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A Dose of Inspiration for CPHR Members on International Women’s Day
On the morning of March 4, I had the privilege and great pleasure of attending the International Women’s…
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HR Conference 2026: Spark
HR Conference & Expo 2026 Register | Sessions | Speakers | Exhibitors Spark The theme of this year’s…
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The Hidden Burnout Crisis Among Leaders & the Cost of Speed
Recently, during a workshop with a group of senior leaders, I invited participants into a brief breathing exercise.…
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When Email Removes Your Tone, Replace It with Control
The world runs on email. Performance feedback. Policy updates. Hiring delays. Budget constraints. Promotion decisions. Conflict resolution. It’s…
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Communicating Total Rewards in a New Era of Transparency
Employees today expect far greater visibility and clarity about their pay, benefits, and career opportunities than ever before.…
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Beyond the Blanket Approach: Distinctions-Based Well-Being, a Métis Case Study
In many Canadian workplaces, HR leaders are increasingly invested in Indigenous inclusion. We have introduced land acknowledgements, organized…
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Well-Being Is Not Culturally Neutral: What HR Needs to Unlearn
Most workplace well-being initiatives are designed with good intentions. They aim to reduce burnout, support mental health, and…
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Climate as a Social Architect: How Leaders Navigate Difference in a Divided World
In a globalized world, leaders don’t inherit workplace climate; they create it every day. Workplace climate is not…
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Burnout is Canada’s Silent Workplace Crisis — and Employers Must Lead the Recovery
Nearly half of Canadian workers say they feel burned out, and the number keeps rising. Burnout isn’t a…
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2025 Year in Review
As we enjoy the remaining days of December and anticipate all the refreshing possibilities that 2026 can bring,…
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Professional Development 2025: Year in Review
As we close the final chapter on 2025 and embrace the possibilities of 2026, the PD team is…
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How to be “More or Less” Authentic
We want our leaders to be authentic, and we want to be our authentic selves at work. Unfortunately,…