Bylines
Kara Douglas
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Social Media: An Ongoing Opportunity
Social media is no longer simply an option for the workplace; it is an ongoing opportunity already being…
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The Mother of Innovation
There are many sources of innovation. For every unique spark of insight there are many stories where the…
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Inverting the Mentor/Mentee Framework: The Cross-Generational Potential
Mentoring has likely existed in various forms since the beginning of time. A more innovative approach to mentoring…
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Smoothing the Transition From Maternity Leave
Returning to work after maternity leave is a time of transition: often emotional and exhausting for moms regardless…
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Effective Learning & Affecting Change: BCIT and First Nations Pair for HR Pilot
Accessible and effective learning and development is the cornerstone of civilization as we know it. In order to…
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Developing 20/20 Foresight
Three years ago, the Business Council of British Columbia launched an ambitious project under the banner of Outlook…
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7 Steps Towards ‘Disability’ Management
In a 2005 PeopleTalk article, entitled “Workplace Addiction: Treat it as a Disability,” Doris Toovey suggested 12 strategies…
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Embracing the Unorthodox: Welcome to the High Commitment Workplace
Outstanding companies often have unorthodox HR practices. Retail giant Costco does not pay for performance; instead employees get…
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Improving Mental Health in the Workplace: 10 Tips For Psychological Health and Safety
Psychological disorders are often referred to as ‘invisible’ as there is no physical evidence of the condition as…