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Workplace Boundaries … 5 steps to help you stay in your lane

Workplace Boundaries … 5 steps to help you stay in your lane

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jun 24, 2017 | blog, Bullying & Harassment ​, Career Advice, Mental Health

“We can trust ourselves to know when our boundaries are being violated” – Melody Beattie When the professional turns personal The other day I turned on my kitchen radio and caught the tail end of an interview with a modern-day butler. It was an intriguing...
Less is More: Maintaining Boundaries at Work

Less is More: Maintaining Boundaries at Work

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Mar 7, 2020 | blog, Bullying & Harassment ​, Career Advice

Less is More: Maintaining Workplace Boundaries Maintaining boundaries in the workplace doesn’t come naturally to everyone. What’s common sense to one person can be like learning a foreign language to another. With four generations now working together in the same...
The Realities of Modern Work – Blurred Lines and Workplace Boundaries

The Realities of Modern Work – Blurred Lines and Workplace Boundaries

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Apr 13, 2019 | blog, Career Advice, Workplace Culture ​

The modern workplace can be complicated. Some roles are changing quickly because of automation. Many of us use mobile devices and/or work from home and both of these habits blur the line between work and home. This versatility around how and where we work has many...
Remote work and workplace boundaries

Remote work and workplace boundaries

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Feb 20, 2021 | blog, Career Advice, Mental Health, Workplace Culture ​

In 2019, less than 10 percent of Canada’s workforce had the option to work a day or two per week from home. By March 2020, as pandemic restrictions were put in place, over 40 percent of Canada’s workers were suddenly working from home full time. Employers who were...
The Pitfalls of Being Too Nice at Work

The Pitfalls of Being Too Nice at Work

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | May 20, 2023 | blog, Career Advice, Mental Health

Are you in the habit of saying yes to every request, even when it’s not in your best interest? Have you ever felt like a pushover, allowing coworkers or superiors to take advantage of your kindness? It’s time to address the pitfalls of being too nice at...
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