Posts Tagged ‘career’
3 Ways Employees Sabotage Their Job Security
There are two realms of thought when it comes to a company’s turnover rate and employee perception of job security. “Healthy” turnover is often discussed at Fortune 500 companies as being a virtuous element: the departure of low performers will have a positive impact on overall employee engagement, productivity, and profits. For us, employee retention is…
Read More3 “Fireworks” to Brighten up your Business this Summer
Smart business protocol often stagnates in Summer. Invest a little time in these areas over the 4th of July to insure that you end quarter three of 2013 with a bang. A surge in productivity, creativity, efficiency and profitability is achievable. Don’t be tempted to cut expenses but rather focus on the basics that will…
Read MoreWhat's in a Name?
My mom used to tell me that you are nothing if you don’t have a “good name.” “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet” as quoted in William Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet, in which Juliet argues that the names of things do not matter, only what things “are.” This year, more…
Read MoreFeeling Tipsy?
When I worked at Sonic as a carhop, I once got a “tip” (more like a snarky quip) on a tea stained napkin. The “tip” stated “get a real job.” What a mean gesture that made me feel rotten. Any job is a “real job,” and that one in particular set the strategic path and business foundation…
Read MoreCollege Student Value Proposition
Editor at Large of the Chronicle of Higher Education, Jeffrey Selingo, suggests in his recent article, “Colleges Must Prepare for a Buyer’s Market,” several questions that parents and potential students should (will?) be asking when shopping for college, from…”What is the return on investment?” to “How tech-savvy is the institution?” Because of the endless number of substitutes…
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