HR's Icy Stare when You Demand Cash over Coffee
The look The Evil HR Lady gives you when you ask for a cash bonus instead of a $5 Starbucks gift card
Turn Resume Gaps Into Strength With a Golden Answer
During a job interview, if they ask: "Why is there a gap in your resume?" USE THE GOLDEN RESPONSE:
Women’s Workplace Progress Reverses After 15 Years
Important piece by @joannelipman - I’ve Covered Women in the Workplace for 15 Years. Something Alarming Is Happening. https://t.co/JX4WeRY6XH
Earn Workplace Respect by Being a Great Teammate
How to be liked at work - be a good teammate #tech #womenintech #founder #worktips
Job Posts Once Meant Hiring, Not Data Harvesting
“we used to post jobs because we were actually hiring, not to harvest your data” https://t.co/TPRfP5wYqI
Recruiting Insights: AI-Era Policy, LinkedIn Trends, Automation Future
Recruiting Brainfood - Issue 496 https://t.co/SB7HuuZ53v Industrial Policy for the Intelligence Age, What LinkedIn posts can tell us about what's happening in recruiting, Global TA benchmark report and an ancient dream of replacing humans with machines... https://t.co/0QehAKuPxK
Hire Motivated People, Then Design a Success System
The secret to a great team is understanding that you can't actually motivate people. You must hire motivated people and build a system around them where they can succeed.
Hire Right, Build Generational Companies
Masterclass on talent and hiring by @rabois on @lennysan podcast. Exceptional, clear insights. Must listen for all founders who want to build high performance teams / generational companies. https://t.co/FwaJZ5IHX5
Our_DA Achieves Diverse Top Leadership
ON DIVERSITY, the @Our_DA did well this time around… the top leadership is DIVERSE…. https://t.co/G8jsanJniw
Indecisive Leaders Paralyze Teams and Halt Progress
Ever dealt with a boss who can't decide? That's the 'messy boss' – flip-flopping, no clear plan, often pleasing others or riddled with self-doubt. This indecisiveness breeds team confusion and stunts progress. #Leadership #Management #Teamwork #Business https://t.co/8vCsBYLcXh
Senior Leaders Must Cultivate Influence for HR Success
How Senior Leaders Can Build Their Influence @HarvardBiz https://t.co/q0uIOLI9ix #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #FutureofHR
Integrity Pays: Fired Whistleblower Wins $125K Settlement
My office just got $125,000 for a guy who was fired after refusing to lie for his boss. They wanted him to forge documents. He wasn’t earning much so losing his job was scary. I’m sure there were times he thought he...
AI Labour Shift: 10‑Year Transition More Manageable Than Expected
The AI Labour Shift: Why a 10-Year Transition Might Be Better Than You Think by @Timothy_Hughes https://t.co/gnz4oSh31V @DLAIgnite #Sales #SalesTips #SalesLeader #Marketing #MarketingStrategy #Leadership #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology #Tech #TechNews https://t.co/P1D2C0JDFz
Innovators Quit When Their Ideas Vanish Into Black Hole
#TimTalk – Are your most innovative employees “quiet quitting” because their ideas fall into a black hole? with Rick Tucci https://t.co/SbS53PMwjG via @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Sales #SalesLeader #Leadership #Culture #Marketing #Success #Mindset #Entrepreneur #Management #Inspiration
Relative, Performance‑linked Awards Beat Stock Options in Downturns
Restricted stock is essentially deferred cash. Options are fine for employees when everything is going up; not so much when there is a downturn. The best compensation device by far is a relative award linked to how well your stock price...
Direct Compensation Drives EBITDA and Free Cash Flow
This is 💯 The outcome is that employees will want more direct comp and you will see it in EBITDA and FCF.
Seeking Crypto/Economics Connections for Friend’s Job
Happy Saturday my loves. If you're in crypto or economics can you please think about introductions or open roles you can help my friend out with, please 🖤 you want me to owe u favors its a good situation to...
Productivity Fuels Expansion, Not Workforce Reduction
@pmarca is right. When a company becomes more productive, it doesn't sit still. It goes after more customers, enters new markets, builds new products. Productivity gives you leverage, and leverage makes you want to do more, not less. No CEO in history...
Even Well‑supported Employees May Need to Be Let Go
“If an employee has been managed effectively, given support, encouragement & feedback, and adequate time & opportunity to prove themself, all to no avail, then you must take further action—even dismissal. Yet many mgrs. shy away from this.” https://t.co/gNw3MlEKqF #leadership https://t.co/eRy2hJISjb
AI Revolutionizes IT Recruitment: Key Takeaways
AI is changing the IT recruitment game. Here's what you need to know now https://t.co/yDNoJ4vUca via @ZDNET
Creative Talent Now Paid for Profit, Not Just Ideas
I used to hire creative talent for $48K a year. Today? The best ones are making $300K base… and another $300K in bonuses. Why? Because they don’t just create — they drive results. If you can lower customer acquisition cost, increase ROAS,...
HR Strategies to Block North Korean Operatives From Hiring
How North Korean operatives get hired, and how HR can stop them @HR_Exec https://t.co/4SuFF8ZVPe #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #FutureofHR
Action‑Driven Culture Empowers Ideas, Boosts Engagement
A strong culture isn’t built on slogans, it’s built on action. When people understand the framework of what works, they feel empowered to bring ideas forward that actually get implemented. The magic happens when leadership listens and turns everyday observations into...
Brand Culture, Not CEO, Creates Lasting Products
Google's culture built gmail and google maps. Not the CEO. Your brand's culture is your standards, your systems, and your voice. All replicated by your team. If your brand only works when you're in the room, you don't have a brand. You...
Future Workplaces Will Become Flatter, Faster,
What is going to change: 1. Org structures (flat to round) 2. Compensation structures (steeper) 3. Hiring pace (slower) 4. Hiring profile (experience to taste) 5. Decision makers (the system) 6. Pace (faster) 7. Planning cycles (short) 8. Focus (less) 9. Paranoia (up) 10. AI leverage (indiv to org) Tweet below...
China's AI Scene: Youthful
Observations about Chinese AI work culture: 1. Many arrive at work late (11 am) and work until late at night (11 pm). 2. Due to the schedule above, many employees are young. Hard for parents to sustain the same schedule. 3. Everyone...
Workday Says Updates Too Powerful, Stays 1986 Version
JUST IN: Workday claims updates to their product have been “too powerful” to be released to the public, has not changed its software since 1986 to protect humanity.
Disney to Cut 1,000 Jobs Across Marketing, Media
Friday afternoon scoop with @adamchitwood: Disney Layoffs of 1,000 to Begin Next Week Across Marketing, Awards and Publicity - including brands like Hulu, FX, ESPN, ABC News and Marvel. https://t.co/zT6twu2kWU
Operating Model, Not EX‑CX Link, Needs Fixing
The EX–CX Connection Isn’t Broken. Your Operating Model Is. https://t.co/kaYj6NTYPw #Leaders don’t ignore the EX–CX connection cuz they're ignorant; they miss is for a variety of reasons & ignore it because it forces a harder conversation. #employeeexperience #customerexperience https://t.co/x5YFak0B6E
HR’s Reporting Line Reveals True Organizational Priorities
Who HR Reports To Says More Than You Think | @CustomerThink https://t.co/ufWjWV7nAk #HR #culture #leadership https://t.co/wZzMsJGaUu
Future Offices: Mandatory Presence, No Work
In the future, you will have to come into the office, but there will be no work to do
Leadership Culture, Not Consulting, Drives Client Success
1 Every few quarters I rework my offers to eliminate implementation consulting because it doesn't matter how solid the methodology or implementation support is... client results are ultimately beyond my control. Success or failure comes down to what extent senior...
Design, Document, Share Work‑Based Learning for Better Outcomes
Experience Matters: how work-based learning experiences can be better designed, documented, and communicated across education and employment. https://t.co/B7SvFpw83V @Getting_Smart
Steve Jobs: Mastering Tough Feedback for Top Talent
Steve Jobs on how to give feedback to high performers when their work is simply not good enough; giving difficult feedback without causing resentments is a superpower. https://t.co/Q5VFsVHfAT
Global Workforce Emotional Health Deteriorates Amid Rising Stress
The Gallup State of the Global Workforce annual report is always illuminating. The prevalence of stress and other emotions such as sadness, anger, and loneliness, indicates a workforce whose emotional health is languishing. https://t.co/fQQGZAH775
Higher Pay Often Means Lower Workplace Happiness
More money can buy a bigger house or a better car, but it can’t buy a nicer boss. https://t.co/P2cDn7pqgr The higher the pay, the lower the happiness at work for most people. @whartonknows #employeeexperience #life #happiness https://t.co/txpOBE2Mti
Hire Right, Fire Quickly: Stop Punishing Innocents
“Fire fast.” Yes; if firing is necessary, dragging it out is worse -- for that person, the team, and yourself. But, if you’re hiring and firing fast a lot, that means you’re bad at hiring, and you 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 to fix it. You’re punishing...
Culture Mirrors the Worst Behaviors You Accept
For absolutely no reason, here's a reminder for today: Your workplace culture is shaped by the ✨ worst behavior ✨ you tolerate and normalize.
Ownership Culture and Speed Drive Business Success
Friday Five: ownership culture + why speed wins👇 🎵Three songs to start with: Bamboula 2000 ❔ Questioning your principles 🛒 Sam Walton on an employee ownership culture 🚀 Elon Musk 🎙️ Patrick O’Shaughnessy on helping others https://michaelwmchugh.com/friday-five-no-327-april-10-2026/
Doctors Are Underpaid and Forced Into Costly City Living
We *drastically* underpay residents Being a doctor is not only tremendous financial cost, but also practically means you have to delay all family decisions by often being forced to live in the most expensive cities near teaching hospitals The human cost isn’t...
Makers Vs. Takers: Culture’s Impact on Business
Are Your Employees Makers or Takers? - CX Journey™ https://t.co/kLx2Zs6t7l The distinction between makers and takers is about more than individual behaviors; it plays a significant role in shaping the entire company #culture. #employees #employeeexperience https://t.co/NECAWjqUxs
AI Will Elevate, Not Replace, the Future Workforce
The future workforce won’t be replaced by AI. It will be elevated by it. As repetitive tasks are automated, employees can focus on innovation, strategy, and delivering better experiences. https://t.co/AWnHGNmOyJ
Blueprint for Turning Employee Understanding Into Competitive Advantage
This #book isn’t theory. It’s a blueprint for turning understanding into organizational advantage. EMPLOYEE UNDERSTANDING https://t.co/6dANPEOjGZ #employeeexperience #employeeunderstanding #leadership #culture https://t.co/9DKw08oG4l
Online Applications Force You to Retype Your Resume
When you apply online with your resume and the next page is 37 empty fields asking you to type it all in again
Hiring: Choosing People or AI‑Tailored Resumes?
Is hiring about finding the best person for the job or finding the best AI optimized resume?
Apple Shuts First US Union Store, Union Vows Legal Fight
Apple plans to close its first unionized store, one of only two union sites in the US: https://t.co/Ghh3HZA3n4 @markgurman Union says it's "exploring all legal options and will work with elected officials and allies to hold Apple accountable."
AI Powers 24/7 Gig and Flexible Hiring
AI elevates gig work, flexible work, and enables job-seekers to connect with companies at all times of day and night. My chat with Cliff Jurkiewicz, head of strategy at Phenom, at the company’s recent annual conference in Philadelphia. via...
Hire by Outcome Data or Be Replaced
The metric defining hiring just changed. Outcome data. Predictive validity. Scientific rigor. A good DJ always knew which record would work. Now you can prove it before you play it. Adapt the standard, or get replaced by the metric itself.
Great Hires and Work Drive Success Effortlessly
This is what it's about. Hire good people, do good work and watch the rest unfold. https://t.co/wJp7sUsSVd
Why Wages Stagnated and How to Reverse It
The eternally-wise @arindube has an important new book out on why wages have stagnated over the past generation or two, and what we can do to un-stagnate them. Check out his essay in Time unpacking this https://t.co/OoEwnOrBXe