The origin of job evaluation can be traced to the United States Civil Service Commission in 1871. However, it was not until the 1920s that the first point system was developed. In addition, the National War Labor Board advocated for the implementation of job evaluation to promote wage equality during …
An essential aspect of any business that is crucial to the success of freelancers, self-employed individuals, contractors, and other businesses is the writing of bid proposals. Since drafting a proposal for a bid is difficult, you must distinguish yourself from the competition as a bidder by developing an attention-grabbing bid …
Peer evaluation is a process that enables you to give an honest assessment of your colleague’s performance. It is an activity carried out by one or more individuals who occupy jobs of the same level in an organization and belong to the same teams or departments. Peer evaluation is also …
A permission letter is a formal document used to ask permission from a higher authority for certain requests to be fulfilled. The requests may include asking for a leave, attending an event, going on a trip, or requesting access to certain documents or information. To ensure your request gets approved, …
When moving into your first apartment, deciding what supplies and items to bring is often overwhelming. Therefore, creating a checklist of everything you require from the start is advisable. A first apartment checklist is an itemized list of all the things you may need for moving in. It ensures you …
A retirement letter is written to inform the employer and other interested parties, such as the recruitment department, that an employee is retiring from their respective position in an organization. It is usually used in conjunction with a verbal notice. A retirement letter is similar to a resignation letter. The …
A thank you card is a greeting card with a simple, polite note addressed to someone, especially a close family member, friend, relative, colleague, client, or mentor, to express gratitude for gifts, support, or services. They usually contain a handwritten message of appreciation. There are different types of thank you …
A biography is a written account of a person’s life story, career, or expertise in a particular field or industry. It is factual and focuses on major professional accomplishments and goals, academic achievements, work experience, and skills. It is commonly used in various professional contexts, such as websites, resumes, social …
A mileage log, also known as a mileage tracker or mileage diary, is a record of the distances traveled by a vehicle for business, personal, or tax-related purposes. This information is meant for tax and bookkeeping purposes. It shows the distance a vehicle has traveled for a particular period of …
An Insurance Cancellation Letter is an official document that is written by the person or entity that purchased the coverage policy so as to request their insurance company or insurer to cancel their policy. This correspondence should include the policy number, the specific date, and the reason for the cancellation. …
Contracts are an integral part of our daily lives, encompassing a wide spectrum of agreements ranging from formal written documents to verbal understandings between individuals. In many cases, both parties involved in the agreement have specific obligations that they must fulfill in order to bring the contract to its intended …
Around 600 BC, ancient Egyptians used a method called constellation tracking to monitor hours, days, and seasons. Using this technique, they could determine how long a constellation would take to traverse the sky. This technique introduced not only 24-hour conversion but also the modern 365-day calendar. 24-hour military time Chart …
Appeal letters are written communications that aim to persuade individuals, businesses, or organizations to contribute financially to a cause, charity, nonprofit organization, or fundraising campaign. A donation request letter is an official document written by a representative, such as a director, fundraising manager, or volunteer, of a non-profit organization or …
The journal rebuttal response is written by the author of a manuscript when they receive feedback from the editors or reviewers of a scientific journal about their work. The editors or reviewers explain why the article cannot be immediately published and how the manuscript must be revised to be acceptable …
Scholarships are a means for most college students to cope with high education expenses. Thus, receiving fewer funds than expected or no funds at all is a huge setback for most scholarship applicants. In such situations, candidates are prompted to appeal the awarding committee’s decision through a letter. A scholarship …
Businesses and individuals communicate regularly through letters for various purposes. These letters facilitate clear communication between two parties. Though email is becoming more acceptable for official correspondence, one is still more likely to solicit a response with a letter than an email. Letters are still the main means of correspondence …