Drinker Biddle Discussions

I am the first HR professional at a small company. I am looking for an easy to use platform for performance management. I have used Bamboo and Paylocity in the past. Eventually we will want something that has a payroll component as well. What systems have you used and liked?

Does anyone have any creative ideas on what my company can do for May Mental Health month?

Does anyone mind looking over my resume and giving some feedback?

How do I sell a product which is not required in the market right now but would be really great in the future (software). Having lot of troubles getting meetings

Is 150 billable hours per month little/average/a lot?

Any thoughts on Phillips Lytle? If you could please provide insight on culture/billable requirements? Thank you.

Have you ever taken a career slow down? I am feeling burnt out from COVID and the incremental responsibilities thrown my way over the last 5+ years. I feel like my health has deteriorated. I like my company, but I want to do less. I don’t need to be a HR Director, CHRO, etc. With a career slowdown, I am prepared for a lower compensation and would want decent benefits. Any lessons learned or success stories about career slowdowns?

Curious how folks are governing/auditing their HRIS data. Wondering if this always done it manually.

Anyone want to give me retroactive FOMO by sharing stories from their summer associate programs? Mine is entirely virtual, and needless to say we are less than enthused by what we’re missing out on

I’m in my 4th year at a small plaintiffs’ firm. Past two years I’ve received meager raises (5k) and terrible bonuses (3k). My boss prides himself on allowing me to gain experience so I have more courtroom experience than most attorneys with twice the experience. As I’ve applied for other firms, I’ve been denied interviews based on how my boss is perceived in the community. I’ve gathered professional references from opposing attorneys and other attorneys we work with but still can’t land. Help

What’s the current WFH model @Merck ? Are they doing a hybrid schedule? How many days?

First time poster here!

After spending 4 years as a mid-level ops manager, I tried to break into HR through talent acquisition. Now after 6 years in TA, I've had a hard time getting out of it. My goal was always to get into a more broad HRBP position, but I've since worked for smaller orgs without a solid HR career path. When I ask about my career goals, they keep telling me, "Soon!" Or "Maybe in 6 months!"

I'm testing SPHR in June. Any advice for securing the type of role I'm aiming for?

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?

I have a promising interview at a relatively large law firm in my area (+100 attorneys) next week. The position is for a transactional role in their real estate practice group, and they are seeking someone with at least 2 YOE. I have a bit over 7 YOE with a strong real estate/commercial lit. background. Over the past two years in my current position, I've been doing a lot more transactional work. The split is around 50% transactional and 50% lit.

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Billables are low this month. Like I have 65 billable hours in so far. I’ve messaged partners over the last week to try and get more cases but there are tons of new associates who were just onboarded and were at a low point for business. I’m freaking out

Hi, I am bringing together a team through a reorg any suggestions on how to bring a new team together remotely?

I have 2 years of sales experience but am looking to make a career change into HR? Any tips of how to standout on my resume or any general advice? Thanks!

Which of the two contributes more revenue YOY then the other? New Clients or Existing Customers?

I’ve 3 years of sales experience in retail ( reached 90k over target) and 2 years of digital marketing experience, I love selling and building connections with people, I want to join a Saas company and work as a SDR but keeping getting rejected due to the fact that I’ve no saas selling experience. I love to learn! Is there any recommended courses or anything I can do to get my foot in the door?

I’m a native English and mandarin speaker based in Dublin, Ireland.

Landed an interview tomorrow with Zendesk. I’m so excited for this! The role is for a business development representative. I have around 8 YOE in sales/client services. What kind of questions should I expect to answer in tomorrows interview? Also, can anyone give some insight on salary negotiation, schedule and benefits?

Job offers. Got an offer from Parker hannifin within 2 weeks of application. Still going through interview process with Rockwell automation, 3 interviews and over a month. Operation manager said I will be hearing from Hr soon on next steps. Leverage offer with Parker or take the job?

Looking for a referral in companies in Hyderabad, India

Tech Stack: SQL, PL/SQL, ETL, Azure, Alteryx, Dataiku, Python (basics), Tableau, Viz.

Total YOE: ~4 years.

“i just fell asleep in the elevator”

I have a crush on my counsellor at work. She's much older but still really gracious and beautiful. Should I go for it or is this a bad idea?

Hi,

Anybody can please tell me how much time Credit Suisse will take to return with an feedback after 2nd round of interview?

@Credit Suisse

Hello Fishes,
I have an offer from Deloitte USI for Assistant Manager role.
In the interviews they precisely mentioned the role is for "SAP Solutions Architect" and not a normal SAP development role.
Can you please help me with what generally Assistant Manager tasks in Deloitte USI are?
Any details or inputs are helpful.
Note : I have 7 yoe, currently Application Development Specialist at Accenture.

Do you guys respond to emails and phone calls over the weekend or have you been able to put boundaries in place wit your boss?

Want to get thoughts culturally on A&M vs EY in general - as I’m looking at different practices (OTS, PE) but also anyone who has done work in different practices

I test drove a 2017 330 gt, got an offer for around 28K. I need to fit 2 child seats and don’t want to get an SUV. It’s surprisingly roomy inside. Asking for the pros here for any insights or things to be aware of before I pull the trigger. My first german car upgrading from an accord.

Hi friends,
Please give me likes to activate my DM.

I am a regional controller for a hospitality group. I began looking for a job in a different industry, but have hit some roadblocks with trying to communicate transferable skills and management style (decentralized). Any recommendations?

Need to urgently find a 500k job. Can't keep up with mortgages with anything less. Any advice?

Is there a way to know your business unit prior to joining in techM?

A summer associate has a side hustle business. It’s ok until they are barred right?

Hi Fishes,

Can anyone guide me what will be the in hand salary for 8.5 LPA fixed and over all 10.28 LPA package?

Apparently Deloitte is one of the major sponsors for the Kentucky Derby Marathon this year. Anyone running that one?

Anyone know anything about 300 E 23rd? Good building, neighborhood, etc.? New to New York and don’t really know what to look out for - want something with some life (bars, restaurants) but not filled with clubs

I have got excellence review as "Highly Valuable".
What percent of hike i can expect with this review.