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How a Culture of Good Delivers Impact and Profits by Ryan Scott Scott Moorehead had a problem. As CEO of TCC Verizon, the nation’s largest Verizon authorized retailer, he knew that his industry suffered from habitual long-term employee turnover, as is true with most companies in the retail space. More than 80% of […]
Students should have the freedom to do unpaid internships by Sandy Malone That good internship on your resume can be the difference between getting a job interview or not. And the competition to get internships is brutal, because students really, really want them. Unfortunately, the number of internship opportunities available has dropped over […]
Internships 101: Tips on Hiring Interns and Running a Successful Program By Isaac Coates Figuring out how to run a legal and mutually beneficial internship program for young adults looking to enter the workforce can be challenging. Congrats! Reaching a point in business where you are able to develop an intern program […]
Shark Tank start-up Her Fashion Box exploited staff: Fair Work Ombudsman By Nick Toscano A fashion business that began on Channel Ten’s Shark Tank has been accused of running an illegal unpaid internship program and exploiting staff. Her Fashion Box complaints spark warning NSW Fair Trading warns consumers to steer clear of HerFashionBox.com, a start-up […]
Businesses can give interns a chance to shine — or whine Joyce M. Rosenberg, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Fresh face or long face? Which one you see on interns at small businesses may depend on whether the boss gives them a chance to shine or do only menial tasks. As […]
The take: The high cost of unpaid internships Opinion writers share their takes on working over the summer Sasha Jenkins, The Daily “Get your foot in the door” is a common phrase that encourages a go-getter attitude. As college students, we’re used to hearing that sentiment. It emphasizes the power of the individual. […]
How To Recruit Top Social Media Interns By AJ Agrawal When it comes to hiring for social media, most businesses are eager to find talent. After all, these candidates are not only ahead of the latest and greatest trends, but can bring a fresh perspective on how your messaging and branding candrive new […]
Keeping an Eye on the Next Generation Rick Short, Indium Corporation Mark Reece is the perfect example of why Indium Corporation invests in student programs. In 2015, while employed part-time at a local furniture warehouse and working toward a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering technology, Reece was selected to participate in Indium’s Summer […]
An insider’s perspective: A mutually beneficial internship program By Mike Grandinetti Growing businesses are looking to hire talent that is sharp, motivated and can easily fit into existing company culture. It’s the matter of finding that talent that can cost companies a lot of money. Consider the resources invested in the initial search, […]