Your Resume Shouldn’t Read Like a Job Description
Mia Venson, Founder & Principal Consultant, Pink Moon Consulting You can have the right experience and still have a resume that doesn’t fully communicate it. That’s one of the biggest challenges I see with resumes. Candidates often spend years building impressive careers: leading teams, solving problems, improving processes, managing complex projects, supporting customers, influencing decisions, […]
Stop Trying to Give the Perfect Interview Answer
Mia Venson, Founder & Principal Consultant, Pink Moon Consulting Somewhere along the way, interviewing became a performance. Candidates search for the perfect answer to “Tell me about yourself.” The right way to answer “What’s your greatest weakness?” The best response to “Why should we hire you?” And in trying so hard to say the right […]
Who’s Accountable: AI Can Inform the Decision. Leaders Still Own It.
Mia Venson, Founder & Principal Consultant, Pink Moon Consulting Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of how organizations work. It can help recruiters review information more efficiently. It can support workforce planning, identify patterns in data, draft communications, summarize information, and help leaders think through complex challenges. The opportunities are significant. But as AI becomes […]
Accountability Begins With Leadership
Mia Venson, Founder & Principal Consultant, Pink Moon Consulting When the word accountability comes up in the workplace, it often carries a negative connotation. People think of missed deadlines. Corrective action. Performance concerns. Difficult conversations. But accountability was never meant to be about punishment. At its best, accountability creates something every successful organization needs: clarity, […]
The Recognition Leaders Often Overlook
Mia Venson, Founder & Principal Consultant, Pink Moon Consulting Throughout the month, we’ve talked about the importance of recognition, acknowledging great work, understanding how employees prefer to be appreciated, and creating a workplace where people feel valued. But there is one type of recognition that is often overlooked. It’s not reserved for major accomplishments. It […]
Your Hiring Process Is Your Employer Brand
Mia Venson, Founder & Principal Consultant, Pink Moon Consulting When organizations think about their employer brand, they often picture their website, mission statement, social media presence, or careers page. While those things certainly matter, they aren’t what candidates remember most. Your employer brand is built through the experience you create. It begins the moment a […]
Recognition Doesn’t Require a Budget
Mia Venson, Founder & Principal Consultant, Pink Moon Consulting When organizations think about employee recognition, many immediately think about bonuses, gift cards, employee appreciation events, or expensive reward programs. While those things certainly have their place, meaningful recognition doesn’t always come with a price tag. In fact, some of the most memorable moments of appreciation […]
Your Best Employees Are Watching More Than They’re Talking
Mia Venson, Founder & Principal Consultant, Pink Moon Consulting Leaders often assume they will know when a valued employee is unhappy. They expect concerns to be voiced. They expect employees to ask for help. They expect someone to speak up before deciding to leave. But in many cases, that is not what happens. Some of […]
The Cost of Avoiding Difficult Employee Conversations
Mia Venson, Founder & Principal Consultant, Pink Moon Consulting Most leaders know when a difficult employee conversation needs to happen. They see the missed deadlines. They notice the change in attitude. They hear the concerns from other team members. They feel the frustration building. But instead of addressing it early, they wait. They hope the […]
Retention Starts With the Manager, Not the Perks
Mia Venson, Founder & Principal Consultant, Pink Moon Consulting When companies think about employee retention, they often focus on perks. Flexible schedules. Team lunches. Bonuses. Benefits. Culture events. Those things can matter, but they are not the full retention strategy. Employees are more likely to stay when they feel supported, respected, clearly managed, and connected […]