88. Resume red flags, Hilton's big win, and recruiting sales superstars - This Week in Work, 9th April 2024

Welcome to This Week in Work, your Tuesday dose of the latest headlines, stories and challenges from the world of work in April 2024.

In today's episode:

• The News Roundup: We dive into the crucial topics of resume red flags, the secrets behind great workplaces, and how a billionaire tech mogul uses Python coding principles to shape company culture.
• 60 Second Highlights: Revisit our enlightening conversation with Dave Kline from Management Accelerator, packed with insights on leadership and management excellence.
• The Workplace Clinic: I, Al, will be putting your pressing questions about workplace culture directly to Leanne, our in-house business psychologist.

Top Stories This Week:

• Resumes Under the Microscope: Discover what recruiters are really looking for and why AI-generated resumes might be selling you short. Michelle Reisdorf from Robert Half weighs in on the importance of personal effort in job applications.
• Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For: We explore why companies like Hilton, Cisco, and Nvidia are leading the pack in 2024, with a special focus on what makes a workplace truly appealing to Gen Z.
• Lenny's Podcast Highlight: Don't miss insights from Dharmesh Shah of HubSpot on building a company culture with coding principles at heart.

Upcoming on Thursday: Join us for a masterclass in HR with Ben Branson-Gately, founder of CharlieHR, as we delve into the essence of HR and its impact on company culture.

Resources and Further Reading:

• CNBC on Resume Red Flags: CNBC Article
• Lenny's Podcast with Dharmesh Shah: Lenny’s Podcast



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Mind website: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/

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