Not a coherent strategy toward cost-cutting
I wondered if a media observer would ever comment on any of the many questions this winning entry--and the contest itself-- raised. Why stop at…
Monthly Archives: August 2011
Rising layoff numbers
Researchers and professionals have analyzed that number of layoffs have increased in recent times. CEO of Challenger is tracking this number and as per his…
Teachers to be laidoff in West Ottawa
Administrators in the West Ottawa school district will have to layoff teachers even in the best-case scenario due to a strapped economy. The district is…
Who defines economic interests today?
This article has a good collection of recent polls and their reports about President Obama and his work performances. Also it gives us a rough…
Facebook becomes legitimate for finding new employees
Companies are starting to view Facebook as a legitimate option to find new employees. Companies are attracted to Facebook because of its 750 million users,…
California Governer forbids state job posting bill
In spite of unanimous support in both the house and the senate, California Governor Jerry Brown vetoed Assembly Bill 1395. This bill according to supporters…
If You Want to Earn More, You Need to Be Worth More
Your financial requirements and what you would like to earn have nothing to do with what you are worth in the market. In running my various organizations, I have hired superstars from the very best universities with the very best work histories who ended up contributing next to nothing to the organization. I have also hired people who started out making close to minimum wage, and whose contributions were so great their salaries doubled, and in some cases even quadrupled. Several years ago, the contribution of one of our departments, which was then around 10 people, was so great I literally doubled each and every member's salary in one short 15 minute meeting.
Understanding Sales Jobs And What It Takes
Selling goods and services for a profit is the very reason that businesses exist. This implies that sales jobs are thus integral to the success of any business. But sales work today entails more than just selling a company's goods and services. A sales person is also involved in giving market feedback to the business, supporting existing clients and upholding the business reputation.
Beware of the Signs!
Last week, I received a submission for the piece I am going to do in the next couple of weeks titled ''Companies Behaving Badly: Real Live Examples.'' (By the way, I am still taking real live examples.) There were so many good lessons in it that I wanted to comment on them in a regular column. There are comments that are applicable for both job seekers and those currently employed. My thanks to the person who sent me what I turned into this week's column.
Layoffs for firefighters
In Minneapolis ten firefighting workers has received a call from chief of Fire and informed them to lost their jobs due to cut off the…