Thomas J. Watson, Sr. headed IBM from 1914 to 1956 as the Chairman and CEO. Under his leadership the company became an international force in business. By any measure he was a hugely successful innovator and leader of people. Few entrepreneurs have more interesting and thought-provoking quotes attributed to them than Watson. Perhaps his most […]
This article is republished with the permission of the author. How To Hire Top Quality Candidates: Emerging Trends By : Julia Kuzeljevich, 2014-10-16 What are the emerging trends in hiring top quality transportation management talent? Ross Reimer, President, Reimer Associates, Inc. devoted an entire session to these during Wednesday’s 2014 Surface Transportation Summit at the Mississauga […]
Being in the recruitment business for many years, I’ve met with thousands of people who are seeking new employment opportunities. For some, they find a new position in a short period of time. For others, the search can be more time consuming. Hardly a week goes by that I don’t meet with someone who’s having […]
The other day, I was having lunch with a longtime friend and client. He’s one of three people I contacted for his opinion when I was considering entering the recruitment business. He encouraged me to jump in and asked me to help him find a senior manager in our first meeting. Over the years, he’s […]
In my work as a recruiter, I have the unique opportunity to work with dozens of companies in transportation and supply chain. Each has its own distinct culture and many have characteristics that are exceptional. Without question, the most significant driver of success in top-performing companies is the value they place on people and assembling […]
Recently many of us watched the Super Bowl. It had several interesting storylines and perhaps the most compelling was future Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning going up against the young sensation Russell Wilson. We all know how the game turned out, with Russell Wilson leading the Seahawks to a resounding victory. No matter who […]
I trust you enjoyed a relaxing Christmas and New Year’s break and are looking forward to a healthy and productive year in 2014. Personally, my family and I experienced quite a different Christmas as we lost power to our home for six days because of the ice storm in southern Ontario. The ice storm was a […]
The other day I received an interesting call from my Dad, who is 85 years old. He told me he and my Mom had been talking and they decided it’s time to get their first computer. He asked for my advice on what to buy and where to buy it and thankfully I was able […]