by Timeka Green | Jun 9, 2023 | Career
HR Interview Techniques Interviews for Human Resources (HR) professionals are not different than any other interview. The best interview techniques are primarily for those with no Human Resources experience, trying to start their HR career. As a result, after getting...
by Timeka Green | May 4, 2023 | Finances: Salary & Credit
There are multiple ways to get pay increases at work. Often we accept a new job offer, then start the new position only to realize after agreeing to the initial pay/compensation that the work involves a lot more than we realized. It’s not until then that we realize...
by Timeka Green | Apr 27, 2023 | Human Resources
Like any other career, there are some pros and cons of working in Human Resources (HR). When I ask folks why they want to work in HR, the number one reason is that they want to help others. The craziest response was that they want to “know the tea”, aka the gossip...
by Timeka Green | Apr 21, 2023 | Finances: Salary & Credit
Determining your salary can really seem like it’s out of your control. It’s not. You have more control over your salary than an employer’s salary range for any position. At minimum, your goal should be to accept positions that pay enough to cover your minimum,...
by Timeka Green | Apr 11, 2023 | Human Resources
Companies that hire WITHOUT doing background checks There are companies that hire without doing background checks. I’ll be transparent and let you know that I don’t suggest to companies to not do background checks. From the business side of things, there are a lot...
by Timeka Green | Apr 5, 2023 | DEI
What does Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Mean? Times are changing with so many varying definitions of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Here we will dive into what diversity, equity, and inclusion really mean. These terms are commonly referred to...
by Timeka Green | Feb 5, 2023 | Human Resources, Professional Development
Pay Transparency Pay transparency is the practice of openly and proactively sharing information on organizational compensation practices, including pay rates for specific positions, pay increases, bonuses or commission structures, benefits, retirement plans, or any...
by Timeka Green | Jan 21, 2023 | Human Resources
Pay Transparency Pay transparency is the practice of openly and proactively sharing information on organizational compensation practices, including pay rates for specific positions, pay increases, bonuses or commission structures, benefits, retirement plans, or any...
by Timeka Green | Jan 7, 2023 | HR Certification
One thing is for sure, Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) has gotten so many people confused with SHRM’s BoCK versus SHRM’s BASK. I hate to be the messenger but y’all, they are the same. Let me start by breaking down a few definitions. What do BoCk and...
by Timeka Green | Dec 24, 2022 | Human Resources
Definition of background checks The definitions for all are the same. Background checks are also known as pre-employment screenings, pre-employment checks and pre-employment verification. Cambridge Dictionary defines it as a check of what a person has done in the...