It’s a bad time to be hiring. According to a 2016 report from ManpowerGroup, 40 percent of the more than 42,300 global employers surveyed are having trouble filling open positions. Candor is one quality that Steven Muntean, CEO of Overwatch Capital, in Jacksonville, Fla., said he’s always looking for in job candidates.
In late February 2017, Oklahoma City Police Officers responded to a call of alleged illegal activity, where, soon after their arrival a foot chase pursuit began of a suspect who fled the scene. The suspect pulled out a gun while running. The officers clearly instructed him to drop the weapon. When he refused one of the officers shot him, non-lethally.
The goals of this blog series is to explore how 21st century technological advancements are evolving the security services industry by transitioning from standard security guard services to technology leveraged security services. As technology continues to emerge, many services are either being upgraded or replaced by systems that improve efficiencies and reduce costs.
As a country, we come together on Friday to thank those who have selflessly served to protect us and our freedoms. But this day should also be a reminder that as employers, we have a duty to provide veterans with jobs and help them transition into civilian life.
Gratitude can give you a more positive outlook on life, and managers who thank their employees can potentially see a boost in productivity. However, after a particularly stressful day, week or fiscal quarter it can be difficult to find the energy to say thanks.