Category: Business

Just a few generations ago, many parents would send their newly graduated children into the working world with advice they’d likely heard from their own parents: “Find a steady job with a good company. Stay there for 20 to 30 years so you can collect a nice pension and enjoy your retirement.”  My, how times have… Continue reading How to Keep Job-Hoppers from Jumping Ship

I have written several articles about diversity and inclusion, where I’ve touched on the benefits of D&I initiatives and three simple ways companies can make their C-suites more diverse. I briefly mentioned gender parity and stated that women should be well-represented throughout the organization — and the boardroom is the ideal place to start. So, let’s delve further into… Continue reading A Woman’s Place … Is In the Boardroom

More than 20 years ago, I retired from a successful career in the solid waste and recycling industry. I quickly discovered that retirement was not for me — the boredom was unbearable! Seven months after retiring, I was back in the trenches. I began what would become my second and most rewarding career yet: I… Continue reading Recruiters: Treat the Customer Right and the Money Will Follow

Companies that are serious about diversity and inclusion prove it every day — they proudly walk their talk. For the final article in this three-part series, I’ve rounded up a handful of companies that rock at diversity and inclusion. See what makes Deloitte, Nike, Marsh & McClennan, Cisco and McAfee standouts in D&I, and how other… Continue reading Five Companies That Rock at Diversity & Inclusion

LinkedIn, as you well know, is one of the top resources for job-seekers looking for their next great gig. Very often, candidates go it alone on the world’s largest professional network and secure a job without much outside help. That’s quite an accomplishment, considering that LinkedIn has more than 645 million users worldwide and over… Continue reading What Am I Doing Wrong? Why Being a Recruiter Requires a Thick Skin

In my previous article, I briefly explained why companies should embrace diversity and inclusion, and how doing so can be a win-win all around. Businesses can develop better connections with customers and employees; stay ahead of the curve rather than behind it; and, ultimately, benefit financially from successful D&I initiatives.  But let’s be clear: D&I goals… Continue reading 3 Simple Ways to Make the C-Suite More Diverse