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With a rate of unemployment of 21%, Spain is one of the countries of the Union is feeling the effects most of the international financial crisis. But beyond lamentations, this reality should serve for many companies looking for solutions that help increase productivity without any cost.

Although it may seem absurd at first, such a measure would shorten the time spent at lunch. Spain has one of the longest working hours in Europe according to the OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development), a circumstance that can be caused, among other things, a marathon lunch that begins at two in the afternoon and lasts for two hours. This slowdown in the working day causes many Spanish are forced to stay at work until 20.00.

What if companies decide to put a limit on lunch?

Probably, it could leave the office at five or six in the evening, saving companies maintenance costs in their facilities (heating, lighting, etc..) And also allow workers with a better balance between work and family life . On the other hand, people could go to bed early, improving the quality of life and focus on working with the benefits that this implies for a company.

In return for all this, more than one may think that large cities can lose vitality, but the curb so frantic activity marked by a work which occupies the entire day, people will enjoy more during the weekend and above all make it easier and easier reconciliation.

A public relations manager is responsible for maintaining a positive public image for a company or organization through distributing news releases, holding news conferences and fulfilling speaking engagements.

With his expertise, a public relations manger builds a strong rapport with the media, company employees and the public.

Job Titles

Public relations managers are also called PR managers, media relations managers and public affairs managers.

Staff and Policies

A public relations manager oversees the staff members of a public relations department. He develops and enforces policies and procedures for a company’s public relations department.

News Releases

A news release is a written statement that is prepared and distributed to newspaper, radio and television reporters. The public relations manager ensures that all news releases contain appropriate information and are issued in a timely manner.

Additionally, she creates fact sheets, handouts and promotional videos to be used by the media. Questions from the media are directed to the public relations manager and answered by her or a member of her staff.

News Conferences

The public relations manager must organize news conferences for the company executives or representatives. Often he is on hand during the news conference to help field questions.

Speaking Engagements

When a company is asked to attend a special function, such as an industry conference or award ceremony, the public relations manager may be asked to prepare a speech to be given by an executive or herself. Read the rest of this entry »