Bathroom Break! How Legislation is Playing Out in the Loo
The legislation and controversy surrounding the use of bathrooms by transgender individuals has sparked debate, hate, and opinions all around the country. In late May 2016, eleven (11) states had sued the Obama administration for their guidelines regarding the use of bathrooms. Obama has been accused by conservatives of making schools a “social experiment” in allowing students who identify as transgender to choose which bathroom they will use at school. Parents are concerned about the safety of their children while in school, and worry about the exposure of children to topics such as this at a young age. Are there [...]
Are Your Incentives Working?
Just like parenting or coaching or teaching, being a cultural change agent in your workplace is something that is not a one-size-fits-all approach. The company culture at Google is going to be very different than the company culture at your neighborhood auto service station. Thus, part of HR’s job and your job as a leader is to figure out what incentives will work for your particular company culture. What drives your employees? What makes them smile and encourages productivity and team cooperation? Be consistent with the perks you offer – don’t make changes to the system unless something clearly isn’t [...]
Does Your Leadership Have What It Takes?
“Leaders become great, not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others.” John Maxwell A recent study by SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) discovered that 4 out of 10 leaders feel their team is lacking in some way to provide continuing leadership and success to the organization. Where does that leave these business leaders but in a place of fear for the future of their company? Determining what each team member brings to the table, what his or her competencies are, where they lack skills and knowledge, and setting up a game plan for [...]
Learning to Speak Geek: Tech Recruiting Tips for Non-Geeks
Although tech recruiting isn’t something we normally do here at Peoplescape, it’s something we have a genuine interest in learning more about, and as our valued customers, clients, colleagues, and friends, we wanted to share some new insight on this growing field with you. In order to recruit in any field, you will be best served if you are knowledgeable about the field: become one with the company you are recruiting for, learn the tricks of the trade, and get a picture of the ideal candidate. But with tech recruiting, you have to go a few steps further into the [...]
Cleanup on Aisle 7: What to do when you inherit a mess at work!
You just got offered a new manager position at your dream organization. You walk in and realize that EVERYONE in the office is somehow related. The CEO’s daughter is the VP of Sales, the COO’s son runs the warehouse department, and the Sales Manager is married to the Credit Manager. Whoa. #whatdidijustwalkinto #HRnightmare Although some “old boys’ club” organizations will have familial ties throughout the company, it is generally bad for HR business to have an entire company of relatives, friends, ex-spouses and sorority sisters in the mix. Just because you aren’t their friend or husband doesn’t mean they won’t [...]
With Power Comes Pain
Does anyone start out their career NOT wanting to be the boss? Do most people in your organization dream of moving up the corporate ladder and at one point having a business of their own? Or do they want to be in an entry-level sales position for the rest of their working days? I’m pretty sure the answer is “moving on up!” in 99% of those cases…and that 1% you may want to re-evaluate as part of your team! Here are some truths behind how with power as a boss comes pain as a leader. #leadershipgoals You have to fire [...]
Head of Talent: Global Advertising
Industry: Global Advertising Experience: 12 years Education: 4+ year degree Contact Information: Peoplescape Recruiting at recruit@peoplescapehr.com Seeking a Head of Talent that will report directly to the President in Los Angeles, as well as the Global Head of Talent in NYC. The position is a key member of the executive leadership team. We seek a leader who shares our core values of optimistic outlook, convergent culture, and disruptive roots. An innovator who lives and breathes talent and embraces our belief that we are in a time when brands live at the speed of culture - directed by cultural trends [...]
Global Expansion: Destructing Cultural Barriers
“Global markets must be balanced by global values such as respect for human rights and international law, democracy, security and sustainable economic and environmental development.” – Anna Lindh Although we are undeniably part of a global workplace and global economy, there are many obstacles that can hinder an organization’s growth along with the global demands facing business today. Opening new offices in different parts of the world, hiring expatriates to go to another country to head up business ventures, and hiring the local workforce for a satellite office all offer their own unique challenges. When diving into this whole new [...]
New Recruiting Techniques: Video Interviews are in, Cover Letters are out!
Earlier this year, Peoplescape wrote a blog on the trends coming our way for 2016. One of these trends, as discussed by leader of talent acquisition at Amazon in Seattle, Danielle Monaghan, is clearly a reality now: mobile job application capabilities. From Indeed to Monster to Snagajob, companies are definitely moving in the direction of mobile everything! Here’s another twist…video interviews. Have you done one? Does your company use video interviews? What about cover letters? Are those still in or have you done away with these entirely? Digital video interviews are an opportunity for candidates to reflect on how they [...]
Handling Leaves like a Pro: Plan, Prepare, & Conquer
Medical leave is something that we hear a lot about in the business world these days. From articles on how awful the U.S. maternity and paternity leave law is in comparison to developed countries worldwide, to the stress put on the employees left in the office when a colleague goes out on leave, there are so many factors to consider when it comes to leave policies and handling them like a pro. The best way to handle leaves of absence is to take a three step process based on the mantra of “plan, prepare and conquer!” And when all else [...]