Today marks an anomaly on the workplace calendar; a holiday celebrated as a federal holiday the day after the holiday has taken place. This kind of thing typically happens when a holiday falls on a Sunday.Unlike some workplaces, where holidays...
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Staying Connecting and Networking
One of the greatest tools for career success is proper networking. Networking isn't about just contacting people when you need something; it's about building relationships with others that are mutually beneficial.One of my favorite colleagues often has said about me...
Hiring Events and Selling Strategies – Hand in Hand
In the past, I have discussed the importance of hiring events and running them properly. It goes without saying that hiring events can be hit or miss for both employers and potential employees. Very often, companies look only at the...
The Last Lecture at School or Business
The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch (seen below in its entirety) is an amazing motivational tool for those who need inspiration. Taking inspiration from the Last Lecture, many teachers incorporate a "Last Lecture" into the final class of the semester....
Mentoring Relationships
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...
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,...
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...
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...