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Bad Processes Produce Bad Outcomes
I recall talking to a data quality specialist and asking how they assessed the quality of data in…
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Assessment of the Canadian Workforce and the Solution to Precarious Employment
Introduction Job search becomes a big deal when skilled professionals fail to plan and set their priorities right…
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Still Calling Old Bosses? Stop.
Some HR pros might already be clutching their pearls. “But how will we know if a candidate is…
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Building Inclusive Leadership: Tools and Insights for HR Professionals
As workplaces grow increasingly diverse and interconnected, HR professionals play a critical role in shaping environments where everyone…
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The Power of K.I.S.S.: A Framework of Excellence
With my 30 years of experience in Human Resources Management and teaching business studies at Canadian universities, this…
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Why Management Concepts are Incoherent
If you are developing your expertise on a management topic like “teams” or “trust”, you will find an…
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The Interview Illusion: Why It’s Time to Rethink How We Hire
“Tell me how you would use your communication skills to resolve a conflict with a co-worker?” Snoozing yet?…
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When “Voluntary” Becomes Illusory: The Hidden Pressures of Well-Being Tech at Work
Introduction Imagine this: your workplace introduces a new “employee wellness platform” that tracks your sleep, mood, and heart…
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Can Canada Stop Immigration?
Can Canada stop immigration? The simple answer is No. Even as rising underemployment, legislative backlogs, and growing anti-immigrant…
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Growing Leaders: The Importance of Balancing “Hard” Skills with “Human” Skills
As the old adage goes, an employee doesn’t quit their job – they quit their boss. Many of…
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Ditch the Paper, Find the Person
As an HR professional, I’ve reviewed thousands of résumés. Some have been truly terrible. A rare few? Brilliant.…
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Re-learning How You Learn
AI is upending how we learn, and we need to grapple with just how big a change this…