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S2 E7: It's Not You, It's Me: Uncovering If You're Compatible with Your Company, with Jessica Winder

S2 E7: It's Not You, It's Me: Uncovering If You're Compatible with Your Company, with Jessica Winder

FromI Hate It Here


S2 E7: It's Not You, It's Me: Uncovering If You're Compatible with Your Company, with Jessica Winder

FromI Hate It Here

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Length:
43 minutes
Released:
Oct 18, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Determining if employee-workplace fit should be a two-way street. So why does the recruitment process feel like a one-way street for so many job-seekers? 
Jessica Winder, Senior VP of People at Refine Labs, shares her insights on how workplaces should rethink compatibility, and the steps employees can take to ensure a potential workplace is right for them.  
From considering factors like transparency in the interview process to creating lists and asking the right questions, Jessica provides valuable advice for job seekers like the importance of work-life balance, career growth, and compensation in the decision-making process. 

00:01:43 - The Truth Behind Corporate Math
00:02:55 - How to Determine Company Compatibility
00:03:45 - The Importance of Flexibility and Innovation in the Workplace
00:06:30 - Interview Tips: The Power of Lists
00:07:47 - Red Flags to Watch for in Job Interviews
00:11:47 - Navigating Temporary Jobs During Unemployment
00:16:15 - The Rise of Remote Work
00:18:18 - The Importance of Leadership in Job Interviews
00:22:13 - Ensuring Candidates Understand Company Culture
00:25:43 - The Problem with the Phrase "Culture Fit"
00:28:57 - Ranking the Importance of Workplace Factors
00:32:09 - Research Before Accepting a Job
 
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Follow Jessica:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicadwinder/
Buy Her Book “The Hidden Gem Within”
 
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Released:
Oct 18, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (38)

If HR is one of the most soul-crushing industries to work in, how come we’re not talking about it more? I Hate it Here is the unflinching podcast where People professionals to talk honestly and openly about HR, sharing best-in-class resources to make the hardest job in the world that little bit easier. Hosted by Hebba Youssef, Chief People Officer at Workweek and creator of the I Hate it Here podcast and newsletter, this show is for HR People who want to get things done right - even if they do feel a bit empty inside from time to time. You’ll hear from industry insiders, not just the same old voices, sharing all the things you’re secretly thinking but never said out loud, digging into real-life examples, and delivering practical solutions and strategies for your people team.