Kendra Scott, CEO of the $1 billion lifestyle brand bearing her own name, became the 12th woman inducted into the Texas Business Hall of Fame, and has announced her goal to empower more women through the launch of the Kendra Scott Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute at the University of Texas. Scott says she enjoyed the benefits of entrepreneurial organizations and mentors when she started out in business, and hopes to help more women rise to the role of CEO. Forbes (10/9)
Hire Smart
How to hire great employees in a tough market Low unemployment numbers mean more options for employees, so the hiring process has to be refined to assure the best candidates are picked. A company's Glassdoor reviews and job descriptions are critical, and having well-defined mission, values and vision are a must for finding the perfect match for your company, according to BambooHR's Brian Anderson. Glassdoor (10/15)Get creative to stand out in the resume pile When job hunting, don't be afraid to break from the classic application processes and try something out of the ordinary. Basecamp founder Jason Fried said one person they hired placed an ad on LinkedIn targeted to Basecamp employees to express interest. Fast Company online (10/15)
The Landscape
Is the break room microwave dirty? So is your culture Shared work spaces and resources will signal whether employees are taking the initiative and cultivating a culture of respect and responsibility, writes David Dye. "When was the last time you picked up some trash, wiped out the microwave, or made a new pot of coffee?" he writes. Let's Grow Leaders (10/14)
Balancing Yourself
Employees crave connection to company's mission More than 60% of workers said they would take a pay cut to work for a company whose mission matched theirs, according to a survey from Udemy. "One of the great missing components is that leaders just don't take the time or assume people don't care, or [think] that the big picture is above [employees]," says Steve Van Valin, founder and CEO of Culturology. HR Dive (10/15)
Walmart's new groceries service utilizes a one-time access code to a customer's home so deliveries can be made directly into a refrigerator. The pilot program kicks off in Kansas City, Pittsburgh and Vero Beach, Fla., and requires a one-time $49.95 lock for the home or garage. CNBC (10/15)
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