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Is business speak just a dialect?
When someone doesn’t know the industry jargon in a work setting, we think it discredits them. But you don't need fancy buzzwords to have eyes to see. Different vocabulary just means they come from a different context.
Claire Baker
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How do I deal with workplace burnout?
Hard work isn’t the only ingredient to burnout. All work and no play can even be invigorating under certain circumstances. But when hard work is combined with the following ingredients, it’s a recipe for burnout.
Claire Baker
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Do engagement surveys actually measure how people feel?
Do engagement surveys actually measure how people feel? Or just how much they trust you? What are people really responding to when they complete a survey anyway?
Claire Baker
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Should we prioritize authenticity or privacy at work?
That's what leadership looks like: Putting aside your own experiences and recognizing when it isn't about you. Because, as we explained in that meeting, bias has no place in the workplace.
Claire Baker
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Do I need to screen for admin skills when hiring?
When it comes to hiring and promotion, we tend to think admin skills are intuitive. So we devalue them. But admin skills are not universal.
Claire Baker
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Is it reasonable to require "startup experience" when filtering resumes?
Truth: Working at a startup is different from working at a BigCo Inc. Myth: There’s some magical secret to it.
Claire Baker
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Can I really be my "authentic" self at work?
We each have our own voice. Not that bland, polished, HR voice that performs respect by never expressing an opinion. Strong opinions on how companies’ decisions shape our lives in meaningful ways.
Claire Baker
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HR Peep Show: An origin story
Earlier this year, someone had an idea. "What if we brought more people into the conversation? What if we... started a podcast?"
Claire Baker
1 min read
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