Tony Hsieh has done it – he’s built a great company and a culture at Zappos that can actually generate business and opportunity unrelated to the core business of his company – by talking to people about culture. He’s a great speaker and the thoughts he shares on culture, building a company and chasing a bigger purpose are compelling.  MORE >>

Cultural Differences. Jacob Share of JobMob (based in Israel), had a good point: “This is a very cultural thing. That importance of this cannot be understated: make sure you know the cultural norms of the country in which you are job seeking. Cultural norms. Whether a company is using technology to alert candidates. MORE >>

Or, that ask for “significant experience&# with a particular technology. Here’s how I categorize technical skills: functional skills, subject matter domain expertise (problem-space and solution-space), tools and technology, and industry skills. Use the tips here to hire better, or find a new job. No, no, no. MORE >>

Additionally, the globalization of our workplaces means taking a look at your PTO practices and also understanding the cultural elements of taking time off.  Employee Relations Employment Branding and Culture Kathy Rapp Work Life BalanceWhen was the last time you truly took a vacation? Excuses, excuses.I Is the timing right?  MORE >>

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