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Are any of your companies tying compensation to DE&I metrics? If yes, how’s it working? Has it changed the needle? Why it why not?

Do good associates generally tend to make good partners?

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

Have there been layoffs/rescinded job offers, etc. due to current situation? Please comment below. (My firm is larger, no layoffs ... yet).

Any thoughts on the best certifications to get in order to help move forward? I have considered the CCP from World at Work, but it’s fairly pricey to get by the time you wrap up everything. I was looking at both SHRM-CP and SPHR. Everyone that I have spoken to has the SHRM, but that’s also only looking at individuals in a small geographic footprint and within 3-4 different companies. I was hoping to get some thoughts on this from others? Thanks

What are some interesting federal government lawyer jobs besides AUSA?

How documented and transparent is the performance evaluation process at your orgs? Do your orgs go out of their way to publish the process broadly to employees?

We have a lot of inexperienced managers and leaders throughout the company. I wanted to propose bringing on a L&D leader who has experience creating long-term curriculums for managers and executives. For those that have a management training philosophy, who runs it and how often,m?

First time ever that my adversary is an insurance defense firm. Any tips, or resources you suggest I consult? Not sure how I understand how to negotiate particularly because there are multiple policies involved here. I don’t practice PI, so this circumstance is unusual.

How is your company handling PTO/vacation specifically if it’s a “use it or lose it” policy? Are you still requiring employees to use it in 2020, or will there be leniency to move it to next year?

What are some nice things you can do for your legal assistant? To show your appreciation, or to make their job easier?

After working as TA for the past 2 years in my first ever HR job, I have Been thinking about looking for my next stage in my HR career. I was wondering what would you recommend me doing in this search, as other then these 2 years I don’t have experience or certifications?

Does the word “inclusion” do more harm than good? What if the panel we simply said “Diversity & Equity”? My thought here is that inclusion insinuates that anyone who isn’t in the “majority” needs to feel “included”, which could be somewhat off putting. Shouldn’t the goal be for everyone to feel equal instead of simply feeling included? I’d love to get some opinions on this!

Anyone know what the salary should be for a first year associate working at the biggest defense firm in Florida? I just got offered this month at a north Florida branch and not sure whether this is a good salary: $80k $12 per hour quarterly bonus after hitting 150 billable hours. I’ve heard some defense associates have a set quarterly bonus it doesn’t seem to be the case at this firm.

Not sure if Pelosi is a genius or about to get walked all over

What are the top 5 questions you want a firm to answer when considering a lateral move being brought in as a partner. Why are the answers to those questions important to you?

I have an associate who always looks like a “hot mess”. Hair disheveled, tied up on top of her head, looks like she just literally rolled out of bed. We are a small firm in a small town. I have tried to talk with her before and still the same result. Any advice on how to deal with it?

As a 1 person HR show, what would your first hire be?

So sick of my job (I’m a junior commercial litigator) but the local market is taking a crap and I can’t find a new one. Can’t get enough hours here either. How do I keep my spirits up?

Can I ask my senior associate if I’m doing an okay job? For context, we’re on several matters together and I want to correct any mistakes WHILE we’re working together, not ask about them after.

What are the exit oops after MBA if you pursue marketing from a top school that specializes in it?

What benefits does your employer offer? Feeling bummed that I make less and have less benefits than my friend who’s a preschool teacher. 😭

Someone tell me why United allows us into the regular lounge but not Polaris at ORD. Hopefully the new lounge in C makes up for it I miss Delta.

Anyone interview at Lyft and have to do this regional markets case study? Any tips?

What would you do? Just received my performance review with a specific % raise on salary and a % increase on bonus... and my colleagues are asking me for that percentage. Should I tell them??

After months of carrying two computers I finally found a use for the client laptop...applying for jobs while on the road.

Starting salary, position and location vs. current salary, position and location. Include length of time and gender.

You would think someone by now would’ve created a zoom mock-up PSD file by now. But, no. I guess I got to make it from scratch. But, If you have one let me know!

3.8 in social sciences from a “public ivy” university + 5 YOE at big 4, what GMAT could I get away with for a full ride at McCombs, Darden? What about just admission?

During the Public Sector CRTs, each of us should have seen a base salary range (min, avg, and max). Any idea if this range includes salary data from part-time employees?

How do I explain being made redundant due to a covid-related reduction in headcount in my old strategy boutique? I was thinking of "I had been considering a career change prior to the new situation, but this action has accelerated that process and enabled it by releasing me of my contractual non-competes". The above is more geared towards industry - what about interviews at other strategy consulting firms? I was employed there for 9 months fwiw

Hiring a Senior Paid Planner at Edelman in Seattle. Know of anyone?

Are any of your companies tying compensation to DE&I metrics? If yes, how’s it working? Has it changed the needle? Why it why not?

Does D publish separation rates at different levels? I'm wondering what % of SCs become mgr vs leave voluntarily vs are let go/laid off. I wonder if this number is the same between fed and commercial.

Is the interview process to get into IBD harder or easier than top consulting firms like BCG/McKinsey/Bain? Where do the truly smart people work nowadays?

4 interviews and a case presentation tomorrow. While also going live on my project, yeah.

How do you avoid answering salary questions if a recruiter asks? What should I say instead?

Just thinking of downloading Zoom now ( I know I'm late to the game). Is it free and can you just chat with people like you would on Skype - like call them up? Or do you have to set meetings to join? Thanks!

Looking for a possible change, any MBB willing to vet a resume for a referral?

How would you get even with a prick of a Partner who lied, backstabbed and made up shit to get you laid off?