by Nicole Blevins | Nov 10, 2022 | Human Resources
Interested in pursuing a career in HR? There are plenty of articles out there plotting a step-by-path to HR success, with clear requisites along the way. This is not one of those posts. Today, I’m going to share my personal career journey and some tips I learned along...
by Nicole Blevins | Oct 20, 2022 | Human Resources
Picture this: You’re wrapping up a final interview that’s gone really well. The candidate is perfect for the role, they’re clearly interested, and it’s time for next steps. Whether you’re in a state like Oregon where salary history bans are in effect, or a state like...
by Nicole Blevins | Oct 6, 2022 | Human Resources
My work-from-home story isn’t such an uncommon one. I joined Xenium as an HR Business Partner in November 2019. I worked from my desk, I had my own cubicle, I went into the office each day. Then March of 2020 came along. Since then, I’ve been 100% remote, working from...
by Nicole Blevins | Sep 15, 2022 | Human Resources
True confession: I’ve spent the last eight years dedicated to the HR profession—and I find it rewarding, fulfilling, and impactful. I believe in the value of HR. But when I meet someone new and tell them that I’m in HR, a common response is, ”Oh..so you like, fire...
by Nicole Blevins | Jul 25, 2022 | Culture
If you skim the headlines on LinkedIn, there are always a few themes that rise to the top. Lately, burnout always seems to be one of them. But right along with it, the proposed antidote that more and more companies are getting behind: the four-day workweek. Four days...
