Inspire11 Discussions

Hello! I have a two part question: 1) is it worth it to obtain an SHRM specialty credential if I don’t have the broader SHRM certification? 2) has anyone gotten the People Analytics or Talent Acquistion credential? If so, how valuable was it from a learning perspective? Do you feel it significantly contributed to your knowledge in either area? Thank you!

Anyone having experience with working in Bangkok?

Looking for book recommendations; any favorites? Interested in both fiction and educational/self-improvement (for example, investment / finance books, time management, etc). I feel my vocab is...

I’ve worked in sales for 12 years (8 years retail sales and management, 4 years inside tech sales and management). I’m feeling the burn and looking for something else in the tech field. I’m making $140k. I have a college degree but no marketing, engineering, or product experience. What other departments/jobs could I jump to and still keep close to my OTE? I’m pretty good at Salesforce and have thought about a SFDC admin type role, but that’s all I’ve thought of so far.

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?

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

What are the top consulting firms in the retail/CPG space?

Talent retention | There has been alot of people leaving Agency life for other careers which offer more work life balance or benefits or even just going solo. Your thoughts? How long do you plan to stay in this field ?

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?

All I want to do is curl up in bed with hot tea and a good book. Recommendations for if I ever achieve said dream?

New joiner. What should I get with my $250 wfh stipend? I already have standing desk, dual monitor, portable monitor, and good headset, not too sure what else I need, but it’s free money. Thanks.

Anyone have Chairman's club status with Avis or Platinum with Hertz? How are the benefits compared to Presidents with both Hertz and Avis

I realized recently how much my distaste for networking and big friend groups has impacted my ability to find new jobs. 10 years in, how can I reverse this bad habit ?

CFA or CAIA?

Has anyone heard anything from the Amtrak RFP?

Trying so hard to become a manager in consulting before I'm 30. Is this unrealistic or alternatively, nothing to be proud of? I'm 28, turn 29 in March lol, and am on the promotion track. So freaking close.

Question from a newbie consultant - What are some good online courses/ books to improve consulting skills?

Curious what the base and commission structure is for inside sales and associate director of sales in biotech (also anyone else who wants to share pls put industry). Paid hourly or salary? At the biotech company I work at avg inside sales is $62,632 with a $3500 per quarter cap. Commission structure is % based on sales quota reached vs capped (not a direct % of sales). I’m underpaid at $53000 with $3500 cap per quarter.

Hi ppl,
I heard that for hike, promotion input about performance is taken from TL and teammates and Lumos plays only a very minute role in it. Is this true?

I just got laid off — anyone else get hit this round? ☹️

Morning! Being laid off sux, I been down this road 5x in my career it never bets easier.

Dust off contacts and make your rounds
* if you’re in a good position to take time off do some, seems we all need a mental break anyway

I have resigned from EY GDS on the e-exit portal a few days back. What are the next steps that I need to do.
Also, when will I get a mail to submit my assets and for any other formalities.

Got word of a team only opportunity. Any copywriters looking for a new gig and want to chat?

Hey guys! What is the standard CTC for a non-qualified in Big 4 currently with 5 years of experience?

How many remote jobs do you currently have, and how do you manage your time between the two roles?

Bonus points if you share the industry you are in and your total salary from working all your roles.

Does anyone from PwC have a list of the favorite groups shortcuts for excel? Please provide. Much appreciated .

Do partners ever call you about your time entries? Like “why did xyz take so long?” Didn’t happen to me once during my 4 years at my prior firm but has happened to me twice now at current V5 firm. I do not pad my hours and am just dumb and slow…wish they would back off.

Does anyone else have that one person who is more senior than you that is just always so condescending while adding no value themselves? I have a director who I work with (not in my direct mgmt line) that just treats everyone on my team so poorly, so I act as the shield and it’s so annoying how someone who is so disrespectful and honestly not super value-added only ask for data/questions and not provide any genuine input or recommendations.

I rearrange my home office several times a year. Idk why but every 4 months I need to change it up. Anyone else do this?

what is the in-hand salary of 7.8LPA package in Persistent Systems ?

How would you allocate $200K today, knowing (1) this is in addition to your HYSA, investment, 401K.. (2) you have no immediate use (3) if we see a drop in real estate price in the next 1-2 yr timeframe, this could be part of your down payment for a house in HCOL

Hello all-

I’m asked to work a Throughput report that seems to be off with forecasting. From my understanding we are off by 2,200 being able to ship. I work in Exports for international. Our main system to pull reporting is SAP. Any suggestions what transaction would provide closer accuracy?

What sort of questions are asked in an interview for Senior Analyst(Data science role) I have an econ background. And experience in analytics not in data science.
Examples would really help. Thanks!

How did the interview process go when they asked "why do you want to leave your current position"?

What band does managing consultant belongs to and what is the pay range

Recently was informed that my salary will be increasing and was asked to sign a Confidentiality and Assignment of Inventions Agreement.

Anyone experience this before? Is it pretty typical?