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Jan 5, 2021

Thank you in advance for never saying that again.

Every company and industry has its vernacular. I spent years as a headhunter, and we’d say shit like, “we partner strategically with clients to execute critical hiring mandates.” We’d say that instead of “we help companies fill jobs” because simpler language might have suggested we weren’t smart or serious enough…

Corporate Communication

3 min read

Thank you in advance for never saying that again.
Thank you in advance for never saying that again.

Nov 30, 2018

Let headhunters peek in your closets. And pay them well to do it.

There are some shitty headhunters out there. You shouldn’t work with them. But this isn’t about choosing a headhunter; I’m assuming you know what to look for (if not, here’s a hint — it’s not someone whose strategy for filling your next vacancy lives and dies with the words “linked”…

Recruiting

3 min read


Jan 13, 2017

Is your corporate mission statement bullshit?

The mere mention of core values and corporate mission and vision statements can cause eyes to roll, and for a good reason: They are usually bullshit. Not always, of course. Some satisfy the intended purpose of informing day-to-day behaviour and inspiring performance in the workplace. But scan through the mission…

Startup

4 min read

Is your corporate mission statement bullshit?
Is your corporate mission statement bullshit?
Aaron Bernardi

Aaron Bernardi

Freelance writer in North Vancouver. aaronbernardi.com writer@aaronbernardi.com

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