Continuous Improvement, Not Hiring Alone, Builds Superteams
Hiring qualified and competent individuals isn't necessarily sufficient to create a dynamic, thriving firm, as even strong teams can stagnate over time. Building a "superteam" is not the result of a single tactic, but rather takes a commitment to consistent improvement towards a shared goal. 7 Research-Backed Practices To Build A Superteam That Keeps Getting Better 🦸: https://t.co/cynm55IS7z (Ron Friedman | @HarvardBiz)
Vague Application Process Leaves Candidates Guessing Forever
I’ve been trying to get one of these for years. Every year they open up “applications” where you have to apply with a little cover letter. No instructions. Just an empty text field. No hints on what helps or hurts...
Seeking Detail‑Focused Designer Skilled in Graphics, UI, AI
I’m looking for a great designer that can do both graphics and UI. Must have incredible focus on the details and know how to use AI tools.
Job Search Needs Alerts, Pitches, and Referrals—Not Just Applications
The job search system we run has three layers: automated daily job alerts based on your skills, direct pitches to hiring managers at target companies, and referrals through our network. Applications alone is not a strategy.
AI Doubles Engineer Output, Leveling Biotech Against Tech Giants
If you think AI replaces software engineers, here’s a quick thought experiment. Imagine you’re a life sciences company. 10 years ago you want to invest heavily in lab automation, processing data at scale, and other software. You look at the...
Hire Before Capacity Hits, Not Before Profitability
There are 2 points in a firm's growth journey that can help solo advisors decide when to make their first hire: the profitability and capacity wall. On one hand, it usually makes more sense for solo advisors to hire well...
Unpaid Internships Favor Wealth Over Talent, Excluding Talent
The Unpaid Internship Still Has a LinkedIn Profile Unpaid internship listings are facing growing backlash from Gen Z candidates and labor advocates as entry-level role scarcity drives competition into programs that pay nothing. SHRM's 2026 talent trends document the equity problem...
Internal Mobility: The Most Cost-Effective Hiring Strategy
The Cheapest Hire Is the One You Already Have Internal mobility programs are the most cost-effective talent strategy in the 2026 market: lower acquisition cost, faster ramp time, existing cultural fluency. SHRM's precision hiring framework positions internal pipelines as the first...
Union Wins Reversed at Chipotle, Apple, Amazon
Same month we learn Teamsters disclaimed interest at the one unionized US Chipotle, Apple announced closure of one of its two unionized US stores, and Amazon asked appeals judges to undo certification of its one unionized US warehouse https://t.co/njFRzk2JlI
Surgical Hiring Leaves Companies Guessing, Missing Talent
We're Only Hiring If We're Certain. We're Never Certain. "Surgical hiring" has become the phrase of the 2026 market: lean teams, precise role definitions, and a refusal to hire ahead of demand. SHRM's 2026 talent acquisition analysis frames this as a...
Lulu G. Navarro's Interview Showcases Top‑tier Questions
Extraordinary questions and interviewing skills on display from @lulugnavarro in this. She asked everything the audience would want to ask. https://youtu.be/2tpMkUCvqrs?si=kqem88NYwkAIMuJ6
Remote Health Editor Role: $80/Hr Freelance Opportunity
Bustle Digital Group is hiring a freelance Health/Wellness Editor, fully remote, $80/hour. These are the kinds of opportunities I share on my Substack 💻
Guardian Seeks Audience Engagement Editor – Remote, $88‑98K
The Guardian is hiring an Audience Engagement Editor, remote possible, 12-month contract role, $88k-$98k. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of digital journalism trends, internet culture and communities, as well as distribution strategies. These are the types of opportunities...
Employers Favor Millennials Over Gen X for Cost, Culture
Companies Now Prefer Hiring Millennials Over Gen X, and They'll Tell You Why Employers openly cite lower base salaries, perceived comfort with flat org structures, and data-driven management styles as reasons to favor millennials over Gen X for management roles. Gen...
Punishing Failure Undermines Innovation, Performance, and Trust
Why punishing failure is killing #innovation performance and trust @TPShub https://t.co/XGMteXfp6m #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #FutureofHR
Buffett Praises Apple's Succession Planning as Management Miracle
"It's one of the miracles of American business management." - Buffett on Apple's success in succession planning https://t.co/8e79Ec0ppE
Europe Pays Workers for Vacation; U.S. Doesn't
In my native Belgium, workers receive vacation money in May. This is bonus money intended to cover summer vacation expenses. They will also take a MONTH off in the summer, yes paid. So they are paid to not work and...
Employers Pressure Seniors to Retire; Learn to Resist.
‘Not worth the investment’: Why bosses push older workers to retire—and how to fight back https://t.co/rujsau3USM via @FastCompany #ageism
Enforce Standards Daily to Stop Performance Drift
I have a clear goal for my portfolio of digital writing businesses to hit $10,000,000 in annual revenue this year. But as an organization, we need to become the versions of ourselves capable of achieving this. ...
Translate Strategy Into Simple Daily Actions for Lasting Results
Telling people “we need to grow” doesn’t work if it doesn’t connect to their reality. Strategy only sticks when it’s translated into simple, actionable principles people can actually live by every day. That’s where clarity beats complexity. The real challenge is...
Ted Lasso's 10 Simple Rules for Effective Leadership
10 @TedLasso leadership lessons: 1 believe in yourself 2 winning is an attitude 3 all people are different people 4 see good in others 5 forgive first 6 stay teachable 7 be curious 8 optimists do more 9 be honest 10 doing right thing is never wrong thing https://t.co/BNiTnZfmpU
Build Visibility Now; Get Found Before Roles Appear
A personal brand is not about ego. It is about being findable when someone is looking for exactly what you do. The people who get found before a role is posted built that visibility long before they needed it.
Clarity Over Automation: Define Work Outcomes Now
AI is automating tasks. Gen Z is stress-testing workplace norms. This clip is satire, but it points to something real. What stands out to me is not the bed, the camera, or the contract. It is the gap between what companies assume and...
Public Funds Paid Leave for Elite, Not Ordinary Moms
Karoline Leavitt is currently on paid maternity leave, which we all fund. Meanwhile, millions of American moms paying for her leave have no access to paid leave themselves. Paid leave for me, but not for thee.
Job Survival Hinges on Wage Compression, Rough Transition Ahead
Survival of those jobs is actually dependent on wage compression. It’s going to be a rough transition for a lot of people 👇🏽
Tech Recruiting: Work Anywhere, Serve All of North America
Tech recruitment does not require you to be in an office or one city. If you have the skill, you can work with clients across North America from wherever you are. The geography is flexible in a way most careers...
Leaders' Casual Slurs Are Performative, Not Authentic
I 100% agree with this. When leaders say "retard" publicly - in most every case, its super lame. If saying retard or any other offensive word makes the joke land 10x, then yeah, say it. But tossing it around like...
Companies Invite, Then Exclude: The Application Double Standard
job posting: even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we still encourage you to apply me : *applies* company: except you
Oracle Cuts 30k Jobs to Fund AI Push
Oracle laid off 30,000 people via a 6 AM email, drawing criticism. However, the move frees up cash for massive AI infrastructure investment. Oracle is aggressively betting on AI. #Oracle #AI #TechNews https://t.co/7gwyor73hf
Ford Extends Employee Pricing to All Americans
For 123 years, @Ford has believed in investing in America and the people who keep it moving. We have survived and thrived over the years by staying true to our values to care for employees, communities, and the country. As we approach...
Leaders Must Daily Ensure Clear Purpose and Support
🟦 “Am I expending sufficient time and energy in providing clarity of purpose, direction, guidance, and support for my people?” One of the cardinal questions every manager/leader must ask themselves every day. —https://t.co/NGK6CN9XDu #leadership #management #employeeengagement https://t.co/nLL3Gq8DGc
Culture Drives Leadership, Employees, CX, and Business Success
Why Some Companies Win and Others Don’t: The Golden Thread Explained - CX Journey™ https://t.co/wIWKyayGFi Culture → Leadership Decisions → Employee Experience → Employee Behavior → Customer Experience → Business Outcomes https://t.co/R4w1LDlOwt
Stop Repeating Speakers; Give Attendees a Real Diagnostic
Conference organizers: stop booking the same four 'future of work' speakers. The audience doesn't need another trends deck. They need a diagnostic they can run on Monday. That's the gap I'm trying to fill. Different talk, same hour, better outcomes.
Equal‑pay Rules Can Backdate Liabilities, Risking Bankruptcy
for those of you who are unaware, British employment commissions have in the past found that you need to pay people the same salary for *completely different jobs* if one job attracts more men and the other more women. and...
Employers Can Bridge GLP‑1 Coverage Gaps with Integrated Care
GLP‑1s are changing lives. Coverage realities have not caught up. GLP‑1 Flex Care at @OmadaHealth gives employers a way to pair cash‑pay GLP‑1 access with clinical evaluation, medical oversight, and behavior change on one platform — so support does not disappear...
Labor Force Participation Drop Reveals Hidden Joblessness Crisis
This is why you shouldn’t pay any attention to the unemployment rate. It doesn’t count people who have given up looking for work or dropped out of the labor force. The scariest chart is the chart that shows the labor force...
Consistent LinkedIn Activity Boosts Recruiter Visibility
Staying active on LinkedIn in any form signals the algorithm that you're available. The more consistent your activity, the more visible you become to recruiters searching the platform.
Human Infrastructure Matters as Much as AI Tools
"It is impossible to predict at this point just how AI will transform the workplace. However, one thing is certain: understanding and building the right human infrastructure will be as important as picking the right AI tools." https://t.co/sm48Z9f6lH
AI Reveals Need to Align Skills with Cognitive Well‑Being
AI is exposing a gap between what organizations expect and what people can sustain over time. Closing it means linking skills with cognitive well-being, otherwise pressure builds and execution weakens. Source @McKinsey Link https://t.co/mUYF7giLBR via @antgrasso https://t.co/8aw7ZgjBIu
FCC Chair Accuses Disney of Stalling DEI Probe
Didn't @BrendanCarrFCC inform @Disney of the DEI investigation on March 27, 2025? Didn't Carr say that certain response deadlines occurred recently and that Disney's incomplete responses suggested the company was playing "rope-a-dope" with agency investigators? https://t.co/0GZerKrkYs
Engineers Must Embrace Management to Amplify Impact
Slight disagree here. Sure everyone ends up promoted one level above their competency, but if there's enough mental fortitude and lack of ego, a demotion back to a core compency can be a life saver. But sometimes a world class...
Avoid Unintended Consequences: Three Leadership Fixes
RT @JoeContrera Here are three situations that can arise when leaders and their people are unaware of the The Law of Unintended Consequences -- and 3 ways to overcome these issues: https://t.co/TmkailDAVy #leadership #employeeengagement https://t.co/wO8VmdWovy
Hire by Collaborating First, Not Just Interviewing
As a founder, it is so important to be able to hire well. Unfortunately, I found that I was not great at this in assessing people through interviews. Ultimately, I found that the best way to hire people was to...
Gig Workers Bear Workload, Full‑Timers Keep Benefits
The Gig Worker Does the Job. The Full-Time Employee Gets the Benefits. Flexible and gig workforce models are expanding as companies seek to limit fixed labor costs while maintaining output capacity, creating a two-tier workforce where contingent workers carry operational load...
Early Helpers May Not Scale with Company Growth
One of the hardest learnings I had as a founder was that people who were extremely helpful and important early in my company's lifetime didn't always level up to be able to help the company at the next level. It is...
Laugh at Work to Boost Your Mojo
Oftentimes at work, we take things too seriously & forget that we’re all still humans, with beating hearts within us. So try to laugh at work at least once today. Your heart will be smiling when u do that, and it’s...
Founders Condemn Negotiation, yet Fire Hundreds without Notice
A startup CEO publicly shamed a candidate. A backend developer accepted an offer for 28 LPA. Two days before joining, he emailed the founder. He had a competing offer of 32 LPA. He asked if the company could offer 36 LPA. He also clearly stated-...
Soft Skills Are Actually Deep Skills Driving Performance
What people call soft skills are actually deep skills. Clarity, presence, adaptability, and emotional fitness are not soft. They are the real ceiling on performance.
Skills Gaps, Not Pipelines, Prolong Vacancies and Cost Firms
The Role Has Been Open for Nine Months Because Nobody Qualified Exists Persistent skills gaps are driving extended vacancy periods that cost organizations in productivity, team load, and client delivery before a hire is ever made. SHRM's 2026 talent acquisition research...
China Bans Firing for AI, Forces Firms to Bear Costs
China just made it illegal to fire someone to replace them with AI. I’m a Psychologist. Here’s what no one is saying about why. China didn’t ban AI. They banned MORAL OFFLOADING. The court ruled the cost of transformation belongs to the organization. Not the...