HR Maverick
Preston Sharpston
Preston is a Senior Recruiter who specializes in corporate, G&A, and GTM talent acquisition. He has worked in multiple industries and with firms of all sizes, including startups, small-to-midsize companies, and Fortune 500 enterprises. Throughout his career, Preston has established himself as strategic partner to hiring leaders, valued advisor to HR teams, and passionate advocate to candidates. When he's not working, you’ll find Preston watching Netflix, dining out, walking around Target, or caring for the resilient houseplants he's managed to keep alive over the years.
What words of advice and encouragement would you give to someone just starting out in HR?
One of the best things you can do to make an impact in HR is remaining visible and available to those you support. Work to build positive relationships with your managers and employees, and strive for transparency. In HR, we can’t always be as straightforward as we’d like, but being transparent when you can goes far in building trust.
HR Encyclopedia articles written by Preston Sharpston:
HR Effectiveness
More and more, business leaders are realizing the importance of Human Resources (HR) departments in creating a thriving organization. While many business leaders are aware of the benefits of HR, they’re unsure of how to measure its effectiveness. In this article, we will discuss the ins and outs of what makes HR impactful, as well as ways to measure and improve the effectiveness of your HR team.
CV
“What’s a CV?” is a question job seekers and those new to HR and recruiting may find themselves asking. In this article, we’ll learn what a CV is, the differences between a CV and a resume and how to evaluate a CV.
Talent Acquisition
You know that the key to your company’s success is its people. However, your question may be, “How do we find great people?” The answer: talent acquisition.
Talent Acquisition Partner
Hiring the right people is critical to your company’s success. Talent acquisition partners can play a major role in your mission to find the best and the brightest talent for your workforce. In this article, you’ll learn what a talent acquisition partner is, what they do and how to become one.
Virtual Team Building
Team Building. For some, these words inspire excitement. For others, an eye roll and a sense of dread. This guide will walk you through the ins and outs of leading a successful team building experience for your remote staff and detail 12 virtual activities they’ll love.
HR Maverick
Preston Sharpston
Preston is a Senior Recruiter who specializes in corporate, G&A, and GTM talent acquisition. He has worked in multiple industries and with firms of all sizes, including startups, small-to-midsize companies, and Fortune 500 enterprises. Throughout his career, Preston has established himself as strategic partner to hiring leaders, valued advisor to HR teams, and passionate advocate to candidates. When he's not working, you’ll find Preston watching Netflix, dining out, walking around Target, or caring for the resilient houseplants he's managed to keep alive over the years.
What words of advice and encouragement would you give to someone just starting out in HR?
One of the best things you can do to make an impact in HR is remaining visible and available to those you support. Work to build positive relationships with your managers and employees, and strive for transparency. In HR, we can’t always be as straightforward as we’d like, but being transparent when you can goes far in building trust.
HR Encyclopedia articles written by Preston Sharpston:
HR Effectiveness
More and more, business leaders are realizing the importance of Human Resources (HR) departments in creating a thriving organization. While many business leaders are aware of the benefits of HR, they’re unsure of how to measure its effectiveness. In this article, we will discuss the ins and outs of what makes HR impactful, as well as ways to measure and improve the effectiveness of your HR team.
CV
“What’s a CV?” is a question job seekers and those new to HR and recruiting may find themselves asking. In this article, we’ll learn what a CV is, the differences between a CV and a resume and how to evaluate a CV.
Talent Acquisition
You know that the key to your company’s success is its people. However, your question may be, “How do we find great people?” The answer: talent acquisition.
Talent Acquisition Partner
Hiring the right people is critical to your company’s success. Talent acquisition partners can play a major role in your mission to find the best and the brightest talent for your workforce. In this article, you’ll learn what a talent acquisition partner is, what they do and how to become one.
Virtual Team Building
Team Building. For some, these words inspire excitement. For others, an eye roll and a sense of dread. This guide will walk you through the ins and outs of leading a successful team building experience for your remote staff and detail 12 virtual activities they’ll love.
