Bill Coleman Quotations

We are a very safe community. His primary responsibility is keeping us safe.

When we were dating it was in a Model A. And we've owned one ever since.

Many people consider salary negotiations a negative thing, something to be avoided.

Scott has the depth of knowledge, experience, and expertise to help the department and our community through the public safety challenges that lie ahead, ... Scott's leadership abilities coupled with his collaborative style are a good fit for this organization.

Security guards for celebrities can earn six figures.

Now that I'm nearing the end of my college career I'm looking for jobs. I've noticed this valley doesn't offer that much for me.

Lack of salary increase does create the belief that you're underpaid, or certainly that you could do better elsewhere.

It is probably feasible to make an employee happy and stay at a much lower cost than it would take to replace that person.

Restaurant managers can earn $100,000 at high-end restaurants and resorts.

We couldn't be more pleased with the business and financial results we achieved this quarter and in fiscal 2001.

We have a database of the market values of thousands of jobs in different industries, different company sizes, different locations. We use that to help employers set their pay policies and pay people fairly.

Those targets are generally what everyone gets in a good year -- not a bad year, not a great year -- a good year.

Every company has people that say, 'Why am I getting paid less than Bob?' The reason is because the companies... actually value Bob's contribution more. We all think our own performance is better than it really is.

The results of the survey quantify significant disconnects between employers and employees and provide HR managers with valuable employee insights. Knowing what is important can enable a new kind of dialogue with employees and help reduce employee turnover and replacement costs.

The worst thing you can say is 'I want $X for this job,' leaving no opening for negotiation by the other side. Better language is 'I hope to earn between $X and $X.' That gives the other party more flexibility.

The worst thing you can do is base a request for a raise on personal issues. Saying, 'I need a raise because I have a gambling problem' is a loser. It's also a bad idea to ask for a raise if the company is having layoffs. Superstars can get a raise because the company must retain its best performers. If you're not sure that you're among the elite, you're not.

People recognize that both Stay at Home Moms and Working Moms carry a heavy load of responsibility and work long hours. It is an eye-opener for many people when they see the real market value of the work moms perform. This year, by adding information about the compensation for Working Moms, we hope to expand the recognition of just how hard all moms are working and of the economic value they bring to society.

People's pay is a sensitive topic, and most people probably don't want to be told that they're already being paid what they deserve.

People believe they're being cheated, which is generally not true.

Companies continued to build their e-businesses, resulting in increased revenue and pipeline, and improving our confidence in our ability to meet our goals for the first half of fiscal 2002, even in this challenging economic and IT spending environment.

And that's the average worker. The reality is that while every commuter is experiencing a financial hardship with increases in gas prices, those individuals earning the minimum wage of $5.15 per hour are being the hardest hit, with a whopping 11.3% of their salary being pumped into their gas tank annually.

A raise should be based on performance and market data establishing the value of your job.

I'm not saying that everybody is going to jump ship, but they are thinking. It doesn't prove intent but it does demonstrate a disposition to look.

If you have a special situation that really was beyond your control, like a medical expense, then perhaps you can find a way to bring that up. But in general, while many bosses will care on a personal level, ultimately your problems aren't the company's problems. Keep it about your performance, rather than need.

Good managers know the work ethic of each of their employees and know who's a producer and who's a slacker.

These are much higher paying jobs than I've been looking at. I've been really looking to find a career and these are great options for me.

This is a classic negotiation technique. It's a gentle, soft indication of your disapproval and a great way to keep negotiating. Count to 10. By then, the other person usually will start talking and may very well make a higher offer.

The idea is to have those goals, and then throughout the year, talk about them regularly with your boss. It can be something as formal as a monthly or quarterly meeting, or simply giving them good news in the hallway.

The economy is improving. We're starting to hire again. And traffic is coming back.

The difference between what someone is paid and what they think they should be paid is based on differences in perception of value ... and performance.