Stewart McKelvey Discussions

Looking to finally go get my SPHR having the PHR for the past 6 years. Still value and pursuing and obtaining?

Anyone else despise calibrations and the politics it creates in organizations?

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?

For those seeking to make a move DLA just announced matching and has tons of openings across all transactional verticals! PM me for details

Is there an appropriate way to turn down an assignment because it is non-billable? Two of the partners I work for keep asking me to write client bulletins and articles with them, which is great, but now I’m starting to worry about meeting my billable hours requirement.

Question re big law layoffs. What were signs you saw of layoffs coming before they hit? Are firms giving out severance packages with layoffs? Any thoughts/ advice you can provide on the subject is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

I have two questions. I have 10 years of experience in multiple sectors and I have been trying to gain a leadership position. I am attempting my PHR this summer but what are some tips in order for me to obtain a leadership position? Also, how long does it take to obtain another position out of state? I am trying to move to Houston but I don’t want to move until I am confident I can obtain a position in the city before packing up and leaving.

Anyone prepping for the SHRM-CP test? I’m taking a prep course this fall and would love tips or to know if there are any study groups out there!

I’ve just passed the final interview for a Business Development Manager position for SaltPay, UK. Does anyone know of the commission structure, KPI’s etc to expect? We didn’t get a chance to discuss it in my other interviews (it’s been a very quick process) . Would love to hear any insights you might have in the company. Thanks!

What’s the most entertaining (in a good or bad way) thing you’ve ever witnessed at a firm outing or holiday party?

Hi! Excited we have a space finally :)

BigLaw M&A: what do you consider to be “big deal” vs a small and medium deal? For example, what do you consider a $150M deal?

Has anyone successfully made the career move from an HR specialization to an HRBP role? If so, how? I have been working for 7 years in a very niche HR specialization and while I wear many hats on the HR team, I feel like this is hard to express to recruiters or even get an interview for an HRBP role. My niche area has really burnt me out, as it’s very political and I want to expand my horizons. I am already working on completing my GPHR certification. Any other tips?

Hours aren’t very busy for bankruptcy group at my firm. Seems like we’re waiting for a surge of some sort. A lot of advisory questions at the partner level but not coming down so quick. Anyone else?

If I didn’t have to take the MPRE previously but looking to waive into DC, when do I need to take the MPRE? Prior to applying or can I apply and submit my score following submission of my application to get the background investigation going?

My first job out of law school was incredibly toxic and I'm gradually learning that all the skills I learned there are actually the worst way to do things. How do I recover from that in a job interview perspective?

For exhibits to motions/responses in federal court, do law clerks prefer (1) citations to doc numbers or (2) attach exhibits to motion, even if the docs have already been filed with the court.

Thoughts on Peloton? I bought at $32 but recent rise make me think I should buy more...

Are there any WOC here that have gotten Botox? If so, what age did you start? And would you recommend

How do you get a job working in food science research? What are some of the best companies to work for in that field?

Opinions on career clerkships? Especially with a two year old and wanting another child eventually.

My pregnant wife has weird food cravings. How are you supposed to deal with this?

Hi Folks,

got an call for sap bw hana job. can someone help me with the kind of questions they ask?

Will Ripple reach $2 before the end of the year??? Pretty exciting to watch.

For folks that are in the interview process, are u negotiating for best salary or just taking what you get , asking because market is slow cause of Covid.

Got a call from pwc recuiter but I thought they were on a hiring freeze...?

MBB—>trading? Have crushed it with my investments the last few years, think i might be in the wrong line of work

What’s the difference between Op Model work & Org design work?
And between Op Model work & cost cutting work?
Starting to understand these terms, but want to understand them in relation to each other

Hi

Did anyone join EPAM Anywhere under this fixed ctc pay structure instead of Flexi structure? Please respond. I need small information

Does anyone have a helpful recommenders guide I could give to my recommenders?

Hello,
My skillset: Oracle Identity and Access management, Java , YOE:3.5

My current CTC is 8lpa, i have an offer from VFISLK 11lpa, and expecting offer from Accenture 12lpa.

Can Wipro match the offer?

Considering wlb and job security, i can stay in Wipro if they match the offer.

YOE-3.3
Position- Data Engineer
Currently working in Quantiphi
I have 3 offers right now
1) Testbook 23lpa- 19fixed and rest stocks and variable
2)Tech Mahindra-20lpa fixed
3)Skuad - 24lpa fixed
Confused right now which to choose also been listening about recession and bear market so job security is also a crucial point in making a decision.

Do you think M&A playbooks are needed for teams with a limited M&A capability?

is the rental market getting better?