Women on Business

JANUARY 3, 2011

Make sure you say in your ad description what they need to be successful with you (eg – a computer with internet access, a nice phone voice, computer skills, etc.). If possible, provide some financial incentive like a small hourly rate or commission for work well-done. I have used www.internhere.com to post my request.

Press Release 160

Press Release Parcell Discount PR 160

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Labor Department unveiled $160 million in new grants to retrain workers for technical skills in high-growth fields. And the skills required to fill many of the jobs returning first in the recovery — namely in engineering, IT, and healthcare — do not match the skills of Americans most needing work. How many are there?

Skills 15

Skills Incentives Training Positioning 15

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 29, 2013

In an effort to reduce costs, the organization forbade re-hiring of retirees in 2009. And it was that lull in departures which allowed the organization to redesign some of its incentives, practices and culture. That can be devastating to competitive advantage.

Consultative 8

Consultative Competitive Advantage Long-term Incentives 8

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

When Gitanjali Gems set up its diamond-cutting, polishing and jewellery making unit in its 176 acre campus outside Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh in southern India, it faced a major human resources challenge. The company also offers productivity-linked incentives, which helps youth take home an average salary of $160 (Rs.8000)

Company 8

Company Crisis Attrition Public Relations 8