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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.

DEI vs. Affirmative Action: What’s the Difference?
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), and Affirmative Action have become hot topics recently. You might wonder what these terms mean and how they affect your life. First, let's start with the understanding that DEI and Affirmative Action are not the same....
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,...
HR Certified: SHRM vs. HRCI Certification
Here is a step-by-step guide to getting your Human Resources certification, but first, there are tons that you must know about the Human Resources Certification for all Human Resources professionals. Is Becoming Certified The Only Way To Start a Human Resources...
Leadership Roles in Human Resources
Many people have the initial career goal to achieve a leadership role in Human Resources. Oddly enough, they start their Human Resources career and do well in it, or stay in it for quite some time, because “that’s all that they know”. Being a Human Resources...
Senior-Level Human Resources Career
Many professionals start their Human Resources career and do well in it, or stay in it for quite some time because “that’s all that they know”. Being a Human Resources professional is an attractive role. Some benefits are having access that is not open to the entire...
Growing Your Human Resources Career
Being a mid-level Human Resources professional really puts your career in a good position. While aiming for a mid-level Human Resources position in your career, then you must have either started your career or have very strong transferable skills. The Human Resources...
Starting your Human Resources Career
Before growing your Human Resources Career, get a full picture. The Human Resources career ladder is important to know when planning to start or grow your career as a Human Resources professional and it gives a full picture. Like any other career field, there are...
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