Monthly Archives: February 2012

Black History = Fried Chicken?

Is it just me or is it completely inappropriate for a company to celebrate Black History Month by serving fried chicken and collard greens? Editors Note: When it comes to her professional life, Marisa Keegan is passionate about three things; employee … Continue reading

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That Not-So-Awkward First Day

Your awesome new employee shows up bright and early for her first day at your company.  She’s excited and maybe a little nervous. After all, that first week can be like the first day of high school. Where does she … Continue reading

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Facebook Hires Like Google…Shocker

Word on the street is that Facebook, after realizing that traditional hiring approaches suck and subsequently scratching their heads for awhile, came up with a noteworthy approach to hiring employees. However, it turns out that their approach is the same … Continue reading

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Yup, I’m The New Guy

My first culture and engagement gig was for a small email hosting company where we sat at folding tables, ate Chinese food off each others plates, and wore jeans and tee-shirts every single day. Sometimes people even wore the same … Continue reading

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Your OTHER Significant Other

Ah, Valentine’s Day… a day to show your appreciation for those you care about. Offices everywhere will be awash with flowers and balloons and candy and bobbleheads before we all head out to be with loved ones. Odds are that … Continue reading

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Why Start-Up’s Have More Engaged Employees

The thing I love the most about start-up’s is the energy that you can feel when you walk into the office. There’s a buzz and an unspoken excitement that’s contagious.Why is that? Start-up’s only have a certain amount of money … Continue reading

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