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A Publication of WorkMonger
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In the ideal workplace, highly motivated employees are everywhere – excelling, working well with peers, and striving to stand out through superior job performance. That being said, when does internal competition motivate employees, and when does it turn toxic? Here are 6 things to keep in mind about workplace competition.
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OpEd/Conversation Starter
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Competition exists in life and business; you can’t ignore it. Healthy competition, when fostered correctly, can be a valuable tool to propel your organization forward. As a leader, you need to appreciate the competitive process more than the end result to promote collaborative innovation and trust among teams.
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Human beings are competitive by nature, so creating competition in the workplace can be an excellent catalyst for boosting their motivation. To create healthy competition in the workplace, leaders should explore various avenues and be careful not to put programs in place that might have the opposite effect of what they intend. This article shares various ways in which company leaders can ensure that the competition promotes high performance, rather than disgruntled employees.
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Career Corner: Ask a Recruiter
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Is it ok to take a new role that appears to be a demotion in title or scope?
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Navigating a job search in 2023 is very different from how jobseekers navigated the search just 1.5 years ago. In 2021, there were more roles than job seekers. It was a great time to pivot, negotiate, and make very informed decisions. The reality is, layoffs have begun to hit the education sector hard and incredible talent are job-seeking at a more challenging time.
The good news is that many organizations in our sector are continuing to hire for great roles (find many of them listed on TrulyHired). The kinds of roles, job titles, and salary may differ from what a job-seeker might have expected not too long ago. So, does it make sense to hold out for the perfect role, or should you accept a role that is more of a lateral move or a “demotion”?
First of all, job-titles are misleading. Just because your title is Managing Director at one organization doesn’t mean you should only consider roles with the Managing Director title. Secondly, just because you might be in a senior role doesn’t mean you want to continue managing teams or large-scale projects. And you might have less room to negotiate salary right now, but when the economy improves so will your ability to advocate around total compensation.
Consider the following when approaching job-seeking and decision-making:
- What are your non-negotiables with salary and benefits?
- What kind of work do you want to perform and/or lead?
- Do you need to be remote due to health-related/personal issues or your location (i.e. lack of good jobs in your city) or are you open to in-person/hybrid roles (even if you’d rather work from home)?
- Would you like to be at a well-established organization or does the start-up environment interest you the most?
- Do you need a new role now (salary/benefits), or do you have the luxury of time to explore and research?
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We are hiring! WorkMonger’s mission is to bring lasting systemic change to the education sector by revolutionizing how education organizations and professionals connect for meaningful, non-teacher positions. We are looking for an experienced HR, Finance, and Operations expert to be our new Senior Manager, People & Operations. The Senior Manager, People & Operations will oversee functions including but not limited to: Managing invoice and collections process for external partners, driving the annual budgeting process in partnership with the CEO, and working with Accountant to ensure they have all information necessary for bookkeeping and tax purposes. This person will also manage payroll provider, HR onboarding process for new employees, and create and maintain WorkMonger employee handbook.
The ideal candidate has relevant experience in one of the following areas: Operations, Finance, and HR, with experience in two or more areas preferred. This person is passionate about building, creating, growing, and scaling vs sustaining and refining existing systems. They also have a deep understanding and commitment to racial justice, including but not limited to a willingness to engage in conversations around race, privilege and justice in the workplace. This role is remote.
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The Tarrant To & Through Partnership aims to ensure more Tarrant County students have the training and skills they need to thrive in today’s workforce. T3 is looking for a nonprofits finance leader to be their Managing Director, Operations and Finance. The Managing Director of Operations & Finance reports to the Executive Director and serves as a member of the T3 executive leadership team. The position is responsible for leading all internal operations which oversees Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology. This person will develop annual T3 budget and analyze fiscal performance, making adjustments and recommendations where necessary to hit financial targets established by the finance committee.
The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of relevant experience leading financial departments and complex multi-site operational initiatives. This person also has a Master’s degree in Finance or Economics. Strong financial acumen and track record developing and managing 7-figure budgets preferred.
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The mission at UrbanPromise is to provide Charlotte’s children and youth with the spiritual, academic, and social development necessary to become Christian leaders determined to restore their communities. They are looking for an educational program leader to be their Site Director. The Site Director will organize, direct, and manage a Christian faith-based AfterSchool Program and Summer Camp for about 100 first to eighth grade students. The Site Director serves as the primary, visionary leader for the site by: ensuring that daily out-of-school-time programs run with excellence; building and cultivating strong relationships with parents, school partners, and community partners; and leading and managing two adult team members and about 25 teenage StreetLeaders.
The ideal candidate has 3+ years of relevant experience working with and leading low-income students. Experience leading out-of-school time programs is a plus. Proficiency in Spanish is required.
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Breakthrough Public Schools' mission is to develop a growing network of distinctive school options that prepare Cleveland area students for success in life. Breakthrough is looking for an instructional evaluation expert to be their Director of Continuous Improvement. The Director of Student Services: Continuous Improvement is primarily responsible for developing, planning, and executing the strategy to improve student outcomes for the student services department. This is accomplished by eliminating redundancy, enhancing leadership, and standardizing processes to improve academic outcomes for students with disabilities and exceptionalities.
The ideal candidate has 5+ years of relevant experience working in education on a district level. This person also has 2+ years of experience in program evaluation and PDSA cycles.
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