Twenty years ago, people would join a company with a long term commitment. They would aim to climb up the company ladder, seeking promotions achieved not only by effort, but also tenure. There seemed to be a clear career path ahead, and you knew what to expect. Today, not only…

Back in May 2021, I faced an impasse. After only 7 months in as an HR manager in a start-up, I realized the company’s expectations for my role were now completely different than they were in the beggining. I had been hired to set up the whole human resources department…

When you were 5 years-old, what did you want to be when you grow up? And what are you doing for a living right now? The answers to both questions are usually (very) different; however, in some cases, they have a common ground. When I was 5 years-old, I wanted…

Recruiting (hiring) professionals is part of any company’s growth. New positions are created to solve new problems, new teams and departments are created, and turnover is a reality for every organization. Recruitment is much more than just making sure a person checks all the boxes on a list of requirements…

A new year is a symbol of new beginnings; an opportunity to reassess who we are and where we are in life, our goals, and changes we’d like to make. That’s probably why every “Happy New Year!” is usually followed by “what are your resolutions for the new year?”. Let’s…

With the holidays just around the corner, some of us can take some time off to spend with our families and friends. Nevertheless, we can get caught up in urgent work-related topics or responsibilities, that make it harder to truly disconnect from work. Writing and engaging on LinkedIn can also…

Ever had the feeling that your to-do list is longer than your day? Ever struggled to meet deadlines, or to finish work at 6 PM? Are you known for consistently working late? Even though you feel you’re doing your best, you might be missing time management skills. Regardless of what…

And should we do it? Human Resources are two words representing a variety of meanings and roles. In its essence, a Human Resources department concerns itself with people management and development, and that includes talent acquisition, onboarding, salary processing, training, performance evaluation, team building organization, and even employer branding. In…

During the past few weeks, I’ve seen candidates applying more than once to two or more different roles for the company I’m working at. Since the roles are different from one another (Sales Rep and Customer Support, for example), this got me wondering: are we really thinking clearly when applying…