When there is a change in the CEO role it is a delicate process for HR professionals.
Do you keep the promotion under wraps until the last minute? Announce it months in advance? Who needs to be in the know...
Today we know that one-in-two people will be diagnosed with a mental illness by the time they reach the age of 40 and that, at any given time, one-in-five are struggling with their mental health. Mental fitness is a...
On March 1 & 2, 2019, the next generation of HR leadership from across Western Canada converged on the Thompson Rivers University School of Business & Economics (TRU) campus for the 6th Annual HRC West Competition.
As a partner initiative...
I’ve been reflecting on the behaviours of those in the workplace that are labelled “bullies.” They are labelled this way by employees, as well as by investigators like my colleagues and I.
We go in with the complaints in hand,...
We know that costs associated with employee health continue to rise regardless of the overwhelming evidence of the positive return on investment (ROI) from effective workplace wellness programs.
After 30 years of reading, consulting, discussing and writing on the ever...
Although seemingly opposite, heart and backbone are necessary counterparts for effective and meaningful leadership.
When we lead with our heart, we leverage emotional connections to inspire our teams.
When we lead with our backbone, we competently handle difficult situations, and share...
Recently, I was on a plane heading back to Vancouver after being in Northern B.C. – the land of Oil & Gas and Site C – and it was hard not to overhear the conversation of the young man...
HR professionals have a complicated relationship with data.
In an earlier article, I referenced my own experiences with HR data dating back 15 years. At that time, data was the 'it' topic in HR. The thought leaders of the day...
