Yesterday, I had a LIVE coffee meeting with a Human Resources Leader. Tomorrow, I have a live breakfast meeting scheduled with a colleague and a late afternoon cocktail meeting scheduled with another Human Resources leader.
Are you vaccinated?
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So many reminders that the pandemic has been part of our lives for just over one year . . . . . .
I received my Zoom ‘Standard Pro’ annual auto-renewal notice yesterday. (Zoom was a ‘baby technology’ one year ago.)
Harvard Business...
One of the focus areas of Abeln, Magy, Underberg & Associates is working with family-owned and closely-held businesses. Over the years, we have had the pleasure of working with newer family enterprises, as well as those with long and proud histories. Clients have...
Who knew that the names Zoom, WebEx, Google Hangouts and GoToMeeting would become part of our vocabulary – and our lives. (Does anyone use Skype anymore?)
Each year (or two), I update a list of terms that are somewhat trendy – and definitely...
2020 . . . . . it has been a year to remember – and forget – all at the same time. (Who would have thought that one of the more normal parts of 2020 would be Tiger King?) I don’t know too many people that would want to repeat 2020, but...
Yesterday, I ‘attended’ a Webinar on the Labor Market (and its Short Term Outlook). It was presented by The Conference Board (see https://conference-board.org/us/). While there were three presenters, the main...
This year has been ‘different’ – no matter who you are or what you do, the rules have changed. We go into buildings wearing a mask (who ever thought that going into a bank wearing a mask would be acceptable behavior). We silently judge people when they...
There is an old proverb - 'We plan; God laughs.' This is a truth we can all relate to for 2020. Vacation? Summer getaway? Reunion? School?
Things Turned Out Differently
We make careful...
It’s hard to believe – August 1996 was the beginning of Abeln, Magy & Associates (now Abeln, Magy, Underberg & Associates). Each day I feel lucky to be part of such a great team and in such a dynamic industry.
Many search firms count recessions...
It’s novel (at least it was) – working from home. When you joined your employer, you asked about flexibility – hoping that work from home was an option at least some of the time. Sick child? Work from home. Winter storm? Work from...