The Upside of Downsizing Done Right

By Peter Tingling, PhD We all know that one of the most important managerial functions is hiring. Who we hire not only has a direct...

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Highly Skilled Workers a Competitive Challenge

By Lindsay Macintosh, CHRP Despite higher unemployment rates and current economic uncertainties, employers face the  growing challenge of availability and competition for highly skilled workers. In...

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Social Media: An Ongoing Opportunity

By Jason McRobbie For those still wrestling with the fine print of a social media policy - or still wondering about its worth - look...

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The Mother of Innovation

By Ian J. Cook, CHRP There are many sources of innovation. Most often though, stories of innovation focus on the breakthrough of an inspired individual,...

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Inverting the Mentor/Mentee Framework: The Cross-Generational Potential

By Neil McEachern, CHRP A more innovative approach to mentoring is called for, one that capitalizes upon our four generation workforce, and allows the younger...

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Smoothing the Transition From Maternity Leave

By Tammy Reid, CHRP Returning to work after maternity leave is a time of transition: often emotional and exhausting for moms regardless if it’s the...

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Effective Learning & Affecting Change: BCIT and First Nations Pair for HR Pilot

By Jennifer-Gerves Keen Accessible and effective learning and development is the cornerstone of civilization as we know it. In order to maintain the excellent standard...

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Developing 20/20 Foresight

By Jock Finalyson Three years ago, the Business Council of British Columbia launched an ambitious project under the banner of Outlook 2020.1  The objective was...

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