Latest Articles in Retail Glass

  • The Worst Job Interview Questions

    Would you hire this job applicant?
    March 26, 2013
    Fortune Magazine shared this list of the worst questions asked by job applicants, according to 650 human resource and hiring managers.

  • Closer look: Affordable Care Act adds W-2 requirements for large employers
    What you need to know
    February 25, 2013
    The Affordable Care Act requires reporting of the aggregate cost of applicable employer-sponsored coverage on an employee's W-2 Wage and Tax Statement. According to Internal Revenue Service Notice 2010-69, reporting was optional for all employers in 2011 and for employers issuing less than 250 W-2 forms in 2012.However, reporting will be required on the W-2 form that was issued in January 2013...

  • Your profits: Sales
    Business strategies from Division 1
    October 2, 2012
    Strong recruiting programs are essentially based on effective sales programs. And we, as sales organizations, can learn from them.

  • People
    August 26, 2011
    ApogeeApogee Enterprises Inc., www.apog.com, named Joseph Puishys president and CEO. Puishys, 53, joins the company from Fortune 100 manufacturer Honeywell. He replaces 25-year company veteran Russ Huffer, who is stepping down as CEO and director of the board."Russ Huffer leaves behind a legacy of growth and innovation at Apogee. We thank Russ for his leadership and many years of service,...

  • Effective employee recognition
    Going beyond that banquet you're planning
    February 17, 2011
    Fancy trophies, awards, bonuses and banquets mean nothing to employees when their basic needs are not being met. In fact, these gestures might even be construed as insulting. 

  • People
    November 17, 2010
    Doralco Architectural MetalsMatthew JaBaay became president of Doralco Architectural Metals, Alsip, Ill. A member of the Doralco team for more than 13 years, JaBaay will be responsible for leading the company's efforts to gain market share through the innovative development of target markets and competitive pricing structures, according to a release. In addition, he will be responsible for...

  • People
    July 21, 2010
    Sentech Architectural SystemsDon Brown joined specialty structural glass firm Sentech Architectural Systems, Austin, Texas, as principal and will assume responsibility as president and CEO. Brown most recently served as president and CEO for Conservatek Industries Inc., Conroe, Texas, for more than 16 years.Alan Radvinsky also joined the company as project engineer, and will assume responsibility...

  • Help wanted
    High unemployment rate is both a blessing and a curse for employers
    July 19, 2010
    With the unemployment rate at 9.7 percent at press time—and the construction unemployment rate at 20.1 percent, according to the Associated General Contractors of America, Arlington, Va. —glass companies have a large number of candidates to choose from. This can be a blessing and a curse.

  • People, June 2009
    June 1, 2009
    C.R. Laurence Co.Los Angeles-based C.R. Laurence Co. announced four promotions. Tina Olivares became manager of the customer services department. from online support manager. She has been with CRL for 17 years, and has more than 21 years of experience in the glass industry. Yolanda Cabadas became manager of CRL’s online support department from assistant to the online support manager. She...

  • G3: Industry insiders talk glass
    How is the current economic situation an opportunity for your company?
    April 21, 2009
    CommercialBill Trainor, division manager, Trainor Glass Co., Colorado Division, DenverThe current economic climate has created challenges for us as it has for most companies. Our goal has been to find opportunities in this climate. The first step is to stay focused and stay positive, now is the time to strengthen our staff, our customer base, and move into markets we have not pursued in the...
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