Page 10 January 5, 2017 EL SEGUNDO HERALD E L S E G U N D O Kirk Brown Kirk Brown Jr BRE# 00556073 BRE# 01359453 Established 1980 310-322-0066 kirkbrown@gmail.com ✱ FOR SALE! 745 MAIN ST. #201 - 2 bed, 2 bath condo. Corner unit. New paint and flooring. New appliances and windows. 2-car parking. Great location! ✱ COMING SOON! - 4 bedroom, 2 bath home. 2-car garage, large lot. Excellent condition! ✱ COMING SOON! - 2 bedroom, 1 bath home. Bonus room with 1/2 bath. Excellent location on a large lot. ✱ COMING SOON! - 2 bedroom, 11/2 bath home. Move-in ready! Hardwood floors, 2-car garage. ✱ FOR RENT - 533 CONCORD ST., EL SEGUNDO - COMING SOON! - A+ Location! Walking distance to everything! Clean and spacious 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 2 fireplaces, private patio. Oversized garage, hardwood floors, coved ceilings, so much more!! New Neutrals Dominate 2017 Creating Desirable Jobs By Getting Back To The Basics (BPT) - When it comes to hiring and retaining employees, companies are always looking at new alternatives to build their staffs. However, new research shows that when it comes to attracting top talent, many professionals prefer a return to the basics, meaning stable employment with competitive base pay with traditional medical and retirement benefits are key. The findings come from a recent survey conducted by the Career Advisory Board, which was established by DeVry University in 2010. The survey asked employees to offer their insight into what is most important for them when looking for the right workplace. Below are some of the most interesting findings. Predictability Over Perks Employees responded resoundingly that they wanted their work life to be more in line with those of the generations before. Eighty-one percent of survey respondents said they would like to work a single, full-time job as opposed to contract work or several smaller positions. This desire rang especially true with millennials as 91 percent of those surveyed agreed. Respondents also preferred going to the office every day (22 percent) compared to working from remotely full-time (18 percent). Millennials, in particular, were more likely to seek a job where they had to be in the office each day (27 percent). Stable jobs were valued by 84 percent of survey respondents, while only 16 percent said they preferred a job that may come with riskier employment opportunities. Employers looking to stay the course For employers looking to attract and retain top talent, they should focus on solidifying their existing benefits package. A competitive salary remained the most important benefit employees consider in an employer, but traditional offerings such as medical/dental coverage, paid time off and retirement plans were heavily favored over newer perks, including onsite food, wellness offerings and day care. Employers also don’t need to look at making dramatic changes to their existing organizational structure to attract employees. Thirty-six percent said they prefer working for a single manager, while 18 percent said they appreciated the opportunity to report to multiple managers. However, no matter how employers establish their hierarchy, they should always be looking for ways to give employees a chance to impact company decisions. Fifty-six percent said they prefer a job with “authority to make decisions that impact the entire organization,” a sign employees care deeply about where they work and want to have a vital role in its growth. Employees seizing what they want For employees looking for new positions, the job market is healthier and those with the right skills and attributes will have their pick of positions. As we move further away from the recession years and the economy improves, those who can afford to take their time in their job search are most likely to find a position offering the things most important to them. “The survey results show us that businesses today need to be good employers, offering stable employment with competitive base pay and traditional medical and retirement benefits,” says Alexandra Levit, business and workplace consultant and Career Advisory Board member. “The average American worker isn’t necessarily looking for all the bells and whistles.” To learn more about the study, visit www. careeradvisoryboard.org. • Finance D R E # 0 1 3 7 8 8 5 1 7505 EARLDOM PLAYA DEL REY 5 BED, 31/4 BATH, $1,469,000 ELOISE MENDEZ 310-322-9761 We Work Hard Everyday to Exceed Your Expectations! EL SEGUNDO FAMILY SINCE 1924 (BPT) - From furniture to walls, new homes to remodels, cool grays have dominated home design palettes for the last five years. Look to 2017 to gently shake things up with a focus on fresh neutrals that bring warm and cool tones together to create versatile color with timeless appeal. One of the most notable trends of the year is the transition of neutrals from monochrome gray to warmer hues, including complex taupe, beige, khaki and brown colors. These warmer tones create an inviting feeling, and while grays will continue to be popular, look for hybrid hues that blend the best of gray with warmer undertones for colors that are unique, yet familiar. The perfect example of this trend is Poised Taupe (SW 6039), the Sherwin-Williams 2017 Color of the Year. Earthen brown combines with conservative gray resulting in a weathered, woodsy and complex neutral that fits well in virtually any room. “Poised Taupe celebrates everything people love about cool gray as a neutral, and also brings in the warmth of brown, taking a color to an entirely new level,” says Sue Wadden, director of color marketing for Sherwin-Williams. “Not cool or warm, nor gray or brown, Poised Taupe brings a sense of coziness and harmony that people are seeking.” If you’re looking to refresh your space with this new color trend, there are countless opportunities. Here are four stunning home decor themes using this up-and-coming color: Cornflower Hues With its cool-yet-warm vibe, Poised Taupe is an ideal complement to cornflower hues. For See Real Estate, page 16 Visit us online: www.heraldpublications.com
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