Camp + King Discussions

Does anyone have the 2020 SHRM books for sale or to borrow? My job won’t contribute towards my certification. I’ve already paid for my test. I have the books from 2015 but I’d like to study from the 2020. I tried finding them online to purchase but sellers of affordable books aren’t responding.

Curious how other companies are position their 2023 December holiday calendar.

Christmas falls on a Monday next year. Is your company observing the Friday before (22nd) as eve? Or are they observing the 26th as day after?

What is your agency’s maternity or paternity leave policy?

Do you think remote hires are less safe when layoffs come or is that an old school mentality?

Without asking or confirming, account lead booked an in-person client meeting that requires travel. Who books ~any~ major client meeting without first checking with the team ?

Weird or acceptable to give a spa gift card as a parting gift to a colleague who is leaving?

Any creatives impacted by Forsman Bodenfors layoffs? That agency does beautiful, powerful work.

Anyone here do HR for an organization with both union and non union employees? My organization is very small consisting of 8 union employees and 7 non union employees. We do not have an official handbook and I’ve been working with Paychex HR team to put one together. It’s a bit frustrating because I feel my rep doesn’t know too much about mixed environments. I am trying to distribute a memo with the code of conduct policies. I wrote up a nice policy and at the end I wrote: (rest in comments)

Anyone hiring AE’s in Detroit? I got laid off for the first time ...

Does anyone know what it's like to work at insider ? Tech saas ai martech business. Read a few Glassdoor reviews that concerned me.

I MISS OBAMA.

I have a friend who just started a new job-went from a big ad agency to a small start up. The boss at the new job wants to create the company website to show generic work. No actual clients, just work with made up company names. They have many clients that they work with-but won’t show them online. I have never heard of this? Why would someone do that? Isn’t it counterproductive to show fake companies and work? How can they discourage their boss that’s not a good idea without offending them?

So many people on PTO. Job search has really come to a halt. I’m just waiting on a bunch of people to get back from their PTO after labor day. I HATE doing nothing. I feel so useless. Ive been trying to work on extensions for stuff in portfolio but my CW partner on the projects has been busy with actual work (she works in a diff state). What do i do? Lol. Anyone need help? Wanna chat?

How do you handle people’s kids showing up on video meetings? Screaming, kicking, hamming it up, (wasting time.) Everyone else is coo-ing…I’m not a kids person. Heard a technique which is to drop off the call bc you “assume the call is over” (which seems like a great way to get fired especially if it’s a way higher up’s kids - plus it feels rather passive aggressive.) Thoughts?

Creative Director: “Craft and storytelling will always be fundamental in this industry.”

Same Creative Director: “So they flip the Yoplait Yogurt cup on Tiktok as a...challenge? Sure, why not if the kids are doing it. But what’s the hashtag?”

Which is better long term. A job at a Big agency with big clients VS. A job at a smaller shop but higher pay and title with more responsibility.

My agency doesnt use briefs to kick off any projects... Is this normal for an ad agency? They JUST got this account a couple months ago and it’s a huge account. Should I be concerned?

Does PHR certification help in India, as this is globally recognised how much valuable is this currently in indian job market.

Do we got some good offers or its another certificate just to add to CV after so much of investment & time I don't want to get this wasted !!

Need suggestions ??

Hi there, I am looking for companies/referrals hiring AE roles right now. I have 4 years full sales cycle experience and have been a top rep at my HR Tech company located in San Diego. Looking for a hybrid role in San Diego or remote position. Anything would be helpful, thanks in advance!

I've a question on what sections to put on a regular resume. I see some people are using consulting style resume for outside companies as well. Do you think it's a good idea to devide work experience by projets? Or is it better to have "projects highlights" separate from work experience.. something like: intro>functional expertise> project highlights>work experience>education?

Hello All, i started this bowl because i never saw anyone from DB team discussing anything on any bowl

So always felt like a separate group would be a better and more precise way to address all the issues/queries any SQL DBA has


Looking forward to help each other 👍🏾

How can companies justify cutting research and development expenses when they literally have no future without it

Hi everyone! Does anyone have suggestions on a good standing desk or ergonomic chair?

Hi ,
Can anyone share your IBM bench experience.
How many months you are on bench and got project ?

Urgent
Hello guys, Tomorrow is DOJ in INFOSYS and I have asked 1 week back for CTC revision by showing CGI OL and my HR told me that I got all approvals and will send my revised OL. Till now I didn't get. Yesterday HR told I will get it today. My DOJ is tomorrow. I am tensed. I have asked the CGI to offer to revise my date to dec 10th. Will infosys give it today or they are double crossing me?

Thoughts on a knit blazer for men?

any experienced hires (>1 YOE in LS consulting) looking for a referral to CV? happy to chat

Why do people not respond to calendar invites? Come on now we can do better🙃

Any cat owners experience hot spots? My cat has been getting them 2-3 times a year for 2 years now and I'm worried there's an underlying cause

Hi, can anyone please let me know whom I should contact to receive my ID card from FIS? I joined few months back and I still haven't received my ID card.
Thank you

What are some of your worst experiences working in the entertainment industry?

Anyone going after any cheap Hail Mary plays for the week? Looking to put ~$200 to work but it’ll likely be a gamble.

Anyone want a free chefs plate box? They sent me an extra one that I can’t have. Includes three different meals for two people (total 6 portions). Location: downtown.

I’m interested in joining a networking / professionals club in the city to meet other ambitious people in industry / banking / consulting. Anyone have a good experience with any groups like this? Thank you in advance :)

Anyone who has interviewed with PWC recently, how long after the first interview were you notified about second round interviews?

6th year litigation associate with a lateral offer in hand. Would love any advice on details I should confirm before accepting? I was already thinking year end bonus match without hour requirement and confirm earliest year of eligibility for partner consideration.

Any Indian national recently came to US through the London Heathrow airport.

Parents coming from India and have a layover at London airport. Are there any covid restrictions we need to worry about?

They are fully vaccinated and they will have a negative Covid test 12 hours before the start of the journey.