The Sussman Agency Discussions

I am trying to land a role as a human resources business partner and I'm wondering which certification would be the best for me going forward. Phr? Shrm? Thoughts? Thanks!

Anyone got a six figure base as an AE? Hunting around for companies with 6-fig base and similar commission. Seems to be mostly field / enterprise pay.

What do you do to fight burnout? Got a raise yesterday and will get another in September, for dealing with a lot of stuff, but I can't shake the burnout.

I’ve just been invited to speak on a panel (industry event). I’ve never done this before. What’s the best way to prepare? All advice welcome!

What would be a competitive earning for a Director of Sales at a SaaS company in Israel?

2 part question:

- Does anyone know who Accenture uses for their 3rd party background checks?
- If i allow them to contact my current employer, do they still ask for W2’s and Paystubs?

Hi everyone, I work for large startup (300 employees) and I have been asked to develop a Progressive HR manual template. Some examples include gender neutral restrooms, lactation rooms, signing off emails with pronouns, and etc. Any tips/links for resources to help would be appreciated.

Hi 👋🏻 Would love some support here - looking to build out a bonus structure for a Sales Engagement Mgr role - it isn't a typical sales role - this person will be closing deals but not necessarily securing leads. If they will be scoring leads, it will be organic via conferences, partnerships. Of course, we want to encourage and incentivize this person. Potentially giving then an extra 20-50k bonus potential. How do I build this out? Any suggestions or examples would be super helpful. Thank you!!

What are some roles you have seen sales people successfully transition to (from tech/SaaS)?

Curious how other companies are position their 2023 December holiday calendar.

Christmas falls on a Monday next year. Is your company observing the Friday before (22nd) as eve? Or are they observing the 26th as day after?

Does anyone have the link to the Google doc with salaries for the industry that was floating around about a year ago?

Is WKNY on a hiring freeze? zero jobs listed on the site

So someone I know asked HR about a boot policy. When he found out that there wasn’t one, but his boss said there was (who gave the guys $ for boots and the claimed it on his expense reimbursements as something else) the boss got mad at him for askingHR (and in trouble for the expense reimbursements) and then 2 days later laid off my friend. There appears to be no notice of bad performance and this person always was the first person on the job site ready to work. Thoughts?

How do we get others to join Fishbowl? There are currently only 15 of us from the company and we have about 2000 employees now.

Anybody here an Account Manager at AON?

How do you like it?

What company runs the background check?

Do you still implement reference checks (on top of background checks)? I’m not convinced of the value add to the selection process and it takes a lot of time and resources

I’m looking for some new things to read or listen to — doesn’t need to be ad-related. Books, podcasts, whaddya got?
I’m not really into fiction, but open to anything. Last books I enjoyed were Junior and Moonwalking with Einstein, last podcast I binged was Startup (Gimlet).

What are some signs that it is time to fire someone?

First date ideas in Washington DC ... staying near Georgetown

Hi fishes,

Needed suggestions from you guys. Currently I am working in TCS,having 1.2 years of experience with CTC 7.5 lpa. I am confused if I need to do M.tech or MBA or just do company switch after some time periods. Which will be more efficient in salary perspective?

Whether I should do m.tech in cs or mba in HR or just keep on switching?

How is adidas tech hub in terms of wlb and culture? How old is the company in india? Is it a wise decision to move to adidas in the current scenario? Really need suggestions!

Top consulting firms in the aviation / urban air mobility space?

Any tips / tricks on leading effective meetings? For client workshops, but also more generally, in meetings like daily standup calls with project teams. How do you make them more effective?

Any advice on broaching the subject of working on Sundays as a committed Christian?

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.

How common is it to have an investor in your company also be a customer? As a company should you bend backwards to accept a requirement that serves only the investor and no one else in your customer base?

What are talent managers making? in any state

What can I expect from a recruiter call tomorrow? Anybody know the lengths I need to prepare?

Europe!
What is reasonable salary growth coefficient when going from FTE to consultant?
My current reasoning is 2x as
* We get 100% parental leave for 6 months in current company
* Risk mitigation

I have never been a consultant before, what other factors should one consider?

Hi fishes, I have an interview tomorrow with factset for Client Solution Advisor. Any tips for the questions they'll be asking? And if ajy of the factset employee can tell me the work we will do in this role will be good.

Any boomerangs get a nice pay increase above “standard” for level? Or is it still the same.

My wife and I are thinking we may do an all inclusive resort in Punta Cana this year for our big vacation, anyone have any experiences to share? Thank you!

I’m currently doing IR work but would like to do something more on the technical side (ie: more forensics or technical). Does anyone know if forensics firms or any firm that offers a mix ? I have both a Cipp-Us and cyber/ Sec+ certs.

How much have you saved from refinancing your student loan?

Guys...could you please advise on 2 things below
Company INFOSYS JL6 lead/principal consultant?
1. Yearly hike on average rating
2. Variable payout on average rating

How do you stay productive when you're working remotely?