Students From HDMA Internship Program Talk About Experiences From HDAW’16
In recent years, there has been a huge push to educate the upcoming millennials — to bring them into our industry, shape their opinions and instill an understanding of how our world works. We rarely hear from the students about how they are impacted from these experiences, but today we have some insights from some of the participants from the HDMA Internship Program.
Guest Commentary: Trapped In A Meeting
In a connected economy, you want to connect with your customers at all times. Speed-to-respond time is but one more essential requirement of doing business today.
As Driverless Cars Win Human Rights, Are We Losing Our Human Fight?
PCWorld Editor-in-Chief Jon Phillips recently penned an op-ed piece in response to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) latest opinion that computer algorithms that pilot self-driving cars may be considered the equivalent of human drivers.
The Herman Trend Alert: Abandonment In eLearning Courses And How to Avoid It
It probably comes as no surprise that the drop-out (abandonment) rate in eLearning courses with multiple sections has been increasing. Course participants take the first session or two, but don’t return to continue. Herman Trend Alert recommends a course of action for reversing this trend.
Guest Commentary: The Influence Of ‘Influence’
As more and more millennials enter the workforce seeking to make their impact – which they indeed will – now is a good time to review the role of leadership in the 21st century.
Guest Commentary: It’s Ok To Be Different (How To Support Diversity In Your Organization)
The fall is a teacher, and we are the students. The lesson is that it is ok to be different. The shades and color of each tree, plant, flower and leaf are wonderfully different and special. In fact, their individuality amazes us!
The Herman Trend Alert: 2016 Workforce/Workplace Forecast
Every year, The Herman Group issues its annual forecast.
Guest Commentary: Remember To Walk The Park
What can you learn during a business management talk that begins with a guy doing a spot-on impression of Donald Duck?
Lesson No. 1: Never Mess With A Customer’s Sombrero
Counterman contributor Mandy Aguilar shares with us the customer service experience that he carries with him to this day.
Guest Commentary From Epicor’s Scott Thompson: Aftermarket Wholesalers At AAPEX Affirm ‘It’s Time’ For New Technology
Technology solutions providers experienced near-record show traffic in Las Vegas; Are you exploring the technology opportunity for your parts business?
Guest Commentary: Accountability Counts
Accountability acts as a corporate GPS system, which tracks what went right and what went wrong. Accountability is a leadership tool for enhancing results, not for finding blame. It also helps build a positive corporate culture.
Herman Trend Alert: Active And Smart Packaging On The Rise
While today’s Herman Trend Alert deals with advancements in the packaging of foods, it’s easy to see how these innovations could apply to a number of industries that require “shelf-stable” products or products that can be negatively impacted by moisture and oxidation such as automotive chemicals.
