#SXSW Conversations: Barriers Women Face in the Workplace
Women. Diversity. Equality. These are three topics of importance that have been on my mind these last few weeks. I’ve been reflecting and thinking about the problem, a solution and the challenges. As a woman and a mother to a young sassy and smart woman, I have watched and waited to see how other advocates, […]
The Best LinkedIn Moves to Make Now with the New User Interface
Now is the perfect time to reevaluate where you stand with LinkedIn. The new interface is here now – or coming to you very soon.
Dear Susan Fowler, Please Don’t Take Uber’s Settlement Offer
Dear Susan, As I read your open letter about your time spent at Uber like the perhaps million of readers, I cringed. With my mouth open-wide, I read your letter. Having worked in the human resources industry for a number of large companies, your stories are ones I have heard before, just not as one […]
The Workplace Productivity Lie We Tell Ourselves
Productivity. It’s one of those plans of action that seems to elude so many of us. It’s something I’m focused on this year. And also every year, but this year, I’m committed to quality or quantity. And for me that means being productive. I’m focused on making the most of my time, but first I […]
Employee Review Sites Employers Need to Know About
*This post was updated August 2022. As employer branding grows in importance, employers need to be aware of how candidates and employees view not just their candidate experience but the employee experience as a whole. Employer review sites are growing in popularity as candidates follow consumer trends sharing their experiences and opinion on review sites […]
How Friends Can Become Mentors
I will always remember Denise who asked me to be her mentor several years ago. I was flattered. She wanted advice about her career and she asked me “Will you be my mentor?” After that question, we met on a regular basis and discussed her career and brainstormed some ideas. Denise was a “company friend” […]
