Determining if employee-workplace fit should be a two-way street. So why does the recruitment process feel like a one-way street for so many job-seekers?  Jessica Winder, Senior VP of People at Refine Labs, shares her insights on how workplaces should rethink compatibility, and the steps employees can take to ensure a potential workplace is right for them.   From considering factors like transparency in the interview process to creating lists and asking the right questions, Jessica provides valuable advice for job seekers like the importance of work-life balance, career growth, and compensation in the decision-making process.  00:01:43 - The Truth Behind Corporate Math 00:02:55 - How to Determine Company Compatibility 00:03:45 - The Importance of Flexibility and Innovation in the Workplace 00:06:30 - Interview Tips: The Power of Lists 00:07:47 - Red Flags to Watch for in Job Interviews 00:11:47 - Navigating Temporary Jobs During Unemployment 00:16:15 - The Rise of Remote Work 00:18:18 - The Importance of Leadership in Job Interviews 00:22:13 - Ensuring Candidates Understand Company Culture 00:25:43 - The Problem with the Phrase "Culture Fit" 00:28:57 - Ranking the Importance of Workplace Factors 00:32:09 - Research Before Accepting a Job   And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page.    Follow Jessica: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicadwinder/ Buy Her Book “The Hidden Gem Within”   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef   15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness.    Find out more about 15Five here.   And if you'd like to keep learning, Hootsuite’s new 2023 Social Media Career Report is loaded with insights about social marketers’ pay, promotions, job satisfaction, challenges, gender pay equity, mental health, and more—to help you attract, hire, and retain the best social marketers. Uncover the state (and state of mind) of the social media marketer in the full report!