Bylines
Kara Douglas
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Introducing the HR Agility Scale
There has been an increased focus lately on the need for “HR agility” within progressive organizations seeking a…
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An Alternative to SMART Goals
Specific, measurable, achievable, time-bound goals (SMART goals) are an effective way to align and improve performance. However, we…
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Meetings: The Mindful Minute
These days, it’s not such a rarity to attend a meeting where someone says ‘before we get into…
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CPHR Canada and SHRM Align to Advance the HR Profession in North America
The Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) and The Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of Canada (CPHR Canada)…
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Contract Clarity Serves Employers Well
Traditionally, it has been difficult to convince courts to enforce termination clauses in employment contracts. This has been…
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The Six Steps for Holding a (Less Painful) Termination Meeting
You’ve made the decision to terminate an employee. You’ve researched the facts, put together a fair severance package,…
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The Cost (and How to Counter) the Stress of 24/7/365
Your cell phone buzzes on a Thursday evening in the midst of family time. You answer and once…
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Get Unstuck and Empowered with Emotional Intelligence
In this day and age when talent is in high demand are you losing your top people to…
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Being Real in a “Reality” World
Today we read a lot about “reality stars”—the Kardashians, the “Real Housewives” of various locales and others come…