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You may have heard of this new category of people known as the "Pick Mes". It's based on the concept that some people want to belong so badly that they are willing to adjust their mood, attitude, and sometimes even personal beliefs to be accepted. Basically, they want to be PICKED (see how that comes together and makes sense now?) as part of the group. Okay, so what does this have to do with business? Well, look at it objectively, what is the real premise of applying and in

You don’t have to fit into a system that wasn’t built for you. You’re allowed to evolve, to question, and to build a life and career that actually feels like you, and there’s a whole community of women doing the same thing.

Sometimes it’s not that you’re not working hard enough, it’s that your company doesn’t want to recognize you. Here’s how to know when it’s time to stop waiting for the ring (or the raise) and start expecting better.

The company’s Press Release was encouraging “We’re thrilled to expand our impact by opening a new business center overseas!” The comments poured in: 👏 “Amazing!” “So proud of this work!” “Global impact at its finest!” The dark side of this shiny new coin? They aren't telling you that on this side of things, people are losing their jobs to this 'growth'. In fact, the entire departments with loyal, high-performing, often mid-career employees, are being “transitioned” so tho

Should we be rethinking our recruiting practices?