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‘Balls in the Air’ Voted Most Loathed Stupid Corporate Jargon by New Jersey Employees

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  • Poll of employees reveals 2024’s most detested corporate buzzwords.
  • New Jerseyans also loathe ‘Act Your Wage’ and ‘Deliverables’.
  • Infographic showing survey results. 

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“Cloudstorming,” “Idea Harvesting,” “Strategy Quilting,” and “Hyper-Tasking” are just some of the managerial buzzwords that have gained traction in the corporate sphere in recent years. However, their effectiveness, particularly in motivating employees, is debatable. A manager might use them with the best intentions, but they can often have the opposite effect, often hindering rather than helping, revealing a clear disconnect between managerial speak and employee motivation.

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WalletHub Study: 2023’s Best & Worst Places to Start a Career

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Ridgewood NJ, with graduation season upon us and employers planning to hire 14.7% more graduates from the Class of 2023 than they did from the Class of 2022, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Best & Worst Places to Start a Career, as well as expert commentary.

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How To Handle Wrongful Termination: 6 Useful Tips

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Wrongful termination is an emotionally and financially devastating experience. It can leave you feeling lost, confused, and unsure of how to move forward with your career. The good news is that there are steps you can take to protect yourself from wrongful termination, or at least mitigate the damage it does to your professional reputation. Here are six tips for dealing with wrongful termination in a way that will help you get back on track quickly and confidently – what rights employees have when facing wrongful termination, how to build a strong legal case against employers who wrongfully terminate their workers, strategies for preserving your financial security during this difficult time, and much more! 

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Ridgewood Water is Looking for a Business Manager

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“The key to being a good manager is keeping the people who hate me away from those who are still undecided.”- Casey Stengel

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood, Bergen County, NJ, is seeking a full-time Business Manager for the water utility. The responsibilities of the position include:

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Ridgewood Parking Enforcement Officer positions available

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood (NJ) Police Department is looking to hire a Full-time Parking Enforcement Officer. Salary starting at $34,557/yr and will need to work evenings and Saturdays. Applications are available at the Police Dept., on the Village website https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/village…/job-opportunities and on PoliceApp.com. Send resume, cover letter and application to Police Chief Jacqueline Luthcke, Ridgewood Police Dept., 131 N. Maple Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450 by August 31, 2021. In addition, all requested information may also be scanned and emailed to jnorton@ridgewoodnj.net. All information will be reviewed as it is received as hiring may begin prior to the closing date.
Prospective candidates must meet the following criteria:

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Benefits of Having a Perfect Office Layout

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An office layout design can significantly influence your productivity and that of your colleagues as well. Irrespective of your line of business, a well laid out office plan is ideal. When it comes to business, it’s the little things that count—details that you think are trivial and have no impact but are quite the opposite. If you have offices in your business, it’s not merely about having a working area, but a great one as well. 

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Can I Tap Both Social Security Disability and Workers Comp?

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After being injured on the job and becoming disabled, one might wonder whether he or she can be eligible for both social security disability insurance (SSDI) and workers’ comp benefits. The short answer is yes, but the amount of disability payments will be affected, and you’ll need to meet some stringent criteria to qualify for SSDI. You may also qualify for one program and not the other since eligibility criteria are very different. A site for disability lawyers Richmond VA is filled with information to help you come to the right decision.

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Ridgewood School District is Looking For a Superintendent of Schools

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One of New Jersey’s Premier Public School Districts

Superintendent of Schools
A start date on or before 5/1/2021 is anticipated

The largest district in Bergen County and known throughout the state and nation for its academic excellence and high student achievement, we serve approximately 5,800 students in 10 schools supported by an $115M+ budget, and an outstanding staff and facilities.

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Hiring Certified EMT’s in Bergen and Monmouth Counties

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Paramus NJ, Bergen and Monmouth counties are seeking EMTs to assist at the drive through testing sites starting at the end of this month. Hours will be during the day and you can pick up as many or as few shifts as you want! Pay is $30/hr for certified EMTs. If you or someone you know may be interested, please email me at Akennedy@execu-search.com and I will get back to you ASAP.
Thanks so much!
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JOB : WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY SUPERINTENDENT IN RIDGEWOOD

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Ridgewood NJ, The Village of Ridgewood is seeking a Superintendent for its municipally-owned Sewage Treatment Plant. Qualified individual must have current NJDEP C-3 and S-3 or higher licenses.  Strong leadership skills required, as well as at least 10 years’ experience in treatment plant maintenance/repair/upkeep/operation for a 5 MG permitted plant with a liquid waste acceptance program.

The Village of Ridgewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Civil Service municipality.

Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Beth Spinato, Administrative Assistant, Village Manager’s Office, Village of Ridgewood, 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 or bspinato@ridgewoodnj.net.  Deadline for applications is January 17, 2020.

 

 

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Village of Ridgewood Needs P.T. RECEPTIONIST/TYPIST/CLERICAL

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JOB:

Part-time perm. in Village of Ridgewood. Must enjoy working with the public, have pleasant telephone manner, with thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Responsibilities include: duties at the Village’s information desk, answering phones, issuing permits and providing clerical assistance for the Village Clerk’s Office. Work schedule is mornings, 4 hours/day, 20 hours/week. Salary $22 per hour. Send cover letter and resume to: Heather Mailander, Village Manager/Village Clerk, 131 N. Maple Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450 or hmailander@ridgewoodnj.net with subject line Receptionist. Deadline is December 27, 2019.

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RIDGEWOOD WATER is Looking for a Management Assistant

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May 16,2018

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Ridgewood NJ, RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE, Bergen County, NJ, is seeking a full-time Management Assistant for the water utility. The responsibilities of the position include: 1) assists management by providing a variety of customer service-focused administrative functions for the utility; 2) gathers, organizes and summarizes data or information for report preparation and analysis; 3) communicates throughout the day with utility customers across various mediums, including but not limited to the frequent answering of customer service phone calls, responding to emails, updating the utility’s website, and corresponding with customers via utility messaging platforms; 4) investigates problems and/or complaints and recommends solutions to management team; 5) reads, researches and routs correspondence, drafts letters, memos and other documents for the utility; 6) utilizes various software tools and databases for the maintenance of utility records and consumer correspondence; and 7) helps relieve the manager of administrative detail related to the utility. The candidate is required to have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. The candidate must have the ability to learn and utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the utility. Experience in the water utility industry a plus. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to: Donna Omelianuk, Administrative Assistant, Village of Ridgewood, 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 or email to domelianuk@ridgewoodnj.net. The Village of Ridgewood is a Civil Service municipality and E/O/E. Deadline for applications is June 1, 2018.

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Northwest Bergen Central Dispatch Needs a New Director

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JOB POSTING – DISPATCH CENTER DIRECTOR

The Northwest Bergen Central Dispatch in Ridgewood, NJ, is searching for a Dispatch Center Director. Manage operations and administration of the communications center serving Ridgewood and Glen Rock, as well as other public safety jurisdictions.

Responsible for employee hiring, training, evaluation and disciplinary issues. Oversees all operational features of the Dispatch Center, including maintenance of equipment and records; develops and oversees center’s annual budget.

Minimum of a B.S. in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Electronic Engineering, or other related field. 2 years prior experience in public safety dispatching, valid CPR cert., Emergency Medical Dispatcher Cert. and Basic Telecommunicator Cert. required. Previous supervisory experience required.

Ridgewood and Glen Rock are both EOE Employers

Send cover letter and resume, including salary requirements to:

Heather Mailander, Acting Village Manager/Village Clerk

Village of Ridgewood

131 North Maple Avenue

Ridgewood, NJ 07451

hmailander@ridgewoodnj.net