A New Perspective on Change
A number of years ago I was given a quirky little book by Mac Anderson and Tom Feltenstein called “Change is Good, You Go First”. The sub-title is 21 Days to Inspire Change. Ironically, the publish date for this little gem was 2007, when change was...
Time to Hire in Your Small Business?
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the workload in your growing business but paralyzed by the thought of hiring someone to help? I sure have. I think it’s one of the most common paradigms small businesses face - when and how to grow when you reach your capacity....
Planning for Paradox during the Holiday Season
One thing we know is true – most people love the holidays, but also find them stressful.This is a paradox that resonates with us on a daily basis, but it is often painfully true during the Christmas season. We are wired to view paradox with discomfort because we...
Connecting on a Hybrid Team
What initially had employers shaking their heads at the beginning of COVID (wondering how on earth remote work was going to be possible) is now the norm. With today’s workforce distributed between home, the office, and anywhere in between, employee needs have changed....
Creative Culture Change
Jared is a new hire at Triple E Electric Co. The company hired him because of his creative approach with his application package, and the innovative ideas he brought to his interview. When offered the job, he was told his creativity was one of the assets he brought to...
How “Human” is Your Workforce?
Businesses in Canada are facing the biggest talent crisis since the 2008 recession, but unlike then, people are no longer competing for jobs, companies are competing for people. Businesses everywhere are struggling to maintain workforces to keep companies running....
Mentoring – The Greatest Untapped Leadership Resource
Think back to that moment in fifth grade when you stepped out onto the baseball field after having struck out three times, terrified that you would again let your team down. Fearful that you would be humiliated by another failure. Keenly aware of the eyes of your...
Improve your onboarding to increase retention
As employers are doing their best to adapt to the new labour landscape, retention is a topic that is front of mind for many businesses. Retention strategies shouldn’t only be reactive, but ideally proactive, and incorporated in the onboarding process. In fact,...
Creating Psychological Safety at Work
Psychological Safety at work is increasingly becoming a priority for employers. According to the CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health), 1 in 5 Canadians experience a mental illness or addiction problem. The Covid-19 pandemic has added a layer of stress since...