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job candidate says she would need to work for us secretly
- A candidate for a part-time position refused to provide any work-related references, stating that she needed to work for them secretly.
- She mentioned that it was important for nobody she deals with through her current business to know she would be working for the company.
- The employer ultimately moved on with another candidate who was willing to provide references and questioned the feasibility of the secrecy requested by the initial candidate.
- The employer speculates that the candidate may have been embarrassed about the profitability of her current business and sought the job interview as an alternative.
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Changemaker Spotlight: Shemitria Smith, Clark Atlanta University
- Shemitria Smith is the senior director of advancement operations at Clark Atlanta University where she manages development, advancement services, budget and finance, gift processing and reporting, and much more. Her journey started when her faith called her towards education. This fits in perfectly with her expertise in Raiser’s Edge NXT® where she has more than 16 years of experience.
- For someone who wishes to work in leadership roles in advancement operations, Smith suggests that first, they should understand the importance of all positions. Rather than treating work like a race, people should remember that it is a journey. Smith advises that it is important to develop patience, learn actual positions, keep growing, and never stop learning.
- Smith and her team in the advancement office constantly pivot to fulfill last minute requests. With a lot of requests for research and reports, the team makes sure they communicate with requestors to complete the job the right way in the first attempt. Smith emphasizes that in critical situations, communication is key.
- Social impact professionals can apply the principles set out by Smith in her book Flip the Script: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life to increase impact at work. Smith advises positively approaching work will help in creating an environment of kindness, love, patience, etc. This environment ensures that the mission of the organization has a lasting impact on the community.
- Smith is credited with being instrumental in transforming processes at Clark Atlanta University - more notably moving donations, ticket sales, event registrations from paper to online. She also helped in implementing training and an aggressive database cleanup. She partnered with everyone in the organization to take them along on this journey.
- Smith's major career accomplishment includes reviving a project after three years of dormancy and successfully launching and implementing a product resulting in over $1 million in scholarships awarded in the year of implementation.
- A senior director of advancement operations has to wear many hats. According to Smith, some of these include analyzing donor data, executing fundraising strategies, managing budgets, understanding tech and software solutions, managing grants, and staying up to date with policies and procedures. Furthermore, they have to be people-oriented and develop a culture of teamwork.
- Smith suggests that the most important qualities of a leader include good communication, kindness, and integrity. She advises being a team player and finding solutions, not just stating the problem.
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5 stories on how to support veterans and military spouses year-round
- Almost a quarter million potential hires each year are veterans looking to reintegrate into the workforce.
- Research shows that hiring veterans is mutually beneficial, providing them with new opportunities and employers with a larger talent pool.
- Improving employment outcomes for transitioning veterans could contribute almost $15 billion to the economy over a ten-year period.
- Retaining veteran talent can be challenging without the proper infrastructure and support from employers.
- Employers should recognize that each veteran's experience is unique and tailor support accordingly.
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our ex-CEO’s son can’t do his job and is overpaid
- A reader wrote to Alison Green’s Ask a Manager column seeking advice on what to do with the boss’ son who is being overpaid and lacks qualifications for his job.
- Jasper was hired to a senior role by the ex-CEO, his parent, who retired six months ago. In that time the new CEO has implemented new processes, including feedback for employees, but Jasper is still failing to perform.
- The bigger issue is that he is being paid disproportionately for his job. Based on a comprehensive wage review for the industry, Jasper is being paid 10-15% more than is appropriate for his position. Other employees are being paid 20% less than their market value.
- It’s not exactly his fault that the ex-CEO/parent put him in this situation, but do you keep paying him more than he’s worth?
- It appears that Jasper is being treated as a special case, but this has hindered his performance, his professional network and given him unnecessary scrutiny.
- Realistically, do you think Jasper will be able to perform at the level his job requires within a reasonable amount of time? If not, it might be best to let him go.
- If Jasper will be able to perform at the required level then he should be given some notice that his pay will be cut but also given time to think.
- It is best to deal with Jasper’s case candidly and head-on so that the situation can be cleaned up as quickly as possible.
- The CEO could alternatively dismiss Jasper and pay him severance, explaining that he needs a different set of skills for the job. This may be the most straightforward option.
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Is favoritism at work illegal?
- Supervisors play favorites all the time and assign a difficult project to the most skilled employee or the most profitable account to the best salesperson.
- There is no federal or state law that prohibits favoritism based on performance in the workplace.
- Favoritism based on a protected characteristic, such as an employee's race, gender, or age, is unlawful.
- Supervisors should be transparent about their decisions and should document them to avoid getting sued.
- Investigating complaints of favoritism internally is less costly than through the court system.
- An investigation should consider whether favoritism is occurring, the reason for it, whether it impacts other employees, and how employees feel.
- Nepotism is a form of favoritism where a supervisor favors an employee because of a familial relationship with that employee.
- Takeaways: Favoritism is lawful when based on a lawful reason, investigate allegations of favoritism, document everything, train supervisors, and seek legal counsel.
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AI adoption among workers has slowed, especially in the US, Slack says
- AI adoption among desk workers, especially in the US, has slowed down, according to Slack's Workforce Index.
- Confusion and discomfort regarding the use of AI at work has contributed to the slowdown.
- Workers feel uncertain about when to use AI and face concerns about being seen as incompetent or lazy.
- Companies need to provide training, encourage open dialogue, and integrate AI goals into performance metrics to promote AI adoption.
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HR, Robots, and Talent in the Workplace: 6 Signs of the Times
- HR, talent, and the workplace are important topics to reflect on in November. SAP #SuccessConnect in Lisbon was a great example of pre-pandemic HR and HRTech conferences and events. SHRM's piece on best practices for dealing with employee Halloween costumes and political differences emphasized the rising political tension. Generation Z is more prone to cybersecurity risks despite being digital natives. Physical Intelligence, an AI startup, raised $400 million to create universal software and robot brains. The U.S. economy's last jobs report before the election is weak.
- C-suite leaders face many challenges today; burnout, loneliness, large responsibilities, and delegating are some of the toughest. Lisa Haisha's belief that great leaders set out to make a difference and not the role should be taken into account. Amidst turbulent times, it's important to prioritize self-care rather than constantly trying to make a difference in others' lives.
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Samsara’s Rise to Vertical SaaS Leader and $1B+ ARR with Samsara’s CEO and Co-Founder, Sanjit Biswas and SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin
- Samsara is now a vertical SaaS leader, growing at an astounding $1.26 billion in ARR and 36%.
- Sanjit Biswas is the CEO and Co-Founder of Samsara.
- Samsara currently supplies services in trucking, shipping, and industrial applications – industries that are deemed essential.
- Samsara’s success began with its ability to disrupt and scale within an evolving market that had been largely overlooked.
- The founding team, Sanjit Biswas and John Bicket, come from a Cisco acquisition of their previous company, Hotspot.
- Samsara’s initial food and beverage infrastructure allowed them to expand into the more lucrative fleet market.
- Samsara’s expansion into new markets is driven by customer demand with expanding products, features, and hardware.
- Samsara uses AI tools for safety innovation enabling its customer through data-driven coaching and reducing risk.
- Samsara and its growth is testimony to SaaS to transform traditional industries through agile development and focused marketing strategies.
- Samsara’s approach is a unique blend of catering to the modern industry needs while marrying cutting-edge technology in pursuit of excellence.
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Why any skills transformation must start with employee engagement
- To uncover hidden talent within their workforce, employers need a way for employees to share their lesser-known skills with managers and HR leaders.
- Employee engagement is crucial in skills transformation for organizations to build comprehensive skills profiles and adapt to change effectively.
- Visibility of employees' skills is essential for developing skills roadmaps and leveraging AI's productivity potential.
- Engaging employees in reskilling and upskilling helps meet shifting organizational needs and requires a mindset shift and effective change management.
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Helpful Classroom Management Tips for First-Year Teachers
- Setting clear expectations is crucial for classroom management.
- Building positive relationships with students enhances classroom environment.
- Using a variety of instructional techniques helps keep students engaged.
- Implementing effective behavior management techniques improves on-task behavior.
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Amplify Reach: Craft and Distribute Digital Press Releases Effectively
- Crafting and distributing digital press releases is essential for maximizing brand exposure. This involves writing concise, newsworthy content, optimizing for SEO, and utilizing professional PR distribution platforms.
- A digital press release allows businesses to touch a much broader and relevant audience, enhancing search engine visibility and driving traffic back to the company’s website.
- Digital press releases are to be distributed via email, social media, and websites, so there is a greater chance of them going viral.
- The actual content of the press release should be kept as short as possible, ideally between 300 to 500 words. It should include a headline, lead paragraph, body, boilerplate, and multimedia such as images, videos, and infographics to make it digital and exciting.
- Optimizing press releases for online submission involves adding keywords, including relevant links, and creating calls to action to ensure reader engagement.
- Creating an organized PR distribution list by segmenting media outlets, journalists, and influencers by industry, location, and audience type, ensures that the most interested contacts receive the press release.
- Leveraging press release services can save time, guarantee a broader reach and wider audience circulation, and provide detailed reporting for future analysis.
- Tracking media pickups, website traffic, and audience engagement after distributing the press release helps determine its effectiveness and what needs to be changed for future releases.
- Effective PR content writing and strategic PR distribution are crucial ingredients for amplification, increased visibility, and engagement for any business seeking to reach its target audience through digital press releases.
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Google TV Lets You Share Movies and Shows with a Simple Link
- Google TV has introduced an innovative feature that enables users to share movies and shows with a simple link, revolutionizing the sharing process and offering developers and content creators new opportunities.
- Google TV generates a unique link to the content that is shared with the recipient where they are navigated directly to the specific movie or TV show within Google TV, as part of providing a seamless sharing experience and respecting platform restrictions.
- This feature improves engagement rates, increases user loyalty to the platform and carving out a place in this competitive streaming market environment by offering a faster content discovery, word-of-mouth recommendation benefits among others.
- Mobile app development services can capitalize on this breakthrough by integrating social-sharing tools that keep users within their ecosystems, thereby creating a community around the content, encouraging interaction and collaboration.
- While sharing content through Google TV is exciting, privacy concerns remain a critical consideration that warrants close monitoring for user consent and privacy preferences.
- Monetization opportunities are presented through content sharing as a means of user acquisition, increased platform visibility, and new revenue streams by creating promotional offers for shared content, affiliate sharing among others.
- Google TV's link-sharing feature has applications for cross-device sharing, providing more touchpoints and higher user engagement.
- By offering a feature that enables users to watch content on different devices and share it easily, Google TV has identified a deep-rooted desire for social connection and communication while mobile app development services can build personalized app functionalities and enhance social sharing controls.
- The future is about making connections easier, platforms that focus on making these connections easier, striking a balance between convenience and control will define the next era of digital engagement.
- The feature isn't without its challenges, though developers need to remain aware of potential issues like spam and user control over how and when links should be shared, anticipating these challenges and proactively introducing features and controls that address user concerns.
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The Role of Communication in Property Management: Leading Effectively Through the Winter Season
- Winter brings unique challenges for property management teams, and effective communication is crucial to address them.
- Set clear expectations for winter responsibilities in the lease agreement to avoid misunderstandings.
- Maintain regular and transparent communication channels through newsletters, email updates, and online tenant portals.
- Respond promptly to winter-related maintenance requests and prioritize critical repairs over less urgent ones.
- Address heating and energy efficiency by communicating thermostat guidelines, energy-saving tips, and scheduling heating inspections.
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How Your Restaurant Can Accept Lots of Payment Methods
- Accepting multiple payment methods at your restaurant is crucial for customer satisfaction and convenience.
- Benefits include increased sales, enhanced operational efficiency, and fostering customer loyalty.
- Invest in a point-of-sale system that supports various payment options and offers additional features like inventory management and sales tracking.
- Consider integrating mobile payments, online payment options, and contactless payment methods for a seamless and modern payment experience.
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AdMall’s AudienceSCAN Helps Close $30,000 Trade School Ad Campaign
- Haley Johnson, a multimedia account executive, used AdMall's AudienceSCAN to create a trade school ad campaign.
- AdMall's data helped Johnson target college tuition buyers and develop a compelling campaign.
- The campaign included targeted display, video, email, and pre-roll ads.
- The trade school agreed to a three-month campaign, with potential for expansion.
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