Bentley University News
Family Matters: Making Opportunity
TJ Pavone ’23 is wasting no time building his résumé.
By the end of his first semester, fall 2019, the Finance major had compiled a solid list of experiences, from leading campus tours for prospective students to serving as a strategy and operations intern at…
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Dear Faculty and Staff,
After a long fall trimester, we have made it to Thanksgiving break. With our residential students back home, we have officially come to the close of the on-campus experience for the fall term. These past few months have challenged each and every member of our community, and I’m thankful for all that you have done to make the fall a success. I hope that you and your families enjoy a restful and responsible Thanksgiving this year.
A Seamless Transition
Imagine not being able to wear a T-shirt because you’re bothered by the stitching or the tag. Not just annoyed, but in pain: It feels like needles on your skin.
This is the reality for 6-year-old Dean, the son of Diana (DeMain) Takach ’03. Dean, while very…
Prime Real Estate
Kyle Yeung’s native Hong Kong is home to some of the highest real estate prices in the world.
Would-be homeowners face the added challenge of finding a likely residence before applying for a mortgage; many learn too late that they can’t get the loan they need…
Malaria Prevention: A Train Wreck?
Malaria, that ancient scourge, survives. Over the past century, as sanitation and medical advances have conquered or controlled other diseases, malaria has resisted eradication. In 2010, the disease infected about 219,000,000 people and killed 660,000, almost all in developing countries.
Why?
Skimming: It's Worse than You Think
In our digital age, “skimming” has become a growing problem. Skimmers are small devices, installed by criminals on ATM machines, self-serve gas pumps and other devices to steal information from credit, debit or ATM cards.
According to the U.S. Secret Service, thefts from ATM skimmers now total more than $1billion/year. That number is expected to rise. In January 2013, two people were arrested in New Jersey and charged with skimming more than $1 million from ATM machines.
The Women’s Mayor
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino may be the most underrated politician in America. Marble-mouthed, no one’s idea of a matinee idol, just coming back from a serious set of health problems, the 20-year veteran of City Hall’s corner office nonetheless gave a bravura performance in his January 29 State of the City address.
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Dear Bentley Community,
Staffing Mismatches: The Six Deadly Sins
One of the greatest operational issues is “staffing mismatches.” Having people in the wrong roles can create a dysfunctional organization and keep your company from growing. Operations teams need to run like a well-oiled machine, and in order for that to happen it is crucial to have the right people in the right jobs.
New Employees
The best way to avoid mismatches is to get the right person from the start. However, there are three primary mistakes companies make when it comes to hiring new employees: