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Technology, the Good & the Ugly: How to Use and Not to Use Technology to Improve HR Productivity
As with anything, when it comes to workplace technology and productivity, there’s always two sides to the story.…
Dean Mathews -
Stress is Optional: Learn to Let Go to Move Ahead
This is the finale in a four-part “Stress is Optional” series. Read parts one, two and three here.…
Christine Monaghan -

A Better Model of Measure for Learning and Development
To grow any measure of success, a measure needs to be established—as can be applied to learning and…
Nic Tsangarakis -

CEO TalkBack: HR Key Strategic Partner
Over the last few decades, HR has been seeking a more strategic partner in the profession. As with…
Natalie Michael, CPHR -

Growing a Return on Influence: Social Media Savvy and Recruitment
Cultural fit is both the glue that helps bind employees to the greater organizational purpose and the reason…
Amelia Chan, CPH -
How do you define the ROI of HR?
Kane Kilbey associate VP, HR, University of Victoria Saanichton, BC Kane is the associate vice president, human resources…
Kara Douglas -
Stress is Optional: Healthy Versus Unhealthy Stress
This is the third in a four part series. Read parts one and two here. Some stress is…
Christine Monaghan -

The Incalculable ROI of HR
A return on investment is a simple enough thing to measure—at least when it comes to widgets and…
Nancy Painter -
Side Effects: Preparing Your Workplace for Marijuana Legalization
We are days away from marijuana legalization in Canada, as cannabis will be decriminalized under federal legislation on…
Laura Johnson and Robin Turnill, CPHR -
Five Tips for Recruiting Top Talent in Competitive Markets
Recruiting top talent in a competitive market is a tough gig. It always seems like the next recruiter…
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Stress is Optional: Lead as You Would Like to Follow
This is the second in a four part series, which began here. Lead as you would like to…
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The Power of Big Data
The ideas behind Big Data hold a lot of promise for the world of talent management and for…
Shannon Power