I've found so much value in being involved with the Saratoga Mentoring program. I was inspired to enter this program by my first boss, Tom Kelly, who mentored me unofficially from the time I was about 9/10. He took me...
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Incentives – Video
This video provides some excellent insight onto various incentives that can be implemented. Two individual incentives mentioned: Piecework - rewarding based on work developed or created Merit - based on individual or organizational performance When the merit program works best,...
Company Outings
Sometimes getting out of the office is enough to take the stress out of the organization. Some of my favorite events in Florida were simple, natural events that helped everyone get along better. Others, well...Taking a walk together outside of...
Incentive Programs for Employees at Small Businesses
One of my favorite answers to "Do you have an incentive program?" came in the early 90's when I asked one of my former bosses. He said "Yeah, if you work here 10 years, you get a 12 ounce soda,...
Internship Opportunities Close to Home
I previously posted about Internship Opportunities Out of State. Today, I'd like to share with you some strategies on how to find internships close to home.Not all internships are posted; very often, if you are a college student, simply "casing"...
Spending Money to Make Money – Freelancers and Interns
One of the challenges of entrepreneurship is knowing when to bring others on board to assist. Over the 5 years I've been doing consulting, I've always been a one-man show and have used contractors to assist with web development and...
Getting Better the Second Time Around
Q: I recently interviewed for a job and was invited to an initial meeting where candidates were given a group interview. I didn't get selected for a followup interview. What do you suggest I do to improve so I can...
Internship Opportunities Out of State
Sometimes, it takes leaving your comfort zone to spend some time on an internship to make you more marketable to potential employers when you are finished with college.I was blessed to have two internships with the Walt Disney Company, and...
Response to the Future of Education
Recently, I asked readers "What does the future of education look like to you? Is it in a classroom? Is it online? A combination of both? Or in some park out in the woods?"Here are some responses from readers"I like...
Training Never Ends
I had an interview today with Word of Mobile for their podcast, and one of the discussions we had was around the concept of the change in education.One of the key points I made is that training today needs to...