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...
Engagement vs. experience – advice for employers in a post-pandemic world
Businesses everywhere are talking about the current challenges of recruitment and retention and in the HR world we’re hearing a new buzzword. EX stands for Employee Experience, and experts are saying in the coming months and years it will replace what we’ve been...
Perspective
As we move into another Christmas and holiday season, there’s no doubt that many hearts are weary from the impacts of the last two years. While it feels most days like the light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter, many of us are still living with uncertainty...