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Gen Z and Extending Relationships Beyond the Screen
Gen Z may come hard-wired with a digital advantage, but stand-out candidates from this cohort also bring relationship-building, deal-making, and collaboration skills to the table. In a conversation with Melanie Stern as part of ISM’s Supply Chain – Unfiltered podcast series, we discussed generational differences, the productivity technology boom, must-have skillsets, the role of EQ,…
Read MoreDon’t Let a Company’s Social Purpose Guilt You into Eschewing Better Pay
“I’m sorry, you don’t want to give a dollar to hungry kids?!” In a classic South Park episode about the Wholefoods experience, Randy Marsh becomes increasingly frustrated at being “charity shamed” at the checkout. The checkout operator puts Randy under enormous social pressure until he finally gives in despite his resolve to avoid donating every…
Read MoreWondering How to Test a Candidate’s Curiosity? Ask Them About ChatGPT
Procurement professionals don’t have to learn about ChatGPT, but failing to do so suggests a serious dearth of curiosity. As technology continues to evolve at breakneck speed, a consensus is emerging among employers that possessing curiosity and having a willingness to learn is more valuable than specific technical skillsets. It makes more sense to hire…
Read MoreLooking to Enhance your Employability? Learn the Basics of Prompt Engineering.
It wasn’t long ago that futurists were making a bold prediction about data analytics. Soon, they said, every employee will need to be a data analyst. The argument went that the growing sophistication and accessibility of data analytics software, self-service portals, and features such as data visualization meant that the average employee could work effectively…
Read MoreTapping into the New-Collar Workforce
It’s no secret that many workers today are stuck in low-paying jobs, unable to advance simply because they don’t have a bachelor’s degree. Yet, at the same time, many companies are desperate for workers and not meeting their diversity goals either. A recent Harvard Business Review article proposed that the way to alleviate this is for employers…
Read MoreGetting the 4-day Workweek Right
Hail to the 4-day workweek! Or at least that’s what the initial, albeit limited, data shows. According to The Wall Street Journal, 61 UK businesses—ranging from banks to fast-food restaurants—experimented with giving their workers one paid day off a week to see if they could get just as much done while working less. The result?…
Read MoreThe Definition of an Entry-Level Procurement Role is Changing
The role of an entry-level procurement professional has remained relatively unchanged for decades. We’d be willing to bet that some hiring managers have been copying and pasting the same job description since the nineties. But the rapid acceleration of digital transformation across the enterprise – procurement included – has pushed much of the traditional task-load…
Read MoreHow to Work your Network
There’s a hidden power in your network, but it will remain latent unless you know how to leverage it. Networks are a jobseeker’s secret weapon. As much as 80% of jobs are filled due to a network connection – this isn’t to say that four out of five jobs are unadvertised, but that someone in…
Read MoreSupercharge Your Career Prospects with these 2023 New Year’s Resolutions
It’s that time of the year again. Alongside the usual New Year’s resolutions – getting fit, giving up chocolate, being more organized – we’d like to add some suggestions that will help you get in the best possible shape for your next career move. The key to a great New Year’s resolution is its achievability.…
Read MoreDon’t Underestimate the Importance of Domain Knowledge in Recruitment
Olympic judges know exactly what to look for when assessing the world’s best sportspeople. Often former Olympians themselves or coming from an elite coaching background, they can spot imperfections in a performance that a casual fan like myself would regard as perfect. Then, the judges draw upon their highly specialized knowledge to score, rank and…
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