Submitted by: Madison Stacy, Talent Development Specialist
We are very lucky to live in a world that is ever changing and evolving. It presents us endless opportunities to be whoever we want to be. But with the world moving so quickly around us, the need for self-development is at an all-time high. It is incredible how much our society, technology, and education has advanced in the last 15 years; even in that advancement, many people have fallen behind. I strongly believe that is because the ‘American Dream’ has changed drastically. Young women and men are no longer dreaming about only buying a house, starting a family, and …
Submitted by: Heather Sueirro, Talent Strategy Manager
“What is Business Professional?” A question that many, including myself, have Googled in preparation for an interview. Honestly, I wore flip flops to my first job interview. I was also 15 and applying to be a retail sales associate at a very popular Southern-California inspired clothing retailer. They encouraged employees to reflect the beachy brand they were known for, but I soon realized that this was out of the norm when it came to interviews. Since then, I’ve held several positions. None of which I would have obtained by wearing flip flops to the interview! It’s a rare occasion that …
Submitted by: Kristina Farrell, Director of Talent Programs On October 2nd, Talent Management launched an exciting initiative to our Store Operations Team and to the entire Company – Badges & Feedback! Our leadership realizes the value in every single contributor on our team and wants to celebrate accomplishments, give credit where credit is due, and regularly show our appreciation. This new initiative allows us to ensure that we have the opportunity to recognize, encourage, and reward each other every day. It allows team members to praise other team members across the Company for achievements both great and small, reinforcing the …
Submitted by: Lindsay Gray, Recruiting Area Manager The Speed Mentoring Event on Monday, September 25th was nothing short of uplifting and motivating. Our Workforce Planning Team did an outstanding job of setting up the logistics for this event so that different mentors and mentees within the program “speed mentored” one another, “speed dating” style. This event was set up in our corporate offices in both Savannah, GA and Carrollton, TX. In the first leg of the event, mentees spoke virtually via video chat with mentors in a “speed dating” type of environment. The overall goal was for the mentee to get …
Submitted by: Kristina Johnson, Director of Talent Operations Last Friday, the Talent Management team gathered for their quarterly meeting in beautiful downtown Savannah, GA to share knowledge, build relationships, and solidify their strategy for taking the Recruiting industry by storm! The theme of the second quarter Talent Takeover event was ‘Georgia on My Mind,’ representing their expansion outward and their commitment to attracting the country’s top talent. Starting off the day with a moving speech by President Otto Bielss, the team heard first-hand the leadership vision for talent at TMX. As Otto reinforced his passion for the people side of the …
Submitted by: Daria Levin, Sr. Director of Talent Management Often times I’m asked the question, “How can I be more successful in my position?” I’m sure there are a million ways to answer this question and, as only one person in a workforce full of talented individuals, it can be difficult to stand out from the crowd. However, my answer always remains the same: GET OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE! It is a known fact that throughout our professional careers we will encounter obstacle after obstacle that will help to shape the experts we become. A lot of times it may …
At TMX Finance Family of Companies, we sincerely believe that hard work and dedication is the key to success. The founder of our company built the corporation we are today by starting with one single store… now, we span the nation from coast to coast! One team member that truly embodies both hard work and dedication is Aide Herrera. Aide was recently promoted to General Manager. >> Read the full story about Aide Herrera’s journey and success here! Congratulations on your promotion, Aide! It was well deserved. We’re proud to have you as part of our TMX family!
Succession Planning has officially rolled out to all of our team members here. Our leaders have a vision for how this initiative will play out and now we are ready to start making your career dreams come true! So, what is Succession Planning? From the day you start with the Company, succession planning will show you where you are in your career, where you can go, and how to get there! “Our vision for the future is that our team members can see a very clear and defined career path from day one. The TMX Finance® Family of Companies is …
