Uncovering the Gender Wage Gap

First let me start off by saying I believe the wage gap is real. It exists. The wage gap is an issue according to what I know about being a woman and according to research, which tells us that women are making on average $.78 for every dollar a man makes. Having been involved in […]

What Healthcare Providers Can Teach us about Business Leadership

Healthcare doesn’t have much to do with business leadership. Or so we think. In reality, many healthcare providers possess the same skills as our most successful business people. After all, hospitals really are just one large industry. Healthcare facilities are responsible for the care of the sick and injured, meaning employees must have great communication […]

6 Resources for Transgender & Transitioning Employees

Last week I received a request from Kim who is a recruiter friend of mine who was sourcing for articles, communities and support not for her leadership or HR team but for a team member who is transgender and is in the process of transitioning. I, personally, have written about the subject of transgender in […]

What’s It Like to Transition from Entrepreneur to Employee

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It’s my 90th day at the Advanced Group which is really weird for me to say. It’s especially unusual given that I spent nearly 8 years working for myself as an HR and digital consultant. Although the move has been difficult, I am enjoying my new role. I have a supportive team and immediate opportunities […]

The Rise of The Mobile Resume

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In Donna Svei’s “Why Your Fancy Resume is So 2015,” the executive resume writer explores why “fancy” resumes are a thing of the past. After asking a large group of recruiters whether or not they read resumes on their mobile devices, Svei learned that an overwhelming 88% of recruiters reported that they indeed did. In […]

How Kevin Durant’s Departure Offers Lessons in People Management

Kevin Durant’s departure and announcement he’s signed a two year deal to play for the Golden State Warriors has shocked everyone including me. I mean, I knew it was a possibility but I didn’t want to believe. For the last 9 years, KD has made my city, Oklahoma City, and playing for the Thunder his […]