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Has anyone taken the PHR exam lately? What was the best test prep IYO? Online on demand , online live classes? Are the practice exams worth the cost?

Anyone work in Campus Recruiting? How are you planning for fall given uncertainty at schools/likelihood of virtual learning?

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?

Does anyone have ideas for employee appreciation day? We have employees in US, Mexico and Canada

I am looking to gain certification or other credentialing in diversity and inclusion, not only because it would look good on my resume both for future job-search purposes and also to become better educated in this area, which is growing in importance. I looked at SHRM's "Inclusive Workplace Culture Specialty Credential" and got a bit of "sticker shock" at the cost - $1,655.00 for members. Does anyone have other suggestions on training/credentialing in this area?

CA Law question. What are you doing with arbitration agreements? Interested to hear from everyone, and from securities industry too! We didn’t hire since January, but want to start next year, and the whole AB 51 thing is confusing.

Looking for feedback on Paylocity and UKG payroll HRIS. We have 250 employees and rapidly growing company.

So, I'm really curious, for those of us who aren't essential workers, how are you handling return to work? Phases? 50% capacity? Self Identifying disclosures? Sanitization stations?

For those of you who spent the time and money to get the PHR or SHRM certifications, do you feel that it actually strengthened your professional capabilities as on HR professional, or did you just do it to fit into the “HR Professional” crowd?

Currently, I have an employee who is struggling. Missing deadlines, making false promises to clients etc. Recently, I sat in one of his development sessions with his manager, and I was shocked at how disengaged he was and how junior he actually vs what we pay him. After some further investigation, we are afraid he lied on his resume and how his experience. How do you go about a situation such as this? This is a first for me.

Looking for ideas on how other companies are celebrating and recognizing diversity holidays like LGBT pride month Juneteenth black history month women’s history month etc.Not just days off

What is salary range for experienced Tax MD from Big 4 at mid-tier firm like BDO? Anyone made the move? Regrets? Recommendations? advice for offer negotiations?

Hoping to get my PHR in the next year or so. Outside of employer reimbursement, are there other opportunities for this to get funded? I know SHRM Foundation offers scholarships for the CP, but I am looking for PHR specific help. Thank you! :)

Looking for some insight into the recruiting process. If a req was taken down after I had an interview, does it mean the job was filled? From the moment the hiring manager makes a decision and tells the recruiter, what are next steps before the successful candidate is notified? Do you have to finalize an offer with the comp team?

What are some exit points opportunities from sales?

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.

Does anyone have a dashboard or excel template for turnover/attrition where data can be easily “dumped” in for a beautiful display? TIA!

Fishbowl is launching to students and we want to support them as they explore potential careers. How would you describe your job to a student?

Any 🐠 in Telecom billing/BSS sales? Looking for perspectives on the industry overall and what the big shifts will see over the next few years. Also looking to connect and share personal experiences. Overall have to say the space has felt quite stagnated last few years, especially in MSOs. Too much fear to make any major shifts, especially now in covid.

Anyone made a transition from FAANG to B4 or MBB at PPMD level? I understand that culture and WLB is different... but was the transition hard or easy? I am a senior leader with FAANG and exploring options. My background is in sales, delivery, solutions development etc, MBA and MS. Thank you.

Sat through 2 hour bumper to bumper traffic and signed on a multi million client!

Biden to sign Juneteenth bill, creating federal holiday observing end of slavery in US - USA TODAY

Best virtual happy hour icebreakers? Need ideas!

The last show you watched represents the theme for your classroom this year. What is it?

Hi EY moms - question on parental leave. Have folks successfully used the family/dependent care to increase their overall leave? I was told by the leave team that those are “personal healthcare days” to be used for a “parent, self of child” and can’t be used for maternity leave. This doesn’t seem to line up with the written policy. (I’m splitting up the FMLA and 10 week leave, to use some accrued vacation in the middle, and wanted to add a few of those family care days.) Thanks!

IF Biden wins, can he nuke today's EO and any other immigration EOs that may be released in the meantime?

What firms lead customer experience? Seems like a speciality out of big 4 consulting and tech firms can’t keep up.

10 year JMO exiting military with a 3.94 GPA, considering Uni of Sydney MBA to get a better global leadership experience. Thoughts or recommendations?

My practice in Advisory has lost half of our Directors/Partners (4/8) in the last 4 months. People are on the bench. Is being laid off a possibility?

EY 🐠, sorry for the noob question but does the firm mind if I get and use a Delta Skymiles Amex instead of my corporate one? Not in tax or audit practice. Just really want the miles!

Contract PM position with MBB, worth it or not?

If a client tries to release a booking early, how do you typically handle kill fees?

Hey Fishes, Wanted ask about which is the best option from Big 4s, outside of D USI? Considering the fact of WLB (USI is quite balanced), quality of work, hikes and overall work culture. PS: I am new to this and would really appreciate genuine answers from folks experienced with these scenarios. Thanks!

What's everyone looking for at the moment (1) someone who can help you become a housewife/husband (2) partner in crime (3) travel buddy (4) marriage (5) marriage with kids?

Jesus I wouldn’t qualify for level 1 in NYC. None of the MBB would qualify. This law makes no sense

Which firms after MBB send most folks to FAANG in PM roles?

Really having issues determining whether to stay or leave PA. Promotion is this fall but could leave and have a 35% pay increase... why do I feel brainwashed to stay?

Why don’t white people turn they camera off in Zoom meetings?

I am teaching a novel and want to have discussions. We are online, and we do not meet live every day, so it poses challenges. But I am a believer in discussion and trading ideas. I need recommendations on the best online discussion platform for my high school kids, free (of course!), and that they don’t have to make an account for so they aren’t inundated with more emails. We use Google Classroom, which has the question feature, but that is... yucky. I await your wisdom! Thanks!