HR at the Crossroads: Strategic Partner or Policy Police?

By Lindsay Macintosh, CPHR Human resources as an effective business partner within the organization is increasingly seen as a competitive advantage—as more organizations recognize it...

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CEO Talk Back: Why Not You?

By Natalie Michael, CPHR Mindset is an interesting thing.  It can mess with you, or contribute to your success in powerful ways. Over the course of...

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2016 HRMA Rising Star: Christina Seargeant, CPHR

While a passion for technology steered Christina Seargeant, CPHR towards MediaCore over three years ago, a professional passion for HR quickly took hold. Developing...

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Welcome to the “Gig Economy”

By Jock Finlayson The rise of the “gig” or “sharing” economy is one of the most consequential trends shaping the contemporary labour market. “Gig” jobs...

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A Caveat on Contractors: Beware the Bite of the Unicorn?

By Graeme McFarlane Ah, the true independent contractor—the rarest of all the beasts. In the jungle of employment law, it is sought after for its...

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What best defines the HR mindset for you?

Gifty Parker HR professional, Vancouver Gifty Parker is a experienced HR professional, specializing in employee relations, who most recently worked as recruiter, onboard manager, and quality auditor...

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The HR Mindset: Keeping People First

By Nancy Painter For years now, HR professionals have heard that they need to understand their organization’s business to be effective. The question is—does business...

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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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