Needham (Raj Rajaratnams Old Firm) Needs Bankers

Needham (Raj Rajaratnams Old Firm) Needs BankersNeedham (Raj Rajaratnams Old Firm) Needs BankersJust because one of its former employees might be spending the next two decades in the slammer is no reason not to give investment bank Needham Company a look (that is, if youre looking for a job in banking).The firm, based in New York, with additional offices in Boston, San Francisco and Menlo Park, Calif., is respected in the inudstry, despite its association with alleged insider trader Raj Rajaratnam (Raj Raj worked at the firm for 11 years, rising the ranks from analyst to president before jumping ship to start Galleon in 1997).Though not a household name, Needham has been around for a while (since 1985) and has closed more than $60 billion in deals, including more than 500 public offerings, including 200 IPOs more than 80 private placements and over 275 mergers and acquisitions.Currently, Needham needs senior investment bankers with experience in technology, software, biotech and hea lthcare industries, and with eight to 10 years of experience. It also has openings for senior equity research analysts with experience in the same aforementioned sectors ideally, according to the firm, analyst applicants will also have a tiefpunkt of eight to 10 years of experience and, preferably, an MBA.All interested parties can apply via the Needham website.(Needham)

4 Ways to Give Workplace Recognition

4 Ways to Give Workplace Recognition4 Ways to Give Workplace RecognitionOne of the top five reasons good employees resign voluntarily, a Robert Half survey points out, is a lack of workplace recognition. They simply didnt hear the two words they wanted to hear - thank you.If you want to keep your finance team motivated and happy in their roles, its wise to put some of your own efforts into workplace recognition. Here are four ways you can say thank you to your top talent1. Just say thank youPerformance reviews arent your only opportunity to thank employees for a job well done. Say thank you whenever the words are appropriate. For example, intense projects or a chaotic round of quarterly reporting can leave your accounting and finance crew feeling drained. Thats a perfect time to let them know you appreciate their work.2. Dont just appreciate, compensate - if you canVerbal appreciation goes a long way, but performance bonuses go farther. Think of it this way The scope of employees d uties is outlined in their job descriptions and what they are paid to do. But what if team members go well beyond that scope? Then theyre performing extra services that benefit the organization. And bonuses are recognition for that extra effort.3. Encourage employees to recognize one anotherOf course, a managers appreciation is important. But workplace recognition can come from colleagues too. Consider creating thank-you slips for your staff members to write notes of gratitude to coworkers. Expressing thanks, even for small helpful acts, can go a long way toward building a cohesive team.4. Get creativeWhy not take a step beyond notes and formal acknowledgements in staff meetings? You can thank your staff while spicing up your office culture, at the same time. For example, you could surprise your staff with pastries and a homemade banner. Or you might let employees leave an hour early on a Friday. Or even send out an e-card that turns your image into a character who sings and dance s. Employees will be able to see that you put some effort into thinking of ways to say thanks - just as they put effort into their work.Good managers will recognize that their ability to keep their teams motivated is a factor in their own job performance. Encourage job satisfaction - and a healthy corporate culture that increases retention - by making sure workplace recognition thrives in your office. Subscribe to our newsletterWhen you subscribe to the Robert Half newsletter, youll get articles and resources to help you build and manage a winning accounting and finance team - all sent directly to your inbox. Click the button below to sign up todaySUBSCRIBE NOW

Lateral Re-Training in the USMC

Lateral Re-Training in the USMCLateral Re-Training in the USMCMaking the decision to reenlist with the kriegsmarine studentencorps for another tour isnt always as easy as signing on the dotted line. Even after a Marine decides to stay for four more, the Corps may have other plans due to some MOSs (jobs) being overfilled or undermanned. It may be possible, however, to turn the Marine Corps no into a yes. To do this requires you to change. Lateral Move Program The Marine Corps manages the population of military occupational specialties with a predetermined number of slots. Competing for these limited slots, known as boat spaces, sometimes blocks a Marine from staying in the Corps for another term. This is where the seitlich move program can provide a solution. When Marines decide to reenlist, they can either stay in their MOS- if they get a boat space- or they have to make a lateral move if they want to stay in, says Gunnery Sgt. Stuart Morvant, the Corps Manpower Management Enlist ed Assignments lateral move chief. If a MOS has no more boat spaces, it is considered closed for re-enlistment. Most Marines are eligible to reenlist one year before their end-of-active-service (EAS) date, but first-term Marines cannot re-enlist until they are in the same fiscal year as their EAS.For example, a Marine whose EAS is May 2006 is not eligible to re-enlist until October 2005, the beginning of fiscal year 2006. First-term Marineshave to be concerned by these boat spaces. There are only a limited number of boat spaces open for first-term Marines in any MOS. When more Marines apply to re-enlist in a MOS thanare boat spaces available, the profit Marines must find a new job and make a lateral move into a new MOS. The first step in making a lateral move is to visit the career retention specialist. Come with three lateral move choices in your head, said Gunnery Sgt. Charletta R. Anderson, Quanticos career retention specialist. That way, if you dont qualify for a MOS or a MOS is closed, we can fall back on the next choice. When a Marine has only one MOS that (he or she) wants to lat move into, it makes it hard. First-term Marines re-enlisting from a closed MOS may apply to lateral move into any open MOS. They need a better chance of getting their choice if they apply for a MOS with a critical shortfall and a dire need of personnel to fill the ranks. MOS Job List for Lateral Moves Although the shortfalls may vary from year to year, below is a for instance of the type of jobs that may be open and be easy to move into and even receive a nice re-enlistment beigabe due to manpower needs 0211 Counter Intelligence Specialist0241 Imagery Analysis Specialist2336 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician2823 Technical Controller2834 Satellite Communications Technician4429 Legal Services Reporter (Stenotype)6316 Air Communication/Navigation Systems Technician These MOSs are very demanding, said Morvant. For most of them, you need to conduct an interview before being considered and for some, you need a top secret clearance. In addition to the interviews and clearance level, these undermanned MOSs require high general technical scores from the Armed Services Vocation Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). But do not let low ASVAB scores stop you. Lateral moving into any MOS depends on your qualifications and your ASVAB score, says Capt. Tricia Angelini, First Term Alignment Plan officer. If you want to lateral move and you have a low GT score, retake the ASVAB. Qualifications It is advised for lateral move Marines to take their time on the test and study in advance if they decide to retake the ASVAB. It is easy to not do well on the ASVAB if you do not prepare yourself properly. Once a Marine is deemed qualified for a particular MOS, a Reenlistment/Extension or Lateral Move (RELM) routing sheet is sent through the chain of command. The RELM routing sheet is a discussion sheet to let the chain of command know what the Marine is planning to do, Anderson ad ds. It states whether or not Marines are medically and dentally qualified, what their last physical fitness test score was, and if they have any pending legal issues. The sheet goes from their staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge to their officer-in-charge and all the way up to the battalion commander. The commanders recommendation is the only one that goes to Headquarters Marine Corps Manpower Enlisted Assignments to make the decision. Although lateral moves are intended to allow first-term Marines whose primary MOS is closed an opportunity to stay in the Corps, there are other situations where a lateral move can be an appropriate career decision. Restructuring or downsizing of a MOS, the phase-out of legacy aircraft and military-to-civilian conversions are some indicators that a Marine would want to look at a lateral move and get a new MOS, says Maj. Mark Menotti, MMEA deputy head. Sometimes Marines try to lateral move because they want a change of pace- something new, Angelini adds. If a Marine requests to lateral move from an open MOS, he or she must obtain a commanding generals endorsement. It all depends on the needs of the Marine Corps, says Anderson. Lateral moves are not a guarantee. For more information on making a lat move and Marine Corps MOS fields, visit the official MMEA website or talk with your career retention specialist.