Psychological Safety Should Not be an Afterthought: What it is, Why it Matters In a March 2021 New York Times article, writer Ruchika Tulshyan defined psychological safety as “the belief that you can take risks and put forward ideas without facing ridicule or...
According to a May 2022 survey by PriceWaterhouseCooper, the Great Resignation is set to continue. As the job market continues to tighten — the unemployment rate in Canada has recently been hitting historic lows — companies are struggling to fill positions. Many are...
There’s no doubt about it — a job interview is a nerve-wracking experience! It’s natural to feel nervous before a job interview. After all, it’s an important event with the potential to shape your future, and you are on the hot seat. But it’s...
Opinions, beliefs, and values swirl around like a nasty tornado in this global pandemic with no sign of cooling down. I’m sure you’ve noticed there is no shortage of social media rows; heated exchanges between strangers, friends, coworkers and yes even family have...
It’s the time of year for “best of” lists and articles as we recount memorable moments and events of the past year, and it’s no different for me. May I present my five most-read blog posts from 2021! Nearly two years after the strange, disorienting events of 2020...
I just celebrated my ninth anniversary of starting I/O Advisory Services. How the time has flown by. I’ve experienced many of the ups and downs that business owners face, and also many, many surprises along the way. And I don’t regret it for a minute! I’ve...
