BMCC OpenLab | Sonia Gonzalez | Activity https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/members/sonia/activity/ Activity feed for Sonia Gonzalez. Sat, 02 May 2026 18:36:04 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 457603db05946169915f01641c72b53a Sonia Gonzalez joined the group Why SBE 100 (Entrepreneurship) is right for you https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/activity/p/112033/ Sat, 10 Sep 2022 19:26:46 -0400 0 425f2deebd0951bcfce6d5b13449bde2 Sonia Gonzalez joined the group Citizen Entrepreneur Explorer Program https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/activity/p/112032/ Sat, 10 Sep 2022 19:15:06 -0400 0 4a90b3ff4e0c1069127a16d57f972c6f Sonia Gonzalez changed their profile picture https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/activity/p/112031/ Sat, 10 Sep 2022 19:13:26 -0400 0 8cfd1ed60324ca3ef811647981234065 Sonia Gonzalez replied to the topic HR in Small Firms in the forum BUS 311-1801 | HR Management | Professor Buckler | Spring 2021 https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/groups/bus311-1801-hr-management-professor-buckler-spring-2021/forum/topic/hr-in-small-firms-4/#post-7925 Mon, 17 May 2021 12:10:48 -0400 Hi, Zoila, I enjoyed reading your post. I agree when a company outsources, it implies that the company is experiencing a system failure in its organizational structure. While businesses can affect decisions or activities, they can also affect other parties’ behavioral changes within the industry.

Thank for Sharing.

]]> 0 fc0455889f2853109d6cd894eb97a70d Sonia Gonzalez replied to the topic HR in Small Firms in the forum BUS 311-1801 | HR Management | Professor Buckler | Spring 2021 https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/groups/bus311-1801-hr-management-professor-buckler-spring-2021/forum/topic/hr-in-small-firms-4/#post-7924 Mon, 17 May 2021 11:42:43 -0400 Hi Sow, I like reading your post. As a management a decision-making activity is concerned with a firm’s internal resources, capabilities, and competencies, independent of the conditions in the external environment.

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]]> 0 00d37ab26a74233f25689e3adf986c73 Sonia Gonzalez replied to the topic HR in Small Firms in the forum BUS 311-1801 | HR Management | Professor Buckler | Spring 2021 https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/groups/bus311-1801-hr-management-professor-buckler-spring-2021/forum/topic/hr-in-small-firms-4/#post-7904 Sun, 16 May 2021 23:49:41 -0400 Hi Miko, I agree. Nowadays, outsourcing is a well-grown and booming business trend. So now a day companies are outsourcing their various activities and functions to other entities.

Thank for sharing.

]]> 0 854c56e6c595411b4b3dd530bf67052b Sonia Gonzalez replied to the topic HR in Small Firms in the forum BUS 311-1801 | HR Management | Professor Buckler | Spring 2021 https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/groups/bus311-1801-hr-management-professor-buckler-spring-2021/forum/topic/hr-in-small-firms-4/#post-7902 Sun, 16 May 2021 23:27:33 -0400 Hi Yaritza, I enjoyed reading your post. I agree outsourcing can lead in providing a better in-house in the future.

]]> 0 7e50260ced67d7058a8f9b3e39a8126f Sonia Gonzalez replied to the topic HR in Small Firms in the forum BUS 311-1801 | HR Management | Professor Buckler | Spring 2021 https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/groups/bus311-1801-hr-management-professor-buckler-spring-2021/forum/topic/hr-in-small-firms-4/#post-7893 Sun, 16 May 2021 20:17:48 -0400 Human resources management is an essential but complex function for any company, and many opt to outsource. Most companies that outsource human resources functions do so by joining a professional employer organization that handles everything from hiring and onboarding employees and managing benefits, developing training programs, and overseeing…[Read more]

]]> 0 53da42b379f41fa9fb1eda375facc09c Sonia Gonzalez replied to the topic Collective Bargaining & Labor Relations in the forum BUS 311-1801 | HR Management | Professor Buckler | Spring 2021 https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/groups/bus311-1801-hr-management-professor-buckler-spring-2021/forum/topic/collective-bargaining-labor-relations-4/#post-7716 Sun, 02 May 2021 18:19:44 -0400 Hi Justin, I agree is simple negotiation is the process of discussion between two or more, bringing in all the inputs from both ends and deciding upon the common objectives that benefit both parties, creating a win-win situation on a common platform.

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]]> 0 5d523e188105ea22b6ef391b4d3e8eed Sonia Gonzalez replied to the topic Collective Bargaining & Labor Relations in the forum BUS 311-1801 | HR Management | Professor Buckler | Spring 2021 https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/groups/bus311-1801-hr-management-professor-buckler-spring-2021/forum/topic/collective-bargaining-labor-relations-4/#post-7714 Sun, 02 May 2021 18:05:03 -0400 Hi Shane, I agree collective bargaining is how unions negotiate the contract with their employer to determine the terms of employment like pay benefits, working hours, safety policies, ways to balance work and family, and many more. It is a way to solve workplace problems.

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]]> 0 328d7fef41b888dd789ad2c7852eec5c Sonia Gonzalez replied to the topic Collective Bargaining & Labor Relations in the forum BUS 311-1801 | HR Management | Professor Buckler | Spring 2021 https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/groups/bus311-1801-hr-management-professor-buckler-spring-2021/forum/topic/collective-bargaining-labor-relations-4/#post-7713 Sun, 02 May 2021 17:53:39 -0400 Hi Robert, I agree. I accept as accurate with the union station of the workforce. Corporations that support labor unions illustration of their employees regarding the advantages resulting from organized labor and management seem to be opposites. Despite generally contentious negotiation agreement negotiations, there are blessings to having a labor…[Read more]

]]> 0 d83b1ffdef3041a99de3fee124724dea Sonia Gonzalez replied to the topic Collective Bargaining & Labor Relations in the forum BUS 311-1801 | HR Management | Professor Buckler | Spring 2021 https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/groups/bus311-1801-hr-management-professor-buckler-spring-2021/forum/topic/collective-bargaining-labor-relations-4/#post-7712 Sun, 02 May 2021 17:29:59 -0400 I believe almost everyone has at one point felt unheard or powerless as an employee. Joining a union means that you and your colleagues have a say because you negotiate essential employment conditions together.  Collective bargaining agreements and labor unions are necessary in the current times because of the increased pressure of achieving…[Read more]

]]> 0 c8288c524c05e47cfbe13a4ce9005451 Sonia Gonzalez replied to the topic Please submit your questions here. in the forum BUS 311-1801 | HR Management | Professor Buckler | Spring 2021 https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/groups/bus311-1801-hr-management-professor-buckler-spring-2021/forum/topic/please-submit-your-questions-here-3/#post-7628 Sun, 18 Apr 2021 15:56:44 -0400 Hi Professor Brielle, hope all is well. So I will be debating that students should resume in person learning.. Wow, this is going to ne interested and fun to listen to different opinion. I know that some parents are not allowing their children to go back to the classroom. See you on Tuesday. .

]]> 0 83dff1a30ad9a51d37601996e15ea0dd Sonia Gonzalez replied to the topic Compensation in the forum BUS 311-1801 | HR Management | Professor Buckler | Spring 2021 https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/groups/bus311-1801-hr-management-professor-buckler-spring-2021/forum/topic/compensation-4/#post-7557 Sat, 10 Apr 2021 17:07:42 -0400 Hi Robert, This is a quintessential response, very well written, very well explained, very well thought out. All bases are covers. I measured myself to several standards. I overly critique myself, but this is how I will love to explain, and this is the way  I hope it comes across. BRAVO…

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]]> 0 2d715c238b1b420948c4e059eef5a78a Sonia Gonzalez replied to the topic Compensation in the forum BUS 311-1801 | HR Management | Professor Buckler | Spring 2021 https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/groups/bus311-1801-hr-management-professor-buckler-spring-2021/forum/topic/compensation-4/#post-7508 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 03:19:05 -0400 Sorry made a mistake on the link

http://www.payequity.gov.on.ca

http://www.americanprogress.org

]]> 0 2b78013b0bf08ff0998643d00e3d29a5 Sonia Gonzalez replied to the topic Compensation in the forum BUS 311-1801 | HR Management | Professor Buckler | Spring 2021 https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/groups/bus311-1801-hr-management-professor-buckler-spring-2021/forum/topic/compensation-4/#post-7507 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 02:46:45 -0400 Hi Jennifer,

I also agree with the wage gap between women and men. This is true earlier women used to earn lesser than men because girls were restricted by their families on certain types of jobs or due to lesser education qualification or due to family pressure or due to child upbringing.  As a result women used to have lesser experience than…[Read more]

]]> 0 e842fc7a9ca112aaff3a816223408a73 Sonia Gonzalez replied to the topic Compensation in the forum BUS 311-1801 | HR Management | Professor Buckler | Spring 2021 https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/groups/bus311-1801-hr-management-professor-buckler-spring-2021/forum/topic/compensation-4/#post-7506 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 02:23:17 -0400 Sonia Gonzalez

4/04/2021

Pay equity issues are rampant across the world and even in big companies.  The first step would be online or human resources payroll information in the company. In the industry, the pay scale according to designation can be identified. In the company itself, this can be compared with two-person working at the same level…[Read more]

]]> 0 a4232a4e435a7c969b4629450f43c930 Sonia Gonzalez replied to the topic Learning & Development + Performance & Appraisal in the forum BUS 311-1801 | HR Management | Professor Buckler | Spring 2021 https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/groups/bus311-1801-hr-management-professor-buckler-spring-2021/forum/topic/learning-development-performance-appraisal-6/#post-7283 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 01:56:44 -0400 Hi Richard,  I see we both agree about performance appraisal that it is vital  to sit  down with your staff and see where they stand. That is one of the little things that make employees feel appreciated.  One of my feedback was that I am too friendly with my coworker. I think communication is a must in the company this is how we work together as…[Read more]

]]> 0 752e6092c0a66d20ad9ff702ab443f55 Sonia Gonzalez replied to the topic Learning & Development + Performance & Appraisal in the forum BUS 311-1801 | HR Management | Professor Buckler | Spring 2021 https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/groups/bus311-1801-hr-management-professor-buckler-spring-2021/forum/topic/learning-development-performance-appraisal-6/#post-7275 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 00:49:39 -0400 Hi Rayon, I like what you wrote  in  helping your other colleagues. This  is what a manager like to see when someone helping and willing to learn other tasks. Congratulations on you promotions well deserved.

Thank you for sharing.

]]> 0 f17846a23ab0460b13efb13eae03c498 Sonia Gonzalez replied to the topic Learning & Development + Performance & Appraisal in the forum BUS 311-1801 | HR Management | Professor Buckler | Spring 2021 https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/groups/bus311-1801-hr-management-professor-buckler-spring-2021/forum/topic/learning-development-performance-appraisal-6/#post-7271 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 23:41:12 -0400 Hi, I like what you wrote about the Performance Appraisals. So true performance appraisals can help underperforming staff by identifying specific training needs and skill gaps that require focus. With this feedback an employee can take the necessary training programs to improve job performance and achieve greater productivity in the…[Read more]

]]> 0 f9346694fcbe91e0cfca141b7e4eb8a6 Sonia Gonzalez replied to the topic Learning & Development + Performance & Appraisal in the forum BUS 311-1801 | HR Management | Professor Buckler | Spring 2021 https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/groups/bus311-1801-hr-management-professor-buckler-spring-2021/forum/topic/learning-development-performance-appraisal-6/#post-7268 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 22:10:37 -0400 Hi,  I love what you wrote about how you feel  supported by your manager. One of the most important elements for a successful workplace is trust. Providing performance feedback helps employees continually improve. I hold monthly meetings with my team members and to check in with them.

Thank you for sharing.

]]> 0 ce7e72b866ddcf604ede69cb55922752 Sonia Gonzalez replied to the topic Learning & Development + Performance & Appraisal in the forum BUS 311-1801 | HR Management | Professor Buckler | Spring 2021 https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/groups/bus311-1801-hr-management-professor-buckler-spring-2021/forum/topic/learning-development-performance-appraisal-6/#post-7267 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 22:00:58 -0400 Congratulation on receiving employee of the month. I just love how you manager see hard you work and  knowledge your performance in the company.

Thank you  for Sharing.

]]> 0 51f64b3aa2b8112d043634c4fbb9ab7c Sonia Gonzalez replied to the topic Learning & Development + Performance & Appraisal in the forum BUS 311-1801 | HR Management | Professor Buckler | Spring 2021 https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/groups/bus311-1801-hr-management-professor-buckler-spring-2021/forum/topic/learning-development-performance-appraisal-6/#post-7266 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 21:52:55 -0400 Sonia Gonzalez

March 14, 2021

 

 

Reading the chapter it open my eyes to training & development. The job that I held as a manager in Accounts Payable for a very long time. I am involved in recording and disbursement payments for purchased goods or services. I also oversee electronic funds transfer, disbursement reconciliation, and check…[Read more]

]]> 0 84def42a905c9e6cbbe051d7cb93de38 Sonia Gonzalez replied to the topic Zappos & Company Strategy in the forum BUS 311-1801 | HR Management | Professor Buckler | Spring 2021 https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/groups/bus311-1801-hr-management-professor-buckler-spring-2021/forum/topic/zappos-company-strategy-6/#post-7045 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:45:34 -0500 Hi Teri,

You are right about Nordstrom Rack there strategy is to provide  a compelling product offering, delivering outstanding services and experiences, and leveraging the strength of their brand.

Thank for sharing.

]]> 0 83ad6229ac50cd9ed4e2fb0971e86e18 Sonia Gonzalez replied to the topic Zappos & Company Strategy in the forum BUS 311-1801 | HR Management | Professor Buckler | Spring 2021 https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/groups/bus311-1801-hr-management-professor-buckler-spring-2021/forum/topic/zappos-company-strategy-6/#post-7043 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:24:53 -0500 Hi Zoila,

I enjoyed reading your post. Tony Hsieh wanted to make people happy, customers, employees, everyone. His quest to create an environment where workers felt enthusiastic about their jobs and, by extension their lives is an indelible part of his legacy. It sad that he pass away Nov 2020.

Thank you for sharing.

]]> 0 7c23e1dd89cef74431cc0d2659bf5903 Sonia Gonzalez replied to the topic Zappos & Company Strategy in the forum BUS 311-1801 | HR Management | Professor Buckler | Spring 2021 https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/groups/bus311-1801-hr-management-professor-buckler-spring-2021/forum/topic/zappos-company-strategy-6/#post-7014 Sun, 21 Feb 2021 21:41:40 -0500 Hi, Jean

If I knew this back in the day I would apply for this company. Their benefits are great. Above-average medical, dental and vision coverage. On-site wellness service, pet insurance and pre-paid legal. 40% employees discount for those who love shoes and accessories. Plus free food for breakfast ,lunch. snacks, and breaks. Monthly team…[Read more]

]]> 0 36c9ade07d8a930acdbbdac9285b1261 Sonia Gonzalez replied to the topic Zappos & Company Strategy in the forum BUS 311-1801 | HR Management | Professor Buckler | Spring 2021 https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/groups/bus311-1801-hr-management-professor-buckler-spring-2021/forum/topic/zappos-company-strategy-6/#post-7013 Sun, 21 Feb 2021 21:04:40 -0500 Hi, Yaritza,

I know that in Apple they are very strict in term of hiring people. It would be best to have a passion for hands-on problem solving and helping others by sharing your technical knowledge.

Thanks you for sharing.

]]> 0 1671c474cec328c151612ef04e8673f2 Sonia Gonzalez replied to the topic Zappos & Company Strategy in the forum BUS 311-1801 | HR Management | Professor Buckler | Spring 2021 https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/groups/bus311-1801-hr-management-professor-buckler-spring-2021/forum/topic/zappos-company-strategy-6/#post-7011 Sun, 21 Feb 2021 20:48:56 -0500 Hi, Miko, I agree that pretty smart that Zappos offers them to money to quit. Zappos has had a program that pays new employees $4,000 to quit the company during initial training sessions.  The policy was designed to make sure their new hires are committed to working beyond just a paycheck.

Thank you for sharing.

]]> 0 44c4a9bfec1ced60c34ea51f7e5eaab3 Sonia Gonzalez replied to the topic Zappos & Company Strategy in the forum BUS 311-1801 | HR Management | Professor Buckler | Spring 2021 https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/groups/bus311-1801-hr-management-professor-buckler-spring-2021/forum/topic/zappos-company-strategy-6/#post-7003 Sun, 21 Feb 2021 15:03:13 -0500 Hi Nelson,  I agree with you with Amazon remaining a successful firm with a singular mission to be the best  in customer service, and as such, a customer service career at Amazon is a good place to start. They offers one of the best compensation and benefits for all its employees, including its Customer Service Support Team. My sister been w…[Read more]

]]> 0 433e14d9ff6cbc798cb6d8aa7125ce51 Sonia Gonzalez replied to the topic Zappos & Company Strategy in the forum BUS 311-1801 | HR Management | Professor Buckler | Spring 2021 https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/groups/bus311-1801-hr-management-professor-buckler-spring-2021/forum/topic/zappos-company-strategy-6/#post-7001 Sun, 21 Feb 2021 00:27:27 -0500 Zappos is an online company that have been around for years. There are a lot of things that Zappos allows that any other company would never allow. Let’s start with number one, the application process.. When applying for a new job, we have to send resumes and fill out a never ending application. Not with Zappos, for the application process they…[Read more]

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