Organizational Development

Internships 101: Tips on Hiring Interns and Running a Successful Program

  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 […]

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Shark Tank start-up Her Fashion Box exploited staff: Fair Work Ombudsman

  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

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An insider’s perspective: A mutually beneficial internship program

  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,

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GCC agribusiness program addresses growing need for college-educated farm workforce

  GCC agribusiness program addresses growing need for college-educated farm workforce Press release: “What is the biggest challenge you face in your business?” is a question often asked by the Agri-Business Academy students during tours of local agriculture businesses. The answer is almost always the same. “Labor.” The challenge of finding dependable, hardworking individuals for

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Unpaid internships create inequality

  “Universities, students and moral employers must stand up for college students.” – Dalya Romaner Unpaid internships create inequality By Dalya Romaner, Guest Columnist   “Wanted: summer interns. Full-time. Unpaid. Useful industry experience, great resume builder, life lessons. Unpaid or college credit only.”   College students see this kind of listing constantly. In our search

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