Don’t Bring Your Whole Self to Work

I get nervous when I hear organizations promoting some nice-sounding but vague concept such as "Bring your whole self to work". I know there...

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What Do You Believe Organizations Should Be Doing To Keep Employees Connected To One Another?

In every issue of PeopleTalk magazine, we ask CPHR BC & Yukon members from all across B.C. and the Yukon a question and get...

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Designing a Workplace that is Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are essential to building and maintaining a culture of engagement and innovation — one that advances business performance and...

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From Tie to Tie-dye: How Much Of You To Bring To The Workplace As A Leader?

For many years during the earlier part of my career, I used to wear a tie every day I went to work. I’d been...

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The Evolution of a High Performance, People-First Culture

Top employers know that a great culture is key for finding, engaging and keeping the right talent. That’s why many organizations are taking a...

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A Tale of Two Cashiers: : Why Valuing Employees is Important

There are few jobs as standardized as a grocery store cashier. I imagine a cashier from a grocery chain in Alabama could move to...

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Secrets of Human-Capital Management & Boghossian’s Laws

David Ulrich’s research shows that being a paradox navigator is one of the most important competencies of an HR leader. It requires recognizing that...

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Finding The Why: The Key To Trust And Collaboration

Collaboration. I’m sure we’re all familiar with the word, but how do you make it happen in the workplace? Everybody knows collaboration is generally seen...

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