The Mistake in Behavioural Scales

By David Creelman HR loves behavioural rating scales. Yet it is odd that some of the original work on competencies by Signe and Lyle Spencer...

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Provocative Questions

By David Creelman If a university professor asks how to handle a difficult situation, the response “Interesting situation, I wonder what James Bond would do?”...

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The HR Journey: One HR Cafe and Three Student Views from Vancouver Island

By Shannon Kleibl Being a student is challenging but rewarding work.  Paths are chosen, a plunge is taken and a career appears to be only...

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The Value of Meaningful Work

By Shawn Murphy

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If HR Ruled the World…

By Larry Birckhead If HR ruled the world, our “truths” would be self-evident. We wouldn’t need to “get buy-in”. We would scoff at protestations of...

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Nature Beats Coffee as a Work Motivator

Switch out the coffee break for a visit to the park or getting some fresh air if you want to increase your working capacity. A...

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Infographic: Do You Love Your Job?

More than 5000 Canadian professionals recently responded to a FreshGigs.ca survey that looked at what people really think about their job. Do you love...

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Continuation of Your Benefits after Leaving Your Job

By Shane Hohlweg There is a great deal of uncertainly as we move through our employment careers. In the event that your group coverage ends,...

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