Katya W

Fractional Head of People for Seed & Series A | Korn Ferry Interim | Took a startup from 2 → 35 people in 12 months

[Katya W @KWeaklim]

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[Katya W @KWeaklim]

@hannytalker True. This is been the case for me since 2022, every time I made a decision that I was ready to go somewhere else it took me on average 4-5 months to find another position. And it wasn't applying - it was networking and proactively reaching out to my contacts

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@RosserJobs Its the most magical time of the year

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@nikillinit It seems that everyone now wants a unicorn—they do exist, but there are few and far between.

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@kevinolearytv This is very true. Even though I very much dislike social media, it is necessary to have a good professional footprint.

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This is very true. I'm a huge supporter of remote work, but not for early-career professionals. Face-to-face interactions are vital for learning from others and finding a good mentor. I'm going to age myself, but I paid my dues by grinding in the office five days a week—Gen Zers need to do the same.

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@BoringBiz_

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@ruthblooming This is interesting and very true. I want to lean on the power of "no." I've fallen into that trap too many times, saying "yes" when I shouldn't have. Understanding the power of "no" is very important

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@randomrecruiter Yep. My client is closed, but I have some stuff I need to get done today😩

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@randomrecruiter This is true. If you haven't done something and can speak to it, don't put it on your resume. I've had a fair share of interviews in the past where I would start asking questions and would get crickets

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@pmitu Very true! As I keep saying: figure out what AI is and isn't, and how to use it.

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DOL alert for employers: New opinion letters warn that performance bonuses (safety, efficiency, etc.) based on set criteria MUST be included in regular rate for overtime calculations — no excluding them if predetermined! Review your bonus structures ASAP to stay FLSA-compliant. #HR #Overtime

https://t.co/ytwnKuw1oi

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I agree. I've worked at several companies that were nominated for or won these awards, yet they did not have the best cultures. These awards seem misplaced: companies that care most about receiving them often avoid looking inward to truly create and nurture a great workplace, and instead chase the prizes and accolades.

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@blakeaburge I agree: no step is a bad step if it creates momentum and moves things forward.

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This is good advice. My only caution is that it needs to be authentic and not forced. Before I pivoted to consulting as an HR Director, people tried to force this kind of relationship, and it just doesn't work. It needs to come from a genuine desire to grow, not from trying to force oneself into a "room."

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@LinkedInLunat1c That's funny. If a recruiter reaches out with an opportunity without the salary range, that's always the first thing I ask. Many states have passed laws requiring the salary range to be displayed/provided, and if it's not easily available, it's probably not good.

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@JoinBlind The 'stability' ended when loyalty stopped being valued, that goes for both sides of the coin (employees & companies). There is no loyalty anymore so at this point nowhere is stable.

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@MarketPalmer_ Research. Anything from market data to a large $ amount purchase decision. Instead of me spending several hours googling and finding sources & reviews, the tools can do that in seconds - then I go and read. It saves a lot of time in the decision making process.

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@kevinolearytv True. My motto is: if I'm on time, I'm late; if I'm early, I'm on time. It has served me well in my career. I also can't stand people who are late, and it's even worse when they don't acknowledge their lateness.

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@randomrecruiter Sadly my lunch breaks often turn into meetings I didn't want...

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I've always been firm that work colleagues are not your friends. In my role (HR) and as I've gotten older, it's really hard to make friends in general, and work "friends"/acquaintances are out of the question. I've remained connected with a few people after leaving a company, but it all fizzles out very quickly—the gossip stops, and your new world becomes irrelevant to their current one.