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Welcome to my Career Development, Career Management, and HR Blog
Welcome to my Career Development, Career Management, and HR Blog

Thanks for stopping by. As you probably guessed, my first name is Helen. I have a Ph.D. or doctorate in Psychology and my last name starts with an O … Not the most original way to choose an URL but drheleno.ca was available. There are times when I’m speaking with someone and I don’t have a card and neither of us has a pen and paper (or wants to pull out a phone) so I tell them they can find me under drheleno.ca and this takes them to my I/O Advisory Services website. For a while, this blog was independent of the main website.

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Ask Dr. Helen About Career and HR Issues

My graduate degrees are in Industrial/Organizational Psychology so I am knowledgeable about work-related situations/problems, careers, and other issues that employees, leaders, and business owners face. Since I have many years of experience working with hiring managers/hiring organizations, I can offer advice that will be useful to small business owners who could use some temporary human resources (HR) help. Please click here for an overview of my HR and Career-Related services.

So, check back here regularly or connect with me via social media. There’s more to come.

In the meantime, if you have HR or career-related matters that you’d like to discuss, please contact me by email, phone, or via direct message on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn. I’m also available if you’d like to discuss any of these topics in more detail.

 

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Latest Posts

Navigating Challenges: Cultivating Resilience in Leadership

Navigating Challenges: Cultivating Resilience in Leadership

In the realm of leadership, a constant you can count on is the barrage of challenges and crises that will test your resolve and resilience. There are moments when uncertainty seems to be the only sure thing – affecting everything from our personal lives to the global stage – the circumstances we must navigate are fraught with volatility, demanding more from leaders than just strategic insight.

Unbossing in Leadership: Unlocking Potential and Navigating Limits

Unbossing in Leadership: Unlocking Potential and Navigating Limits

You may have noticed that the traditional top-down leadership model is being scrutinized and, in some cases, replaced by more flexible, more cost-effective, and potentially more democratic approaches. One such emerging style is ‘unbossing,’ which emphasizes autonomy, empowerment, and a flatter organizational structure with less hierarchy – typically fewer middle managers.

Becoming Ready for Potential Downsizing

Becoming Ready for Potential Downsizing

The dread of potential downsizing looms over many workplaces, particularly in volatile times. Whether driven by economic downturns, technological changes, or strategic shifts, organizations may need to reduce their workforce to survive while remaining operational. Naturally, the fear of potential job loss can create a tense and uncertain atmosphere among employees. However, preparing effectively for such an eventuality can diminish your anxiety and position you to manage the potential transition smoothly.

What Does It Mean to Demonstrate Authentic Leadership?

What Does It Mean to Demonstrate Authentic Leadership?

Inexperienced leaders must recognize the difference between playing the “character” of what they think a leader should be and what authentic leadership is. This requires self-reflection and intentionally developing a genuine leadership style based on their own strengths, values, and a keen understanding of the team’s dynamics. Otherwise, their approach will seem hollow or one-sided and come across as inauthentic.