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In the company, 50 percent of the workforce are foreign nationals and getting them in the country is a bit challenging and work intensive - paperwork buildup  is essential  to support the visa processing. These are the common steps I've been following when situation calls for. Step 1 VISA TITLE VERIFICATION - Check with the agency (for example Egypt) which visa will match according to his Education Certificate after receiving his/her personal documents such as passport, education certificate, technical and safety training certificates  (soft copies) from the potential candidate. "In our case, Labor Visa was issued instead of Technician to our selected candidate from India due to urgent requirements for Wireline Crew Chief position that need to fill as soon as possible to get away with the Degree Attestation since he has a Bachelor's Degree. " Step 2 EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT ATTESTATION - Send employment contract (with company seal) to the authorized government entity for...

The Day the Internet Slowed Down—and How I Fixed It Fast It was a regular Thursday morning—until my phone buzzed. The general manager was on the line, clearly frustrated. She couldn’t log into SAP. “The internet’s crawling,” she said. “Can you do something about it?” Challenge accepted. Without wasting a minute, I grabbed my laptop and sprang into action. I knew that identifying the real problem quickly was key. My first move? Run a speed test—fast, simple, and revealing. Here’s how I did it, step by step: Step 1 Visit Speedtest.net 🌐 to quickly check your internet speed! 🚀 Step 2 Open the Command Prompt (CMD) 💻 and perform a quick ping test to your ISP 🌐 and other IP addresses to check for any network delays ⏳ or issues (e.g., 4.2.2.2). Step 3 Check the router's LED indicators 💡 for any unusual blinking patterns 🔄 that may indicate connectivity issues 🌐. Step 4 Check the back of the router 🔌 to confirm that all essential lights 💡 are on and functioning correctly. Step 5 T...

Hiring for oil and gas jobs is on the rise, and we need to fill the gaps. More crews are required to meet operational demands. To ensure timely staffing, recruitment has begun, and shortlisted candidates are prepared for interviews. Here is a clear step-by-step breakdown of the recruitment process. Step 1 Contact each shortlisted candidate to inquire if they are interested in joining the company. Step 2 Open your Outlook calendar to set up an interview meeting based on the candidate's current geographical location. You may refer to the one I have created in Outlook on how to arrange a face-to-face interview with the hiring manager. Step 3 Send an offer letter to the selected candidate. You may refer to the one I created on how to prepare an offer letter. "Dear Candidate, Regarding your application and subsequent interview, we are pleased to offer you the position of  Chief Engineer  at XYZ Company, where we hope you will enjoy your role and make a significant contribution to t...

Offboarding a terminated employee. Offboarding a released employee isn’t just about collecting IDs and waving goodbye—it’s about protecting your business and ending the relationship with respect. Start by following a clear step-by-step process: notify key departments, disable access, return assets, and conduct an exit interview. This ensures no loose ends are left behind, from payroll to security. Done right, offboarding strengthens your company’s professionalism and protects both your brand and your team. Here is a step-by-step process for the offboarding: Step 1 Provide the updated offboarding checklist based on the record. Step 2 Review the HR records and all documents related to the employee's access card, Residency (if applicable for non-citizens), medical card, assets, and other relevant items. Ensure these documents are attached along with the Offboarding Checklist Form. "Capturing a photograph with your mobile camera is far economical than printing it—consider the envi...

Simple and Effective Steps for Onboarding a New Employee Step 1 Ensure your onboarding checklist is printed out to monitor the tasks that need to be completed. "As a standard practice, I utilized an Excel sheet for my onboarding checklist, having created a customized digital version of this." Step 2         Prepare the required forms and templates to be completed by the employee. Employee’s Information Form Emergency Contact Bank Details Company  Policies & Business Code of Conduct Non-Disclosure Agreement Non-Compete Agreement Assets Assignment (Laptop, Cellphone, Sim Card, etc) Pre-employment Medical Exams Induction Training HSE Induction Record Step 3  Obtain employees' signatures and personal. "Ensure that all documents are accurately completed with the necessary signatures and dates to uphold the integrity of the information provided, thereby preventing potential issues in the future." Step 4  Provide a brief overview covering the company...

Master IMAP Setup in Outlook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Seamless Email Syncing If you want to check your email from multiple devices and keep everything in sync, IMAP is the way to go—and configuring it in Outlook is easier than you think. HOW TO CONFIGURE  IMAP EMAIL  IN OUTLOOK WINDOWS 10 Start Outlook Select IMAP configuration Under user information configure the settings below: Name Email Address Incoming Mail Server: IMAP, mail.domain.com, Port: 143 Outgoing Mail Server: SMTP, mail.domain.com, Port: 25 Click Finish HOW TO CONFIGURE  IMAP EMAIL  IN ANDROID Start Outlook Select IMAP Type USER information Incoming Mail Server: IMAP, mail.domain.com, Port: 143 Outgoing Mail Server: SMPT, mail.domain.com, Port: 25

DO YOUR HOMEWORK I have three months left before the ISO certificate expires, and I've been tasked with handling the renewal of this certification. I immediately began researching various websites to gather information and identify the next steps. From my research, I was able to outline the following easy steps for the renewal process.   Here are the steps for preparing the ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification: Step 1  Create a readiness checklist that aligns with the PLAN, DO, CHECK, ACT activities. Step 2 Please collect all the evidence and documents you have and update the following forms and templates: Procurement - Quotation, PO, Good Receipts, and Approved Vendors' List   Inventory - Goods Issue, Inventory Tracking Sheet Sales - Sales Quotation, Sales Order, Delivery Note, Customer Satisfaction Management - Minutes of Meeting, KPI, and Objectives/Targets Audit - Non-conformance Report, Corrective Action, and Summary Report  Human Resources - Em...