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If we had an advertising union no one would be worried if their projects paused right now because they would have health care and a weekly stipend if laid off. Unionize now!

Hi! Has anyone completed the diversity and inclusion certificate online through Cornell university? Thoughts? Worth it? Helpful in your career? Thanks!!

If making banner ads suddenly stopped being a thing, what percentage of the industry would immediately be laid off?

How do you know if you’re getting a good severance package? And what / how should you negotiate ?

Anyone actually keep their PHR active? I got my cert in 2013 and have done nothing since.

Tribal DDB creative recruiter email? Or email structure?

Is someone looking for strategic partners for IT recruiting? ?

I have a year of experience in recruiting but I am looking to transition into the Talent Development/Organizational Development space in the industry. Would a Masters degree in I/O or OD be better for this? I would love any advice on this!

Do recommendations on LinkedIn provide any value to potential employers? Do recruiters look at them? What do recruiters look at on a LinkedIn profile?

How do you try to fit some sick days in a vacation period to save some ptos?

I’m taking the SPHR in less than 2 months and haven’t started studying for it. How difficult is it? I’ve been in HR for 20 years and have experienced ALOT in that time, although there are always employee relations scenarios that surprise me! How much do I really need to study for this? I just can’t seem to motivate myself to do it, I’m so mentally burnt out at the end of the day from a high stress HR job, the last thing I feel like doing is studying HR!

Has anyone found value in the “Josh Bersin Academy” membership? They are offering 20% off an annual subscription so my interest is piqued.

Guilty! Being the interviewee recently has taught me what I failed to do as an interviewer. 1Outline your hiring process/timeline. Simple but oft overlooked. Tell them how many people they’ll be meeting, when u aim to shortlist, when u aim to hire. Communicate- someone is probably intensely waiting for any word. They may miss other opportunities for u. 2 Closure! Surprising how many places don’t let u know when they’ve moved on from u! 3 Can u offer helpful advice for them? 4 Reply to all.

Are you all utilizing more retention bonuses to try to help control attrition? Trying to get a sense of it’s been a successful tactic for your organization or if you’re doing anything else to reduce regrettable exits.

Does anyone have a framework or other resources for scaling up a small workforce in a strategic way?

Art Directors and Designers, what does your WFH work station look like? I’d like to upgrade mine to be more robust than just my laptop.

What are the signs that you’re getting laid off? And how quickly can that decision be made? Is it possible to have poor performance today, then laid off as soon as tomorrow?

How do you conduct your research? As a strategist, do you ever go in the field yourself? Is it just reading the research the client has done already?

Considering an influencer diversity role at Marina Maher. It would be a higher role than I have now, but wondering about culture?

Going to be in Madrid for the next 4 days on vacation. Any recommendations?? Used points so will be staying at the Westin Palace Madrid.

Confession - I don't want to go back to office. I'm happy working from home and find no solid reason in stepping back. I hope the flexi work culture allows permanent WFH - I don't have a "good enough" reason, but I don't want to go (isn't this good enough?) It's been 1.5 years now, too comfortable to step out from my PJs to jeans.

Best feeling in the world?? To be able to leave office for 'home' at sharp 5 pm and not go back to the hotel room - Ex PwC employee

Anyone done OneStream implementations and looking to switch?

Anyone here who interviewed with Jabian?

Hi folks, Recently received an offer of 7 CTC from LTI in grade P1(not sure what it is), in RPB BU(Repurpose Bench). Wanted to know more about this business unit. Also how much is the deduction and in hand salary

Hi Guys, I need some help. I had joined kpmg global services recently (7 months) back from one of the IT services companies in an advisory role however now I have received an offer from HCL with 40% hike to my current CTC. What should I do. I have heard that KGS gives decent hikes and bonus payouts however the work is completely backend with limited customer interaction and limited good quality. Can someone throw some light on HCL as well, what is good and what is bad and which to choose

Does your company offer a referral bonus? If so, how much is it?

31 / F / BOS / $132k

If someone schedules a meeting at 5 on a Friday, is that an ethics violation?

I turned down work travel because I couldn’t make my childcare arrangements work. Feeling mixed. Happy I leaned back and did what is best for my fam, but wonder if it will hurt me down the road

Any insight on CAIA? Difficulty and whether it impacts salary?

Have one night in wine country without accommodations planned. Anyone have insights / experience in Lodge at Sonoma Renaissance vis a vis Westin Verasa Napa?

Have any US 🐠 gone abroad for their MBA? Looking at LBS / HEC. Pros, cons? Not looking to exit into MBB, FAANG.

Is it a negative to get rolled off your first study about halfway into a 4 month engagement, due to not having the necessary skill set for the next phase?

What do you say when an outspoken client (read: a-hole) blasts in a meeting- “are u going to charge the big bucks while on vacation end of Dec” Urrgghh

Partner who did pretty much nothing is doing the absolute MOST in the client meeting and after. “This was great teamwork” “great work from strategy and accounts too” I’m seething and trying to not let it get to me.

Hi! I have around 13 months of exp in LTI. My current project assignment gets over by December. And I want to change role after 18 months. Is it a good idea to continue and jump to another project in the middle ? Or its better to sit on the bench until that happens? If latter is the case, how do I ask my manager to be benched after my assignment? I'm not sure how benching works. Do I get salary? Please help me understand

Hi does anyone know average dubai salary (in AED) for 14yrs experience solution architect??

How do you handle being asked to support “diversity recruiting” when you don’t actually recommend your firm to diverse talent? How do you manage the optics of saying no and potentially saying no repeatedly?