Welcome to True Stories at Work, hosted by Michelle Aronson, a recovering HR executive, certified coach, and business school professor who knows that the BEST stories happen at work.
True Stories at Work blends the interesting ways people end up working in HR with the best stories you’ve never heard. At the end, we share a workplace confessions… stories from people who didn’t get “caught”!
Stories are what we remember and how we connect, so please share yours with me at www.cultureandstrategylab.com
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Welcome to True Stories at Work, hosted by Michelle Aronson, a recovering HR executive, certified coach, and business school professor who knows that the BEST stories happen at work.
True Stories at Work blends the interesting ways people end up working in HR with the best stories you’ve never heard. At the end, we share a workplace confessions… stories from people who didn’t get “caught”!
Stories are what we remember and how we connect, so please share yours with me at www.cultureandstrategylab.com
Paycheck Power Plays: From Commissions to Corporate Jets
True Stories at Work: fresh from HR
24 minutes 31 seconds
1 year ago
Paycheck Power Plays: From Commissions to Corporate Jets
This episode of True Stories at Work features a conversation with Caroline, an executive recruiter who began her career in the tumultuous year of 2010, navigating the challenges of the recession-hit job market.
Hosted by Michelle Aronson, a recovering HR executive and certified coach, this podcast dives into the human aspects of working in HR and recruitment, sharing anecdotes ranging from dealing with dress code violations to the intricacies of negotiating job offers, including unusual perks like private jets.
Caroline's story transitions from her unexpected start in recruiting to her role in executive search, highlighting the evolving dynamics in recruitment, the importance of feedback, and practical advice for job seekers on negotiations.
The discussion also touches on the profound impact HR professionals can have on individuals' lives, the changing power dynamics between employers and candidates, and the need for companies to adapt their recruitment strategies.
Interested in learning more about some of the topics discussed on the show? Here are some links to get started:
9 Trends That Will Shape Work in 2024 and Beyond (hbr.org)
2024 Talent Acquisition Trends Led by GenAI, Skills-Based Hiring (shrm.org)
How to negotiate your salary according to an ex-Google recruiter (cnbc.com)
00:00 Introduction
02:34 Caroline's Story
04:17 Stories at Work
22:06 Workplace Confession
24:39 Haiku for Caroline
Haiku for Caroline
Caroline asks for…
the benefits and money…
and the private jet.
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True Stories at Work: fresh from HR
Welcome to True Stories at Work, hosted by Michelle Aronson, a recovering HR executive, certified coach, and business school professor who knows that the BEST stories happen at work.
True Stories at Work blends the interesting ways people end up working in HR with the best stories you’ve never heard. At the end, we share a workplace confessions… stories from people who didn’t get “caught”!
Stories are what we remember and how we connect, so please share yours with me at www.cultureandstrategylab.com
