Whether employees leave on their own or you have to let someone go, there can be a far-reaching impact on your organization based on how you handle the process. Kevin Mason, business development manager for Genesis HR Solutions, has experience in this area as both an employee and from a management perspective. Kevin explains to Tim Muma the ways in which business are affected by former employees, from the way in which they'...
Interior designers are creative, imaginative, artistic individuals who combine an aesthetic vision with practical skills to create functional living spaces. Working in both commercial and residential areas, interior designers must have knowledge of the materials and products used to furnish a space, along with knowledge of how texture, color, lighting and other factors play into a well-designed space. Alvin Heitmann, Design...
There are a number of interview questions that cause great stress on job seekers. One particular inquiry people have trouble with is, "What is your greatest weakness?" Tim Muma asks Mike Perry the best way candidates can handle this query. Mike is the president of Szarka Financial Management, and he has over 30 years experience as a hiring manager. He will give you the inside dish on what answers sound good and which ones f...
Negotiating can be a terribly uneasy and stressful activity, especially when a sale is on the line, you're looking to land a new job, or you're trying to get a raise. Jeffrey Loewenstein, Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior at the University of Illinois, brings LJNRadio his experienced perspective on the keys to successful negotiations. Jeffrey is a recognized expert in negotiating strategy, and he gives Tim Muma...
While far from mainstream, the consideration by employers to offer unlimited paid vacation is picking up some steam with a variety of large and small organizations giving it a shot - and getting positive results. Mike Volpe, chief marketing officer for HubSpot, talks about the keys to a successful policy, and the numerous benefits his company has seen with unlimited paid vacation. Mike explains to Tim Muma how trusting empl...
Advertising and marketing can get expensive for any company, especially small businesses and non profits. The alternative is finding a way to create free publicity through local media coverage. Public relations expert Vannessa Wade, founder of Connect The Dots PR, joins Tim Muma to offer up strategies to help attract the local media to your organization. Whether it's directly reaching out to contacts, creating a must-see ev...
In a world of fast-paced, high-pressure jobs, companies are often looking for employees that can “handle the heat.” And who is better suited to handle pressure than a mother? Salary.com estimated last year that a stay-at-home mother would earn an annual salary of nearly $119,000, if compensated for all of her mothering duties. In the workplace, mothers can be just as valuable. Jas Singh returns to LJNRadio to share his insi...
Communication skills are often cited at the top of desired abilities from employees. While we tend to think that means expressing our own thoughts, listening can be the more important component of the communication spectrum. Kathy Rapp, senior vice president and co-owner of hrQ, gives Tim Muma strategic ways we can all practice more effective listening. Kathy stresses that by improving our listening skills, our overall comm...
From nurse’s aide to Mayo Clinic’s first female Chief Administrative Officer in 150 years, Shirly Weis started her career as a nurses’ aid, and finished her career as Mayo Clinic’s first female Chief Administrative Officer in 150 years. Along the way, Shirley noticed a few things that tripped people up in their careers. Author of “Playing to Win in Business,” Shirley joins the show to share some insight into workplace etiqu...
Telecommuting is a relatively new phenomenon in the work world, and more and more employees are taking advantage of the benefits that telecommuting has to offer. But as a business owner or manager, do you know how telecommuting can also benefit your company? Margaret Jacoby, SPHR, joins LJNRadio to discuss the advantages for employers who allow their employees to work remotely.