University of Oxford Discussions

Why do some people get laid off and others not? Is it always utilization? Do people typically know they're at risk before it gets to that point?

At what income level does it make sense to contribute more to traditional 401k over Roth 401k for company ?

can you fly to cancun rn? friend said he was going to take a vacation there next week but thought they were closed to non essential travel. google returns varied results. but i assume he isn't lol

Do you know anyone who was fired (not “counseled out”) for bad performance? Explain.

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.

Any recommendations on reliable home office printers?

🐠 Fam - What’s a good whiteboard solution for my home office? What do you use and from where do I get it? Thanks!

Cracking a beer at 9:35am on a Tuesday. WFH could be worse.

I want to get my masters in HR, but I also want to get my phr.. is it better to get one over the other? Or should I do both. Are there any masters hr program someone can recommend?

Korn Ferry, Russell Reynolds or Heidrick & Struggles? Which one is better and why?

Looking at getting a scrum master cert. Any insight to a certified scrum master (csm), professional scrum master (psm), or certified scrum product owner (cspo). Not sure which is most valuable. TIA

Recommendations for short but informative personal finance books? Looking to read one with my gf, to avoid me preaching about stuff

Relocating to Chicago.... any good areas I should look at? I’m thinking Hyde Park.

I am currently seeking a role in Consulting, my experience has been in in the intersection of Healthcare & Social Services in both the Private and NonProfit sector. I have a BA in Forensic Psych, an MPA, an MPhil in Public Policy and currently in the last leg of my PH.D in Public Policy with a specialization in Health Policy.

I would appreciate any advice anyone could give that might be helpful to help get my foot in the door.

Heard frm a friend at pwc that in consulting they have per diems. Is it for all practitioners and practice? Seems tight on budget.

Been with D for 8 months. This is my 2nd job in 2.5 years but thinking of jumping ship with all the lay-offs in my area. Will I be seen as a job hopper? Really like it here don’t want to be laid off.

What’s a fair salary increase after a year of inflation?

Which of the two contributes more revenue YOY then the other? New Clients or Existing Customers?

Top 3 books to read over the holidays?
I'll start:

1. Sapiens (Harari);
2. Meditations (Marcus Aurelius);
3. The usefulness of useless knowledge (Flexner)

I already have the SHRM-SCP. . would it be a value add to go for the SPHR as well?

Opinions on AbleTo?

Can anyone tell what would CTC TCS offers for a 15.5 Exp resource. What would be the best designation one could expect to be offered with 15.5 years of exp.

I've always used "OTE" to describe my base + variable, but many in this bowl seem to refer only to their variable. Which is correct?

How would you approach an interview process where the company sounds exciting but you feel confident the role would not be a growth opportunity for your skill set? Is there a good way to respectfully approach that topic with the interview team and find a role that might be more exciting for you? Or is it better to walk away?

What is a look back analysis?

Do you think Mainframe die soon? Give approx years

I want to get my masters in HR, but I also want to get my phr.. is it better to get one over the other? Or should I do both. Are there any masters hr program someone can recommend?

Hey hey! My company is looking for a Salesforce Admin with a few years of experience with a heavy focus on Service Cloud and managing Support/Service oriented tools. Feel free to reach out with any recommendations!

How many days does TCS takes for TR round results

By when do we get relieving letter, my LWD was today ( 21 OCT).

Which is the last best movie you watched?

Anybody who recently upskilled from non coding background to a MEAN or MERN stack ? Need guidance

I have 3 yrs of experience in Java, Springboot, Microservices, have cleared all rounds in Deloitte and KPMG, i'm asked to send required documents, I have 10.5lpa offer in hand, can I ask 11.5 lpa saying I have so and so offer in hand....?
Will they give that much?

Anyone got onboarding today 19th Oct 2022..? Bangalore location..?

Being said, there are just very 'few' members for Chennai location and apparently don't have their team members from Chennai, I thought it'd be amazing to have a meet up - for making friends, and network so we feel less lonely. Any thoughts and suggestions?

Hi,
I'm building a software product to help lawyers and customers simplify the estate planning process. I would love to talk with any estate planning lawyers (in CA or FL is a plus!). If you're interested, please shoot me a note here. Thanks!

Which is better to join Capgemini or IBM with same fixed components considering work life balance.