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Waiting on the World to Change
Our economy has changed. Finally people are acknowledging it. This has implications for your career prospects. You can wait on the world to change, or you can decide to fasten your seatbelt and change with it. Just know that if you’re prepared to do the latter, you don’t need “go it alone.”
What Do HR and Psychology Have to Do With Cyber Threats?
I’ve been thinking about cyber threats / security and adapting what I learned and applied when I was working in a very secure environment. In that work environment, we were extremely careful about how people were hired and how they were treated after being hired. I call my adaptation of those processes and policies “HR as Part of Risk Management” …
Career Challenges for Newcomers to Canada
Immigrants and newcomers to Canada often face many career challenges. Despite the odds, many immigrants and newcomers succeed while others don’t do as well. There’s more to the story than qualifications. In this article, I share what I’ve learned by newcomers and some of the people that serve them.
Right Placement – An Alternative to Outplacement
The magical thing about “Right-Placement” is that these employees moved on without being terminated and without triggering an expensive severance package. Basically, I’ve created a cheaper, happier alternative to firing an employee who was no longer a great fit for his/her previous role.
Don’t Sell to Every Franchisee Who Can Pay – Consider a Franchisee Assessment
I have worked with franchise owners who were planning to sell franchises. In all cases, these franchisors had sold franchises in the past and had seen mixed results. Sometimes it had worked out, other times, not so much. This time, all of them wanted to make sure that they sold to someone who was likely to succeed. They all recognized the risks associated with selling to the wrong franchisee. They all used a franchisee assessment.
Desirable Options When an Employee Isn’t Working Out …
Instead of waiting until a negative, costly firing process is necessary, local businesses are using Dr. Helen’s RightPlacement process.
Career Options for Professionals and Aspiring Professionals
Recently, I’ve discussed some of the career-related challenges facing professionals and aspiring professionals. I’ve shared blog posts on career coaching for professionals and the pros and cons of buying a franchise versus starting a business from scratch.
The Relevance of Women’s Issues to HR and Careers
In my role as a Human Resources (HR) Consultant and a Career Coach I see where women’s issues intersect with my professional responsibilities. This post explores the themes of HR, career mobility, and women’s issues.
