Archive for the ‘Human Resources’ Category
Thursday, November 11th, 2010 |
David Weatherholt’s guest for this “Getting Down to Business” is Mike Littman, VP of Marketing for Previsor. Previsor is a talent measurement organization, and Mike talks about the importance of pre-employment screening, assessment testing and personality tests. David shares his story of an employee out of control and how disciplined talent measurement would have helped his situation. Learn what steps you can take to hire with precision.
Amanda Cullen, president of Zoo in a Jungle Marketing, calls in later in the show to assert Marketing is Everything. Or, more accurately stated, everything you do is marketing. Learn how each interaction a customer has with your company builds – or destroys- your brand.
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Hire the Best
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Wednesday, October 13th, 2010 |
Keeping good employees requires businesses to stay on top of what are becoming standard employer practices, such as offering 401(k)s. David Weatherholt brings Wells Fargo Relationship Manager Wally Thomas on the show to give advice on developing a 401(k) plan for your employees.
Amanda Cullen of Zoo in a Jungle Marketing for small business weighs in with marketing tips for this recovery that doesn’t quite feel like one. When marketing money is still tight, how do you grow your business? Listen for her answers.
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Keeping Good Employees
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Wednesday, October 6th, 2010 |
David Weatherholt brings Scott Hansen and Ace Bube of the Alaska Regional Council of Carpenters onto “Getting Down to Business.” David starts the show with a history of his father’s union experience- receiving medical and retirement benefits from the union instead of his employers. Scott and Ace talk about modern union benefits and things you may not know about unions.
Amanda Cullen of Zoo in a Jungle Marketing for small business joins the show to discuss marketing for start-up businesses. She and David trade tips and advice to new small businesses that are short on connections and on cash.
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Finding the Right Employee
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Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 |
Dave Weatherholt brings photographer and owner of Alaska Stock Images, Jeff Schultz, onto the show today. Jeff talks about the exciting life of being a photographer with his own business.
Dave starts the show with the questions, “What makes a good employee?” and reports on an innovative article to help small businesses know their hiring practices will ensure they recruit great employees.
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Photo Shoot – Alaska!
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