We Are (Not) Family
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Sister Sledge, take a seat. I’m here to talk about how your workplace is not your family—and that’s a really good thing.
Sister Sledge, take a seat. I’m here to talk about how your workplace is not your family—and that’s a really good thing.
Not including referral candidates, every candidate who comes through your pipeline starts in the same place: your job description. Job descriptions are the very first thing a candidate sees. It‚Äôs the hook that pulls them in, gets them to apply, and[…]
Politics: one of the few remaining third rails of workplace banter and water-cooler conversation. In this politically charged environment of 2016, discussions and arguments are spilling over in the work setting more than ever before. SHRM recently polled[…]
In today‚Äôs world of constant information overload, noise, and clutter it can be difficult to attract and retain the attention of those you‚Äôre trying to reach. Candidates nowadays are bombarded with emails, targeted ads, and phone calls from all[…]
First, as a disclaimer, this is a generalization of why code-switching in the workplace happens. Second, not all code-switching is the same; code-switching varies throughout cultures, ethnicities, genders, generations, and classes. Everyone, at one time[…]
It’s Friday the 13th – that means beware any black cats you see, ladders you walk under, mirrors you break, salt you spill and all other omens of a truly unlucky day.
It should come as no surprise that diversity and inclusion have become popular buzz words over the last few years, especially in the talent space. Companies should reflect what our world looks like, which seems like a no brainer, but time and time again,[…]
Take a minute to think about where the largest chunk of your following is.
Let me start by saying that GREAT companies and managers do exist‚Äîones that care about their employees and their wellbeing. Unfortunately, that isn‚Äôt that case for all employees. Some people end up being just a number and a blank face in their[…]
Let’s face it – your careers site could probably use some revamping. Heck, you may not even have a careers site to begin with; just a sad ATS page for candidates to land on when they click “Careers” or “Jobs” on your corporate website.