My guest on this episode of Punk Rock HR is Conrad Shaw. He is a writer, filmmaker, co-founder of Comingle.us, and a universal basic income (UBI) researcher. Conrad is a font of wisdom about UBI, and we discuss what it is, how it works, his upcoming documentary series “Bootstraps,” and more. I know Conrad as…
My guest for this episode is Karoline Saffi, chief people officer at Mission Cloud. Karoline and I discuss how HR can become more transparent, how Mission Cloud is creating tech career growth opportunities, and the importance of being agile and open-minded in HR today. Karoline has worked in HR for many years at companies such…
My guest today is Papaya Global CEO Eynat Guez. Papaya is a unicorn company that Eynat co-founded after realizing the technology gaps in global payroll. The company combines her passions for technology and global HR while reinventing global workforce management for the modern age. In this conversation, Eynat and I talk about her career, Papaya’s…
That seems like a simple question, right? Can an employer fire you for asking for a raise? If you are an at-will employee, then the answer is yes. Does it suck? Absolutely. However, there is no law against firing someone for asking for a raise, even if it is a bad business practice. Like most…
In this episode, my guest is Steve Sonnenberg, co-founder and CEO of Awardco, the fastest-growing rewards and recognition platform in the world, ranked by Inc. Magazine for the last three years. The company has assisted many employers in creating a better way to recognize their workforce. And today, we are talking all about rewards and…
My guest this week, David Buckmaster, has a ton of experience working for corporate compensation teams. Needless to say, he has some very knowledgeable and compelling ideas about everything that goes into employee compensation and what we can do to achieve fair pay. He’s a prolific writer and is the author of the new book…
What does the future of finding work look like? Well, my friends, it is challenging, of course. We all know that. Our guest today will help guide us through some of the struggles people face in a transition between jobs. Patrick Lynch is the President of CMP Southeast Region, a talent and transition firm that…
I’m speaking at the Watermark Conference on Friday about HR, salaries, and negotiations. I’ll be answering questions about the role of HR in the hiring process. Here are some questions I’ll try to tackle. Is it okay to talk to HR about compensation, benefits, and the offer process during salary negotiations? Will I be dinged…
Years ago, I took part in an online experiment called The BMI Project. Hosted by Kate Harding, she collected photos of real women and tried to show that the BMI is bullshit. Check out the slideshow. Kate and I were friends, and I shared my weight over dinner. I weighed 130 lbs, and she said,…
You heard me right. It’s an outright lie. And before you get upset, hear me out. A few years ago, I had a friend named Kristi who worked for a management consulting firm. As part of their competitive commission package, they offered an unlimited PTO policy. As a solopreneur, I take time off. Kristi did…
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