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Warning to those seeking loans: I’m going through a refinance with Keybank and it’s not a good experience. They offered me the lowest rate after shopping around, which includes a .25% discount if I op… more
Are there companies out there acknowledging and/ or taking action to reflect on what is happening in our country in the aftermath of George Floyd and systemic racism?
What are some games I can play with my team? We are spread out all over the US, would love to get my gang together virtually for happy hour and games. Any suggestions?
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 who has a PHR, how long did it take you to study for it? Did you do self study or did you buy one of the classes? Why did you choose PHR over SHRM?
First time founder - would you recommend square, stripe or something else for purchases between $150-$10k or what alternatively?
I went to my first online networking event today. It was incredibly nerve wrecking. I found myself comparing myself to the other new members and people with similar experience to myself. I have only entry level experience in my field (human resources) and majority of the attendees had much more, executive level experience and a few entry level. How can I handle future networking events if I honestly can’t even answer the questions designed for us to discuss workplace conflict, policy etc when I’m only on the entry level side of it (doing the entry level job) and not the HR side.
What do you do on Monday to get your week set up? I feel like I spend so much time helping my team get their pipelines in shape for the week / setting up a plan.
Monday Status Check - how's your pipeline looking?
Need to define diverse talent metrics to create a scorecard. Challenge is that the available data is based on opting in/out of self identification, that data point can change dramatically YOY. Any recommendations on metrics and scorecard?
Anyone use Prezi? Feedback?
What's your take on how companies should be preparing for the presidential elections as they get closer? What type of employee messaging is possible without being politically divisive these days?
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What activities do yall use to build rapport with your customer base? As an example, the old troed and true method of inviting a cuatomer to a round of golf. Currently, I am trying to see if my base is into mountain biking.
I am in the market for new HR software. Anyone have suggestions on the best product for Payroll, Timekeeping and tracking candidates (ATS)? It is hard to find a great product that does everything.
Hi Everyone! I’ve been thinking about potentially switching from HR to another field of work. I was curious to know if anyone on here started their career in Hr and ended up in a different field? Also, what field did you end up in and why did you make the change? Thanks guys!
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.
Has anyone successfully transitioned from sales management in beer/spirits industry in to cannabis? I’ve seen a few roles I’d be qualified for in the Chicago area at Canopy Growth Corp and Cresco but haven’t had much activity on my apps without connections/referrals. Appreciate advice and/or connecting me to the company!
Does anyone have any thoughts about a company terminating an employee within the HR team for testing positive for COVID 19 and further accusing the said employee of being the one that created the entire team to become infected by not answering the health screening questions accurately? The week prior to employee being tested the entire team was in the office sick. The company in question weeks prior wrote the employee up referencing sexual innuendo due to an accusation of a preferred name.
Has anyone here worked at or know somebody who worked at Freshbooks? Interviewing for an AE role there and wanted the opinion of someone who’s been there.
Is it common practice for employee relations teams to have a policy that strongly discourages supervisors from corresponding with terminated employees? Cont’d...
Does anyone have suggestions on the best source(s) for HR salary data? Will be using for my personal salary negotiations. Thank you in advance.
Has anyone heard of part-time mba graduates (M7) who got into MBB? I know that MBB focuses on full-time, but I am trying to research consulting opportunities after completing the part-time program.
London MBB, what are your hiring outlooks in the near term? Particularly for someone with 2 YOE at a Tier 2 in NA. Move is for personal reasons. Extra firm capacity in UK making internal transfer hard
I have an approved I140 from employer 1 & will be joining employer 2 soon. Can I continue using Emp 1's approved I140 to get h1b extensions at Emp 2? Priority date is 2016
My base location is in one state and I am staying in a different state because of my family. Does this create a problem during H1B extensions or during tax filings?
How many of you use Google classroom? If not, what do you use instead and how do you like it? (just paper/pencil is a valid answer).
Got an interview with YCombinator - how to tell the boss?
have worked as sr. analyst in tier 1 for two years, with 7yrs experience in field, and will not be eligible for promotion until 2020. Currently have a manager offer in big4 (45% pay increase)...
Perhaps off topic, but does anyone subscribe to Masterclass? Inundated with advertising. It’s obviously worked because I’m considering for writing, business, and/or leadership classes.
Interviewed for a position that I don’t have much interest. Should I send a thank you message?
https://www.statnews.com/2020/05/28/sobering-finding-covid19-struck-mostly-low-wage-essential-workers-san-francisco/
Anyone know of any good black financial advisors/ wealth managers? I live in the DC area. During all this COVID-19 related stuff it feels like a good time to make sure my finances are in order.
Does leaving consulting for a competitive industry Strategy role increase chances of acceptance at Top 5 MBA? Wondering because I feel like adcoms see too many apps from consultants.
I was laid off and searched for months for a new job. I’m finally here, happier than I could have imagined and we just lost my brand. There probably will be layoffs again, including me. I’m exhausted.
Back in the day, I did my own PR, sales & marketing for whatever business idea I was running with at the time. What’s a good remote sales opportunity I can do anywhere in the world that won’t be painful or too high touch? Where I can use my social & business skills (markets, law, cloud, publishing, media, logistics, algos, social media, books, ebooks, design, podcasting, marketing, press release writing, voiceover, journalism) to earn a few extra shillings?
Suggestions for consulting firms with lots of international travel? So over domestic.
What’s a low, middle, high % raise?
Has anyone switched to a standing desk? Do you feel more productive? Was it worth it? Did you switch at the office or at your home?
Has anyone ever worked with OOH agency Encompass Media? www.emgmediainc.com. thinking of hiring them for a campaign. Thx
Car has been in the shop for 27 hours now and no update. Talk about good customer service 👎🏽
How long is the hiring process when applying for an internal advisory position within EY?
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