Clear Communication Reduces Conflict: Listening?

By Carol J. Sutton Clear communication is the key to conflict resolution. Not many people would disagree with that in principle, and yet when we...

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Motivation: WIIFM and WASA

By David Creelman We all know the acronym WIIFM: What’s In It For Me? It’s a good reminder that when implementing a program, the fact...

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Out of Country Travel Coverage

By Brent Delveaux and Queenie Yeung Spending the holidays out of the country? Make sure you are prepared with Out of Country travel coverage. Out...

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Five Top Trends to Watch in the Workplace in 2013

A skills shortage has taken hold in BC and elsewhere in Canada, and research shows one in every four CEO’s is holding back on...

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HO HO ‘UH-OH’: Survey Reveals Strange Sightings at Company Parties

When it comes to year-end office parties, many would say they've seen it all. In a new survey from The Creative Group, advertising and...

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Should HR Model Itself on Finance?

By David Creelman There is a mood in HR that it ought to emulate the finance department. Finance seems to have rigor, respect, professional methods...

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Assumptions about Performance

One of the core roles for Human Resources professionals is to work to optimize the performance of the people in the organization. How we...

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CRD Encourages Award Nominations: ‘Celebrate HR Excellence’

By Shannon Kleibl, CHRP With the December 3, 2012 deadline for Professional Award nominations rapidly approaching, there is still time to recognize the HR excellence...

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