What Just Happened? It has happened, the unthinkable … you at the age of what was assumed to be your approaching golden years are now golden tears. You won’t be spending time with your grandchildren and or booking tropical vacations, no, now your time is spent...
So you got fired, and not because you got caught smoking in your office after hours, or tried to fix the motherboard of the copier with a flathead screwdriver. No, it was more sinister than that. Like a lamb led to the slaughter, you were hauled into a meeting with...
Right now, America is experiencing a stand-off between those who refuse to accept change, and a global economy that thrives on it. Manufacturing in America has been in decline for decades. The country is littered with hundreds of abandoned factories standing as...
Lately, I’ve thought about the challenges faced by newcomers and immigrants to Canada. Part of this is because I participated in a panel discussion at an expo geared towards immigrant women who are interested in creating small businesses. Becoming an Employee...
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. (Note...
Where Women’s Issues Intersect with HR and Careers In my role as an HR consultant and a Career Coach, I see where women’s issues intersect with my professional responsibilities. For example, sometimes women are understandably distracted or preoccupied with their...