetings and reports.Manages customer relationship by providing support communicating ERP standards and infrastructure answering questions resolving concerns and issues.Prepares clients to use ERP infrastructure by analyzing business and operations changes re-defining new responsibilities and actions developing and conducting training and re-training programs.Increases organization effectiveness by identifying opportunities to leverage solutions to other engagements.Updates job knowledge by tracking ERP applications participating in educational opportunities reading professional publications maintaining personal networks participating in professional organizations.Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.Peoplesoft Architect Skills and QualificationsPeoplesoft HRMS, Peoplesoft Financials, Software Development Process, PeopleSoft Implementation Skills, PeopleSoft Architecture Skills, Managing Processes, Network Performance Tuning, Requirements Analysis, Network Maintenance, ERP Implementation , Presenting Technical InformationEmployers Post a job in minutes to reach candidates everywhere. Job Seekers Search Peoplesoft Architect Jobs and apply on now. Find outmore abouthow the hiring processHow Hiring Veterans Can Boost BusinessRed Flags and Warnings in the Interview Proce ssEvaluate a Job Candidates Social Skills

Child Medical Consent FAQ - United States

Child Medical Consent FAQ - United StatesChild Medical Consent FAQ - United StatesWhen can I use a child medical consent?A child medical consent is used when you are unable to personally consent to your childs medical treatment. You should use a child medical consent when you are traveling without your children or in other situations where you will be leaving your children in the care of others.A child medical consent is ideal for use when a child is being cared for by a babysitter, grandparents, other relatives, or other temporary guardians. With this authorization, the caregiver will be able to access medical care without delay, especially in emergency situations.What information is contained in a child medical consent?The following information is contained in a child medical consent the names and addresses of the parent(s) or guardian(s) who are providing the authorization the names and birth dates of all children involved health information of each child involved the identity of the temporary guardian a description of the medical treatments for which authorization is provided a statement that there is no court orders that would prevent the parent or guardian from legally making such an authorization and signatures of the parent(s) or guardian(s) in the presence of 2 witnesses, or 2 witnesses and a notary public.What is the difference between a child medical consent and a child travel consent?A child medical consent is a document that shows health care personnel that parents have authorized another party to consent to their childs medical treatment. A child travel consent, on the other hand, is a document that shows authorities and foreign officials that a child has permission from parents or guardians to travel.Do I need a child medical consent if I already have a child travel consent?If your child will be traveling with individuals who are not the legal guardians of the child, you may want to consider preparing a child medical consent in plus-rechnen to a child travel consent to authorize non-guardians to consent to emergency medical treatment when a guardian cannot be reached and to set out the particulars on the type of treatment you are authorizing or health information relating to your child.What is the governing law?The child medical consent will be governed by the state where medical services may be sought. Normally this will be where the child resides at the time when the parent/guardian cannot give consent.Who should I choose as a temporary guardian?When choosing a guardian you should consider the following questions Is the guardian of legal age? In most states, a temporary guardian will have to be at least 18 years old in order to consent to medical decisions for your child. Is the guardian genuinely concerned for your childs welfare? You should ensure that your prospective temporary guardian cares for your childs health and well-being. Does the guardian share your moral beliefs? While it is not always necessary to choose a temporary guardian who shares your moral beliefs, you should choose someone who respects and understands your morals and who will make medical decisions for your child accordingly.If I authorize a temporary guardian to consent to medical care and treatment of my children, am I giving up my parental rights?No. Authorization for medical consent to a temporary guardian does not revoke your parental rights.How do I end the authority of the temporary caregiver?LawDepots child medical consent allows you to specify an end date on the form. If you specify an end date, the caregivers authority will only extend to that date. However, if you do not wish to specify an end date, you can take back a temporary caregivers responsibilities by telling the temporary caregiver your intentions. If you do this, you should also inform any medical personnel who were acting on the caregivers authority.

Culinary Resume Secrets That No One Else Knows About

Culinary Resume Secrets That No One Else Knows About Chefs have excellent customer service skills, and frequently tailor dishes to fulfill the wants and preferences of consumers. Just as with any other worker, a chef desires a resume when browsing for work. As an example, cooks learn how to shell and separate eggs efficiently. Cooks and chefs must master a simple collection of cooking practices, as stated by the Home Baking Association. It is quite easy to find examples for resumes which are job specific. The very first key is to realize how resumes are organized. Resumes created particularly for culinary positions must be targeted to the requirements of the employer. Many resumes go through HR initially and theyre not experts in your region. It is very important to pick out the appropriate resume template to spotlight all your attributes. Resume template in sie sagen es is going to be of terrific aid for you to make the best Word document as a resume. 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Spark Hire and Zapier Integration Streamlines Hiring with Automation

Spark Hire and Zapier Integration Streamlines Hiring with AutomationOne of Spark Hires goals is to create more efficiency within the hiring process. Our newest integration with Zapier is ur latest expansion of this goal. This partnership allows Spark Hire users to add automation to their hiring process. The integration allows for the creation of automated zaps between the platform and a host of other applications.Zapier is an online automation tool that connects over 750+ of yur favorite web apps. With Zapier, you can move info between your web apps automatically, so you can focus on your most important work. Its easy enough that anyone can build their own app workflows with just a few clicks.The Spark Hire and Zapier integration allows customers to create Zaps which consist of triggers and actions. A trigger in one application prompts an action in another.With the integration, customers can leverage Spark Hire triggers and actions. Spark Hires current include created and completed b ewerbungsinterviews. For launch, the single Spark Hire action available is to create a one-way interview. As more Spark Hire users create Zaps, the product development team will look to add new triggers and actions. To suggest an action or trigger, Spark Hire customers should contact their Customer Success Hero. The launch of the Zapier and Spark Hire integration allows users to connect Spark Hire to 750+ other apps and introduces countless automated workflows into the hiring process, says Matt Lukso, Partner Manager. Hiring managers can use any of their favorite apps to track interview progress, or set up interviews based on candidate activity using forms, emails and more. Ultimately, this reduces repetitive work and helps boosts productivity.Using the interview completed trigger, Spark Hire customers can prevent interviews from getting lost in translation or forgotten. This trigger ensures your entire hiring team stays in the loop about open positions. For instance, Zapier can aut omatically send SMS messages to hiring managers when candidates complete new interviews on Spark Hire. As mentioned above, Spark Hire customers can also use the create one-way interview action. For example, customers customerss can create a Zap between a Google Sheet spreadsheet and Spark Hire. The addition of a new row to the Google Sheet, including the candidates name and email, can be set as a trigger. This alerts Zapier to send a one-way interview invitation to the specified candidate.Here are some interactive Zap Templates that you can get started with right now. If youre a Spark Hire customer, click Use this Zap to try it outJosh, our CEO, uses the Spark Hire-Zapier integration as part of our hiring process. He sent out one-way invitations to candidates for an Administrative Assistant position right before he left for the HR Tech conference.Since I knew I would be busy away from the office, says Tolan. I created a Zap to send me a Slack message upon the completion of a one-way interview. As a result, I was able to see interview completed notifications through Slack on my Apple Watch while walking the floor of the expo hall.For existing customersIf you are a Spark Hire customer, contact your Customer Success Hero for assistance with the Zapier integration or follow these steps to set it up.Once you have it configured, take a look at this section of our help center which has more information about the Zapier integration.In addition, we have created some Zap Templates which will give you some good ideas for how to start using this integration. Examples includeAdd new completed interviews on Spark Hire as Google Sheet rowsPost Slack messages for new completed interviews on Spark HireGet notified in HipChat for new completed interviews on Spark HireGet SMS alerts for new completed interviews on Spark HireMake Todoist tasks for new completed interviews on Spark HireCreate Spark Hire one-way interviews from new Google Sheet rowsGenerate Spark Hire one-way inter views from new Wufoo form entriesTrack new created interviews on Spark Hire as Google Sheet rowsSend emails from Gmail for new completed interviews on Spark HireNot a Spark Hire customer?Get a video interviewing demo with one of our product experts to see the integration and the Spark Hire platform in action.Want to learn more about Zapier?Take a look at Spark Hires page on Zapierand you can get started with a free Zapier account