The thing is … re-training programs don’t really work that well…
It’s often framed up as the “answer” to automation concerns, but the problem is that the programs don’t really have positive results. Continue Reading
Leadership
People spend billions of dollars a year, and fly all over the world, to discuss and debate and analyze leadership. But what if it’s simpler than that?
The last thing HR needs is more buzzwords. Hello, “belonging.”
Often, the problem with D&I initiatives is that we create a lot of buzzwords and jargon, and executives don’t “get” it, so they eventually ignore it. Continue Reading
Work burnout sucks, yes. It’s not a “crisis,” though.
Typically for something to be a “crisis,” people need to care about it. In work contexts, burnout is often EXPECTED as “the one true path.” Continue Reading
Being broke at the holidays is fucking tedious
Having no money sucks broadly, but it sucks more at the holidays. I’ve experienced this in both 2017 and 2019. Here’s a path around it! Continue Reading
The “job market” really runs about ages 17-34
Some anecdotal evidence in here, to be sure, but the “job market” for a 27 year-old vs. a 45 year-old right now is essentially two different worlds. Continue Reading
C’mon now. Can a company really put people over money?
There are some examples of companies who value their people a lot. That’s great! Is it “at scale?” Absolutely not. Continue Reading
Recruiters need to stop f*cking ghosting people. It’s unprofessional.
It’s absolutely true that candidates can be more professional in their job search. But recruiters need to do their part as well. Continue Reading
2020 and beyond: The haves vs. the have-nots
We worship Silicon Valley and the supposed “innovation hubs,” but the connected ecosystem is changing all of us daily. Continue Reading