GUEST COMMENTARY: We Have Content; The Question Is, Do We Have Contact?
Without question the Internet and Google have indeed changed the world forever. We live in a world where we have access to as much information as we need or seek on a particular subject, and for the most part this is a good thing. But it comes at a price, according to Dr. John Passante. In today’s Guest Commentary, Passante asks: Has our industry lost the art and interest in having a conversation with the customer? Are we relying too heavily on e-mails, text messages, blogs, etc.?
Herman Trend Alert: Lack of Readiness and Other Gaps Will Plague Employers
Not only are a majority of recent high school graduates unprepared for the jobs that will be the most prevalent, but they lack the desire to go into those particular occupations as well.
Guest Commentary: The ‘E’ in Sales is for Enthusiasm
Organizational development consultant and corporate culture expert, Dr. John Passante writes: “In today’s automotive aftermarket, we have a certain amount of concerns and yes, fears. When an aftermarket sales professional feels that they will not make their sales goals, chances are they are indeed right. As human beings we many times look outside ourselves for answers. But you see, the answers lay within each and every one of us.”
Herman Trend Alert: Connecting with the Millennials
Author Kit Yarrow predicts that by 2015, the Millennials will have more spending power than any other generation including the Baby Boomers. Wise marketers and recruiters will take these findings to heart.
Herman Trend Alert: Using Games and Play to Boost Productivity
As more Gen Y and Millennials enter the workforce, using gaming, social networking tools and advanced communication techniques are more effective for engaging employees. These 21st Century inventions provide opportunities to leverage tech-savvy talent that might otherwise go untapped or under-utilized.
Herman Trend Alert: Global Employee Engagement Declining
The most recent study of employee engagement levels by Hewitt Associates found that engagement levels at the end of the June 2010 quarter represented the largest decline Hewitt has seen in 15 years.
Opinion: ASE Certification Is a Matter of Common Sense
Gary Goms: ‘For me, there’s never been any question of the value of ASE testing.’
Herman Trend Alert: Where the Jobs Are/Will Be, Part 2
Most companies will hire candidates with a bachelor’s degree and experience with computer systems and train them.
Herman Trend Alert: Where the Jobs Are/Will Be, Part 1
According to a study out of UC Berkeley, the amount of data in the world doubles every three years.
Herman Trend Alert: Economic Recovery Promotes Jumping Ship
After 15 straight months of time in which layoffs exceeded voluntary departures, it appears that the job market is finally shifting.
Herman Trend Alert: Compliance Issues Threaten Internships
U.S. Department of Labor guidelines indicate that any for-profit company with an unpaid internship not providing mutual value is probably breaking the law.
Herman Trend Alert: Students Worldwide Looking for Job Security
The eclipsing of training and development by job security as a primary need among young job seekers is temporary to the economic downturn.