Archive for February, 2010

Rock ’n’ Roll at the Point of Sale…

Friday, February 26th, 2010

…and how to make it happen.   Wikipedia says that “Rock ’n’ Roll is a genre of popular music…” To me this guy right here represents perfectly what Rock ’n’ Roll is all about:       Entertaining, talented, unique, powerful, impressive – Rock ‘n’ Roll.   I will never forget Jan 6th 2010. The [...]

Lunch with the CEO: an opportunity to share RB experiences

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

In most large and global organizations, I would imagine that few employees get the privilege of a casual meeting and discussion with top management, especially new hires who are just starting their climb up the career ladder.

However, I can now proudly say that RB is not like most large and global organizations. Just the other week, all of the 2009 new hires across functional areas had the honor and the opportunity to eat lunch and converse with our Executive VP of North America, Rob de Groot, and our very own CEO, Bart Becht, during his visit to our US Headquarters here in Parsippany, New Jersey.

Ultimate visibility: successfully building a career

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

If you think about successfully building your career then visibility is one of the most important things. If one’s performance is visible to higher management levels then chances for the next step on your job ladder are high. One of the best things about RB is that RB employees get ultimate visibility. When I was [...]

Tips for graduates on what HR managers really want when they’re recruiting

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

When you’re just about to finish university or college and start out on the career ladder, everything can seem pretty daunting. Where do you start, what does all the jargon mean, and you’re probably thinking ‘how can I improve my chances of getting the job I WANT?’ I came across a blog post called What [...]

Your RB career opportunity: are you a Powerbrand?

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

At RB, you hear a lot about brands, because when you really boil it down, our powerbrands are what all of us, both those in marketing and beyond, work to build and maintain each and every day.

However, what I think is even more important than the powerbrands of the products are the powerbrands of the people behind them.