More Social Employees Have Higher Earnings

Having sparkling social skills might be a better predictor of future earnings than test scores, according to a study of data from the National Longitudinal Study of 1988 by Dr. Christy Lleras, a sociologist at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her work, which recently appeared in Social Science Research, found that "pupils described by teachers as conscientious, motivated, and able to relate well to peers and adults" earned $3,200 more a year than students who scored well on tests, but had weaker social skills. "My findings show that the most successful students are those who have not only high achievement test scores but also the kinds of social skills and behaviors that are highly rewarded by employers in the workplace," Dr. Lleras says. She also found that students who participated in athletics and school organizations had more educational and occupational success that students who did not participate in these activities.

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Join us for this timely and powerful workshop designed to give women of all ages the tools they need to be successful financially! Come hear about the issues specific to women and how to overcome the obstacles to your success!! Please forward this email to those women you care about and would like to see become financially successful!!

This event is FREE!!!

Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Time: 6:30 PM

Location:  BUSY BODIES STUDIOS

70C INDUSTRY RD. MARSTONS MILLS

Refreshments will be served

It's your financial future. It's time to feel good about it.

Dear Friends,

Women face some unique issues when planning their financial future. Please join us for our new seminar, Strong Women - Powerful Financial Strategies. This seminar is designed to give women like you the solid financial strategies needed to achieve peace of mind and financial security.
 
This is an educational seminar, and there's no cost or obligation to attend. Ameriprise Financial is committed to helping you learn more about your options in managing your financial resources and giving you straightforward advice on personal money management and investment strategies.20

You will receive our new Dream Book® guide, to help you explore your retirement dreams.

I hope you can attend. I feel confident that this seminar can provide you with the knowledge you need to plan for your financial future.

Seating is limited. For reservations for you and up to three guests, call Paula at (508) 362-1008 ext. #1 or email her at: paula.a.taylor@ampf.com

This seminar presented by:
Robert M. Thorne, CRPC®
Senior Financial Advisor
Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (SM)
 
This seminar is sponsored by: Laura Nardone, Region Vice President - RiverSource Asset Management

Upcoming Meetings

• CAMP Meeting: Monday April 13th 3:30pm WIB Office

• YC Mentoring Committee Meeting: Friday April 17th 1:00pm WIB Office
• WIB Budget Finance Committee Meeting: Thursday April 30th 11:00am The Community Bank Sandwich