How to Spot and Address Racism in the Workplace

Diversity, inclusion, belonging and equity have been areas of focus for human resources professionals for many years. While diversity (what differentiates each one of...

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180 Years Away From Parity? That’s Far Too Long

We’ve seen a lot in the last year. We’ve seen panic, devastation, self-reflection, epiphanies and activism. And we’ve seen pledges–countless pledges to “build back...

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How Companies Can Harness the Power of Connection

Over the past year, we’ve had to think about a variety of unexpected issues including social distancing, layoffs, rehiring/reopening, CREB payments, masks, vaccines, and...

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A Tale of Two Cashiers: : Why Valuing Employees is Important

There are few jobs as standardized as a grocery store cashier. I imagine a cashier from a grocery chain in Alabama could move to...

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7 Time-Saving Tips to Maximize the Potential of Students You Hire

When the workday is packed and there never seems to be enough time to tackle everything, it can be hard to imagine taking on...

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An Example of Strategic HR thinking

We often talk about HR being strategic without being specific about what sort of thinking we actually hope to see. I thought It might be...

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When Anxiety Strikes at Work, Here Are Seven Ways to Calm Yourself Down

We all have those moments when work is just too much. And if you’re working on the frontlines in healthcare right now, it may...

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How Organizations Can Support Their Employees’ Mental Health

As the pandemic persists, maintaining employee wellbeing remains a priority for businesses. Canadians are struggling, and as an organization, you may be struggling with...

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