Five Ways to Attract and Hire More Diverse Talent
A few years ago I came to the realization that my company, an HR consulting firm, was not as diverse as I wanted it to be. I value diversity because I know it makes teams better – more creative, more productive, and more nimble. It helps my firm represent our community and serve our clients. […]
Workforce Planning: A Complete Guide
The traditional human resource role has changed drastically over the years. What used to be a department for hiring and firing has become a position that deals with crisis management in the workplace and meeting employees’ needs during said crisis. HR leaders have learned to identify and deal with a number of emergencies and crisis […]
Transforming Work Where People Matter: COVID-19 and Beyond
At the start of this global pandemic, we as HR and Business Leaders jumped into action to make it possible for our teams to work from home. This included assessing hardware needs, learning new collaboration software, and setting up flexible work policies. For some companies, the move to remote work was seamless while others were […]
Five Ways to Reduce Costs that Don’t Involve Permanent Layoffs
With few exceptions, businesses have been negatively impacted by the COVID19 pandemic. Some are getting loans through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), while others are waiting for more money to be added to the pool. Even if you get a loan, with social distancing and uncertainty about when people will be returning to work, most […]
The Ultimate Guide to Getting a Raise
Personal growth is a big part of anyone’s career. For someone who works diligently and delivers results consistently, it’s only fair that they are rewarded accordingly. Most organizations have a process when it comes to compensation and increments. However, it is recommended that an employee be proactive when it comes to asking for a […]
The Gender Gap in Sales Leadership: Why Organizations That Marginalize Women Lose
Guest Post by: Davey Friedman Recently, I had the chance to observe a former mentee leading a sales meeting. I hired Charlotte a few years prior as an Account Executive at WeWork. (Names have been changed to protect the privacy of former colleagues). Since then, she’d risen to a Sales Director role with 10 reps […]
Is unlimited PTO right for you?
Is unlimited PTO right for you? When employees hear about unlimited paid time off, it may sound too good to be true. Why would companies pay them to take unlimited time off? In truth, “unlimited PTO” has advantages for employees and employers, but it’s not right for everyone. Newer companies and startups developing vacation policies […]
Three ways working with a coach can help you land a job you love
Before becoming a coach, I had two opportunities to receive coaching. Both were instrumental in getting me where I needed to be. The first one was a single call with a coach I found online when I was considering leaving my first job, after seven years. He validated what he heard me saying “It sounds […]
Supporting Working Parents During Back-to-School Season and Beyond
Back-to-school season is an important time for company leadership and managers to be aware of the challenges faced by their employees who are also parents. The beginning of a new school year involves a number of stressful changes for working parents, such as more complex commutes and busier mornings getting children ready for school, lining […]
5 Signs Your Subconscious is Telling You to Quit
Usually you just know when you’re ready to leave a job, but not always. Sometimes it’s more obvious to those around you, including friends, family and co-workers, long before you recognize you need to move on. Leaving is a big deal, and changing jobs is right up there with moving and having a baby when […]
