Featured Job: Senior Manager @ FedEx
FedEx is seeing a Senior Manager of Safety Health & Fire Prevention in Memphis, TN.
To manage, lead, plan, organize, direct and control a staff of safety managers and safety professionals ensuring safe operations which include but is not limited to vehicle, facility, worker, dangerous goods, ADFWP, ramp operations and fire prevention. Consults with officers and directors to ensure implementation and compliance of a comprehensive safety program. Ensures 365/24/7 coverage and response to customer needs and serious incidents.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the FedEx website.
Featured Job: Director @ Wright Medical
Wright Medical is seeking a Director of IT Governance and Compliance in Memphis, TN.
Director IT Governance and Compliance role is responsible for managing and coordinating all IT governance and compliance activities, enterprise wide. SOX 404 compliance is a significant part of the responsibilities and requires in depth knowledge of SOC compliance requirements. This role also directs the IT strategic planning process, with the IT product portfolio as focus.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Wright Medical website.
Is there room for “fair” at work?
One of the worst things that can happen to any employee is to find out they aren’t being treated the same as their coworkers. We’ve all been there. Perhaps you didn’t realize the person who sits next to you gets a week more of vacation. Or, maybe they have special permission to leave early every day. Or, they make more money than you do. Perhaps their mobile phone is paid for.
This grim discovery can make an otherwise pleasant job feel miserable. It’s like a wakeup call. You realize that your company doesn’t value you or your talents in the way you thought they did. It makes you second guess your future there. It makes you angry. It’s like your company has been cheating on you with someone else – someone younger.
Common complaints are that the coworker is less experienced, less knowledgeable, and produces less value for the company. “They don’t know what they’re doing!” you may argue.
Unfortunately, in the corporate world of work, salaries and perks are not always decided in a way that’s considered fair. They’re based on other factors. First and foremost, they’re based on negotiation skills. They may also be based on other details, such as the school you went to or your salary history.
If you’ve discovered your benefits are out of balance, what should you do? One option is to go to your human resources department. You can certainly go through the process of asking for a better compensation package. And, in some cases, this may be a sound idea.
But, for the vast majority of cases, take the time to reflect on the situation. If you make a case and win, then what happens? Will you enjoy working for a company that wasn’t straightforward with you? Do you want to work for a boss who doesn’t believe in your skills enough to compensate you fairly?
It may seem a bit passive, but I’d encourage you to consider focusing on your future rather than on your past. Be happy that you finally know you’re being treated differently. Allow this knowledge to be a catalyst for change.
Take the time to look for a new company who will appreciate what you bring to the table. Find a new boss who will stand behind you and be your advocate. Look for a new place where you can truly grow your career.
Search for just the right opportunity. You want to avoid recreating the negative situation you have today. While you’re looking, don’t quit your current job. It may take time to find something new.
Once you find the perfect job, negotiate for a higher salary and more vacation. By ensuring you’re paid fairly, you will likely see a considerable pay bump on your way into the door of this new organization. Not only will you reap the benefits of more financial stability, but you will also know that your new boss truly values you – and is willing to pay you what you’re worth.
Angela Copeland is CEO and founder of Copeland Coaching and can be reached at CopelandCoaching.com or on Twitter at @CopelandCoach.
Featured Job: Product Owner @ lululemon
Apparel company lululemon is seeking a Product Owner of Web in San Francisco, CA.
The Web Product Owner is responsible for the Core guest-facing web based applications including lululemon.com, ivivva.com and all international sites. This role represents the “voice of the customer” by maintaining and prioritizing multiple backlogs to ensure that the team is working on stories that maximize business value and deliver necessary fixes and functionality to all guests. The Web Product Owner understands the value of using data and metrics to make the best decisions for our guests, anticipating their needs for additional features and functionality. The Web Product Owner works on one of the largest, most complex products, and drives significant innovation across the company. As The Web Product Owner your job is to continuously remove impediments for your team by working with multiple groups both internally and externally, while communicating a clear and concise product vision that embodies the digital strategy and direction of the digital organization. The Web Product Owner knows when to say no to requests and understands how to work with long-range directional initiatives while maintaining extremely short, rapid development sprints. The Web Product Owner works directly with the teams scum masters, product designers, lead engineers and group architects for all planning.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the lululemon website.
CCP105: Liz Funk, Conquering OCD at Work
Episode 105 is live! This week, we talk with Liz Funk in Troy, NY. Liz is a writer, speaker, and coach. She has written about careers, mental health, and wellness for USA Today, The Washington Post, Fast Company, and the Economist. She is also the founder of Befriend Your Glowing OCD Brain, a speaking and coaching business that raises awareness about OCD and helps people recover and create lives of their own design.
On today’s episode, Liz shares her insights on how OCD can create challenges in the workplace and what you can do to overcome those challenges. She also provides her tips on managing both stress and anxiety in order to be your best at work.
Listen and learn more! You can play the podcast here, or download it for free on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. If you enjoy the program, subscribe today to the Copeland Coaching Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher to ensure you don’t miss an episode!
To learn more about Liz, visit her website here.
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Featured Job: Director @ Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies is seeking a Director of Guest Services in Memphis, TN.
The Director, Guest Services is responsible for directing event services and staff services functions for FedExForum including Guest Relations, Staff Services, Public Safety, First Aid and Parking.
Responsibilities:
- Develop annual business plans and strategies for the Guest Services Department.
- Work with the Human Resources Department in the recruiting, selection and hiring of event staff.
- Work with the Human Resources Department in the development and execution of event staff training programs, and continue programs consistent with providing championship guest services.
- Manage evaluation process for all guest relations team members.
- Responsible for managing employee scheduling process for Arena Operations Event Staff.
- Work closely with the Director, Facility Operations and Director, Event Booking to ensure event staffing and deployment levels are correct and fall within event budget Pro forma.
- Building working relationships with NBA Security, local, state and federal law enforcement and fire agencies.
- Negotiate and manage execution of vendor contracts and onsite event management to include but not limited to: Emergency Mobile Health Care; Memphis Police Department; Andy Frain Services, and AmeriPark.
- In conjunction with other Directors and Vendor Partner Groups, develop, implement and consistently refine all front of the house policies, procedures and training.
- Maintain ongoing communication with other departments to ensure effective and exceptional service delivery to both internal and external customers.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Memphis Grizzlies website.
Featured Job: Manager @ Moo
Moo is seeking a Senior Product Marketing Manager in Boston, MA.
We’re looking for a passionate, talented problem-solver to join our team in Boston as Senior Product Marketing Manager. This is a new, exciting role here at MOO created with the goal of maximizing global revenue from Business Card (BC) sales. In this role, you will help spread the word about our existing Business Card products as well as help launch new features and use cases.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Moo website.
Featured Job: VP @ iHeartRadio
iHeartRadio is seeking a Vice President of Acquisition and Retention in New York, NY.
The SVP of Acquisition is a strategy role with responsibilities for collaboration among marketing programming, digital, sales, and promotion and engagement teams in the creation and execution of marketing campaigns. These are campaigns that grow installs, registration, unique active listeners, total listening hours, as well as promotional campaigns that produce results for our advertising partners. The position requires a person with curiosity, a sense of urgency, excellent communication and strong organizational skills. Further, you want to be a part of a team that is leading the music streaming music revolution, while still pushing our existing products by combining market insights into a clear strategy. We are seeking a highly motivated self-starter who knows how to “fail fast” and succeed in building the best experience for music listeners world-wide. Lastly, you will be passionate about delivering innovative customer-focused products, constantly measuring progress, and continuous learning and improvement
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the iHeartRadio website.
Featured Job: Director @ National Civil Rights Museum
The National Civil Rights Museum is seeking a Director of Operations in Memphis, TN.
The Director of Operations is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Museum operation. The Director is responsible for ensuring that guests to the Museum have a quality experience by demonstrating excellent customer service throughout the Museum, maintaining the facilities, its exhibits, and providing an enjoyable retail experience. The Director of Operations is responsible for managing administrative staff, both exempt and non-exempt, to deliver on the Museum’s mission.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the National Civil Rights Museum website.
Is your company treating you fairly?
If you ask an employer why their employee quit, they often say pay. The person found a better deal somewhere else. But, if you ask the employee the same question, pay is rarely the reason.
It’s certainly at the top of their list for the new company they want to work for. But, it’s rarely the real reason they left their old company. As you know, a big reason employees leave is they feel treated unfairly.
This brings the question, “What is fair?”
At a government job (including the military), what’s “fair” can feel more obvious. Pay is a known quantity because pay scales are public information. Promotions and raises are typically scheduled. In this type of job, it’s unlikely you will wake up one day to learn that your peer is making significantly more money than you, or has been awarded more vacation.
In a corporate job however, this isn’t the case at all. I’m the biggest advocate for the job seeker, so don’t get me wrong. But, things work differently in this world.
What’s “fair” often doesn’t matter.
Pay is based on things like how well you negotiated. It may be based on your previous salary history. It could even be based on the college you attended.
It isn’t necessarily based on the following:
- The quality of your work
- How senior you are
- How much money you saved the organization
- How smart you are
Essentially, fair is what you’re willing to accept.
And, once you’re in the door with a company, they aren’t obligated to pay you more just because you’re a superstar.
It’s upsetting, I know. It can make you angry. It can make you want to scream.
But, in the corporate world, you are your advocate. You’re the one who must convince your company and your boss that you’re valuable. Getting the most money is a game. It’s one you have to play.
And, you have to play it on the front end. Don’t expect future raises to be more than 2-6% annually once you’re at a company.
So, what should you do when you wake up one day to realize that your peers are making more than you?
You could kick and scream. You could quit. There are laws about this stuff, RIGHT?
Yes, you could. And, if you’re truly being mistreated, I don’t want to discourage you from seeking help. But, think about where you want to put your energy.
If your company doesn’t respect you enough to pay you what you’re worth today, what difference will it make if they pay you more tomorrow? You’ll still be in the same unfortunate situation, with a boss who is unlikely to recognize your talents or encourage your growth.
If you learn that you’re being treated unfairly, my suggestion is to start looking for someone who will treat you fairly. Search for a company that values you. Find a boss that will promote you, and be your advocate.
Stop focusing on the past and start looking toward the future.
But, whatever you do, don’t quit your current job (if you can help it). I know it’s awful. I know you hate being there. I get it; you hate your boss. But, if you quit, you will forever have to explain what happened, and why you have a gap on your resume. You’ll forever have to explain that you were underappreciated and underpaid.
Other people may even assume that you were fired. Crazy, right? It’s something we don’t think about when we make the choice to quit, but hiring managers will wonder what happened.
If you are being treated unfairly, I’m terribly sorry. It’s the absolute worst feeling in the world. Hang in there, and refocus your energy on what you can control – YOUR FUTURE. In no time, you’ll find someone who will truly appreciate you!
I hope these tips have helped you. Visit CopelandCoaching.com to find more tips to improve your job search. If I can be of assistance to you, don’t hesitate to reach out to me here.
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Happy hunting!
Angela Copeland
@CopelandCoach
Copeland Coaching Podcast
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