Mapping a More Measurable Approach to Culture Crafting

By Akeela Davis "Corporate culture" as a construct is almost 40 years old and is in ever greater demand by organizations. Study after study is...

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Scaling Up Aboriginal Talent in the Workforce

By Jock Finlayson and Kristin St-Laurent The 2016 Canadian Census revealed three major population trends in Canada: we are having fewer babies, progressively more boomers...

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A Good Read on Culture

What does it take to turn the page on corporate culture and drive forward a new chapter of engagement and productivity in the workplace?...

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The Reality (and Importance) of Day-to-Day Conversation

By Howie Outerbridge In today’s digital workplace, we use technology to quickly communicate with each other on a daily basis; for many, this is the...

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“How Can HR Be the Catalyst for Workplace Culture?”

Ajit Sinha HR manager, Home Depot Canada With an MBA in HR and MSc in Strategy, Ajit Sinha is the human resources manager for Home Depot Canada....

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HR Thrives in Culture Commitment: Steward, Gatekeeper, Catalyst?

By Nancy Painter Once the domain of anthropologists and sociologists, the understanding of culture has become an area of significant interest in the corporate world. Culture...

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CEO TalkBack: Culture and CEO Succession: Opening the Can of Worms

By Natalie Michael, CPHR Earlier this year, I co-authored with Brian Conlin a book called Your CEO Succession Playbook: How to Pass the Torch So...

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Courtney (McKissock) Cheyne, CPHR: 2017 Rising Star Lights the Way

Putting people first has been a hallmark of Courtney (McKissock) Cheyne. Having joined the HR function at Omicron Canada Inc. in 2012, it was...

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