How to Counter Offer Your Employees Offer - Spark Hire

How to Counter Offer Your Employees Offer - Spark HireIn todays job market, employees can come and go as fast as the seasons change. Its no longer common for an employee to devote their entire career life to just one company. So say one of your star employees has decided to inform you of their resignation and lets you know that they will be leaving for another company. The reality of the situation sets in and you realize how much of a pain it will be to try and hire a new employee. You want to make your star employee a counter offer, but not so sure of how to do it. Listen up then, because Spark News has got your back.While this next sentence may crush all hopes you had of receiving how to make a counter offer steps, you need to pay attention. Making a counter offer to an employee that has already decided to leave is a bad, bad idea. No matter how difficult hiring a new employee may be, even with savvy online video interviews, its never a good idea to coax an employee that has alread y checked out to stay. Why? Take a look at these great and true reasons why you shouldnt counter offer your employee below.Its Likely Just a Band-AidIf your employee has already taken the time to search for a job, interview with another employer and accept a job offer, then they likely have many reasons as to why. If they were a star employee, and knew it, then they have probably already addressed the issues they have with you or the ort directly. A good employee will bring up big issues or difficulties they have instead of pretending they dont exist. If they did this already and still felt the need to leave the company, then making a counter offer will only serve as a temporary fix. Perhaps you offer them more compensation or added benefits and they accept. Just because they are now paid more doesnt mean that the issues have disappeared. Its likely that this employee will still leave in the next six months anyways, and you will have to hire someone new after all.In the mean time, y ou lost money paying them more and probably lost valuable time as well trying to bend over backwards to accommodate them so they stayed. In the end, it was a waste of time and they decided to leave anyways. Is this really worth it?Lack of CommunicationIf your employees resignation is a complete surprise to you, then you have to question their integrity. Why did they never make light of any issues they were having before? Why didnt they try to figure it out with you before searching for a new job? This points to either a communication issue or a lack of motivation on the part of your employee. If they had truly valued this position they have with you, they would have worked hard to try and smooth out the kinks. Perhaps they were being overworked. Why didnt they ever mention this to you? Unless youre a tyrant that wouldnt listen or try to understand- which is a great reason to leave- they should have communicated with you before they searched for a new job.Questionable Work EthicWere speaking in majorities here, as there will always be exceptions to the rule, but usually when an employee has searched and found another job they have mentally checked out of the one they have with your company. They may accept your counter offer, but how do you know that they will truly be putting their best foot forward from now on? Of course, you can track their work and keep an eye on them, but chances are they have already checked out mentally.Think about it. Why do they call it senior-itis when seniors in high school and college start slacking on their work? Because towards the middle of their last quarter they figure, Im almost done. This doesnt matter Again, not everyone, but once you make up your mind to leave- or decide that you are finished with something- coming back to it with a full-on effort is extremely difficult. Keep this in mind when you think about making a counter offer.Compromised RelationshipThe relationship an employee has with their superior is very importan t- platonically speaking, of course. If your employee decided to leave, then theres bound to be a divide in the relationship you have with them, right? You may constantly be thinking, When are they going to decide to leave again? or What was it that made them decide to leave in the first place. Was it me? These are not the kind of things you want to be focusing on when it comes to one of your top employees. You want to know that they are devoted to this job and to your company. If they already decided to leave once, how do you know they wont up and leave again?One Good Reason to Counter OfferEven though counter offers are a terrible mistake, there is one good reason to make one to buy yourself some time. Perhaps you really cant afford to lose this employee right now. Maybe there is a huge project deadline coming up and losing this employee would mean not making the deadline. In the geschftliches miteinander world, this just isnt acceptable. In this case, making an offer so your empl oyee stays on for the time being may be the best option. However, you should seriously start scouring the market for a replacement pronto. As stated earlier, this counter offer is likely just a band-aid and it should be assumed that this employee will be out in six months to a year. When they do decide to leave, at least you will be fully prepared.SOURCE Dennis Wolf BlogIMAGE Courtesy of Open View Partners

Natalia The Saw Lady Paruz on following your passion

Natalia The Saw Lady Paruz on following your passionNatalia The Saw Lady Paruz on following your passionNatalia The Saw Lady Paruz is a session musician who plays the saw. She performs in the subways of New York City to share her talents with passerby who seem surprised to see her.Ladders spoke with her during a public practice in the subway near Herald Square.

ASME Robotics Podcast with Dr Vijay Kumar Upenn

ASME Robotics Podcast with Dr Vijay Kumar Upenn ASME Robotics Podcast with Dr Vijay Kumar Upenn Podcast Flying Autonomous RobotsUniversity of Pennsylvanias nano-quadrotors have been seen constructing a tower and also playing musical instruments in the lab. Dr. Vijay Kumar, UPS Foundation Professor and the Deputy Dean for Education in the School of Engineering and Applied Science at UPenn, talks about real-world applications of these autonomous flying robots such as taking part in search and rescue missions. Dr. Kumar recently presented the quadrotors at the TED conference.Dr. Kumar received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from The Ohio State University in 1987 and has been on Penn Faculty since 1987. He served as the Deputy Dean for Research in the School of Engineering and Applied Science from 2000 - 2004 and directed the GRASP Laboratory, a multidisciplinary robotics and perception laboratory, from 1998 - 2004.Dr. Kumar is a Fellow of the ASME and the IEEE. He is the recipient of the 1991 National Science Foundation Presidential Young Investigator award, the Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching, and the 1997 Freudenstein Award for significant accomplishments in mechanisms and robotics.Learn more about Flying Autonomous Robots. The copyright of this program is owned by ASME.

ASME to Present Nearly 20 Code-Related Courses in Las Vegas

ASME to Present Nearly 20 Code-Related Courses in Las Vegas ASME to Present Nearly 20 Code-Related Courses in Las Vegas ASME to Present Nearly 20 Code-Related Courses in Las VegasASME Learning Development will offer 19 code and code-related live courses including two new classes next month in Las Vegas, Nev. The courses, to be held from Sept. 24 to 28, will take place at Harrahs Las Vegas Hotel.One of the new courses, Six Sigma for Engineers and Technical Professionals, will provide attendees with a fundamental understanding of the Six Sigma methodology for process improvement a customer-oriented change strategy with a systematic data-driven approach to eliminate waste and enhance performance. The course, to be held Sept. 24-26, employs a practical approach, using lecture, small group case studies, discussions and hands-on activities to enable attendees to learn how to integrate Six Sigma tools, collect and analyze data, and master the concept of generating standard, stable and p redictable processes.A second new class, Agile Project Management, will offer participants an introduction to Agile Project Management using the Project Management Institutes latest PMBOK/Agile guidelines, with practical real-world examples. The course, which will take place Sept. 27-28, will combine lecture, small group activities, quizzes and discussions to help students understand Agile and its relationship to traditional project management practices. Attendees who are interested in taking both classes can register for the Six Sigma and Agile Project Management for Engineers kofferverstrker Course and save up to $755 on the cost of registration.Nondestructive Examination Applying ASME Code Requirements (Section V), from Sept. 24 to 26, is designed for individuals who require an understanding of the principles, techniques and applications of the key nondestructive examination (NDE) methods. With its emphasis on basic procedures, techniques, applications, advantages and limitation s as related to the ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel Code (BPV), Section V, for each NDE method, the course should be beneficial for a range of professionals, including design, structural, maintenance and materials engineers, as well as management, supervisors, regulators, auditors and project managers.Overview of Codes Standards for Nuclear Power Plants, to be held Sept. 24-26, is intended to familiarize mechanical and civil engineers with ASME, its codes and standards, and the ASME BPV Code as it applies to nuclear facilities. The course will provide students with an overview of Sections III and XI of the BPV Code and the Guides for the Operation and Maintenance for Nuclear Power Plants. It also reviews Sections II, V, and IX as they apply to nuclear facilities, and discusses the NQA-1 Quality Assurance for Nuclear Facility Applications Standard. Other topics to be covered include a brief history of the BPV Code the ASME Boards and Committees, including the Board on Nuclear Codes and Standards international activity in the area of nuclear codes and ASME Nuclear Accreditation.From Sept. 24 to Sept. 27, Design in Codes, Standards Regulations for Nuclear Power Plant Construction will provide participants with details of the ASME Section III, Division 1, code requirements and their technical basis for the design of Class 1, 2 and 3 piping, pumps, valves and vessels for nuclear power plants. In addition to offering attendees an overview of the ASME Section III design requirements, the course will cover topics including methods of analysis and qualification criteria for each schriftart of component design by rule design by analysis and qualification by testing and supplementary requirements imposed by regulation, such as regulatory guides and standard review plans.Pipe Sizing, Pump Selection, and Water Hammer, also to be offered from Sept. 24 to 27, will provide attendees with the equations and calculations they will need to understand the relationship between pipe wall stresses and the changes in fluid pressure and velocity for the prediction of a pipe wall failure. The course, which should be of particular value to practicing engineers in the power and process piping areas, will also feature a review of fluid mechanics, including fluid properties, equations for steady and for unsteady flows, flow in a pipeline, friction factor, hydraulic and energy gradient lines, and axial and hoop stress calculations in a pipe wall.On Sept. 26, ASME will offer Strategic Thinking, a one-day course that will introduce participants to strategic thinking tools that will help them make sound decisions and apply proven methods to evaluate risk and determine the best plan of action. Designed for managers, supervisors, and team leaders, the class will show attendees how to recognize opportunities to influence and create strategic alliances, use strategic thinking concepts identify strengths and weaknesses in their work groups, and develop persuasive skills to sell their strategic ideas to others.For mora information on the entire schedule of ASME Learning Development courses that will be offered in Las Vegas, visit go.asme.org/lasvegas6. To learn more about ASME Learning Development programs, visit www.asme.org/shop/courses/asme-training-development.

Should you reveal your embarrassing past at work

Should you reveal your embarrassing past at workShould you reveal your embarrassing past at workWhat do Bruno Mars, Reese Witherbeispoon, Justin Bieber, and Martha Stewart have in common? If you guessed that theyre all famous and wealthy celebrities, youre half right. Aside from earning big bucks in their chosen careers, theyve all been arrested at one point or abedrngnisher.For celebrities having an arrest (or two) might offer a certain level of street cred or cachet. For the rest of us though, a brush with the law or embarrassing past could pose a serious career threat.So, what should you do if you have a colorful past? Perhaps learning from famous folks with monumental faux pas could help.Own itBack in 2004, Ashlee Simpson-Ross experienced a very public embarrassing moment while performing live on Saturday Night Live. The band started playing her song Pieces of Me and Simpsons vocals began- only she welchesnt singing. Simpson stumbled over her vocals and it was immediately obvious she was lip syncing.Last summer Simpson-Ross told E News That was a very long time ago. Its something that happened to me and things in life happen to you and they make you stronger and they make you a better performer, a better person. I think things like that build your character and your strength and its how you handle them.Fortunately for most of us, professional humiliations dont happen in quite that public a forum.But if you do screw up and its caught on video for perpetuity, you might not have to tell a potential employer about it- they may already know. If thats the case, learn from Simpson-Ross- admit it, allow the other person to process it, acknowledge it if need be, and move on.Pay attention to the fallout2004 seems to have been a big year for celebrity career disasters. While Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake were performing at the Super Bowl halftime show, Timberlake pulled at Jacksons top, exposing parts of the anatomy never previously seen at the Super Bowl. The e nsuing scandal became known as Nipplegate and inspired the phrase wardrobe malfunction.While no one knows if it was planned or truly accidental, the fallout has been discussed for years. An in-depth analysis in USA Today earlier this year revisited the original players ranging from Jacksons tailor, her body piercer, an NFL executive and the FCC chairman. It was an interesting breakdown since it highlighted a major fact- sometimes your screw up at work damages more than your own career.While Jackson took the brunt of the fallout, there were many behind the scenes whose careers were impacted.The USA Today article quotes Michael Powell, The FCC Chairman, as saying that he still remembers sitting next to one of his neighbors at a Super Bowl watch party in 2004 during the halftime show. And I said, Oh, my God. If this really happened, my day is really going to suck tomorrow. Powell was also quoted as saying The war was on the minute we walked into the office. People were falling all over themselves to announce their outrage and their discontent.If youve somehow been part of a professional scandal, its important to realize that it not only impacts you- but could affect the business, reputation or even careers of those around you. In the case of the Super Bowl debacle, Powell mounted a full investigation before making any decisions or levying for fines. In the cubicle world, it might not be quite that sophisticated.If youve been the center of a work scandal or even on its peripheries, it may be in your best interest to speak to your current or potential employer and tell your own side of the story before the rumor mill starts up.Follow up stronglyWhen Fergie was still lead female vocalist of the Black Eyed Peas she had a particularly embarrassing moment on stage in 2005. While singing Lets Get it Started she accidentally lost control of her bladder and it was visible to anyone watching. She later referred to that as the most unattractive moment of my life.Two years l ater Fergie released a song called Big Girls Dont Cry which was probably a nod to her acknowledging her humiliating moment and then moving on.One last thoughtIf you do have an embarrassing past, spend some time thinking about the consequences of revealing the details rather than keeping them to yourself. It might feel awful to tell a hiring manager about the great big blip in your career, but it will probably feel a lot worse to have someone discover it and then share it behind your back.

Three Ways to List 3 Titles for 1 Employer

Three Ways to List 3 Titles for 1 EmployerThree Ways to List 3 Titles for 1 EmployerThree Ways to List 3 Titles for 1 EmployerI recently came across a challenge while helping a friend update herbei resume. The bulk of her experience (10 years worth) had been with one company, where she had progressed from sales associate to assistant manager to store manager. Talk about moving up the ladder Her problem was that her experience didnt appear all that impressive on her resume, since it looked like she had just one job for 10 years, rather than three progressively mora responsible jobs.Does this situation sound familiar? After some brainstorming andconsultation with my colleagues, we came up with a clear approach to address this on her resume.For story-telling purposes, heres an overview of her most recent work history2008-PresentTownville School District, Substitute Teacher2006-2008Wee Care Daycare, School Age Teacher 1996-2006National Book Seller, Manager, Assistant Manager, Sales Assoc iateAnd here are three different ways you can incorporate this multiple titles/one company scenario on your resume1) If you need to fill in some white space on your resume to make it reach a full page, then list them all as separate positions with bullets of accomplishments under each.ExampleManager, National Book Seller (2003-2006) Accomplishment or responsibility Accomplishment or responsibilityAssistant Manager, National Book Seller (2002-2003) Accomplishment or responsibility Accomplishment or responsibilitySales Associate, National Book Seller (1996-2002) Accomplishment or responsibility Accomplishment or responsibility2) If you have more experience to put on your resume besides that one company, list the individual job titles in chronological order (newest first). Then, add your relevant accomplishments and responsibilities from all the positions in one bullet list.ExampleManager, National Book Seller (2003-2006)Assistant Manager, National Book Seller (2002-2003)Sales Associat e, National Book Seller (1996-2002) Accomplishment or responsibility Accomplishment or responsibility Accomplishment or responsibility Accomplishment or responsibilityAccomplishment or responsibility Accomplishment or responsibility3) Another space-saving approach is to list one company heading, showing your total time with the company, then also list the dates that apply to each position title. Since its very similar to the second example, this alternative is a matter of style. Take into account how it looks on your resume when stacked up against everything else.ExampleNov. 1996 to Aug. 2006National Book Seller, Somewhere, CTManager (2003-2006)Assistant Manager (2002-2003)Sales Associate (1996-2002) Accomplishment or responsibility Accomplishment or responsibility Accomplishment or responsibility Accomplishment or responsibility Accomplishment or responsibility Accomplishment or responsibilityIf all of your experience has been with just one employer, turn to Rick Saias post, How to Build a Resume after Many Years with 1 Employer, to get some more ideas about presenting your experience in its best light on your resume.

List Education on Resume Help!

List Education on Resume Help The Unexposed Secret of List Education on Resume One might be the conventional, with an objective on top, then education and appropriate coursework, and following that, experience and techniques. The education section on your resume should also have degrees youre currently pursuing and certificates necessary to carry out your job. If you dont have lots of work experience to demonstrate your abilities and capabilities at work, it can be important to list any appropriate college coursework, even when you didnt graduate with a degree. You should consist of education even when youre only partway finished with that. Ruthless List Education on Resume Strategies Exploited Employing an online resume builder is a straightforward and effective means of writing a winning resume which will get you through the interview stage. You are able to receive a fair idea of accredited on-line certifications on the next link. There are a few strategies it is possible to use if presenting your on-line education on your resume and cover letter. Youre able to use a on-line search engine to discover absolutely free on-line presentations of skills. The Unexposed Secret of List Education on Resume Especially whenever there are countless different applicants with similar qualifications and techniques. Education is among a couple important sections employers search for on resumes. Its a fact that some employers wont be interested in you as you lack the work openings educational requirement, but you will see different employers that welcome your experience, skills and expertise. Just consider it your very first step in convincing employers that youve got the qualifications they require. There is nobody right means to list your education. If youve been out of work for some time, or in case you have a very long gap on your resume, be ready to talk about what youve been doing to remain informed and keep your skills fresh. For instance, if you take up an on-line training course in say, metaphysics. There are two things you want to learn if you wish to understand how to list education in progress on your resume. You are going to want to tailor your resume to the work description. There are a lot of resume strategies to master which will help you land the job that you desire. Of course if youre asking for a particular job, its simple enough to amend a resume to incorporate an objective that matches the work description. The accomplishments that you select to grow your resume have to be relevant to the work vacancy youre applying to or relate in some way to the business or specific business. Generally speaking, the high school part of your education ought to be a whole lot more sparse than the college portion. Most importantly, be strategic about anything you place in your education section. As a rule of thumb, you shouldnt reference high school education in your education section unless its your only academic experience . You should tailor the education section of your resume to satisfy your circumstances, including whether you continue to be a student, how much work experience that you have, and what number of academic achievements youve got. You went back to school and took a lot of courses that are related to the tech market. At exactly the same time, in the event of freshers, all the certifications matter a good deal. The bulk of the moment, employers are somewhat more interested on your contributions or accomplishments. When they review your resume, they should be able to figure out quickly what you did at a particular job. If You Read Nothing Else Today, Read This Report on List Education on Resume Deciding how to present your on-line degree can be hard. The ideal placement is dependent on what youre attempting to emphasize. Most recruiters only devote a couple of seconds scanning a resume before choosing whether to read on in more detail. If you earned a degree online, you might be wondering how best to present it to prospective employers when looking for employment. Share your best triumphs as a teacher to show that youre well rounded enough to undertake the team lead position. At the fruchtwein fundamental level, a very clear education section demonstrates that youve got a very good background and the simple knowledge to be successful. Its imperative to understand how to list your education on a resume at each stage. Education has become the most powerful weapon that you can utilize to modify the world. Conversely, if youre asking for a research position, you can set your research experience initially and include more detail on previous research experiences. When youre called in for your interview, youll need to emphasize the way your distance learning experience provides you with an edge employed. What You need to Do If you havent any work experience, then you ought to adhere to the identical format. Experience Highlighting your experience has beco me the most significant part your resume. The Little-Known Secrets to List Education on Resume Simply Google Search your State and Food Service Certification and youll have the ability to obtain what you require. There are a couple cases where it would be to your benefit to put it near the peak of your resume, under your Skills Summary.