Win SuperBowl Tickets

As clients of ours, you have an opportunity to win tickets to SuperBowl XLVIII. Through our participation SuperBowl XLVIII Business Connect, we are pleased to offer you the following:

Business Connect
Accept the ultimate challenge to make an economic
impact by purchasing goods or services with Business Connect
participants from November 15, 2013 to January 17, 2014.
The grand prize? A chance for you to score a pair of Super
Bowl XLVIII tickets! All sweepstakes entries must be received
online by January 17, 2014 or via mail by January 23, 2014.
For every $500 you spend, you have another chance to win a pair of Super Bowl XLVIII tickets.
Example: Spend $2,200 with any Business Connect participant and receive four (4) chances to win.
Details are available at http://nynjsuperbowl.com/business-connect-challenge.
Sustainability
Even if you are not in the market for services, you can participate by support various charitable initiatives through SuperBowl XLVIII Giving Back Tuesday. Here is the link for details http://www.nynjsuperbowl.com/give-back.


Our best wishes for a healthy and happy holiday season!

HR Computes Mentioned in Wharton Magazine

Our president, Kristina Kohl, is quoted in the October issue of Wharton Magazine on the topic of what  it mean to be a leader. The article entitled "On, About & For More Leadership" highlights Wharton Alumnae experiences both on campus and in the workforce in leadership roles. Kris' quotation appears in the grapic entitled "Voices on Leadership." We invite your thoughts on leadership and what makes a great leader in your opinion.
Here is a link to the article http://whartonmagazine.com/issues/fall-2013/on-about-for-more-leadership/

Unlocking the Morris Code for Communications and Networking Success

OK so it is not the Da Vinci code and I am not Tom Hanks, however, getting to really meet the most people in the shortest amount of time is a major key to solving the networking puzzle. 

The scene:

At a recent meeting of a senior management organization, we unveiled the Morris Code.

The rules:

Assign seats so that no one sits at a table with the same person twice.

Answer 4 or 5 questions about yourself, your business and your hobbies/life. (3 minutes per person)

Discuss a unique business or political topic (never discuss the same topic more than once) with the other table participants and come to a consensus/opinion as a group. (1-2 minutes person to encourage all to speak)

Select a scribe/presenter to regale the room with your consensus/opinions. (2-3 minutes to present)

The results:

With 4-5 people per table, in 60-75 minutes, each person meets, interacts and learns about the business and personal life, the conversation and group participation style and the public speaking capabilities of 12-15 guests. 

Careful planning, doing the math on table assignment and the question generation, creates the foundation for a successful meeting.  A critical factor is the size of the crowd and that the scheduled attendees show up - otherwise you have to adapt quickly to reconfigure the tables.

The feedback:

The Morris code received high marks from many participants.  The overall response was that they got to truly meet people and secure a list of follow up networking connections with real promise.

The rest of the puzzle:

Success only comes to those who follow up with one on one networking to cement a relationship and to delve deeper into how we can truly be more successful together.

For more information on this networking idea and how to implement it on your project team or for your networking group, or on HR Technology and Sustainability, please contact Morris@hrcomputes.com.

We are a Preferred Supplier for SuperBowl XLVIII

 Check out our listing for Sustainability and Green Consulting Services under Metropolitan Systems DBA HRComputes SuperBowlXLVIII

A note from the NFL...
Welcome to Business Connect for Super Bowl XLVIII.  The Resource Guide is live on our website, stop by www.nynjsuperbowl.com/business-connect to see all the businesses in our region who are participating.  We are pleased to promote these dedicated businesses for Super Bowl.

How Sustainability Strategy Impacts Your Corporate Brand and Ranking as an Employer of Choice

Check out Kris Kohl's article published in this weeks  Sustainable Brands Newsletter

"As you consider your corporate brand, think not only about your products and services but how prospective and current employees view your organization. What type of message are you sending about your employee culture, corporate values, environmental policies and community commitments? The best and brightest applicants consider your sustainability strategy as they decide on their employer of choice."

Click here for the article

Hear the Morris Code at NJ BC Chamber’s Employment Practices April 18

Candidates, Customers, Employees - Make the best impression with your hiring practices.

For most businesses the cost, from payroll, to benefits, to training and development, of their employees (their Human Capital) is the largest expense.  What are you doing to maximize the return on this investment?

Branding your image to your customers, employees and potential employees is the first step in communicating your business values.
What does your story say about you – to maximize employee attraction, engagement and retention?
How are you using your volunteer programs, community outreach, and sustainability initiatives to enhance your engagement and recruitment messages?
What does your job board or career site say about your business?
How do you treat candidates and new hires – all possible customers?

Burlington County Chamber of Commerce Offices

April 18, 2013                                                  8:00 am