It’s every employer’s dream, right? To have happy, positive, and productive employees. In 2013, a study conducted by Make Their Day (a company that analyzes employee motivation) revealed that recognition does not come in any dollar amount, but through a more unique reward system. To summarize, 90% of the 1,200 employees surveyed stated that having… read more
The stock market in the U.S. has been on real wild ride since the credit crunch and the housing market collapses in various parts of the United States. It is still unclear when and how the stock market may stabilize, but it is certain that changes in our economy will be affecting our businesses. And… read more
You’re unhappy with your present job, so you’ve been job hunting after hours and during lunch. Finally, you land a new position that means more money, a better situation, and new opportunities. But when you give notice to your current employer, your boss says, “Tell me what they offered. I’ll match it or beat it.”… read more
Energy costs and unemployment are up, the housing market is collapsing and businesses across a spectrum of industries are getting pinched as consumers cut back on spending. But Brian Fitzpatrick says he is not worried about his Edison-based company, which makes shampoo, skin care and other health and beauty products for private labels and major… read more
So, you’ve decided what you want to do, dreamt as big as you can, talked to as many people who would listen and planned the steps you think you need to take. There it lies before you in black and white, the goal of your new career, the steps you need to take, the way… read more
We’d like to address the client/recruiter partnership. Most companies find it necessary to augment their recruiting efforts by using third-party firms, both contingent and retained. Certainly, you expect a very high level of service when you’re working with a retained recruiter. You’re paying the retained recruiter upfront to provide the highest level of service and… read more
Need help fashioning a to-do list on how to negotiate salary with a current or future employer? Give the following salary negotiating tips a try. Do your homework. This includes researching the current market value for the position and carrying that knowledge with you into the talks. Creating a Pay Scale Salary Profile and keeping… read more
Jersey Mike’s Shows Off ‘Sub Above’ Attributes in New Push The expanding chain, which began in 1956 as a single Mike’s Subs shop in Point Pleasant, N.J., is building on its “A Sub Above” tagline with a new campaign called “The Sub Above Difference.” In one of the first new commercials, Jersey Mike’s makes a… read more
At some point in time most working professionals will be faced with a new career opportunity outside of their current employer’s offerings. Most of the folks I know have some sort of fantasy involving a job opening that pays a higher salary, contains added career growth potential, and/or generally sets them in a direction that… read more
Yum Might Sell Stake in China Business Yum Brands Inc. might sell a 20-percent stake in its China operations as part of an upcoming spin-off, the Wall Street Journal reported. According to the report, Yum is in talks with private-equity groups in the hope of selling a 19.9-percent stake in the business to avoid a… read more