Reconnecting with the Impact of HR: A Refreshed Perspective

By Ingrid Vaughan Several years ago I worked as a career transition facilitator for a government-sponsored employment program. The people I worked with were, for...

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Developing Diversity into a Competitive Advantage

By Janice Bandick When people think of workplace diversity, the first thought that often pops into their head is legislated hiring quotas. Generally more common in...

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Do You Ever Get Discouraged?

By Dr. Paul White You work hard, try your best, and still, things don't work out as you hoped.  You plan, prepare, think ahead —...

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The First Rule of Management

By Michael Timms If you could choose only one quality that your boss could have which would help you to perform better, what would it...

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What’s Holding Women Back: A Look at Female Ambition in Canada

Can women have it all? New research commissioned by American Express Canada and Women of Influence suggests a more pertinent question for 2016—do they...

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eTA required for Canadian Permanent Residents

By Amelia Chan, CHRP The Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) will be coming into effect on March 15, 2016.  This travel requirement (see previous post) is...

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How to Avoid Hiring Discrimination: What’s in a Name?

By Alex Nikotina Discrimination is not welcome in the workplace. It creates a bad organizational image, repels customers and business partners, and can result in...

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Infographic: Professionals Apt to Greet Colleagues with Open Arms

To hug or not to hug? Many professionals ponder this question when greeting or bidding farewell to colleagues. And new research suggests that hugging...

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