Death of the Employee Stock Option

Death of the Employee Stock Option 2 Many companies use ESOPs (Employee Stock Option Plans) to lure new talent. However as the first major vesting date appears on the horizon for the members of its ESOP, Google is anxious about a brain drain of the newly-rich. Together with backdating scandals that have hit companies like Apple and Monster, could this be the end of the employee stock option? Why do companies push stock options on their recruits? Refer-a-friend programs like SQLink's are good at bringing potential employees to a company's doorstep but in a competitive market like Silicon Valley or Israel, companies need more to pull those candidates through the door. From a company's point of view, offering stock options is attractive because: Stock options cost nothing to give, the cost is in managing the program itself When employees feel they have a stake in ‘their' company, they make extra efforts Employees are motivated to stay at least until their options vest, typically 3-5 years When options do vest and employees react, the purchased options are a source of revenue for the company From a new employee's point of view, receiving stock options is appealing because:eval Optimistic new recruits, younger ones in particular, envision themselves down the road alongside history's stock option millionaires, especially if the stock is rising The offer of options almost feels like a signing bonus The options are typically not taxable until exercised. Is offering a great salary good enough instead? Sadly, no. As Nava Shalev explains (Hebrew), an employee whose only priority is making money will be easily tempted to leave once a higher bidder appears, and his employer will lose most of the return on his investment in that person.eval What's a good company to do then? Companies need to develop an employment brand, as Ms. Shalev suggests. For example, Google has already attained legendary status as an ideal place to work with its free gourmet cafeterias and far-reaching wifi-enabled, leather-seated transport system. A strong employment brand such as Google's attracts new employees and makes current employees reluctant to leave. If anything, this should allow Google to avoid the stock options brain drain trap that they fear. What about smaller companies with lesser resources? They still have many options to tempt you in creating an employment brand, requiring them to be more creative. Video game creator Red 5 Studios came up with an elaborate recruitment drive where they mailed 100 top developers a personalized package containing an iPod, and the package tied into a video game-like website that was created to sell the company to these candidates. Conclusion The employee stock option will continue to lose favor for now but will live on until another low-cost, high-impact recruitment lure becomes well known. Companies will need to exert more effort on building their employment brands, especially if they want to mitigate the effects of a backfiring employee stock option plan. The winners are the jobseekers, who will only benefit from companies' redoubled efforts to attract them.

On the Job by Anita Bruzzese What Coders Need to Know for Career Success in 2016

On the Job by Anita Bruzzese What Coders Need to Know for Career Success in 2016 Coding is the hot job of the near future, and the word is out. It's becoming more competitive and employers are raising the bar for jobs. While there are thousands of job listings for programmers and coders on various job sites, the increasing number of people capable of filling those jobs means that those in the industry will have to up their game if they want to thrive in their careers in 2016. First up: technical skills alone won't cut it any more. Language skills and we're not talking PYTHON are crucial. For example, one employer looking for a coder has told headhunter David Klein to screen out resumes that are not written well, or ones that contain grammatical errors. Klein, director of recruitment for KDS Staffing in New York, says that the employer is looking for coders and programmers who can communicate well. Michael Choi, founder ofCoding Dojo, says that employers are doing more filtering,(read more here) photo: hccoders

Tips For Women Seeking A Successful Business Venture

Tips For Women Seeking A Successful Business Venture Women have recently become far more of a force in the world of business.  Women no longer have as many restraints on their ability to rise as noteworthy professionals, though there are still several significant challenges that remain.  But women are still paid less than men in the same professional position.   Women are still marginalized when it comes to their abilities.  It is important for those who plan to conquer the challenges of being a professional and a woman to equip themselves with the powers of knowledge.  Take a moment, and start here.  Check out these tips from women, for women seeking out a successful business venture.   Know the extent of a woman’s legal rights As a female in business, it is vital that she know her legal rights in every situation presented.  Depending on the nature of a woman’s business venture, an array of legal complications could arise along the way.   Not every woman in the business world is inept enough in legalities that they are able to represent themselves in any legal situation.  It is more likely that almost no woman is that equipped when entering into a business contract or venture.   Exude strength and confidence Always express an attitude of strength and confidence.  Enter every room with a purpose to show others that there is no challenge that cannot be faced head on.  Part of feeling confident for most professionals is being well prepared.   Preparation for any job is important, but it is all the more important for a female attempting to exude strength and confidence.  Dress to impress, as well.  A slick business suit shows that a woman means business. Identify personal strengths and weaknesses Hurdles and boundaries are meant to be conquered.  Women in business should clearly identify their personal strengths and weakness.  Having an opened and working knowledge of a woman’s strengths and weakness will help her to better shape her personal business venture.   Generations of masculine programming have taught women to value some of the more “manly” elements of perceived confidence, such as walking tall or asserting oneself.  As a woman, it is critical to remind oneself that there is more than one way to succeed.  It is beneficial to step away from the run of the mill comfort zone, and pinpoint the most effective aspects of a woman’s personality. Emulate those who have gone before Women in business should find other women who have gone before them and found success.  Seek out those who have gone before, and find ways to emulate their winning behaviors.  If possible, adopt a close mentor.  A strong female role model is always a helpful additive to a successful career path.

Google Logo Font What the Change Means for Resume Fonts

Google Logo Font What the Change Means for Resume Fonts In late 2015, the Google logo font changed from a serif to a sans serif font for the first time in Googles 17-year history.  What are serif and sans serif fonts? Learn enough about that for our purposes  here.Why Google Moved to a Sans Serif FontPer a Google blog:In the beginning, people reached Google via a desktop computer. Period.Now they get to Google via many platforms, apps, and devices.Viewers screens vary in size from large (think mega wall screen) to tiny (think smart watches).The new Google logo font and brand identity package scale effectively from large to small and deliver a magical user experience (UX), regardless of screen size.What the Google Logo Font Change Means for Your ResumeLike Google users, the people who read your resume do so on a variety of devices and screen sizes â€" most likely from desktop to mobile.When the world’s most clicked website moves to a sans serif font to improve its user experience, then it’s time to think about the UX of the people who read your resume.(See more here on optimizing your resume for the 59%  of recruiters who read them on mobile devices.)Google’s New Logo Font Resembles HelveticaThe new Google logo font, Product Sans, was custom designed for the company. However, it resembles Helvetica, a well-liked sans serif font. You can use Helvetica for your resume, but it hogs scarce space.Calibri, a font designed for Microsoft, again to be read on-screen, makes a better choice for resumes.Use a Sans Serif Font for Your ResumeWhen Google and Microsoft, which have mega budgets to design and test UX, embrace sans serif fonts for on-screen use, then resume writers should too.A few diehards still print resumes to read them, but most people read resumes on-screen.Take advantage of the majors RD budgets and use a sans serif font to optimize UX for the people who read your resume.You Might Also LikeA Resume Heat Map Study Shows You Where to Use Bold Font on Your Resume. You can read it here.Image Courtesy of Brooke Cagle Updated April 2019 2015 2019, Donna Svei. All rights reserved.Donna SveiDonna Svei, an executive resume writer and former C-level executive, retained search consultant, and CPA, writes all of AvidCareerists posts. She has written for and been quoted by leading business, general, and career media outlets, including Forbes, Mashable, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, Lifehacker, Ask.com, Social Media Today, IT World, SmartBrief, Payscale, Business News Daily, and the Muse. Let her background and experience inform your job search strategy and decision making.Learn more about Donnas executive resume writing service or email Donna for more information. Resumes â€" Fonts (5 Posts)

Writing Credits on Resume - Do You Need to Use Them?

Writing Credits on Resume - Do You Need to Use Them?Writing credits are usually labeled with a job title, such as an Assistant Manager. The position of the writer is often indicated. You could also check with other employers that you may have worked with or that might be using your resume as well. It will also help to take notes about the writer's work and what types of titles you might want to use for your credits.Your writing credits on resume are often listed by the writing group. These groups give writers credits according to a pre-defined system. Sometimes they allow this as a way to reward their writers. It may be helpful to ask the writing group if they know what these titles are.You can find out the formatting of your writing credits on resume. If you need more information, you can call the writer and ask. This will also provide you with the ability to make sure the writer is credible means actually writing the credits on resume according to the pre-defined format.If you call up the writers and request more information about the format they use, you will often find that you can make a better decision by talking with them first rather than trying to contact writers after having been rejected. Writers can sometimes get flustered about making decisions about whether to include certain pieces of information. You can feel confident in the fact that you will be able to work with someone who is knowledgeable in this area.Writers might agree to use the formatting that you have provided to get your credit and sometimes they may not. There are plenty of other companies who will let you enter their formats as well. You do not have to worry about creating your own formatting yourself. You will just need to follow the formatting that they have provided. If you still need to learn more about formatting your credits on resume, you can always go to their site and read about their formats and what they include on their resume.Some people feel that it is a waste of time and effort to request writing credits on resume. They would much rather just leave the information blank. While it is true that your credit does not really matter unless you need to use it, you can rest assured that there are some people who truly want to be included on your resume. It can be a great feeling to know that others like your work and think highly of you. With the formatting options provided on their sites, you should have no problem getting it to look exactly how you want it to.If you still feel like you do not want to use the formats that they have offered, you can always choose to add your own personal touches to it. You can put your own job titles to show you are a skilled writer. You can even add your own job titles that are part of your writing credits on resume. You will need to make sure you fill in all the appropriate details such as employer, education, experience, etc.When your credit on resume is formatted the way you want it to, it will make it easier for yo ur future employers to find you and connect with you. You should feel good about the way you have written the credits on resume.

Pregnancy Travel Must-Haves for Flying - Cubicle Chic

Pregnancy Travel Must-Haves for Flying - Cubicle Chic Pregnancy Travel Must-Haves for FlyingHealth Life, Home Life, Pregnancy, Travel September 20, 2018 9 CommentsHello guys! I am back after an almost-two-month hiatus! I’d like to talk to you about some pregnancy travel must-have’s. But first, a little bit of life update. While there really is no excuse in abandoning my baby blog, there were a few things happening in August/July that took the better half of my mental capacity.I started and finished an online class on Child Development through our local community college.The husband and I traveled to Hamburg, Germany for my cousin’s wedding ceremony for a week and spent a lot of time with families from all over the world. Earlier this month, I finished doing a maternity shoot with my trusted photographer friend Natalie (NatalieAlvarado.com) it was a ton of fun! Stay tuned for the photos later 3 but here are some low-resolution sneak peaks! Last weekend, we just wrapped up our baby shower with our dear friends (35 adults and 12 kids and 3 infants lol) and had a blast. I’m very proud of coming up with the idea of hiring a florist (Flowers A La Carte in this case) to have a flower arrangement workshop as my party favor! Now, I am back today with a new post! In view of our recent trip to Hamburg, Germany, I learned of many hacks (some through painful lessons) that make a pregnant woman’s travel much more comfortable easier.   That’s what I’d like to talk about today:6 Pregnancy Travel Must-Have’s for Flying1. Compression Socks ($15.98 via Amazon)This is a common and self-explanatory tip. Get them anywhere you can, just not last minute at the airport because they’re always a rip-off at the airport. The reason behind wearing compression socks is to keep your pregnant lower limbs from accumulating so much fluid and from swelling. When you have a lot of swelling combined with long periods of inactivity, that’s when you risk for developing a DVT   (deep vein thrombosis) goes up.2. Resistance Bands ($25.97 via Amazon)If you read up online, you will find that it’s commonly recommended that you get up and walk around when you board a flight. Really, you should do that from prolonged periods of sitting, regardless of whether you’re on a flight. But space is limited when you are in flight, and that’s why the resistance bands come in super handy! To get some exercise (especially leg and quad exercise), you simply have to pop one of these on. In the discreet comfort of your own seat, you can get some leg exercise in without troubling your fellow passengers!3. Babymoov Pregnancy Belt ($30.75   via Amazon) This is maybe the SINGLE MOST LIFE-CHANGING pregnancy product I’ve purchased so far. It’s my most recommended  pregnancy travel must-have. After about 28/29 weeks, I haven’t been able to live without it (outside of flying too). But when we went to Hamburg, I found this belt to make all the difference when I was trying to get comfortable in flight. What it does it m ake you ROUND around the middle of your torso so that it’s easier for you to lean against any surface. We had the luxury and privilege to board the flight in business class this time (thank you, United points!) and to my surprise, I still needed the Babymoov belt and was not comfortable without it. Now in my 33 weeks, I cannot sleep without this belt around my waist, and I have been able to do without a pregnancy pillow which is much bulkier and harder to store post-pregnancy!4. Evian Mineral Water Spray ($12.75 for two via Amazon)   (1.7 oz, TSA compliant)This water spray serves two functions, one more obvious than the other. It helps with moisturizing your skin during the ever-so-drying cabin air (and always works better in conjunction with lotion). But the pregnant body (at least mine) goes through these fluctuating temperatures… on our flight to Hamburg, I woke up multiple times feeling super hot, which never happened before I was pregnant. So the spray actually helped to co ol my skin temperature down, and in turn, had an overall cooling effect.5. Wired Headband (4 pack for $9.99 via Amazon)  There’s no other time than during pregnancy that you need simple, easy-to-use, and quick methods to look put together. These wired headbands happen to be one of these shortcuts! I can totally see myself carrying this into my post-partum days. Basically, this is a way to keep your hair (esp. the pregnancy hormone induced little whispy hairs!) out of your face. It’s a little bit of a something that adds a bit glam to your ensemble. For me, I couldn’t wear my usual clothes anymore, so I needed new ways to add more glam to my looks.6. Slippers/Sandals ($40 via ASOS)Again, one of those no-brainers because you will probably not fit into anything else at this point. You lower limbs will also swell to some extent while you are in the air, due to the reduced gravity and cabin pressure change. Get comfortable shoes that you can slip in and out of easily. You will appr eciate it so much… One additional thing is that if you expect a lot of walking on your trip like my Hamburg trip turned out to be (which I was not anticipating), get shoes with cushions. I didn’t, and I was OK the first day (we walked at least 10K steps around the city center in Hamburg). But on the second day, my lower back started to hurt and it was not fun…7. Means of hydrating + access to snacksI was diagnosed with gestational diabetes around my  26th week  of pregnancy. So on top of all the forbidden food and drinks for pregnant ladies, I’ve had to REALLY watch the type of food I consume. But even if you are lucky to have avoided GD, keeping yourself hydrated and fed is super critical during pregnancy. When traveling via flights during your pregnancy, I would definitely encourage you to pack granola bars, protein bars, dried fruits, anything that are small and compact and can provide some quick calories. And of course, bring a water bottle. Many airports are equipped wi th water fountain these days, so you don’t have to worry about buying water or finishing it quickly before passing through security.Make sure you do before departing for your trip: Health Life, Home Life, Pregnancy, Travel September 20, 2018 9 CommentsHello guys! I am back after an almost-two-month hiatus! I’d like to talk to you about some pregnancy travel must-have’s. But first, a little bit of life update. While there really is no excuse in abandoning my baby blog, there were a few things happening in August/July that took the better half of my mental capacity.I started and finished an online class on Child Development through our local community college.The husband and I traveled to Hamburg, Germany for my cousin’s wedding ceremony for a week and spent a lot of time with families from all over the world. Earlier this month, I finished doing a maternity shoot with my trusted photographer friend Natalie (NatalieAlvarado.com) it was a ton of fun! Stay tuned for the photos later 3 but here are some low-resolution sneak peaks! Last weekend, we just wrapped up our baby shower with our dear friends (35 adults and 12 kids and 3 infants lol) and had a blas t. I’m very proud of coming up with the idea of hiring a florist (Flowers A La Carte in this case) to have a flower arrangement workshop as my party favor! Now, I am back today with a new post! In view of our recent trip to Hamburg, Germany, I learned of many hacks (some through painful lessons) that make a pregnant woman’s travel much more comfortable easier.   That’s what I’d like to talk about today:6 Pregnancy Travel Must-Have’s for Flying1. Compression Socks ($15.98 via Amazon)This is a common and self-explanatory tip. Get them anywhere you can, just not last minute at the airport because they’re always a rip-off at the airport. The reason behind wearing compression socks is to keep your pregnant lower limbs from accumulating so much fluid and from swelling. When you have a lot of swelling combined with long periods of inactivity, that’s when you risk for developing a DVT   (deep vein thrombosis) goes up.2. Resistance Bands ($25.97 via Amazon)If you read u p online, you will find that it’s commonly recommended that you get up and walk around when you board a flight. Really, you should do that from prolonged periods of sitting, regardless of whether you’re on a flight. But space is limited when you are in flight, and that’s why the resistance bands come in super handy! To get some exercise (especially leg and quad exercise), you simply have to pop one of these on. In the discreet comfort of your own seat, you can get some leg exercise in without troubling your fellow passengers!3. Babymoov Pregnancy Belt ($30.75   via Amazon) This is maybe the SINGLE MOST LIFE-CHANGING pregnancy product I’ve purchased so far. It’s my most recommended  pregnancy travel must-have. After about 28/29 weeks, I haven’t been able to live without it (outside of flying too). But when we went to Hamburg, I found this belt to make all the difference when I was trying to get comfortable in flight. What it does it make you ROUND around the middle of you r torso so that it’s easier for you to lean against any surface. We had the luxury and privilege to board the flight in business class this time (thank you, United points!) and to my surprise, I still needed the Babymoov belt and was not comfortable without it. Now in my 33 weeks, I cannot sleep without this belt around my waist, and I have been able to do without a pregnancy pillow which is much bulkier and harder to store post-pregnancy!4. Evian Mineral Water Spray ($12.75 for two via Amazon)   (1.7 oz, TSA compliant)This water spray serves two functions, one more obvious than the other. It helps with moisturizing your skin during the ever-so-drying cabin air (and always works better in conjunction with lotion). But the pregnant body (at least mine) goes through these fluctuating temperatures… on our flight to Hamburg, I woke up multiple times feeling super hot, which never happened before I was pregnant. So the spray actually helped to cool my skin temperature down, and in tu rn, had an overall cooling effect.5. Wired Headband (4 pack for $9.99 via Amazon)  There’s no other time than during pregnancy that you need simple, easy-to-use, and quick methods to look put together. These wired headbands happen to be one of these shortcuts! I can totally see myself carrying this into my post-partum days. Basically, this is a way to keep your hair (esp. the pregnancy hormone induced little whispy hairs!) out of your face. It’s a little bit of a something that adds a bit glam to your ensemble. For me, I couldn’t wear my usual clothes anymore, so I needed new ways to add more glam to my looks.6. Slippers/Sandals ($40 via ASOS)Again, one of those no-brainers because you will probably not fit into anything else at this point. You lower limbs will also swell to some extent while you are in the air, due to the reduced gravity and cabin pressure change. Get comfortable shoes that you can slip in and out of easily. You will appreciate it so much… One additional th ing is that if you expect a lot of walking on your trip like my Hamburg trip turned out to be (which I was not anticipating), get shoes with cushions. I didn’t, and I was OK the first day (we walked at least 10K steps around the city center in Hamburg). But on the second day, my lower back started to hurt and it was not fun…7. Means of hydrating + access to snacksI was diagnosed with gestational diabetes around my  26th week  of pregnancy. So on top of all the forbidden food and drinks for pregnant ladies, I’ve had to REALLY watch the type of food I consume. But even if you are lucky to have avoided GD, keeping yourself hydrated and fed is super critical during pregnancy. When traveling via flights during your pregnancy, I would definitely encourage you to pack granola bars, protein bars, dried fruits, anything that are small and compact and can provide some quick calories. And of course, bring a water bottle. Many airports are equipped with water fountain these days, so you d on’t have to worry about buying water or finishing it quickly before passing through security.Make sure you do before departing for your trip:Check your airline’s policy and limitation on when you may not be able to travel with them anymoreObtain a doctor’s note, depending on the stage of your pregnancyCheck to make sure there are no on-going epidemic like ZikaGet an aisle seat, if possible.

How to Combat Workplace Distractions

How to Combat Workplace Distractions Modern workforces come with their own modern challenges. With the daily introduction of innovative technologies and tools intended to improve our lives, a new source of digital distraction has been born. For a better understanding of the impact of modern distractions at work, Udemy for Business, a global learning marketplace that helps employees do whatever comes next, surveyed the American workforce. I had the chance to connect with Darren Shimkus, Udemy for Business General Manager, to dive into the findings from its 2018 Workplace Distractions Report: What has led to such a distracted workplace? Our study indicates that employers aren’t doing much to help their workers manage non-stop distractions. In fact, nearly 70 percent of employees say they feel distracted at work, but 66 percent have never discussed solutions with their managers. As a workforce, we’ve become increasingly reliant on technology and devices, but we haven’t stopped to consider the ways they may be undermining our ability to focus and stay productive, especially when workers haven’t been properly trained from the start. What are the top distractions that employees are facing? From our findings, 88 percent of employees cite social media as a top online distractor, however 58 percent of respondents don’t need social media to do their jobs. Of those that require it for work, 76 percent have never received training from their employer on its usage and, perhaps most shocking, we found that 36 percent of millennial employees spend two hours checking their personal devices during the day. Ideally, the time poured into activities that are not work-related can eventually be spent on gaining new skills, developing a growth mindset, and applying what they learn to their jobs. How can businesses combat these distractions to ensure productive employees? With 34 percent of employees admitting that constant interruptions make them like their jobs less, I’d first urge leaders to take distractions at work seriously before it’s too late. In addition to tactical changes like limiting personal technology usage, businesses can foster a learning culture that empowers their teams to leverage training to block out distractions and achieve focus. Not only can employees turn to training to drive smart, efficient use of the myriad of tools at their disposal, but soft skills development also helps employees maintain focus, become adaptable, and ultimately stay productive in an ever-changing work environment. What should companies keep in mind when implementing a learning culture? A learning culture starts at the top and permeates throughout the entire organization. By illustrating company-wide support of a learning mindset, employees are motivated to constantly improve and ultimately, the entire workplace can become more engaged overall. Our survey even found that 70 percent of respondents agreed that a training culture could help block out distractions. As companies take a look at distractions and start the conversation around building a learning culture, it’s important to remember that not all learning styles are created equally. I urge businesses to avoid “cookie-cutter” training models and opt to bring in tools and content that are just as diverse as their employees. Join Dana Manciagli’s Job Search Master Class ® now and get the most comprehensive job search system available!