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Any strategies or resources you could recommend for getting rid of the dreaded annual performance review (or at least lessening the dread) and creating a more effective year round performance feedback system? Our review is currently tied to our end of year bonuses and merit increases, so not sure I could get rid of it entirely. This would be for hourly and management employees, all working on-site.

To hr professionals in finance..I’m considering getting an online certificate through Cornell in data/analytics. Worth it or do employers think it’s equivalent to Coursera?

Looking for feedback on Paylocity and UKG payroll HRIS. We have 250 employees and rapidly growing company.

Does anyone have a dashboard or excel template for turnover/attrition where data can be easily “dumped” in for a beautiful display? TIA!

Advice on taking and passing the SPHR exam?

How much value do companies place on HR experience in a specific industry? My thought is that HR is HR wherever you go, and it shouldn’t be difficult to switch industries (e.g. manufacturing to financial services), mid- to late-career. But what has been your experience?

Anyone here a member of Revenue Collective? Is it worth it? What kind of value have you gotten out of it if so? Thanks!

I graduated with my bachelor's in HRM and I'm wondering if there are any certifications or trainings I could do before I lock down on the SHRM-CP. I recently became HIPAA certified for my company and that got me thinking about what else I could do to add to my resume. Looking for good stepping stone certificates.

Are you folks happy with your decision to make a career in sales? I’m young working in tech sales, but also have my bachelors in psychology, and could see my self happily going for my masters maybe even PHD and being a counselor.

What training or guidance are you giving managers at your firms about managing hybrid teams? There is a lot out there on remote teams, but a lot of us are going back three days a week which means people at home and people in the room. Any tips to pass on?

I’m mid-level in my HR career at my current company and an upcoming Master’s graduate. Studying for my SHRM-CP too. How did you make the transition to that next level? What skills do you need, or is it really just based on YOE (I am the youngest compared to my teammates, many who have 10+ YOE)? I feel like career pathing is not very clear at my company. Each time I ask for guidance on this from my manager, I get told they’ll look into it.... would love some external mentorship and thoughts 🙏🏼

I was laid off from a resource management role, working with employees approaching or on the bench, working with managers to staff projects, and support functions like report creation, scheduling, etc. Roles like this are few and many large consulting firms have frozen internal hiring. Do you think it would be beneficial to get a SHRM cert? Would that help get a "talent related" HR role? Worth the money? I have a background in recruitment as well.

What is salary range for experienced Tax MD from Big 4 at mid-tier firm like BDO? Anyone made the move? Regrets? Recommendations? advice for offer negotiations?

Hi all! Does your company do anything to help working parents?

So, my boss just told me that all lives matter. Let me know if you hear about any executive HR openings, I have 16 years of global HR experience.

I already have the SHRM-SCP. . would it be a value add to go for the SPHR as well?

How long do you typically allow for self assessments and manager assessments for year-end? This year we gave employees a week and managers 3 weeks (holidays not included), but they still said it wasn’t long enough even though most waited until the very last day to complete them.

What got you fired or almost fired?

What book are you reading or skills are you learning over the holiday break?

What is the average salary bump to jump ship to industry for a senior in tax? 20%, , 25%? In a HCOL city.

What's your strangest interview story? I'll start: I did an interview at a firm that did a 30 minute power point on company culture, which began with the definition "culture is the behavior you reward and punish." I did not accept their offer 😂😂

Who has switched from Accenture to KPMG or vise versa? What was different about the culture between the two and what were some things you liked better about one over the other?

Starting at a new school this year and found out I’ll be paid at a first step. I have three years experience. The contract says the committee will decide salary based on experience. Let it go or push?

Anyone heard of Kotter? Any insights into pay and culture?

1.5 years of MBB consulting, and another 2 years of Deloitte consulting. Getting an offer for a manager at a large startup in Toronto. Offer is $110k plus 20% bonus (no equity). Really cool role but

Starting a 22-week project in NYC next week..what hotels/bars/restaurants you guys and gals recommend?

Is it bad to leave an agency you just joined? The position/work/culture is not what I was told in the interviews. It’s not been easy on my relationship or mental health. I kind of regret leaving my last agency.

What’s the growth trajectory like in tech? Have a great offer from non-faang listed tech (director level) but worried about stagnation compared to MBB progression

Anyone can share insights on what is the average salary raise and bonus at Grant Thornton and Moody's investors service? Also, what should be the salary expectation range for a 6+ YOE, MBA, CFA ,FRM for New York Location in the financial services industry?

Going through interview process at @ Capgemini for their financial services tech consulting practice (Engagement Director role) and will likely get an offer soon due to the demand. Have a few of ques. 1) what’s the hierarchy in the firm? Is Engagement director role one level below Partner? And is partner and sr director role same? 2) what’s the path to partner like or next level like at Cap? 3) asking for a 25% base pay hike but also keen on waiting for aug 9 comp statement. Currently SM4 at EY

As adults we rarely had to think about vaccines pre-covid, other than the 10 year tetanus shot and optional flu shot. What booster shots have you got as an adult? Got a physical coming up and going to discuss with my doctor if I should be getting any.

Capital One Venture card or Chase Sapphire Reserve?

Quick question on Personal Capital — I just downloaded and set up the app. It looks like only 3 months of my Chase credit card transaction history will import to the expenses. Is this right? I can’t see a way to get any more data than that, which is fine, but just wanted to make sure this is normal. Thanks!

I am at the 2nd round of my interview for the Recruiter Position for a German Company in Germany. I want to ask what should I prepare for this interview and which situations could they give me to check my Recruitment knowledge? Basic questions have been asked in the first interview.

Year end meetings for most groups at KPMG tomorrow and things expected to be very tight promotion wise.

Anyone here have experience working with Globant in the US? Interested to hear about culture, clients, work life balance, etc. Thanks.