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If I were looking for a job, I know the #1 'green flag' I'd look for. A 'No Dickheads' rule. A 'No Dickheads' rule tells you, at this company we care about how people treat each other. We care about it as much as we care about technical excellence. That's why years ago, Rebecca Hamilton and I sat outside on a patch of grass and decided 'No Dickheads' would be one of Koru Kids' very first rules. 8 years on, it's still a fave. To my knowledge, we've never had a dickhead in the team, but I always ask people to tell me immediately if they suspect one has snuck in. (No one ever has.) Our 'No Dickheads' rule helps make Koru Kids an amazing place to work in any role. It's one of the reasons our customer success team is so incredibly stable, high-performing and beloved. Right now, we are hiring customer support contractors! Link in comments. If you know anyone looking for a role like this, who would like to work in a place with no dickheads (who wouldn't?), do pass on. And for anyone starting their own business, I highly recommend a 'No Dickheads' rule.

When you think of an occupation that involves keeping your community safe, what job comes to mind? We believe that propane employees are the unsung heroes of their communities, especially during the winter. Keep reading to learn more about how propane employees help keep their communities safe in winter, and why you should consider becoming one as the next step in your career. #PropaneIndustry #PropaneCareers #FindAJob

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Sad news. The first 55 rejections have been sent for the role of "Head of operations". These were all on CV-scanning only. We're rejecting more tomorrow, and we're sorry that it took so long to assess - this is a more difficult task than we already anticipated! But let's share one insight, so you can better prepare for other applications. One thing we selected on, is the duration of the last job. When less than 1.5 years, we rejected. There were some exceptions, like somebody who stayed longer on the previous job than the current one. There were multiple reasons to filter on this. An obvious reason is that we wanted to hire somebody who would stay with us much longer than 2 years. Another one is that the really difficult problems arise after 1.5 to 2 years. So if somebody had 5 jobs of less than 2 years, and also the last one did not work, then we were not convinced that this person had solved those complex problems. We found that there was quite a group who hopped every 1-2 years for the first 4 jobs, and then stuck with one job for much longer - these all got through. Of course, we could very much be totally wrong, but that's the risk of CV-based selection. We could also have chosen to talk 30-60 minutes to all 135 applicants, which we obviously could not do. So what should you do to get through this specific filter at other companies for the same role? 1) make sure that you don't split up experience under one company too much, as this was difficult to read and maybe mistakes were made here. 2) read on the hard problems of management, and learn to love these problems. 3) stick with one company for 4 to 5 years. :) 4) don't hop too much. Or you could focus on "interim manager" and "company fixer", where such shorter times make total sense.

#MeettheTeamTuesday 🙌 We're thrilled to introduce you to Alex, our Business Support Admin, who joined the team in December '22 aka "Mr Compliance" 🎯 Here’s a sneak peek into his world at Catch 22: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀: All things administration! 🗂️ Whether it’s reacting to the daily needs of our consultants or keeping compliance tip-top, Alex makes sure our operations run smoother than ever. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀: "I gain a lot of fulfilment from helping job-seekers find their next step, presenting them with opportunities that they might not otherwise be able to access." 🌟 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀: Finding committed maintenance talent can often feel like finding needles in haystacks. Luckily, Alex leverages our network of great people to tackle these challenges head-on! 🔍✨ Got a burning question for Alex ? Drop it in the comments! 👇 #TeamSpotlight #MeetTheTeam #Catch22Careers

I ❤️ this Position Description! When building the Division of Data Analytics and Strategic Planning for the Employment and Training Administration, I realized that drafting data-related position descriptions (PDs) is both a science and an art, requiring deep domain-specific knowledge. This PD from the Texas Workforce Commission is exemplary and may provide inspiration for other state workforce agencies working to build data capacity. Here’s why it stands out to me: 🎯 1. Focuses on Data Products: Prioritizes experience developing data products over general IT solutions, highlighting specialized skills needed for the role. 📊 2. Lists Specific Technical Skills: Specifies desirable technical skills: in this case, SQL, Tableau, and data warehousing technologies. (Your priorities may differ. Be explicit!) 🚀 3. Emphasizes Leadership: Balances technical qualifications with critical leadership and management skills, including strategic planning, communication, and coordination. 🔧 4. Embodies Skills-Based Hiring: Values both education and experience for qualification. 💡 5. Appeals to Purpose: Targets candidates motivated by the agency's mission and the opportunity to be a model for other states. (Go Texas!) 🌱 6. Attracts a Growth Mindset: Seeks a demonstrated commitment to continuous self-improvement. This is critical for any hire and especially important for a role where technology is constantly changing. 📍 7. Provides Transparent Location Requirements and Telework Policy: Offers clear information about workplace flexibilities and limits, balancing team collaboration and agency policies with the need to attract a broad talent pool. This PD sets a high standard

Worst Experience with Urban Company. Urban Company I am writing to express my extreme dissatisfaction with the service provided by Urban Company regarding my recent AC repair request. Despite multiple technician visits and assurances of resolution, the issue with my AC remains unresolved and even worst, leaving me in discomfort during this hot weather. The incompetence and negligence displayed by your technicians are beyond unacceptable. The first technician failed to identify the issue and provided misleading information about the condition of the AC even after asking to check the gas leakage after service he told that there is no gas leakage. Subsequently, the second technician not only failed to repair the AC but also caused further damage, rendering it irreparable and burnt it instead of resolving the issue. However the third technician was ready to check the possibility to repair it but sadly he was forced to leave the AC in the same condition, by help desk team by saying that the senior technician will visit to resolve the issue. Moreover, the lack of coordination and communication within your organization is appalling. Despite being informed of the urgent need for resolution, your help-desk team has been dismissive and uncooperative, leaving me stranded without a functioning AC. I demand immediate action to rectify this situation. I expect either a prompt resolution to repair the AC and refill the gas, or a replacement of the AC on a priority basis. I will not tolerate any further delays or excuses. I urge you to prioritize my case and provide a satisfactory resolution without any further inconvenience. Failure to do so will compel me to escalate this matter through all available channels, including consumer rights organizations and social media platforms. I await your prompt response and action on this matter. Urban Company Assist Abhishek Sharma Ayushi Srivastava Rahul Hans Mayank Gupta #ServiceFail #CustomerExperienceNightmare #PoorService #UnsatisfiedCustomer #ServiceDisaster #CustomerServiceFail #ServiceNightmare #CustomerExperienceGoneWrong #BadServiceExperience #CustomerDissatisfaction #ServiceFailures #ServiceDisappointment #ServiceFrustration #CustomerSupportFail

There are 3 options for your career as a service technician once non-competes are no longer enforceable on September 4th. In this video, Greg Biersack discusses two major considerations for option 1. To learn more about this topic and how Reach could impact your career as a technician, visit this page https://lnkd.in/gcmnR3i

We support First Responders…Full Stop ⚫️ Sales? We win some and we lose some. That’s okay. Sometimes there are variables out of our control. But what we have 100% control over, is the level of support we provide. That’s where we are unstoppable. Our admiration, respect and gratitude for our Public Safety Heroes drives this. We will never have quotas in our sales efforts. We put a hard stop on any technology manufacture who wants us to transfer their sales urgency into the relationships we are building in this industry. We don’t track numbers. We don’t care if the agency has 10,000 or 10 in their workforce, we support them all the same. Customer or not, all the same. Our standard for them is Emergency Response Support. We don’t call first responders “Opportunities”, we call them “Heroes”. We are thriving. We know why, and we are grateful. #lawenforcement #publicsafety #firstresponders Code 3 Technology Jim Boubelik, Jr. Kyle Reed

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