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Why Psychology is Useful for Career Coaching and HR (Part 1)
I believe that people who are skilled and hardworking should be able to make a living. I know of many people who are educated and have relevant work experience but they are struggling financially. Although it’s easy to find people with my background working as advisors within Fortune 500 companies, there are a lot of people who don’t work in those environments but would benefit from my HR or coaching services. I enjoy bringing enterprise level information and service into other contexts.
Boost employee engagement through behaviours and technology
So many organizations are still scrambling to catch up and implement modern web technology practices internally. We’ve all seen the power of social media, social networking, and user-generated content on the Internet, but how many organizations can say they are using this power to improve their bottom line?
Calling in Sad (or Sick) to Avoid Workplace Problems?
Mental illness is a leading cause of short and long-term disability in Canada (and the US). Given the costs associated with these types of claims, I propose a different approach. I believe that it is imperative that we develop more graceful, sustainable, and cost-effective exit strategies.
Workplace Bullying – A Hidden Problem
Bullying on the school yard has been deemed unacceptable. Many schools and school boards have implemented zero tolerance policies. It’s great that someone’s now looking out for the kids, but what about the “big kids” who are getting bullied and/or harassed at work?
Can Your Career Improve After a Divorce?
Here’s an encouraging article from the Careers section, Report on Business, Globe and Mail on the question: Can getting a divorce help your career? I was pleased to share my ideas on this question with columnist Leah Eichler.
Are Nerves Ruining Your Job Interviews?
A while back I wrote about job interview techniques for nervous job candidates. While those approaches will work for most people who get nervous prior to job interviews or other high-stakes situations there are some people who need more support. If you’re one of those people then this blog post is for you. If you know one of those people, do them a solid and share this with them.
Part of Your Separation & Divorce Team: Career Coaches
When life throws a big curve ball, you want someone objective on your team who can help you make the best of your skills, interests, and precious time to ensure a resilient and satisfying livelihood. With me, “it’s more than career coaching, it’s career psychology.” My approach and outcomes are different because my foundation is different.
Are Reference Checks Worthwhile?
When properly structured, a good Reference Check will give employers and organizations valuable insights about the nature of the qualities that a candidate will contribute if/when hired. I like to focus on actual behaviors within the context of past situations. This blog post shows how a non-profit used a Reference Check to properly vet an applicant.
