5 Surprising Things I (Re)Learned This Year
Functional InsightsIt’s that time; the end of the calendar year. Time to reflect upon and honor the (soon-to-be) 2020 past (yes, you read that correctly, I said honor). That magical far away time is almost upon us – 2021! Recently, Thrive Global posted a short piece on the surprising things we learned this year. It gave…
Leading through Exhaustion
Functional InsightsHarvard Business Review recently put out an article that really got us thinking and did so by starting with the painfully obvious…we’re all exhausted. As 2020 nears a merciful end, it’s hard not to reflect on the stress caused by the vast range of emotions we’ve experienced. From fear (Coronavirus exposure, losing loved ones, economic…
Six New Year’s Resolutions for Jobseekers
HiringIt’s not unusual to breathe a massive sigh of relief as another year draws to a close. Following a year of ups and downs, hard work, and new challenges you’re more than ready for a break and a reset – and there’s nothing quite like a clean slate, a fresh start, and a list of…
Pivot Ops Has Tools to Help Small and Mid-Sized Business Survive Pandemic Effects
Functional InsightsAn interesting new initiative undertaken by a successful Procurement executive recently caught our attention. Pivot Ops was created to help small and mid-sized businesses cope with the new pandemic reality of operating. As these critical businesses deal with risk, resiliency and safely operating their companies again, Pivot Ops provides a framework that can be utilized…
Hiring Opportunities During Unprecedented Times
HiringNick Lazzara recently wrote an article on LinkedIn about the unprecedented hiring opportunities that lie ahead as we enter uncharted waters with COVID-19. Despite limitations caused by a forced remote set-up for a majority of the global workforce, unique opportunities exist for employers to be proactive and better position themselves for the future. Read the…
Agile Methodology and Employability for Procurement Professionals
Functional InsightsIn this article, MRA’s own Nick Lazzara shares his thoughts on deploying a process commonly used in the tech world, “Agile Methodology”, in the procurement space and how to use this to your advantage in the procurement employment market. Read the entire post here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/agile-methodology-employability-procurement-nick-lazzara/
3 Talent Takeaways from Deloitte’s 2019 CPO Survey
Functional InsightsAfter reading Deloitte’s 2019 CPO Survey, Nick Lazzara wrote an article sharing his three key findings. His thoughts include takeaways on multiple ideas, including hiring competition, skills gaps and procurement org structure trends. Read the entire post here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/3-talent-takeaways-from-deloittes-2019-cpo-survey-nick-lazzara/
Three Evolving Technologies Ready to Make Their Mark in Procurement 2020
Functional InsightsOne of the challenges with articles that examine the future of procurement technology (like this one) is that the list of upcoming tech doesn’t seem to change all that much. While there may be a surprise addition every now and then, there are a number of recurring stalwarts year after year, such as 3D printing,…
How to Answer 10 Tough Questions in Your Leadership Interview
HiringJob interviews stir up all sorts of different emotions – hope, anxiety, excitement, anticipation, fear, pride, and so on. The most important thing you can do as a candidate is to prepare as much as possible before an interview. As you do your research on the company and role, make a list of questions you…