Cole Schotz

Looking for ideas on how other companies are celebrating and recognizing diversity holidays like LGBT pride month Juneteenth black history month women’s history month etc.Not just days off

I'm a little bit under two years in my HR career. I was hired on full time has an HR Generalist and I want to start studying for my SHRM-CP, but I'm a little bit intimidated on how to start. Any advice would be helpful. So far I am going to get SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification All-in-One Exam Guide by Dory Willer on Amazon. Are there free online tests to take that are comparable to the exam?

Anyone recommend a partner that offers and facilitates Listening Circles to support DEI

Advice on taking and passing the SPHR exam?

Does anyone have any study tips or can suggest a helpful study tool for the HRCI SPHR exam? I used BenchPrepHR to help me prep and took a few practice test. I took my exam last week and unfortunately did not pass. Any tips would be helpful to help me prepare to retake in a few months.

CA Law question. What are you doing with arbitration agreements? Interested to hear from everyone, and from securities industry too! We didn’t hire since January, but want to start next year, and the whole AB 51 thing is confusing.

What are some exit points opportunities from sales?

Does anyone work in a firm or have insight on firms that offer associates flexibility to work at the firms other offices, especially offices abroad? ...

Has anyone taken the PHR exam lately? What was the best test prep IYO? Online on demand , online live classes? Are the practice exams worth the cost?

My back still hurts from last week, these fancy ergonomic office chairs seem to somehow feel worse then the regular ones...

For those of you who spent the time and money to get the PHR or SHRM certifications, do you feel that it actually strengthened your professional capabilities as on HR professional, or did you just do it to fit into the “HR Professional” crowd?

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?

I’m looking for a business evaluation of a law firm in Phx AZ. Any recommendations?

Hoping to get my PHR in the next year or so. Outside of employer reimbursement, are there other opportunities for this to get funded? I know SHRM Foundation offers scholarships for the CP, but I am looking for PHR specific help. Thank you! :)

If you're negotiating a start date with a new firm and you need to give your current firm 2 weeks and want some time to yourself before starting, but you already have a vacation planned in the early fall, is it an issue to take 2-3 weeks before starting as long as you're clear that you have a pre-planned trip?

Currently, I have an employee who is struggling. Missing deadlines, making false promises to clients etc. Recently, I sat in one of his development sessions with his manager, and I was shocked at how disengaged he was and how junior he actually vs what we pay him. After some further investigation, we are afraid he lied on his resume and how his experience. How do you go about a situation such as this? This is a first for me.

Is it common to be paid on bookings and not revenue?

Thinking about doing a startup in the law space. I have always been frustrated editing contracts. Would any of you be interested in a searchable clause bank that lived in Microsoft word? You would be able to search for a particular clause and then add or replace it to your current document.

So, I'm really curious, for those of us who aren't essential workers, how are you handling return to work? Phases? 50% capacity? Self Identifying disclosures? Sanitization stations?

Californians, I am curious what firms decide to do regarding honoring Juneteenth going forward. Part of the reason I ask is that Cesar Chavez Day (state holiday) is virtually unrecognized by any firm. Some interesting decisions to be made.

Where is your favorite place to get classroom tools/supplies?

Leaving public with 2.5 years experience. Senior Accountant Salary expectations? Greater Seattle area

Why do D layoffs target newer people? I know of several people with great reviews + high utilization but less than 1 year tenure and were let go. Whereas some with several years of tenure but mediocre/good ratings still have a job.

Whats the Accenture Digital and Deloitte Digital salary for a Consultant in Atlanta (tier 2 city i think)?

Obviously not a favorite in my firm. Took me longer than usual for a promotion, while peers get fast promotion (0.5 year, double promotion). What should I do?

Any opportunities in tech cyber? I’m a Consultant in Cyber with almost 2 years exp. I know splunk, NIST, PowerPoint, and more recently worked in intelligence. Most clients have been in healthcare.

I am looking to gain certification or other credentialing in diversity and inclusion, not only because it would look good on my resume both for future job-search purposes and also to become better educated in this area, which is growing in importance. I looked at SHRM's "Inclusive Workplace Culture Specialty Credential" and got a bit of "sticker shock" at the cost - $1,655.00 for members. Does anyone have other suggestions on training/credentialing in this area?

PSA: make sure your auto pay setting for credit card is set to pay full amount & minimum amount. Had to pay $100 interest. Fucking Mint didn't even notify me.

Looking for some insight into the recruiting process. If a req was taken down after I had an interview, does it mean the job was filled? From the moment the hiring manager makes a decision and tells the recruiter, what are next steps before the successful candidate is notified? Do you have to finalize an offer with the comp team?

If I already sent a waitlist update email to a school in early Jan but got a new MBA internship that I am planning to start in March, should I send another update to the school via email or is that too much traffic? (For reference: R1 applicant waitlisted at HSW, waitlist updates requested via email, waitlist decision will be made by R2 decisions end of March)

Work question - is there a project management/project plan tool that people use that is actually good? Looking to move us away from Excel or MS Project but skeptical of some of the new apps

Laid off a few months ago. Going to school full time Fall '19. I don't want the responsibility of another GD/senior role. Can I apply to AMD jobs?

I have Marriott chase card and AMEX SPG card. Now since both the chains merged, how do I close AMEX card without it impacting my credit score?

Completed the final stage interview on Friday 6/9. I was told that they will finish interviewing candidates the following week and hopefully respond on Friday 6/16. Still waiting... Should I:

Anyone flying from Detroit (DTW) with Delta club lounge access this afternoon at about 3:30 Eastern? Would be happy to Venmo $10 for a guest entrance!

Realistic base comp and signing bonus for an experienced hire BCG Principal?

Anyone here have experience with Lender Due Diligence at Big 4, FTI, or similar? Been in my firm’s LDD practice since covid started and wondering what sort of exits are common from this sort of thing

Professionals that moved / transferred to NYC (let’s pretend normal times), is the work culture as intense as it seems? How is it compared to where you moved from?

I’m looking for a CFP program that offers asynchronous distance learning with the option to extend for a masters degree.