Car and Home Office Policies and Allowances

Q: Two questions:

1. Does your company pay for any employees to have a home office (especially sales and marketing)? If so, what is generally paid for? Internet, land line, computer, printer, office supplies? Cell phone?
2. Do you have a car policy? If so, is it a car allowance? Can you share that amount? Do you pay gas receipts or mileage?

A: Download all of the responses on the Car and Home Office Policies.

English Communication Skills training

Q: We are looking to provide English language communication skills training to a few of our foreign nationals. Training potentially focusing on conversation and presentation skills, in addition to firming up comprehension and enunciation skills. Does anyone have a preferred vendor for such training?

A: Below is the list of providers along with any comments received:

• San Diego State University - Will tailor a program to your needs.
• Nancy Peritz of Communicate (619) 640-6623 www.communicatesandiego.com. Their primary business is focused on the scientific & business community to help employees who are not native English speakers They come to your place of business so it's more flexible.
• Laura Darius, of Darius Communications. Specializes in helping foreign nationals communicate better here (619) 446-5641.
• San Marcos College - Local university extension courses
• For those who are more self directed in their study: http://tinyurl.com/3n6dxy8.