Books with author Ron Berg

KEEPING PAYROLL DOWN is always the most important underlying principle at Walmart. For some managers it is more important than safety, morality, ethics and legality. The numbers are staggering. With 1.5 million Associates earning an average pay of about $10 per hour, the basic payroll is $15 million per hour. Limiting raises to tiny amounts goes right to their bottom line.Associates are the “Lowest Common Denominator” in the Walmart profit equation. Every possible tactic is used against Associates during evaluations to limit raises. They structure the setting of the reviews to employ every psychological advantage. They like to use the element of surprise. The amount of a raise is determined before the review happens without any input, testimony or protest, from the Associate.I expected this sort of behavior from a large company vastly experienced in evaluating employees. After all, they perform over 2 million evaluations a year on Associates alone. But what I didn't expect were some of the sneaky and underhanded ways the managers accomplished their sworn duty to limit pay increases. And they did these devious things in ways that were difficult to detect and verify.After the dirty tricks they pulled on me during my first few evaluations, I realized I had to beat them at their own game. As the meager raises persisted, it became a quest to get the maximum raise at my next review. This is the true story of how I finally got Walmart to give me the maximum raise of sixty cents per hour.By exposing the dirty tricks Walmart uses to limit raises to cut payroll costs, I hope to give every Associate powerful tools to use at their future evaluations. Perhaps this documentation of my experience will help with the current efforts to improve the lives of the downtrodden and beaten Associates.All proceeds from the sale of this book will be used to buy me a hot tub.

After being falsely accused of cheating on my book report, I plot to set the record straight. I'll prove to my terrible teacher that I truly read the book assignments.Anyone who had nuns for teachers will identify with something in this humorous short story. Do you remember ink wells? Do you know what the Palmer Method of writing is? Did you have to avoid bullies on the way home from school? Set in the early 60's, this lively short tale will bring a touch of nostalgia to folks who grew up in the Beatles era.

Up on the Housetop is is a classic Christmas song written in 1864 by Benjamin Hanby. It was the first Yuletide song that offered the idea that Santa Claus and his sleigh land on the roof tops of homes. Inspired by this popular Christmas song, Up on the Housetop will engage children in the wonderful tradition of Santa Claus when they read and sing along with the caroling choir featured on the clear sound module found in the book.

This new board book is part of the SING AND PLAY interactive series which allows parents the opportunity to read and sing songs with their child. As the child learns about the playful spider climbing up the water spout, they begin to understand basic concepts of movement and direction. Children also will act out the motions of the spider which leads to hours of playful fun which is shared with the parents. It is the New Format with Clear Sound Technology.

O Christmas Tree is a traditional and well-loved Christmas song that will capture a child s imagination during the holiday season. Inspired by this popular carol, O Christmas Tree features new verses that give meaning to the beautifully decorated tree that stands in the center of your home. O Christmas Tree will engage children in the wonderful tradition of the Christmas tree when they read and sing along with the caroling choir featured on the clear sound module found in the book.

Jingle Bells, composed by James Pierpoint in 1857, is one of the most popular Christmas songs of all time. During the winter in pre-automobile days, a horse-drawn sleigh was the typical way to get around town. To avoid collisions at blind intersections, it was common to adorn horses' harnesses with straps that had bells attached. Inspired by this popular Christmas song, Jingle Bells will engage children s imaginations as they take a magical sleigh ride in the snow at Christmas time. Also, Jingle Bells features new verses that give meaning to the wonderful traditions of Christmas and a caroling choir that sings the Jingle Bells song.

O Little Town of Bethlehem celebrates the birth of Jesus through the joy of a best-loved Christmas carol. As you listen to the carol, you can read the ancient story of the first visitors who traveled to Bethlehem to worship the Christ Child. Inspired by this traditional carol, O Little Town of Bethlehem features new rhyming verses that give meaning to the wonderful traditions of Christmas and a caroling choir that sings the O Little Town of Bethlehem song. The combination of the children s choir, the rhyming verses and the charming illustrations will captivate and delight young children.

Up on the Housetop is is a classic Christmas song written in 1864 by Benjamin Hanby. It was the first Yuletide song that offered the idea that Santa Claus and his sleigh land on the roof tops of homes. Inspired by this popular Christmas song, Up on the Housetop will engage children in the wonderful tradition of Santa Claus when they read and sing along with the caroling choir featured on the clear sound module found in the book.

The song, Silent Night was composed in 1818 in Austria by Mohr and Gruber and remains as one of the most popular Christmas carols of all time. Silent Night commemorates the birth of the Christ child in humble surroundings. Inspired by the traditional carol of the same name, the lyrics in this version of Silent Night feature new rhyming verses that give contemporary meaning to the wonderful traditions of Christmas. It also features a caroling choir that sings the Silent Night song. The combination of lights, music and illustrations will captivate and delight all young children.