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Archive for ‘Fall 2012: The Pulse of the Workforce’
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From the Dean
If I could teach one thing about life, it would be my passion, fly-fishing. It has taught me several lessons such as how to adapt, persevere and keep life in perspective. These lessons are also illustrated in this issue of the Baylor Business Review, which focuses on the workforce.
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Taking the Pulse of the Workforce
In the 1967 film “The Graduate,” businessman Mr. McGuire delivers pithy career advice by whispering “plastics” into the ear of Dustin Hoffman’s main character. Today, Mr. McGuire might whisper “information technology” or “accounting” into a business school graduate’s ear. Or, he might utter “social media” or “analytics.” Or “healthcare.” Or “any science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) field.” Or “ethics,” “creative problem-solving” or “leadership.” Actually, “all of the above and even more” might be the best career advice anyone could dispense in 2012.
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Bears in the Workforce
Forget about a standard nine-to-five work schedule, and log on for a Skype call to China at 10 p.m. instead. Take a risk and discover your career passion. Start using creativity in your job search. Network to enter into a new industry. The workforce and our work environments are changing, and we caught up with a few Baylor business alumni who shared their stories with us.
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View/Review: Three Things Every Employer and Employee Need to Know About Social Media
Being ignorant of social media risks, best practices, and laws is no excuse for employees’ making career-ending mistakes or employers’ stumbling into costly legal and brand reputation errors. Augie Ray, director of social media at Prudential Financial, discusses a few simple things that every employer and employee should know about social media.
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Learning in 360: Partnering With Nonprofits
In a world where technology rules, companies are finding it increasingly difficult to stay in tune with the changing times. Nonprofit organizations are no exception and often have the additional challenge of a limited operational budget. Gina Green, associate professor of Management Information Systems (MIS), and Erica Ancira, technology consultant for the Nonprofit Technology Collaboration and visiting lecturer at Baylor, have teamed up to offer a solution with the Nonprofit Technology Internship Program.
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Leadership Perspective: Common Sense Hiring in an Uncertain Economy
Heather Gray, BBA ’93, CPA, is co-founder and senior partner of Search Services, a privately held, direct hire placement and staffing solutions company based in Houston, Texas. She discusses eight traits employers are looking for in job candidates.
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Workplace Wellness: On-site Health Care Solutions
Amid woeful tales about chronic disease, poor health care and spiraling medical costs, stories about businesses saving money and keeping employees well are easy to miss. Yet remarkable models for workplace wellness exist, offering inspiration for others interested in do-it-yourself health care.
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Proud to be a Bear
It’s an exciting time to be part of the Baylor family, especially following the “Year of the Bear.” Join us for Baylor’s 102nd Homecoming celebration held the weekend of Nov. 2-3, 2012.
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Mompreneurs: Finding a Balance
Baylor alumnae Laura Miranti, owner of Board Book Albums; Leslie McLean, founder of Time Out Sitters; and Jordan Browning, owner of Ever After; are part of a growing number of women known as “mompreneurs,” actively balancing the roles of mother and business owner.
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What Does Heaven and Hell Have To Do With Work?
Some days it might seem like we have the job from Hell. Other days, our job might seem Heaven-sent. But does believing in Heaven and/or Hell actually have an effect on work? Mitchell Neubert, associate professor of Management and Entrepreneurship and Chavanne Chair of Christian Ethics in Business, says beliefs about Heaven and Hell can predict work outcomes such as job satisfaction and commitment to the organization.
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Research in Action: The Fallout From Abusive Supervision
Dawn Carlson, professor of Management and the H.R. Gibson Chair of Organizational Development, surveyed 280 full-time employees and their spouses to see if abuse suffered at work at the hands of supervisors (i.e., tantrums, rudeness, public criticism and inconsiderate action) crosses over to the subordinates’ families. She found that indeed it does.
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Alumni News
Catch up on alumni news from graduates of Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business.
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Baylor Business Buzz
Catch up on the latest news from Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business. The school welcomes new advisory board members, and regents approved a new MSW/MBA degree program. A new Healthcare specialization was launched within Baylor’s Executive MBA program. Students competed in the New Venture Competition, and outstanding Hankamer staff members were recognized.
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Ethics of a Resume That Reflects the Real You
The job sounds perfect. All the requirements are a snap, except for one: fluency in Spanish. Although you took college-level Spanish, fluency is a mere goal. Should you revise your résumé to say that you meet every requirement? Baylor Career Services staff members Kevin Nall, Ken Buckley and Kat Evans discuss the ethics of résumé that reflects the real you.
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Supporting Baylor Business Students & Alumni
Baylor University’s mission of cultivating highly educated, skilled and ethical business leaders is clearly evident in the success of our 25,000-plus alumni of the Hankamer School of Business. This cultivation process includes providing students with professional development and career management tools, and it extends beyond graduation with support for alumni through various networks and online resources.
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