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New WorkSafeBC Policies on Bullying and Harassment – A Review of the Duties of Employers in BC
New occupational health and safety policies establish the duties of employers, supervisors and workers to prevent workplace bullying…
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Embrace Diversity in the Social Media Age
Variety itself is the spice of life—something that extends to today’s workplace. We can now speak our mind,…
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Building the Financial Case for HR Technology Investment
Every time an organization’s financial leader makes a decision on where to allocate budget, the head of human…
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“How is diversity supported in your workplace—and what is the greatest benefit?
BC HRMA members respond to the question, “How is diversity supported in your workplace—and what is the greatest…
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Multitasking and HR
Some people take that fact that they multi-task as a kind of heroic attribute. The implication is that…
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The Language of Business: Courage Required
Words have the ability to change worlds. That power is undiminished by the proliferation of modern communications. However,…
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National Survey Trends Reflected in BC Reality
Statistics Canada has just started to release data drawn from its 2011 census and a major National Household…
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Gearing Down for Greatness
How do we measure performance? Is it when we get a great performance appraisal, a raise, a promotion,…
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Different Thinking About Neurodiversity
Over the past decade, the breadth of diversity in the workplace has grown more inclusive, especially in regards…
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Bring Diversity Off the Sidelines (And Into Play)
Sports are a great metaphor for a lot of things in life—business included. Regardless of the game, sport…
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The Dynamics of Employee Engagement
How is it that one person will be invested in their work while another is less engaged? Picking…
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Hear and Now: The Art of Listening
HR professionals seek inspiration, insights and ideas on a daily basis. Herein, after all, dwells innovation and no…