Micah Rowland is COO of Fountain and an expert in people, teams and processes in the service industries. In this episode, we discuss: Why he feels "Hire Slow, Fire Fast" is Terrible Advice; The top reasons why companies have trouble hiring and firing; The areas managers are deficient in that cause hiring/firing issues within an organization; and Hiring/Firing techniques for startups.
Tag: Uber
12 Lessons from Uber — How to Transform and Dominate Your Marketplace
Nine years ago Uber revolutionized the public transportation industry, and forever transformed the way it does business.
Sharing Economy Services To Increase Business by Targeting Young Mobile Travel Planners
While Americans are growing more familiar with sharing economy services, the intention to use these services is declining in favor of more traditional services. According to the fourth annual Allianz Travel Insurance Sharing Economy Index released by Allianz Global Assistance, 53% of Americans declared they are either "not very likely" or "not at all likely" to use sharing economy services during their 2018 summer travels.
Use of Ride Share Services Grew 30% in Past Year
As auto shows around the country showcase the latest innovations in the market, it seems consumers are increasingly setting aside their car keys in favor of ride-sharing apps. New research from Mintel reveals that the percentage of those who have used a ride sharing service has grown 30 percent in the last year. Indeed, 30 percent of Americans used a ride sharing service in 2017 compared to 23 percent who used these services in 2016.
New Uber Service for Event Organizers, Hosts
Uber is testing pre-paid service for events in New York City. Uber is launching yet another new product, but this one targets a specific group of people: event organizers, especially those tired of fielding calls from guests who can't make it due to car troubles.
