Developing your professional network will be far more valuable than uploading your resume to every listing site on the internet Headlines abound whenever Facebook or Google introduce a new feature or product Recently, both rolled out similar services for job seekers, but don’t expect these tools to take all the...
The word “pivot” may get overused in certain tech/VC/business circles, but it’s useful shorthand, nonetheless, for describing how companies shift direction in response to changing conditions Typically, a pivot isn’t something undertaken as a curious experiment but is, in fact, a business imperative for...
Opportunities don't just fall into our laps, asking us simply to pick them up and run with them One of my favorite quotes, attributed to Roman philosopher Seneca, is Luck is when preparation meets opportunity Sometimes during our career journey, we may feel “stuck” in a particular role or wonder why...
Leaders, managers and HR all need to work together to be on the lookout for trouble and address it before it makes headlines Combating workplace harassment isn’t as simple as setting a policy and keeping your door open to employee complaints It’s something you need to stay vigilant about all the time, and if...
You're never going to have a better shot at engaging employees than on their very first day Starting a new job is equal parts stressful and exciting New hires are anxious to make a great first impression, and their new teammates are anxious for them to hit the ground running and become part of the...
Company leaders can acknowledge the gravity of world events and still keep people focused on their work responsibilities so the business doesn't lose momentum Regardless of where they fall along the political spectrum, American workers are preoccupied, stressed and distracted by the near-constant stream of...
It seems a lot of managers and business leaders believe they have a ‘millennial problem’ and are scratching their heads over how to incorporate this generation into the workplace Perhaps the bigger problem is approaching millennials as if they were a monolithic group with uniform needs and desires On the...
Powered by their soldier recruiters and HR professionals, companies are fighting the talent wars on multiple fronts First, there’s the battle to attract candidates who possess the skills you need Many employers are fishing from the same pool of experienced engineers, data scientists, and others with...
By Lisa Haugh, VP of People and General Counsel This is my second year here at Udemy with us being nominated as a “best place to work” by the San Francisco Business Times Since my job title is VP of People and I head up our Employee Success team, you’d think I’d be exchanging high-fives all around Of...
By Lisa Haugh, VP of People and General Counsel I’m raising two boys, so I actually think quite a lot about gender equality and how I can make sure my kids grow up with an awareness of and sensitivity to the challenges women face personally and professionally I try to show them by example that a woman can be an...
Performance reviews can strike fear in the hearts of otherwise level-headed employees Fraught with subjectivity and judgment, reviews too often put people in the hot seat and focus on negativity -- here’s a goal you missed, here’s what you’ve been doing wrong, etc Most human resources departments would...
By Lisa Haugh, VP of People and General Counsel at Udemy If your upcoming New Year’s Resolutions for 2016 include picking up additional skills so you can get a new or better job, there’s reason to feel motivated For most working adults, it’s unrealistic to consider going back to school full-time or relocating...
