The French came up with the first formal request for replying to invitations. The words "Répondez s'il vous plaît", meaning “please reply”, were soon abbreviated to “RSVP” which is recognized worldwide. Whether an event is social or business in nature, the host or planner, for obvious reasons, needs to know who will be attending.
The Wipro online invite system is simple, direct and user-friendly. There is no need to write a formal reply, make a phone call or craft an e-mail response. All that is necessary is to open the message, read the details regarding who issued the invitation, the purpose of the event, the date, the time and the place. Your required actions are to check your availability immediately, move to the top of the screen and check one the following: Accept, Decline, Tentative or Propose New Time. One click and you’re done. If you checked “Tentative,” you must get back to your host as soon as you have a definite answer.
It does not matter if the invite is for a meeting, a workshop, or a meal function, a response is required. Failure to do so is discourteous and disrespectful.
Finally do what you say you will. If you accept, show up. If you decline, stay away. If your plans change at the last minute, make a phone call.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Genetically modified food : How Indian companies are responding to this threat?
Genetically modified food : How Indian companies are responding to this threat?
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Here is a message from GreenPeace India, which is not a forwarded email for Fun, rather a serious concern. Please read the message and be careful at what you are eating.
44,426 letters and all the calls to Sonia Gandhi had some impact on the Government. The Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India Bill did not make it to the Parliament. The bill in its current form plans to create an autocratic body to allow genetically modified (GM) food into our country.
To take one more step towards safe food, Greenpeace has now launched the second edition of the Safe Food Guide. This guide ranks major food manufacturers on the basis of the stance they have taken on GM food.
With the help of this guide you can check where the manufacturer of your favourite food brand stands on keeping food safe. The Safe Food Guide can be accessed online.
Check out the Safe Food Guide 2.0 to see where your favourite food manufacturer stands.
http://greenpeace.in/safefood/safe-food-guide/
You can also SMS Food to 56070 to find out where its manufacturer ranks in the guide. The brand name will give you the most accurate result.
The Safe Food Guide tries to make food manufacturers answerable to the consumer. As consumers we need to question the badly ranked companies about the safety of the products they produce for us.
The companies are categorised into red, green and yellow based on their current and long-term policies on the use of GM food, willingness to inform their position to consumers and pro-activeness in ensuring a labelling and liability regime on foods derived from GM crops.
Some brands, which were ranked high in the first version of the guide have been ranked lower in the new version. This is mainly because the first guide focused on companies’ current policy on the use of GM food and the second one has extended its parameters to include future long-term policies on the use of GM foods. Their lack of willingness to be transparent and to ensure a GM free market for Indian consumers is also responsible for the low ranking.
Find out where your favourite food manufacturer stands in this guide:
http://greenpeace.in/safefood/safe-food-guide/
or
SMS Food to 56070.
Thanks a billion!
Shivani Shah
Sustainable Agriculture Campaigner
Greenpeace India
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Here is a message from GreenPeace India, which is not a forwarded email for Fun, rather a serious concern. Please read the message and be careful at what you are eating.
44,426 letters and all the calls to Sonia Gandhi had some impact on the Government. The Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India Bill did not make it to the Parliament. The bill in its current form plans to create an autocratic body to allow genetically modified (GM) food into our country.
To take one more step towards safe food, Greenpeace has now launched the second edition of the Safe Food Guide. This guide ranks major food manufacturers on the basis of the stance they have taken on GM food.
With the help of this guide you can check where the manufacturer of your favourite food brand stands on keeping food safe. The Safe Food Guide can be accessed online.
Check out the Safe Food Guide 2.0 to see where your favourite food manufacturer stands.
http://greenpeace.in/safefood/safe-food-guide/
You can also SMS Food
The Safe Food Guide tries to make food manufacturers answerable to the consumer. As consumers we need to question the badly ranked companies about the safety of the products they produce for us.
The companies are categorised into red, green and yellow based on their current and long-term policies on the use of GM food, willingness to inform their position to consumers and pro-activeness in ensuring a labelling and liability regime on foods derived from GM crops.
Some brands, which were ranked high in the first version of the guide have been ranked lower in the new version. This is mainly because the first guide focused on companies’ current policy on the use of GM food and the second one has extended its parameters to include future long-term policies on the use of GM foods. Their lack of willingness to be transparent and to ensure a GM free market for Indian consumers is also responsible for the low ranking.
Find out where your favourite food manufacturer stands in this guide:
http://greenpeace.in/safefood/safe-food-guide/
or
SMS Food
Thanks a billion!
Shivani Shah
Sustainable Agriculture Campaigner
Greenpeace India
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Business Etiquette : Conference Call Courtesy
Conference calls - love them or hate them, with today's geographically dispersed teams, travel restrictions and global business connections, conference call etiquette is a key part of any professional’s skill set. Follow the rules for making these multi-person, worldwide conversations efficient, effective and courteous.
Be on time. A conference call is like any other meeting—arriving late is rude. And don’t take up everyone else’s valuable time with your long-winded excuse.
Start the meeting on time. Take a roll call so everyone knows who else is present. Say your name before you speak. Others may not recognize your voice.
No lurking is allowed on conference calls. Always announce yourself when you come on the line. For the sake of propriety, courtesy and confidentiality, advise the others that you are present.
Finally, if you were not invited, don’t show up.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Business Etiquette: Speaker Phones
Business Etiquette: 'Speaker Phones’
International Business Etiquette Expert and Executive Coach
Speaker phones are a great tool in business for making conference calls, but they can also be an incredible nuisance. Be considerate of people around you when using yours. In today’s world of offices without walls or doors, speaker phones should only be used behind closed doors.
The speaker phone function is not intended for your convenience so you can engage in a variety of activities while talking on the phone. Think of the effect on the people who are trying to work in adjacent cubicles and consider the privacy of the person on the other end of the line. Then schedule a conference room or borrow someone else’s private office before you dial.
A(H1N1): Basic Hygiene Procedures and Important Precautions
Worldwide, overall H1N1 and seasonal influenza/flu activity remains low. In places where the winter season is in progress, current influenza/flu activity is at variable levels. World Health Organization (WHO) is actively monitoring the progress of the pandemic (H1N1) and is in frequent consultations with different countries.
With the monsoon season and heavy rains in several parts of the country, there have been cases of A(H1N1) viral infection detected in the second phase of the pandemic. Health experts have indicated the possibility of surge in the cases in coming days with faster transmission of the virus in this season. Hence, it is advisable that all of us follow basic health & safety measures to protect ourselves.
The symptoms of A(H1N1) are similar to normal seasonal flu. Wipro advises employees to consult a general physician/ a family doctor immediately in case of any flu like symptoms. Further, A(H1N 1) confirmation tests should be done only at the advice of general physician/ family doctor. These tests are done at the designated hospitals (select government and private hospitals). The updated Pandemic Advisory and list of hospitals is available at the Channel W link given at the end of this mailer.
Basic Hygiene Procedures:
• Wash hands with soap and water more often and thoroughly
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it and wash your hands. The tissue is disposable hence preferable to use over a handkerchief
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth to prevent the spread of germs
• Try to avoid close contact with infected people
• Drink lots of fluid and eat nutritious food
• If you have flu symptoms stay home and avoid crowds to prevent spread of
Infection
• Do not take any medicines without consulting doctors
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