Losing a job is disappointing, frustrating, and isolating. In a community like Columbia, which has been consistently below state and national averages in the unemployment rate, navigating the tight job market after losing a job can be equally frustrating. The Missouri Department of Labor’s Division of Employment Security administers the Unemployment Insurance Program. “The struggles […]
“It was a surprise for my wife,” the man in the coffee shop was saying. “Just bought some new furniture,” he drawled on, “and I can’t wait to see the look on her face when I tell her what I paid for it . . . it was one of those deals on the internet
Job description: I lead and direct all of the City’s human resources and employee benefits programs. So that’s part compliance, part PR, part negotiator, part mediator, part enforcer, part consultant. Years lived in Columbia/Mid-Missouri: Forty-three. I came to Columbia to attend MU and left for only a couple of years before I came back to
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As Columbia has gotten to be a bigger city — now the fourth largest in Missouri — we’ve had to answer more big-city questions. How do we make sure we’re developing responsibly? How do we protect social equity? How do we foster a labor market that can create jobs to match all the population growth?
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This originally appeared as part of the article “Typewriters and Lint Balls and Ice Cream, Oh My!” Novelty Many of us worked in fast food, mowed lawns, or babysat to earn our first cash, while others delivered papers or worked on farms. A few had more unusual factory experiences, like putting handles on suitcases or
Company climate is produced by what the people in the organization perceive as important. People in the company see what gets noticed and what doesn’t get noticed, the gaps between what leaders say and do as well as their commitment level to their own goals and initiatives. These observations count for more in future behavior
Each of us has a handful of stories about great customer service experiences. But we probably also have at least that many stories about horrible customer service. Offering excellent customer service is one of the easiest ways for a small business to differentiate itself from larger, better-funded competitors. It’s also a powerful, inexpensive way to
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Google Analytics is like a profit and loss report for your website. It allows you to interpret how visitors interact with your website and gauge its success. Here’s how to sort through a report and interpret the findings in a few easy steps. Filter for Geographic Location First, sort your website data by the geographic
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I am new to the area and seeking employment. I’m looking for advice on how to tell if I’m interviewing with an “employer of choice,” or someone who will commit to me and be a really good fit. Do you have any tips? Dear Seeker, Being an employer of choice most often means that the
