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Happy Memorial Day!
Memorial Day is this coming Monday. Most offices have Monday off, but why? As a federal holiday, Memorial Day was designed as a day of remembrance, honoring the brave men and women who have died while serving our country as part of the military. Veterans Day also works to celebrate those in the military, but is dedicated to all military veterans, both alive and dead.
Memorial Day has traditionally marked the beginning of the summer season, as the last Monday in May. While Labor Day marks the end, the first Monday in September. So whether you’re off this coming Monday or not, take a minute to appreciate all of the military personnel who risked their lives for each of us and our country.
Happy Memorial Day!
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Gigats Review of Sales Manager
The Gigats Network is always working to provide its users with helpful data related to employment and job seeking. As such, we have compiled some information about the job growth outlook for a variety of positions. Hopefully the information below will prove helpful. It is brought to you by the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) in addition to common market place knowledge. Check it out and see if the profession of Sales Manager is right for you!
The job growth outlook for Sales Managers is about 12 percent – about as fast as average across all occupations. With the economy having nowhere to go but up, businesses will be focusing on new sales to increase market share. This means having an effective sales strategy. Businesses know that Sales is one of the most important departments in a company, so moving forward, these positions should be safer than they were in a failing economy.
Competition will be high because managers from many industries seek Sales Management positions. However, prospects will be strongest for those Sales Managers involved with business to business sales, as business to consumer sales decline due to increasing online sales, which decreases the need for sales individuals.
Are you a Sales Manager? Is this what you’re seeing at your job?
Are you looking for a job in this field? Let us know! Match, not search – the new way to find a job. Gigats … Whatever it Takes.
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With Great Power
With great power, comes great responsibility. That’s the line that struck me the most out of David Kirkpatrick’s LinkedIn post, Class of 2013: Narcissism or Altruism? In a World of Abundance, Time to Decide. Not because I’ve never heard it, but because I had never thought of it in terms of where we stand technologically, today.
It’s true that we really are fortunate to live in this country and in this time. [Some might argue that “fortunate” doesn’t have a place in hard work – which is how we got to be where we are when it comes to technology and innovation.] But with all of this knowledge, the capability to do extraordinary things, and the ability to reach even the most isolated individual, we need to make sure that we continue to learn, do extraordinarily helpful things, and truly connect with the people we reach.
So yes, we are (and should be) accountable for what we create – whether it’s an idea, an invention, or an innovation. We need to ensure that our work is used mostly for good, mostly to help, and always as a way to bring the world closer together instead of further apart. I use the word “mostly” because it’s impossible to control all of the ways a new idea, product, or technology could ever be used in the future.
But it’s also impossible to dispute the globalization of the world. And if we’re all going to be “in it” together, then we need to start acting like it. The time for selfish greed has to be over, replaced instead, by a hunger to collaborate with each other and grow smarter, faster, and stronger as one entity.
We decided to use our Gigats Question of the Day to see where our Gigats.com users stood. We asked: The enormous power of technology allows us to: A. Produce higher quality work in less time. B. More easily socialize and connect with the people who are important to us. C. Bring the world together like never before. Out of 5817 users who were polled, 38.35% (or 2231 users) chose A; 22.83% (or 1328 users) chose B; and 38.82% (or 2258 users) chose C.
Wow.
And, thank goodness. I understand that 5817 is a relatively small sample of people, especially considering the poll was taken in only a 24 hour time period, but Gigats users also represent people from all over the country, from all backgrounds, cultures, religious beliefs, etc. And so I I’m encouraged by these numbers.
Another question that strikes me, though, is: How will we react to no longer being the best at things? [Again, some might argue that we never were…] But it’s a valid concern; think about it. There are tons of examples of sore losers, unwarranted self-importance, patronization, etc. Will those terms related to Americans when the “leveling” that David talks about, happens?
Let us know what you think!
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Killing 2 Birds With One Stone
It’s interesting how at the very moment in time we truly need to make strides in our effort to combat the climate crisis (before we reach the point of no return), we also have an issue where there are not enough jobs to go around. It’s one of those unique win-win situations where one solution can work to solve both problems. So what is that solution, you ask? Why, clean energy of course!
It has been estimated that about 4.5 million jobs could be created if America gets serious about clean energy and tackling climate change. But there are always complications that get in the way of any big endeavor and this one is no different.
The Keystone Pipeline System is a proposed pipeline system that would transport oil all the way from Canadian tar sands, through the heart of our country, to The Texas gulf coast. But, not only do “tar sands” create twelve times the pollution of traditional oil, this project does nothing to decrease our dependence on oil as an energy source.
Certainly we would be compensated for our troubles, and surely Americans would be put to work on this project which would spur some job creation. But it would be dirty money and only a few, temporary jobs confined to one part of the country.
However, the biggest problem with TransCanada’s Keystone Pipeline System would be its prevention of other projects that could and would do more for the country and the planet. If we approve the permit they need to receive in order to go through with this project, we won’t be able to fully commit to the clean energy projects that would create better outcomes in terms of energy efficiency and independency, and job creation.
Lobbyists have historically had a hand in big decisions like this because, somewhere, somehow, it affects someone’s business. And so businesses have lobbyists to influence elected officials one way or another. First term Presidents will usually worry about how those lobbyists will affect their re-election campaign and are therefore, more easily swayed. But as President Obama is already in his second term, he won’t have to worry about upsetting anyone or any groups. This should make it easier to say no to the permit.
We have problems, but we have solutions, too. Let’s hope we can stay on track and choose the right solutions that will actually work to solve not only our problems, but to support and strengthen our country long-term, as well.
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Gigats Review of Quality Control Inspectors
The Gigats Network is always working to provide its users with helpful data related to employment and job seeking. As such, we have compiled some information about the job growth outlook for a variety of positions. Hopefully the information below will prove helpful. It is brought to you by the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) in addition to common market place knowledge. Check it out and see if the profession of Quality Control Inspector is right for you!
The job growth outlook for Quality Control Inspectors is about 8 percent – slower than average across all occupations. Because of advances in technological quality control methods, the number of Quality Control Inspectors that are needed is not as high as the demand for quality assurance would warrant.
However, automated quality control cannot replace inspections made by hand for products that require testing based on texture, taste, appearance, smell, product performance, or the quality of product materials.
Many manufacturers are increasingly reassigning inspection duties to fabrication and assembly workers during the production process. Therefore, workers with advanced skills and experience will have the best job prospects. Additionally, the best opportunities are expected to be in plastic product manufacturing.
Are you a Quality Control Inspector? Do you agree with this information?
Are you looking for a job in this field? Let us know! Match, not search – the new way to find a job. Gigats … Whatever it Takes.
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Failure. And Why It’s a Good Thing.
Failing. At first glance, we associate this word with a negative implication. We failed at something; we didn’t reach our goals; we didn’t succeed. That is, after all, what the word failure means; not succeeding. But isn’t there a famous saying: When one door closes, a window opens? So if you fail at something, aren’t you also learning something?
As I read David Evans’ LinkedIn post yesterday, I wondered if people really looked at failure in that way. Time to ask our Gigats.com users! Our Gigats Question of the Day for yesterday then, was: Have you ever failed at anything? Yes or no? The answers were split pretty evenly down the middle. 44.15% of the 5783 users polled (or 2553 people) said Yes. And 55.85% (or 3230 people) said No.
Now, to clarify, this question wasn’t asked to judge anyone on whether or not they have ever failed or succeeded at something. It was asked to see if people recognized failures. Because it’s almost impossible to go through life and not fail at things. And failing is okay. In fact, it’s how you learn and grow and develop. It’s how you learn to succeed.
So if we are to take this small sample of people and assume it represents people in general, it means that about half are recognizing failures and – [hopefully] learning from them. And the other half is not. Or maybe they really aren’t failing at anything which either means they are truly gifted or they aren’t trying anything new.
What’s the saying? With no risk, comes no reward?
Here are some famous quotes about failure:
“Failure is an inevitable part of the human journey.” – Tavis Smiley
“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” – Thomas Edison
“In order to succeed you must fail, so that you know what not to do next time.” – Anthony J. D’Angelo
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Lower the Retirement Age?
Because the economy is not doing well, jobs and retirement savings are scarce. This means that older people are holding on to their jobs longer, delaying retirement. The average age at which people are retiring is now 61, the highest it’s been in over 20 years. These stretched-out boomer careers are distorting the labor market.
But here is why they are staying in the labor market. The amount of social security that you receive during retirement is found by calculating your average indexed monthly earnings during the 35 years in which you earned the most amount of money. Typically, your salary is highest toward the end of your career. So for baby boomers, cutting off these last few years dramatically decreased their social security benefits – salaries stagnated or were even cut at times, and boomers were laid off.
So could lowering the retirement age be the solution to a variety of issues that we face as a country? As a country full of new college grads, seasoned workers, AND baby boomers?
By lowering the age of which you can obtain full social security benefits, you’re making it possible for older workers who are ready to retire but can’t afford to do so, to actually retire.
Everyone agrees that the thing our economy needs more than anything else, is jobs – about 10 million of them, actually. And no matter what we do, we’re not just going to find [or even create] 10 million jobs. Lowering the retirement age would really open a lot of doors. Literally.
By giving older workers access to their full retirement benefits, they could feel secure enough to leave the workforce, allowing millions of jobs to be filled. Maybe not the 10 million we need, but enough to create a tight labor market where there are more job openings than workers to fill them. A tight labor market means higher wages for those who are employed, meaning more disposable income that can be used to buy products and services, and in turn, stimulate the economy. Stimulating the economy then creates more jobs and a positive growth cycle ensues.
Additionally, higher wages for workers would mean higher tax revenues – the very thing that pays for social security. And this would also add to the growth cycle.
What do you think?
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Gigats Review of Bus Drivers
The Gigats Network is always working to provide its users with helpful data related to employment and job seeking. As such, we have compiled some information about the job growth outlook for a variety of positions. Hopefully the information below will prove helpful. It is brought to you by the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) in addition to common market place knowledge. Check it out and see if the profession of Bus Driver is right for you!
The job growth outlook for Bus Driver is about 13 percent – about as fast as average across all occupations. The demand for buses should remain relatively the same as it is currently, however the increase in gas prices may lead more people to bus stations, resulting in a possible need for additional Bus Drivers to cover additional routes.
BRT (bus rapid transit) is a new type of local bus service allowing buses to travel quickly, with only a few stops. If widely adopted in cities across the country, this would create more openings for Bus Drivers as well. The need for school Bus Drivers will stay roughly the same. Even though the number of kids is growing, budget restrictions will force school districts to increase the efficiency of bus routes and will therefore “even-out” the demand.
Bus Drivers who are willing to work part time or irregular shifts will have the best job prospects.
Are you a Bus Driver? Do you agree with this information?
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Social / Emotional Learning
It’s been said over and over again, by business leaders, students, hiring managers – tons of different types of people – that IQ, grades, and even a college degree aren’t what they used to be. Not to say that they are any less important, but rather, that as a society, we are recognizing the stronger importance of other characteristics. Characteristics like common sense, passion, drive, and the ability to interact well with people. Many studies have touted how real world experience trumps education and how employers are looking more closely for those “skills that can’t be taught”.
So as we’re figuring out how best to reconfigure our school systems, we might as well start to think about exactly what we’re going to be teaching as well. There are tons of lessons that aren’t typically part of the school curriculum that maybe should be.
Implementing these kinds of programs beginning in early childhood, gives kids the tools they need to grasp all of the changes associated with their aging selves – learning to socialize and interact with other people, having more responsibility (like homework and grades); even how they will learn and how they will react to learning for the rest of their lives.
Let’s face it; even adults sometimes need help with these things. And maybe you’re thinking that that is what “home” and “parents” are for, but you can’t always guarantee that parents are doing everything they’re supposed to be doing. The parents who are going to teach their kids how to emotionally deal with their feelings, how to recognize their feelings, how words can hurt people’s feelings – are already going to do that. It’s the kids who aren’t getting these things from their parents that are the reason we should be teaching them. And shouldn’t school act as a catch-all for kids – helping them learn not only academic lessons, but life lessons too?
We decided to ask our Gigats.com users if they thought our schools should start teaching life skills and implementing social/emotional learning. 84% or 4755 users said yes, schools have the opportunity to give kids all sorts of tools to help them do better in life and 876 said no, schools should stick to teaching the required subjects.
In Daniel Goleman’s LinkedIn post: Teach Emotional Intelligence in Schools, he says that emotional intelligence or social learning programs take little time away from standard academic topics, yet children learn better, because of them. And there is proof to back him up. About 200 separate studies showed the same results time and again: positive behavior increased 10 percent, negative went down 10 percent, and academic achievement scores jumped up 11 percent with students who participated in emotional intelligence-based programs versus those who did not.
So not only do programs like these help kids with the lessons not taught in school, it actually helps them to learn better – and to retain the information they learn. Aren’t we only helping to build a better future by helping these kids (our future leaders) learn in a better way and with all of the tools to do so?
What do you think? We’d love your feedback!
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It’s National Wait Staff Day!
Did you know that it’s National Wait Staff Day today?
Going out to eat should be a pleasurable experience. You can relax and get waited on, not have to cook, and everyone can get exactly what they want. I am a firm believer that when you go out to eat, you can ask for anything you like (as long as it’s on the menu, obviously) and expect to be served well and in a timely manner.
But I am also a firm believer in letting people know that [most] servers don’t get paid even minimum wage. In fact, there is a different minimum wage level for people in the service industry, called a “tipped minimum wage”. Did you know that? It’s true! The average hourly pay for servers is $2.13 per hour – which hasn’t changed since 1991. Some states have increased this number, but most tipped employees are getting somewhere around this hourly rate.
Now I’m not going to lecture anyone on optimum tipping amounts – it’s your money and you’re going to tip how you’re going to tip. But because it’s National Wait Staff Day, I had to at least fill you all in on that tid bit of information about the $2.13 per hour because, unfortunately, a lot of people don’t know about it.
So the next time you go out to eat, realize that serving and waiting on tables is truly not the easiest job in the world – especially when you have to still have to pay taxes on that $2.13! The only other thing I’ll say is that you should always tip breakfast waitresses well.
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