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The Five Ways to Determine Corporate Culture by Rob Taub - Dec, 2009 Many companies today promote building teams over individuals; respecting the entry-level mailroom clerk and the top salesperson equally. They consider failure the beginning not the end of developing talents and careers and that ‘Values’ are not fads. Still in other companies you will find a lack of esprit de corps where departments operate as fiefdoms and do not work in partnership with one another; where leadership is assign... |
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Five Creative Gifts For Job Seekers by Tai Goodwin - Dec, 2009 Chances are that somewhere in your circle of friends and family you’ve got someone who is looking for a job. Your first thought may be to give them cash or a gift card as a present if they have been added to your Christmas list. The following list is for those looking for something just as practical but a little more creative for the job seekers on their list. If you are looking for a gift that is creative and somewhat practic... |
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Staying Mentally Focused by Randy Wooden - Dec, 2009 The Triad’s first quarter, 2010, hiring outlook is not encouraging. Similar forecasts abound throughout the nation. What’s a job hunter to do? First, maintain a positive attitude, particularly when in an interview. Allowing frustration and desperation to seep through doesn’t help your cause. And while the media preaches gloom and doom, remember it only takes one qualified yes to end your journey. Just as salesmen can... |
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'Fair' Compensation of Employees: A 10-Point Inspection by Stephanie Thomas, Ph.D. - Dec, 2009 The issue of fairness is a dominant theme in today's employment environment. Employers and employees alike are concerned about equity in all areas of employment, from hiring decisions to promotion opportunities, to compensation and benefits. How does an employer know whether its employes are being 'fairly' compensated? Examining the compensation structure is best done through a comprehensive self-audit. This self-audit is t... |
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Do You Have a Memorable Brand? - Eight Things a Powerful Personal Brand Can Do for You by Andy Robinson - Dec, 2009 We're in a whole new world of employment -- one that has continued (and will continue) to evolve and one that is MUCH different from the employment world of our parents and grand-parents. The days of joining a company that you stay at and retire from are LONG GONE and will likely never return again. Job changes occur more and more frequently and career changes are more common than ever before. We are no longer "Who we wor... |
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Does Your Network Have Clarity on What You Do for a Living? by Andy Robinson - Dec, 2009 How well are you "branded" amongst your network of connections - friends, family members, individuals with whom you share outside interests, vendors, clients, colleagues, former colleagues? • What comes to mind when people think of YOU? • Do your contacts fully understand what you do for a living and exactly HOW you add value to other people's lives? • Who's "radar screen" are YOU on when someone asks a contact if the... |
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Eight Tips for Maximizing Your Value as a Business Professional by Andy Robinson - Dec, 2009 Zig Ziglar, one of my all time favorite motivational speakers and a great source of inspiration, was one of the first people I remember who used the term "Sharpening the Saw" to refer to keeping your COMPETITIVE EDGE sharp and mastering the process of LIFELONG LEARNING and professional development. Today, more than ever, it is critical that we continue to "Sharpen the Saw" -- to improve upon our strengths, shore up our weak... |
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Five Tips for Evaluating a Role as a Board Member - Choose Wisely by Andy Robinson - Dec, 2009 Being asked to join the board of a community, professional or business organization certainly can be a boost to the ego. But, to make sure you say "Yes" for the right reasons, ask yourself these five questions, recommended by some seasoned board members: 1. "What do I bring to the table? How will I add value as a board member?" Is it knowledge of your field, financial savvy, existing business relationships, or somethin... |
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Heads Up! You Already ARE In Business For Yourself by Andy Robinson - Dec, 2009 A Preamble to Today's Article In the earlier part of my career, I was a CPA with the firm now known as PricewaterhouseCoopers ("PwC"). I quickly gravitated into PwC's highly profitable corporate finance consulting practice as a Director in the firm's Atlanta office, where I spent 10 years specializing in Financial Advisory Services to Fortune 500 companies. The last 15 years of my work life have been oriented around my new ... |
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Job Search - Follow the '80/20 Rule' and Achieve Results by Andy Robinson - Dec, 2009 Your job search will only be as effective as the level of effort you put forth (the amount of TIME) and the the QUALITY of that effort (focusing on the HIGHEST IMPACT job search activities). I have spoken with dozens and dozens of individuals over the past 90 days who are actively seeking new job opportunities. Those who are seeing little to no results are either: NOT spending sufficient time and/or are NOT focusing the time ... |
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