Howdy!
I’m currently on day 7 of Dry July, and it feels like day 150. I didn’t realise how much I relied on alcohol to unwind and relax, or to cope with a stressful day until now. I literally didn’t know what to do with myself last Friday when I knocked off work … when I’d usually be having a Friday wind-down vino with Eric (my greyhound). Cheekily popping a link here if you feel like donating to a good cause (the Dry July Foundation), and to motivate me to stay off the plonk.
Earlier this week I got sent an e-book that was all about how to navigate difficult conversations as a recruiter, and I lapped it all up! A lot of it is stuff I already knew, however, I took away a few key reminders:
The main thing I took away from the e-book was that preparation is key! Prepare for and mitigate those difficult conversations by keeping your communication at the forefront of everything you do! Ask clarifying questions at the start of the process, and continue to re-clarify throughout the recruitment journey so there are no surprises for anyone at the end!
If you’re having a particularly difficult day, then you need the Joy Generator. There is some joy there for whatever mood or situation you’re in right now, so take a quick 5 min break and give it a whirl.
Also this week I discovered the sickest podcast for life hacks and tips (which y’all know I live for). The Life Kit has a poddie on all of the topics.
I’m full of suggestions this week – enjoy haha!
An interesting article – whilst pay transparency is a thing, and a rising trend … it’s good to check your contract and/or code of conduct about sharing information online before you do it!
“Subtle differences in the upbringing of boys and girls could set the scene for inequality at work, research shows” ….
In the US, lots of large (and small) company HR teams are putting together emergency plans for their staff that may require an abortion. It’s not just having the plan in place, but also changing mindsets and building trust around confidentiality.
People working in the DEI space, and in particular heading up those divisions (or in some cases being the only DEI-focused employee) are experiencing massive burnout.
Will the Battle of the Benefits regress? Will we see funding cuts for fancy sign-on bonuses, new-starter swag, and extra days off?