Volume 92: Counteroffers are a Bad Idea

Counteroffers are almost* always a bad idea. If you get to the point that you’re leaving a company, generally there’s something the company hasn’t done for you, or something they have done that you’re not a fan of. You haven’t been given the opportunity to advance, but another company is offering you that chance. You … Continue reading Volume 92: Counteroffers are a Bad Idea →

Volume 91: Safety and the Challenge of Prevention

There have been lots of global health scares over the past bunch of years: Avian Flu, Swine Flu, Ebola, SARS, and more. But none have had the impact on people all over the globe the way COVID-19 has these past few weeks, and it doesn’t seem like it’s going anywhere anytime soon. Businesses all over the … Continue reading Volume 91: Safety and the Challenge of Prevention →

Volume 90: Recruiter Misconceptions, Part 2

Three weeks ago, I wrote a newsletter about misconceptions surrounding what I do as a third-party recruiting consultant. That article can be found here. So, with those misconceptions addressed, what is it that I actually do on a daily or weekly basis? The short answer is that I talk to people in my industry. That’s it! … Continue reading Volume 90: Recruiter Misconceptions, Part 2 →

Volume 89: Recruiter Misconceptions, Part 1

Something I have learned over the past five years of getting to know the corrugated industry is that no one seems to understand what a recruiter actually does. Or what we are supposed to do, anyway. Along those lines, I wanted to give Roy a break from writing the newsletter and address a few misconceptions … Continue reading Volume 89: Recruiter Misconceptions, Part 1 →

Volume 88: Moving Past the Fear of Change

Those of you that know me well know that I don’t do well with change. I typically have to be dragged into it forcefully. Not kicking and screaming, mind you, but arms crossed, stubbornly trying to stay in my comfort zone. All of that said, change is part of life, and it’s been a big … Continue reading Volume 88: Moving Past the Fear of Change →