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What’s the typical account team hierarchy at ogilvy?

Currently, we're using JazzHR for our ATS and importing new hires in ADP WorkForce Now, our HRIS and where we run payroll. JazzHR has been great, and ADP has mostly been a pain. We're also using Concur for expenses. Just did a demo with Paycom and was generally really pleased, except the ATS which seems really bare bones compared to JazzHR. Is it worth trading the ease and functionality of our standalone ATS to get an all-in-one solution?

How do your companies recognize technical (e.g., STEM) accomplishments? I’ve heard of old school things like fellowships and “Distinguished Engineer” titles. Wondering what other places do now. I’m struggling to see where my path leads if I don’t want to be a people manager and instead focus on becoming a top technical IC instead. Are there clear paths for that anymore?

When did “mass” leave "mass communication”? Seems like everything I’m asked to do lately is so that 12 people see it on YouTube and we can write up a case study.

Do you ever get conscious telling people that you work in HR? I feel like there is a stigma against our profession.

have been given an assignment as the next step in the interview process. need to build a campaign reco for one of the agency’s existing clients. anyone else get similar asks in the past? usually i’ve been given old briefs, which i’m comfortable with, but this is new work for a current problem... how would you approach?

How bad is it to resign without having another job lined up? I know it's not the smartest decision, but man is it tempting...

Adventures in Interviewing: Today we were wrapping up a pretty good interview with a strong potential candidate. When asked if they had any last questions, they said that they had an issue with our Work from Home policy (we’re 100% WFH right now, and will not consider a re-opening strategy until everyone is vaccinated). The candidate declared that they did not believe in vaccines, so we needed to allow her to be a permanent remote hire. I guess I’m glad about the dodged bullet, so there’s that.

Anyone else seriously considering starting their own agency? There are so many inefficiencies in large holding companies and we get so few of the benefits.

Salary for senior project manager in Chicago

What are your firms doing to support working parents during the pandemic?? We’re trying to find a way to support parents as they navigate e-learning and working at the same time.

So what do we do now with all these tik tok activation briefs? 🤣

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.

Anyone tips on how to get remotely jobs? Besides networking.

In the in the likely new age of working from home 90% of the time.. is it a good time to tell my boss about my plans to move to a different state? Wondering if they will want to keep me since we won’t be going into the office anytime soon or if they’ll just want to replace me

When looking for small after hours gigs for extra bucks where do you go?

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!

Does anyone have any advice and practical tips on how to deal with someone in the team who’s really disorganised and can’t manage workload, without it being a negative or micro-managing process?

What are your thoughts on the new “you can’t stop us” Nike ad?

Putting PMP in your signature....

Anyone else consistently turn down jobs that pay more because you don't want to see your salary plateau in industry and you feel that making SM/MD/Partner would be more lucrative than going to F500?

For bonuses, is it best to put into 401k or Roth? Why? This finance stuff boggles me lol

thoughts on diversity and inclusiveness?

After having initial conversation with a recruiter, what’s the best way to let them know you’re not interested in the role but in a way that they can reach back out when something is a better fit?

For those who have made internal job transitions to a different type of role - how was the experience? Were you ever worried about job security in your current role in case the transition didn't work out? I'm considering a shift from an analyst/project management based role to product management.

Considering a lateral move from one big law firm to another in the same city as a sixth year. Has anyone in a similar position gotten a signing bonus, and if so, how much?

SM1 non-MBA in Strat IT Advisory in Toronto. Grew up at EY starting as S1 over 11 years ago at 40k base. Now at 126k base feeling severely underpaid. How much more could I get at B4 or industry or EY?

What's the best path to P&L ownership role at fortune 1000 by age 30? Doable? Ideally some C suite spot by mid to late 30s.

What’s the typical account team hierarchy at ogilvy?

Has anyone taken a LOA or disability for morning sickness? What was your experience? Did you come back to your original role or ask for a less demanding role?

Has anyone interviewed with A&M recently and can explain their process?

Have any of your firms formally announced whether summer 2021 internships will be fully remote?

Laid off due to COVID, what certs should I dive into to be more marketable? I have a generalist analyst background, eventually want to go into solutions architect roles. But right now just looking for a good role to gain more experience, it’s hard out here

Tax question - when do you make estimated tax payments quarterly? I gained 100k in Nov 2020 (before that I was in losses) and my salary is ~150k. Should I have paid an estimated payment on Jan 15th?

What types of roles do MBB pre-MBAs apply for at FAANG?

Are you a teacher that banks their sick and personal time or do you use it?

Does anyone have advice on how to increase your realization? I'm told I'm not ready for a promotion because my realization is a little too low. I'm not understanding some of the things I cont....

Very interested in working in PE in emerging markets. Currently interviewing for PE roles domestically, but wondering if it’s better just to jump abroad immediately (Cont)