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Developing an Employee Reward Program

February 27, 2020 by Tim McMahon

In this competitive business world, more business owners are searching for quality improvements while reducing costs. While companies need to get more from their workers, employees will expect more in terms of gratitude as well.

One mechanism by which workers are inspired to change work habits and ethical behavior is through incentives and appreciation.

Many employers nowadays show their appreciation to their people by implementing recognition programs for their variety of achievements, through rewards software like Redii which can build a culture of recognition by giving your employees the autonomy to recognize each other rather than simply taking a “top-down” approach to recognition. Other ways to implement an Employee Reward Program include:

Common Programs That Companies Implement

  • Many companies give Loyalty Awards. It is done through the duration of the company’s service, mostly in intervals of five years.
  • Outstanding one-time performance awards often coincide with a cash bonus or additional paid time off.
  • Being the best performer over a period of time awards, on the other hand, is usually for workers who bring consistency to the work process or product, or who have an excellent customer or client service.

Successful workplace compensation and appreciation approaches are based on the belief that nothing is better than a heartfelt “thank you” or “job well done.” In this context, the introduction of a well-managed recognition system can provide significant support to employers to recruit high-quality employees to keep them motivated and efficient.

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Constructing an Employee Rewards Program

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Filed Under: Benefits Tagged With: Employee, Recognition, Rewards

What are the Top Paying Positions for MBA Graduates?

February 26, 2020 by Tim McMahon

For some reason, a lot of people think that MBAs are only limited to a handful of roles. But with the changing nature of the MBA, graduates are now more versatile than ever and are sought after for a variety of positions that are as diverse as the specializations the degree offers. MBAs are also in very high demand in fields such as health care and technology and are asked to fill roles that are not always directly related to finance. In this article, we’re going to look at some of the highest paying careers for MBA graduates.

Engineering Management

Engineering managers can earn over $120,000 per year on average, with some earning as much as $166,410 per year at the higher end of the spectrum. Entry-level jobs start at around $75,000.

As an engineering manager, you might be asked to:

  • Direct and coordinate production
  • Direct quality insurance, maintenance, and testing in industrial plants
  • Oversee research and development
  • Mentor, train, and hire new engineers
  • Write performance reviews
  • Analyze market demand
  • Prepare bids, contracts, and budgets
  • Lead and supervise engineers

Engineers who want to get a job as an engineering manager can either go for an engineering management master’s or an MBA geared towards engineers. One of the options for engineers who want to further their education without leaving their current position is to get their master’s degree online.

Many Universities know that Engineers are busy and can’t stop their career to go back to school so they may offer an MBA tailormade for engineers that can be completed in as little as a year online. For instance, the Kettering University program allows you to get a second degree in engineering management or operation management with as few as four courses. This is a great opportunity for any engineer wanting to move into an administrative role or go into business.

Investment Banker

Investment bankers are [Read more…] about What are the Top Paying Positions for MBA Graduates?

Filed Under: Careers Tagged With: careers, Chief Technology Officer, engineering, Engineering Management, Financial Manager, Investment Banker, IT Director, Manager, Marketing

Learn a Skill in 2 Years: The Top 3 Trade Careers

February 26, 2020 by Tim McMahon

We’ve all heard of the great “gig economy”! But do you know what it really means?

It means that fewer people are working traditional 9-5 desk jobs than ever before. Instead, they’re choosing jobs where they can work from home and choose their own hours, but it often also means worse pay and fewer benefits as well.

Fewer people are going into the trades but that means the “trades” are having to pay higher wages and provide better benefits in order to attract workers.

Why go into debt for years when you could graduate in two (on average)? There’s nothing wrong with a trade career! They’re reliable, pay well, and give you time to be with your loved ones.

If you are considering a trade career, here are some of the most lucrative ones:

HVAC Technician

Trade Career - HVAC TechnicianTo be an HVAC technician, you need to have a good mechanical understanding or the willingness to learn. If your favorite unit in elementary school, science was learning about pulleys and machines, then this is a good career for you. No one wants to be too hot or too cold so every house eventually needs some sort of HVAC work done.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), “Employment of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers is projected to grow 13 percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations. Commercial and residential building construction is expected to drive employment growth, and job opportunities for HVACR technicians are expected to be good.”

HVAC technicians only go to school for two years, and according to the BLS, the median annual wage for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers was $47,610 in May 2018. Plus rather than racking up college debt you can “earn while you learn” as an apprentice.

This trade career comes with benefits, and excellent pay. Learn more about becoming an HVAC technician today!

Home Inspector

If you’ve always been someone that loves getting to the root of a problem or [Read more…] about Learn a Skill in 2 Years: The Top 3 Trade Careers

Filed Under: Careers Tagged With: Home Inspector, HVAC Technician, Sonographer, Trade Careers, Ultrasonographer, Ultrasonography, UltraSound

Labor of Love: 5 Tips for Finding a Career You’re Passionate About

February 21, 2020 by Tim McMahon

If you are tired of heading to an unpleasant job or you can’t seem to settle on one, then it might be time to make some changes. With a little bit of help and some patience, you should be able to find a career you’re passionate about before you know it.

Consider Your Long-Term Goals

One of the most important steps in this process will be figuring out your long-term goals. Some people might want to travel and see the world while others would like to save up for a beautiful home and support their family. Once you have written down some of those goals and prioritized, it will be much easier to determine which types of careers are going to help you achieve your lifelong dreams.

Get to Work on Your Resume and Cover Letter

There are a few different reasons why you might want to work on your resume and cover letter well before you apply for any new jobs. In addition to making this process a little more streamlined, working on your resume will also help you reflect on your past jobs. By taking a look at previous jobs and hobbies, you are going to get some insight into exactly what type of career will suit you best. [Read more…] about Labor of Love: 5 Tips for Finding a Career You’re Passionate About

Filed Under: Careers Tagged With: careers, Passion

Give Your Resume a Boost by Increasing Your Skill Set

February 3, 2020 by Tim McMahon

Everyone knows that you shouldn’t treat your resume as an afterthought. The unfortunate thing is that a lot of people do just that, especially with the skills section. The skill section can either make or break your chances of getting the job you want. Below we will deconstruct the main types of resume skills.

Hard and Soft Skills

You need both. Too many people concentrate on only one or the other. What is the difference?

Hard skills include your job skills, experience, and education. Say, for example, you want a job in finance. You would need to excel in analysis and reporting. You would need both to proceed with a job in finance, not one or the other.

A soft skill would be the personality traits that make up your work style.

Did you know that, according to a recent study, employers want to see more of your soft skills? They can get anyone to perform financial analysis if they have a degree. However, how you interact personally with people is what employers put more emphasis on.

Someone could excel at reporting but fail when it comes to personal relations.

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Filed Under: Resume Tagged With: Hard and Soft Skills, resume, skills

How to Get Recruiters on Linkedin (And Land That Dream Job!)

January 29, 2020 by Tim McMahon

Did you know that 122 million people got a job interview through LinkedIn? And job applicants with a ‘comprehensive’ LinkedIn profile are 71% more likely to get interviews.

This is great news for anyone who’s looking for a new job, but the truth is that LinkedIn currently has 260 million monthly active users. So the question is, what can you do to you stand out among so much competition?

1. Complete Your LinkedIn Profile

First things first, it’s important that any recruiter who visits your LinkedIn profile has access to [Read more…] about How to Get Recruiters on Linkedin (And Land That Dream Job!)

Filed Under: Job Hunting Tagged With: job hunting, LinkedIn, recruiters, recruiters on linkedin

How to Fund a Personal Injury Lawsuit to Get the Settlement You Need

January 28, 2020 by Tim McMahon

If you’ve been injured in an accident or by someone’s negligence, you may have decided to consult an attorney to get legal relief. This could include compensation to cover expenses stemming from your injuries, such as lost wages, medical services and treatments, hospital costs, physical or occupational rehabilitation, repairs to your vehicle if impacted, and other possible monetary considerations.

Personal injury attorneys will file a lawsuit to protect your rights and secure a court judgment. However, even if the attorney agrees to wait on getting paid until the case is resolved there will be costs along the way for witnesses, documentation and other things. Unfortunately, you may have to pay for these out-of-pocket expenses. Here are some ways for you to cover the expenses you may be expected to pay.

Take Out a Personal Loan

You may be eligible to be approved for a personal loan, or signature loan, that will finance your legal expenses. This type of loan does not require collateral like a car title or a second mortgage. Typically, the prevailing interest rate will apply as you make payments until the lawsuit is concluded.

[Read more…] about How to Fund a Personal Injury Lawsuit to Get the Settlement You Need

Filed Under: Insurance Tagged With: Accident, Injury, Lawsuit, Legal, loans, Personal Injury Loans

The 10 Highest Paying Jobs in the Oil & Gas Industry

January 28, 2020 by Guest Contributor

Make no mistake: Oil and gas companies may be doing some serious cost-cutting and slimming-and-trimming to stay competitive after the shale boom binge, but when it comes to employment, it’s still one of the best industries to hit up for a job.

Jobs are booming, just as much as U.S. oil and gas production is.

US oil production has increased from 11.7 million Barrels per Day (BPD) at the start of 2019 to 12.6 million by the end of October, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA). Natural gas production has risen as well, to 99.1 Bcf/d at the end of October—95 Bcf/d of which is from dry natural gas—up from 91.3 Bcf/d this time last year for total US natural gas production.

Those gains have translated into more oil and gas industry jobs.

US Oil and Gas Employment

The United States Traditional Energy and Energy Efficiency Sectors in 2018 employed 6.7 million Americans in 2018, according to the US Energy and Employment Report 2019, with nearly 1.5 million directly employed by the oil and gas industry, and another 1.2 million workers employed by the power generation sector, which includes all types of power generation, including oil and gas.

Mining Employment

Employment in the oil and gas extraction and support services, specifically, was at its highest level in 2018 since the fall of 2014—the next most recent high.

And those jobs? None too shabby if you’re interested. [Read more…] about The 10 Highest Paying Jobs in the Oil & Gas Industry

Filed Under: Careers Tagged With: employment, Gas, jobs, Oil Careers, salaries

Certifications to Consider for Making the Job Hunt Easier

January 22, 2020 by Guest Contributor

There’s no question that getting a high-quality job isn’t easy. However, there are many ways you can make yourself more marketable to various companies. One example is by becoming 1 of the 4 Americans who are certified in some field.

There are a variety of different types of certifications that can ultimately help you get hired. Here are four such examples.

Human Resources Certifications

Of the various certifications listed here, this is the most industry-specific. Human Resource Certifications, such as Professional or Senior Professional, are basically requirements to work in the Human Resources field. In that sense, they won’t just help you get a job in this area: They are essential if Human Resources is your field of choice.

Google Certifications

A Google certification can be very helpful when it comes to getting you high-quality tech jobs. There are many different types of Google Certifications that you can get, including certification in AdWords, Google Analytics, Publisher and more.

The best thing about such a certification is that there are countless industries and fields which a Google Certification can be useful in. As such, this is a very broad certification which can be extremely helpful in the future. [Read more…] about Certifications to Consider for Making the Job Hunt Easier

Filed Under: Experience Tagged With: certifications, Google, human resources, Microsoft, Sales

A Guide to Working in Finance in the UK

January 21, 2020 by Tim McMahon

Finding your ideal job in the world of finance can be a challenge. To put this into perspective, in 2018 alone, there were a reported 1.1 million individuals employed in the UK’s financial sector.

With so much competition, it can be difficult to know where to begin in your search for the right job in finance. Furthermore, the financial sector is so diverse that you might not know what sort of position you would like to work in.

Here is a brief guide to help you learn a little bit more about the world of finance so that you can understand exactly where you might fit in.

The Key Areas of Finance

There are a lot of options to look into when trying to figure out what area of finance you’d like to work in. A few of the more popular areas are: [Read more…] about A Guide to Working in Finance in the UK

Filed Under: Careers Tagged With: Accounting, accounting jobs, Banking, careers, finance, Financial Planning, Investment

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