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Timeka Green
Over 10 years of experience as a Human Resources Professional. Global HR Professional. SHRM-SCP Certified. Empty-nesting Mom. South Carolina Geechie Girl.
Human Resources Certifications: Essential, Low-Cost Study Materials
Human Resources Certifications can be an expensive goal to achieve. Personally, I feel the cost is expensive because earning your Human Resources certification is commonly seen as a significant career milestone. It is held in high regard showing everyone how...
9 PROS & CONS of Working in 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...
The BEST way to determine YOUR SALARY RANGE
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,...
They Offered Me A Job…Then THIS Happened!
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...
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (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...
2023 Employment Law Updates
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...
What’s up with Pay Transparency?
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...
SHRM BoCk vs SHRM BASK
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...
No job offer, no reference check
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...
What is ghosting?
What is ghosting? LinkedIn defines ghosting as what happens when the applicant reaches the job offer stage of the hiring process [and] causes the hiring team to feel anxious, hurt, and disappointed. It continues that it can also impact your future job search because...
What it’s like being an HR Generalist
Being an HR Generalist can take you into very unpredictable days. You can have crazy, busy weeks or weeks where it’s just routine work. It is easy to predict that right before, during, and after open enrollment for benefits, you’ll constantly be busy. Before we do...
Difference: HR Generalist & HR Business Partner
Many professionals think that an HR Generalist and an HRBP (Human Resources Business Partner) are the same. Here’s the reality - they are different. Both are required to know all functions of the human resources department, but they use their knowledge and skills...
Differences: Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
What is Recruitment? According to TechTarget, recruitment is the process of finding, screening, hiring and eventually onboarding qualified job candidates. What is Talent Acquisition? According to LinkedIn, talent acquisition is powered by recruiters, sourcers,...
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