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As a managing partner at Strawn Arnold & Associates, I have spent more than a decade recruiting senior executives, building management teams, and cultivating lasting relationships with talent working on the front lines all the way to the C-suite.
The phrase “cancel culture” has become ubiquitous over the last couple years. It strikes fear in the hearts of social media influencers and public figures everywhere. One post in poor taste or the unearthing of a years-old tweet can bring a screeching halt to a politician’s campaign or an emerging artist’s rise to fame. So, […]
There’s still a lot of uncertainty across industries about when you must pay your employees for training hours. Businesses know that underneath the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) they’re responsible for compensating their employees for all the hours they’ve worked. But when does training fall underneath the umbrella of “hours worked”? Does it apply to […]
As the comment period winds down on a new proposed rule affecting overtime pay, employers need to consider the implications of the proposal that go beyond the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) plan to set a new salary threshold for overtime eligibility.
Social media is great for connecting with friends and family, staying up to date on the latest news and trends, and potentially recruiting talent … if you’re using it correctly. When it comes to using social media in the hiring process, it’s best to know the audience you’re trying to recruit. Fortunately, we’ve got you […]
According to recent research from CareerBuilder, 45% of employees have gained weight while at their current job.
Average student loan balances across the country continue to rise, which leaves many new employees struggling with debt before they’ve even managed to start their first full-time role. This weighs heavily on the minds of many job applicants and is one of the reasons some employers have started offering student loan assistance as a benefit […]
One report published by Human Capital Institute revealed that most learning and development (L&D) programs are only about 50% effective because they lack “design thinking.”
In today’s digital world, digital transformation has grown from just an IT strategy and now is increasingly tied to people strategy. According to recent research, remote working, collaboration and productivity are the top priorities for business leaders’ enterprise technology strategy. Lisa-Moné Lamontagne, PsyD, SHRM-CP, People Experience Leader at Unit4, believes HR leaders can help their […]
I’m happy to report that one of my favorite shows, Stranger Things, didn’t disappoint with Season 3. I’m even prouder to report that I now have both my sons absolutely hooked on the show. Spoiler alert: this article is loaded with spoilers!