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May marks Heroes of Hiring's 6th Birthday!
Thank you to our loyal readers.
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Mattress Firm Spotlight: Mary Alice Springer!
- How
long have you been with Mattress Firm?
- I have been with MFRM for 11 years and 3 months.
- What
is your favorite Mattress Firm memory?
- Gosh, there are many but the one that stands out the most was
when I was invited to the 2010 Houston National Conference at the Hotel
Derek. During the awards night, I was asked by Steve Stagner
[former Mattress Firm CEO] to come forward along with Holly Jo Wetzig and
Jenny Beam. He presented to each of us a Tiffany key ring and said
that you are the key to our success. This was truly a very special
moment for me.
- What
do you enjoy most about your job?
- I so enjoy helping others. As an assistant, you are
required to juggle many tasks but I feel the most important
responsibility of my job is to help your customers and co-workers.
- What
did you do before this?
- I have always been an administrative/executive
assistant. Prior to moving to Houston 22 years ago, I worked for 7½
years at a management consulting firm in New York City.
- What
would be your walk-in theme song?
- “Come Hell or High Water”
by Poison
- What
did you want to be “when you grew up?”
- I wanted to be a meteorologist.
- Do
you have a guilty pleasure?
- Oh yes and it’s Nestle Drumstick ice cream cones.
- What
is your favorite book?
- My favorite book is One
Month To Live by Kerry
& Chris Shook. It’s a great book that shows you how to stop
waiting for “someday” and start making each day really matter.
- How
do you feel you fulfill our purpose of “improving lives one relationship
at a time?”
- At work, I feel that I improve lives by simply connecting with
others. I enjoy taking a moment by reaching out to see how you are
doing, is there anything I can do for you. On my personal time, I
enjoy volunteering at my neighborhood assisted living facility.
It’s an amazing feeling to put a smile on one’s face.
- What
do you think cats dream about?
- Hopefully playing with a feather toy and not stalking
prey.
Feel
like shooting Mary Alice another random question? Email her at MaryAlice.Springer@mfrm.com
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
MFRM Elite Leadership Summit
In early
April, Mattress Firm’s Talent Acquisition team hosted 10 dynamic student
leaders from universities across the country. These students were invited to
attend the MFRM Elite Leadership Summit. They were selected from a large
applicant pool of highly influential students that are making a difference on
their local campuses. They were invited
to the Mattress Firm corporate headquarters for a day of leadership content
provided by top executives and former ELS attendees. Content spanned from “Building your Brand”,
“Servant Leadership”, to “Inspiring Change.”
“This event
made a big impact on my life. I have been inspired by not just the speakers,
but also the student [attendees].” – 2016 ELS Attendee.
Check out some great photos below:
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| 2016 ELS Attendees |
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| 2016 ELS Attendees & MFRM Talent Acquisition |
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| Photobooth Time! |
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| Maria Guerrero Pinero- scholarship recipient |
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| Former ELS Attendee Panel |
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| Josh Feinberg, Director of Events & Expositions |
The MFRM Elite Leadership Summit was created with the intent to bring together and empower student leaders from universities across the nation, for the purpose of developing passionate, humble and creative leaders of tomorrow.
For more information, feel free to visit www.MFRMElite.com.
Monday, March 21, 2016
Stress in the Workplace
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Stress in the work place is a serious issue that not only
affects the health of the employee but also the productivity level of the
company. Work-related stress arises
when work demands exceed our personal capacities and therefore making it
difficult for us to cope. Everyone wants
to be recognized for their hard work, but working “too hard” can lead to more
than just stress.
Here are several symptoms
associated with stress:
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Sleeping difficulties (big no-no in our company)
- Depression
- Anxiety
Well, for starters…talk about it with your employer.
Remember that your employer wants to maximize your productivity
output. If there is a work-related
issue holding you back they can help. Never
assume that they want to add more stress just because more work is coming in. Remember if you lose, they lose! Also think about making a “to-do list”. Make sure you put the tasks in order by
priority so you have a sense of accomplishment when you complete one. Sometimes just seeing that you have completed
a task can give you more energy and motivation to complete the list. Last but not least, RELAX! Take some time off and don’t look back. Be sure to disconnect from work. Close that laptop, ignore that phone call,
and just BREATHE! Taking a break can re-energize you and have you back at max productivity in no time, which is a win-win
situation for everyone!
Speaking about taking a break…..I need a vacation soon!! :)
Know some other great stress relievers? Email Tony at Tony.Velazquez@mfrm.com
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Wake Up to a New Career!
On the job search? Looking for a new career? Please join MFRM Family of Brands for their National Career Day! Feel free to RSVP in a city near you.
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Is your current job a snooze?!
Join MFRM Family of Brands on January 27th at our National Career Day!
Click below to find out more information.
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