Tag: Workforce

Take This Job and … LOVE It!

The first work-related tune that pops in a lot of people’s heads is probably “Take This Job and Shove It,” a David Allen Coe song made popular by Johnny Paycheck (got to appreciate that last name!). According to Wikipedia, the song represents a working man’s attitude toward a gig he’s

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Building Tomorrow’s Marine Workforce 

(NOTE: This is the second blog in a three-part blog series where MRAA members and staff share examples of how they have worked to develop the local workforce within their business and community.) By Wendy Ramsey, General Manager, Pirate Cove Marina Workforce development has become one of the most important

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Let Data Be Your Pathway to Insights & Predictive Solutions

We have all been there, sitting in a meeting when someone says the word. Everyone around the room instantly thinks: is it DAY-ta or DA-tuh? It doesn’t matter how you say it! Both forms are considered acceptable English pronunciations of the word data. Don’t believe me? Watch this! What DOES

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Begin with ‘GOOD’ to Become Great!

Have you ever uttered the word “good” when something goes wrong at your dealership? Chances are you’ve said a different word, perhaps one with a negative or “bad” connotation. Jocko Willink, author and retired Navy Seal officer, has shared on his podcast his philosophical approach to responding with “good” when

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Motivated to Work and Grow

• Using Apprenticeship as a Retention Strategy & Build Your Workforce An MRAA blog by Wendy Mackie, Director of Workforce and Foundation Development   You are in competition for a workforce. Not only with those in the boating and water sports industries, but in all industries. Workers are looking for

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