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Here's to You, @lisarosendahl #TimSackettDay

by Matthew Stollak on Monday, January 23, 2017




Tim Sackett Day began four years ago as a way to recognize those hard working HR professionals grinding away doing the real influencing on a day-to-day basis. As the hashtag suggests, the first recipient was the aforementioned Tim Sackett.  In subsequent years, Paul Hebert, Kelly Dingee, Victorio Milian and Recruiting Animal have all been recognized.

This we recognize the very worthy Lisa Rosendahl. A long-time HR blogger, I had the opportunity to first meet Lisa at the first HRevolution held in Louisville in 2009 (She shares her experience here).  She was kind, gracious, and I have been thankful for her friendship ever since.  

She is a model for all that is good in HR through her continued work with the Department of Veteran Affairs, as well as her writing at her self-named blog, LisaRosendahl.com, as well as co-founder and editor of WomenofHR.com. 

So, for all that is good in this crazy world, you'd be wise to connect with Lisa.  She will make you a better person, or your money back.

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Here's To You, Recruiting Animal (@animal) #TimSackettDay

by Matthew Stollak on Friday, January 22, 2016

Tim Sackett Day began four years ago as a way to recognize those hard working HR professionals grinding away doing the real influencing on a day-to-day basis. As the hashtag suggests, the first recipient was the aforementioned Tim Sackett.  In subsequent years, Paul Hebert, Kelly Dingee, and Victorio Milian have all been recognized.


This year we recognize Recruiting Animal.  To be honest, I've never met him.  That really could be him in the above picture.  But, I know of him.

He seemingly has a birthday every day (according to Heather Bussing), so this recognition is simply the icing on that cake.

He's an accomplished author.  His book, "The Psychology of Job Hunting," as of this writing, currently ranks #1236 on Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Counseling & Psychology > Mental Health > Emotions but ranks number one in the hearts of many. 

He's also a trendsetter. Animal's first blog was created back in 2004. Then, in April 2006, he founded the Recruiting Animal blog. That quickly became the Recruiting Animal Show in March 2007, the first online call-in show about recruiting.  

So, here's to you, Recruiting Animal, on this Tim Sackett Day.  You have blazed a trail that has influenced so many.

You can connect with him here:

#HR Hero - Victorio Milian #TimSackettDay

by Matthew Stollak on Friday, January 23, 2015


Tim Sackett Day began three years ago as a way to recognize those hard working HR professionals grinding away doing the real influencing on a day-to-day basis. The 4th recipient of this day of recognition is the great Victorio Milian.

 In 2009, as a professor, I was frustrated with the lack of timely information on 21st century HR.  Textbooks always felt too theoretical and, while grounding the student in some of the basic terminology, they didn't breathe the language HR professionals were talking about on a daily basis.  So, I entered the social online world of Twitter and blogging as a way to better prepare students for the world of work they were entering.

 Early on, Victorio was one of the names that began to stand out.  His active participation in the HR Happy Hour caught my attention, and checking in on his Creative Chaos HR blog became a part of my daily routine.

 Of particular note was a commitment to furthering the profession by focusing on those entering the field.  His HR101 e-book, featuring perspectives on basic HR topics from expert HR professionals, became a regular part of my students reading list each semester.  I had the opportunity to contribute to another e-book "We are the Future" in 2012 that addressed the fears HR students had as they made the transition from school to work.

 As I've gotten to know Victorio over the past few years, his commitment to the HR profession is a reflection of Victorio as a person....devoted father and husband, music aficionado, and comic book fan.

Fortunately, for those who have been helped by and gotten to know Victorio, know he is worthy of being a HR Hero that rivals anything that Stan Lee or Marvel have ever dreamed up.

 Congrats Victorio!

You can connect with Victorio on
Twitter: http://twitter.con/Victorio_M
Blog:http://creativechaoshr.tumblr.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vmilian 

Kelly Dingee (@sourcerkelly) - More Than A Sourcer #timsackettday

by Matthew Stollak on Thursday, January 23, 2014

Two years ago today, under the guidance of Laurie Ruettimann, Tim Sackett day was launched.  

#timsackettday is all about driving awareness for the HR/recruiting underdog. It's about the practitioner who works hard and doesn't have time for fancy lists and Forbes articles. We are celebrating a practitioner who is getting stuff done.

My story of how I met the initial recipient and holiday namesake, Tim Sackett, can be found here

Last year, the Tim Sackett Day honoree was none other than Paul Hebert 

This year's recipient is Kelly Dingee.  She goes by @sourcerkelly on Twitter...but she is so much more than that name.

 I guess that would make her a sourcer-er.  Using her knowledge, skills, and abilities to help companies find the right person, she makes a magician break their wand and Magnum P.I. shave his mustache.

 But, she is more than just a sourcer-er.  As she notes herself, she is "testing the limits of who I can find online."

Sourcer-est?  More like Sourcer-BEST!

 If you want to learn more about Kelly, check out the links below: