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Ready, Set, Jump! – An Employer’s Perspective
A Candidate’s Market According to the article “Ready, Set, Jump!: How to Profit From the Ultra-Tight Job Market Right Now,” published in the most recent edition of Fortune magazine, “About 6 million jobs are open at U.S. companies, near an all-time high.” Meanwhile, unemployment is near a record low, with Management occupations at 2% and […]
How can I be a better leader?
Whenever anyone starts talking about being a good leader we all start visualizing in our mind who we think of when we think of great leaders. It might be US Presidents like: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, or John F. Kennedy. Other World Leaders like: Winston Churchill, Margaret Thatcher, or Mahatma Gandhi. It might be Military […]
Workplace DNA: The Proper Profile
In scientific circles, DNA is short for deoxyribonucleic acid. It is the essential component of life, carrying the genetic information that dictates the organization and function of living cells. It is the blueprint that determines who we are. From physical and personality traits to criminal convictions, DNA is a powerful aspect of our lives. Every […]
4 Workplace Myths You May Have Heard
Myths abound in the workplace regarding the availability, motivations, and desires of today’s employee. Here are four dangerous workforce myths that need to be forever buried and replaced by new realities. Myth #1: You just can’t find good people these days. New Reality #1: There are millions of great employees in the workplace. To achieve great results, […]
How to Overcome Overwhelmed
Overwhelmed. Confused. Aggravated. Unproductive. Disorganized. Frustrated. Ever felt that way at work? I did this morning. Three hours of false starts and wasted time over how much I have to do, how little time I have to do it, how little resources I have available, and on and on and on. You get the picture. […]
Placements Heating Up
Placements are heating up for Ropella this Summer! As new retainers pour in, successful hires for Ropella’s clients are a regular occurrence. Some of the most recent success stories include: Bill Throndset, Senior Staff Scientist for Microbial Physiology at Novozymes Erica Gibson, R&D Chemist at Wörwag Coatings