Being late is always mostly a hassle for others. A good friend of mine always says: "Early is On-Time and On-Time is Late." This is a good reminder that time is a valuable resource that must be managed appropriately particularly when it involves people that we want to build relationships with. Punctuality is a virtue... Continue Reading →
Originally published: Thursday, March 18, 2021 by BNAmericas In Latin America and elsewhere, fintechs are typically associated with consumer services offered directly or through an incumbent player such as a bank – but they are also quietly supporting institutions in back-office areas. Objectives include reducing costs and risks and smoothing processes, a webcast hosted by the Americas chapter of the International Trade... Continue Reading →
Who looks at your Profile Picture in LinkedIn? Recruiters do…and everyone you may be working for or doing businesses with. But it does not stop there. You may be posting too much online without noticing where it ends up (HR maybe?). I have some advice for you. Google your name TODAY. Look at the 2nd... Continue Reading →
Job search is a difficult task. We can definitely get desperate and take a job we don't really like just because we need to make ends meet. When I was "downsized" from my prior job, I decided to start my own company and be an Entrepreneur. Every day was a challenge and although I was... Continue Reading →
Yesterday morning my new boss called me to join him in a conference call with one of our service providers. While we were waiting for other team members to arrive he shared an interesting fact that was mentioned at a conference he attended earlier this week. He mentioned that Young Adults have the highest incidence... Continue Reading →
A recurring theme in entry level job search is the lack of experience factor. "Where do I get experience if no one is willing to hire me?" Many students focus exclusively on seeking formal internships as the only path to gaining resume experience. While that is the ideal and should be your first level focus,... Continue Reading →
During 2018, Banks have become very profitable, especially in comparison to where they stood during the 2008 crisis. Unfortunately, banks continue to weaken their underwriting standards, which means that when we get into an economic downturn those borrowers are likely to be at higher risk of defaulting; moreover, banks will be able to recover less... Continue Reading →
Google is definitely the one of the greatest companies on Earth, however, George Glider believes that it faces challenges in its future particularly in their push for Cloud Computing. He says Google is having a "nervous breakdown" and are "delusional" particularly when it comes to their Cloud computing strategy as huge data centers are coming... Continue Reading →
I always tell those I mentor to continue building #careermomentum by learning new skills and sharpening those they have. It’s a never ending process that will serve them throughout their career. Also, College grads may find that they will get “a job”...but getting promoted will only occur if they excel and show quality of work... Continue Reading →
Living a New Reality A few years ago I bought my daughters a Google Cardboard to try out some Virtual Reality ("VR") videos. They were mesmerized by how they were able to check out different places from around the world from the comfort of our living room, hopefully giving them a preview of locations they will one day encounter... Continue Reading →
Executive Commentary by Hernan Mayol 