📚 STORY TIME 📚 Earlier this year, I interviewed for a job at a well-known, growing company. During the conversation, I mentioned how...

Happy to announce that I am a finalist in Lattice's ResourcesforHumans Speaks contest! The winner gets to speak on a topic of their...

It is quite simple: Public announcements on social issues should happen on behalf of your employees, not your company. #HR...

What a cool way to start my Monday morning! Congrats to the one & only, punk rock (hr) legend, Laurie Ruettimann! Laurie is the...

Instead of asking a candidate why they moved from one company to the next, I like to frame it a bit differently. I ask candidates to tell...

If you are looking for a way not to do it, look no further than Basecamp. I would say I am surprised... but unfortunately I know there...

Regardless of which side of the remote vs in-office debate you fall on, you must admit — this is an exciting time and opportunity to...

A few weeks ago, I caused *a bit of a stir* when I called for the banning of cover letters. Well (shocking no one) — I have more to say!...

Gary always gets it right, but this one hit home for me. ⭐️ Set your employees up for success every single day. ⭐️ Invest in their...

HR people often give HR people a bad name. That’s changing. And, damn it, I’ll be at the forefront of that change. #humanresources #hr...

In my current role as Head of People & Communications at Knotch, I help align the clients & the business AND the business & the people. ...

Ban cover letters. I can’t think of a bigger waste of time for a candidate than to have to draft a formal letter before even being...

The intersectionality of People & Comms is often overlooked. As a People executive, it’s my job to ensure the brand’s mission, vision,...

Throughout 2020, written communication has become increasingly important. I’ve always been someone who loves words. For me, I’ve often...

As someone who lost several close family members back to back, a rape and assault survivor, and a person who struggles with depression...

Thrilled to see that Knotch is a finalist for the Digiday Worklife Award for Best Employer for Young Careers! One of the main things I...

For the companies that are shifting from an in-office culture to a remote-first workplace, there are some crucial cultural adjustments...

PAY ATTENTION to change happening around you. IDENTIFY OPENINGS & WEAK SPOTS within your current organization. DETERMINE OPPORTUNITY...

Social Responsibility. ▪️ Does your company have to return to the office right now? ▫️ Is your work essential? ▪️ Do your employees...

Positive feedback is great. We all want to hear we are doing a good job. But, I have learned (the hard way) that if you don't start from...