Archive for November 2019
Hot Job: Senior Operations Project Manager
Senior operations project managers are responsible for guiding the overall direction of critical manufacturing projects and facilitating communication with project managers, organizational leaders and other stakeholders. They may be responsible for overseeing reporting and documentation, reviewing contracts, ensuring all deadlines are met, analyzing financial statements and performance indicators, and ensuring that project budgets remain intact. They are also charged with adjusting project strategy and execution in…
Read MoreHow to Create a Successful Procurement Mentorship Program
Creating a mentoring program might be the only business initiative that has a solely positive impact. Mentoring can boost worker satisfaction, lower turnover, improve on-boarding, support the company’s brand and improve leadership performance. But perhaps the best part of a mentorship program is that it’s free. Unlike training or tuition reimbursement programs, mentoring leverages the…
Read MoreShould You Ask for Feedback After Being Rejected from a Job?
Any kind of rejection isn’t fun, but when your job application gets rejected, it means a lot of hard work just didn’t pay off. The thing is – it doesn’t have to be a complete loss. Asking for feedback after you’ve been turned down for a position can feel awkward, but it could also lead…
Read More5 Tips for Handling Supply Chain Salary Negotiations
The economy has been doing well and the labor supply is tight, but employees still aren’t able to dictate salary terms to their employers: Negotiation over pay is alive and well. Negotiating a raise or a better job offer is a delicate dance. You want to say the right things and avoid putting your foot…
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