After 15 years in the recruiting space, you start to believe you’ve heard it all. From the job seeker to the employer, and every employee in between. Yet here I was on this beautiful October morning listening to an irate … Continued
“Change.” Even the slightest mention usually causes a feeling of horror, often followed by resistance because of the perceived fear or risk associated with it. Why is it that any worthwhile self-help program starts with admittance? Well, from what we’ve … Continued
Over the summer, I was awarded an exciting opportunity to fully collaborate with APA Solutions. What drew me to this organization is their commitment and rigor in applying brain-based principles rooted in science and data. It has been a rewarding … Continued
He’s not a fit. ♫ How do I know? Because I’ve seen it all and lived to tell. My name is Jean Filipiak, and I’m a certified brain-based recruiter with years of people data to my name. So, I hope you … Continued
My husband and I have this running argument about the New England Patriots that goes well past our insane jealousy of their Super Bowl accomplishments. My husband considers them a talented team with lady luck on their side, while I … Continued
How do I know? Because I’ve seen it all and lived to tell. My name is Jean Filipiak, and I’m a certified brain-based recruiter with years of people data to my name. I wasn’t always this way but my neuroscience … Continued
I just returned from an extensive learning exchange where the “who’s who” of Chief Learning Officer’s gathered at a state-of-the-art training facility in Toronto. The PhD’s in my life would be very happy to hear that I approached it like … Continued
As we dove into our monthly Mindset Matters live stream, I knew it was going to be a controversial topic. My in-house neuroscience expert (Erikson Neilans, Ph.D.) and I had already spent the day running one of our workshops at the APA Solutions … Continued
You can’t build your business of tomorrow on the brain of yesterday. Recently, I had the opportunity to facilitate an all-day event for a group of entrepreneurs. After completing a session on the effects of unconscious bias in decision making, a gentleman who … Continued
If you’re like me and have been in the recruiting space for longer than a decade, it’s safe to say it’s been a wild ride. Unlike in-house recruiters or HR professionals, I’ve been fortunate with my time in the space. … Continued