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Welcome to the “Gig Economy”
The rise of the “gig” or “sharing” economy is one of the most consequential trends shaping the contemporary…
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Revisiting the 2016 Changes to the BC Human Rights Code
HRMA Conference + Tradeshow 2017 speaker Nicole Byres provides commentary on the recent amendments to the BC Human…
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What best defines the HR mindset for you?
HRMA members respond to the question, “What best defines the HR mindset for you?”
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CHRP Changes to CPHR: Recognized Globally—Except Ontario
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. A positive mindset at the best of times, it offers an…
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The HR Mindset: Keeping People First
For years now, HR professionals have heard that they need to understand their organization’s business to be effective.…
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Are You Brave Enough for Managerial Courage?
The term “managerial courage” was really borne from a need for brave leaders in the workplace: a willingness…
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HR Can Add Value Through Conflict Management
HR can add great value in many substantial ways: not the least of which is advising, guiding and…
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Infographic: 9 Employee Engagement Ideas You Should Know
Businesses with engaged employees perform better. This infographic explores nine ideas for employee engagement.
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Escape from Big Data
You probably feel under some pressure to do something with “Big Data”. What you should actually do is…
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Infographic: The Rise of Soft Skills and Why They Matter Now
This infographic provides an overview of soft skills and why they should be incorporated into your hiring strategy.
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The Purpose Effect: Building Meaning in Yourself, Your Role, and Your Organization
In his latest book, The Purpose Effect: Building Meaning in Yourself, Your Role, and Your Organization, Dan Pontefract…
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An HR Transformation to be Proud of
If you studied science or engineering, you probably still find the standard practice of HR a bit odd.…
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