Starbucks is opening up the doors of one its coffee farms to give the public a chance to see how it sources its beans. About 45 minutes from the Costa Rican capital of San Jose sits a nearly 600-acre coffee farm called Hacienda Alsacia. Starbucks purchased it in 2013, and has used it as a… read more
McDonald’s USA has begun its rollout of fresh beef that is cooked when ordered in all its Quarter Pounder and Signature Crafted Recipe burgers. The fresh beef is now available in approximately 3,500 restaurants and is set to be served in all participating restaurants in the contiguous United Stated by early May, the company said…. read more
By Dr. Frank Burnett – EMINFO Baseball Hall of Famer Yogi Berra was famous for making unusual statements that often left his listeners scratching their heads. One of those peculiar quotes, however, that could have extenuating relevance for job seekers and changers is the following: ‘If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end… read more
By Run-ADP Hiring the wrong candidate can be a costly and time-consuming mistake. To help you find the right person for the job, use job-related criteria to thoroughly evaluate each candidate and lookout for these red flags: #1: Errors on resume and/or application. Errors on a resume and/or application may reveal carelessness or a lack… read more
By Marcel Schwantes – Inc. I often tell people that leadership is a journey. When you think you’ve arrived at the top of the mountain, look up. You’ll always find another peak to climb. The truth about leadership is actually coming to terms with never arriving at an absolute truth about how to lead yourself… read more
By Carol Kinsley Goman – TheLadders Knowing whom to trust is an important social and business skill. But it’s not that simple – although it is fast. It took me only seven seconds to assess your confidence, competence, status, likeability, warmth, and, yes, your trustworthiness. You can’t stop me (or anyone, for that matter) from… read more
By Michael Heller – Social Hire If you had to define ‘performance review,’ could you? What is a performance review, how do you write one, and what performance review statistics and questions are worth looking into? This guide is a quick rundown of it all. Performance reviews are exactly what they say they are… but… read more
By Oliver Hurcum-UndercoverRecruiter The interview is the part of the recruitment process where you really get to know the candidate. What motivates them? Can they think on the spot? Are they a good cultural fit? However, to figure out whether they’re right for the job it’s not enough just to listen to their answers. You… read more
By Karim Ansari – UndercoverRecruiter Imagine being in a situation where that star employee that you cant imagine running your business without wants to leave. And you’re sitting there thinking what have I done to allow this to happen? Retaining top talent is as important, if not more important, then attracting new talent. And top… read more
By Monica Torres – theLadders A job interview is filled with many variables outside of your control. There can be curveball questions you get asked, interviewers who veer off topic, budgets for a new hire that fall through. Looking for an inspiring way to start your day? Sign up for Morning Motivation! It’s our friendly… read more