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With telecommuting on the rise, the executive leader is looking to alternative workplace strategies The Internet has created a change of pace in people’s lives—in the way they work, live and play. It has also created a movement happening worldwide, a movement of people who are finding a new way to work together. The coworking movement is drastically reshaping the …
Pamela Turay makes the case that communication, collaboration and caring are essential to a successful career in HR management. Harry & David SVP of HR, Pamela Turay is teaching her team daily about a “people first” approach to HR management. Her 3 C’s are guidelines to success in her field. Caring “You really need [to be] someone who has genuine …
Mike Guerchon, VP of Employee Services at Riverbed Technology, explains how his department goes beyond HR. As the leader of Employee Services at Riverbed, Guerchon is responsible for more than just the typical human resources functions (e.g., compensation, benefits and employee relations). His department also encompasses: Environment Facilities and office space,game rooms, safety, security and the physical aspect of the …
Issue 10 was released on February 28 and we’re sharing some of our thoughts on this recent edition of Forefront. Preparation. That seemed to be the theme for this issue. As you can imagine, we start preparing for each issue of Forefront months in advance. Due to the polar vortex- many times we had to even prepare to go outside …
An idea borne over beers and coffees, Foxy’s Frozen Yogurt—led by pals and now complementary business partners—has revolutionized the frozen treats market Editor’s Note: Navigating a friendship in a professional setting can be challenging. We spoke with Mikey Taylor and Angus Murray, friends and Co-Founders of Foxy’s Frozen Yogurt. Taylor and Murray elaborated on the ins and outs of their …
John McMahon, CHRO, shares a bit of his department’s principles that make his team great If you have a good idea, put it to paper. If you have a great idea for, say, establishing a set of principles that will define and guide those working in your HR Department, make a list. This is exactly how McMahon came to create …
Like any good coach, UnderArmour CFO Brad Dickerson, wants you to succeed. Bursting with encouragement, here are a few pointers essential for success. Get Back-Up You’re going to have failures. Movement is life, and sometimes with movement you’re going to do stuff that in retrospect you would’ve done differently. When something goes wrong, pick yourself up another day and keep …
According to new research, employers know within the first five minutes whether a candidate is a good fit An interview is all about first impressions; however, it may be more about the first impression. A new study shows that the first few minutes of an interview are the most critical to getting the job. According to a CareerBuilder survey, 48 …
ServiceMaster’s former Chief Information officer, Linda Goodspeed, describes the core priorities to being a solid leader. Be Open “I believe you have to have an open-door policy and an open mind. You can’t just get information from people who directly report to you. You need to reach down deeper into the organization and create relationships throughout all levels to develop …
Workers citing job dissatisfaction as a reason to look elsewhere A new year brings new changes. For many workers across the country, that may mean a change in company. Our friends at CareerBuilder recently sent us a survey showing that 21 percent of full-time employees are looking to change jobs in 2014. Of those full-time workers, 59 percent say they …
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2014 is on it’s way, what are your goals for the new year? From the Forefront Team As so often happens going into the holiday season, it is hard to believe that a new calendar year is nearly upon us. In a few days we will celebrate Thanksgiving, and soon after projects will come to a close and year-end reports …
Melissa Rosen, CEO of Locali, brings fresh food to a west coast food desert. By Jaclyn Crawford A good business sees a need and addresses it appropriately, and then, there are a few exceptional business ideas that don’t just address a need, but improve the community and the consumer. It was that mindset of that sparked the idea of Locali, …
In our final issue of the year, we’re reflecting on the past two months and looking forward to a new year By The Forefront Team Issue 8 was released for tablet and web earlier this week- and around the office there was a sigh of relief. We did it, one of our largest issues, including 16 executives, is out for …
Does the day ahead seem daunting? Here are some tricks to help get you going. By Demetra Zougras It’s 8 am and you’re ready to start a new day at the office. As you approach your cubicle, you already see an enormous stack of paperwork sitting on your desk, with a sticky note from your boss asking you to have …
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