The Human Touch Advantage: Strong Leadership Embodies HR Mindset

By Amelia Chan, CPHR People define the core of any organization or business are people: from its mission to its motivation to the prevailing culture....

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Apprenticeship Programs Fuel Employee Experience: Much to Learn From “Made in the Trade”

By Amelia Chan, CPHR Talent management is a long term commitment which requires executive support, strategic thinking—and an HR mindset. While leaders conceptually realize talent management...

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Are You Globally Mobile? The Realities of Bringing Talent from Abroad

By Amelia Chan, CHRP One of the biggest challenges when dealing with international talent is thinking there is one silver bullet or golden solution for...

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HR Ambassadors Wanted: Creating Agents of Change

By Amelia Chan, CHRP Attracting and retaining talent continues to be a challenge for employers due to the competitive job market, flat compensation budgets, shortages...

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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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Cross-Generation Communication, Collaboration and Creativity

By Amelia Chan, CHRP While discussions around generations and age demographics have been hot button topics for HR professionals and business leaders for some time,...

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What is the thorniest political issue facing HR professionals?

Jennifer Thatcher, CHRP director of human resources inSite, Kelowna Jennifer Thatcher, CHRP joined inSite in 2012 after 10 years in the manufacturing sector (alcohol/beverage).  With...

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eTA on the New Air Travel Regulations

By Amelia Chan, CHRP Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is implementing new travel regulations for foreign nationals who do not otherwise require a visa to...

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