A few weeks ago I visited my local bank branch to get some cash to insert into birthday and graduation cards. I’m blessed to have several delightful nieces and nephews. I chatted with the bank teller a bit and then she told me about the upcoming renovations to the...
It’s not uncommon for me to share real-life experiences that relate to careers or HR in my blogs. Sometimes they are about myself, occasionally they are (disguised but) about friends, family, acquaintances or clients. This time it’s about an Uber driver who I...
A while back, I had just finished writing a blog about “How not to fire an employee” when I saw an article pop up on my phone about a man who was fired after 43 years of loyal service. Even if you’re not a ‘math-lete’ it’s clear that this mature worker must be close...
It’s not surprising that many people describe looking for a job after a long work absence as ‘job-hunting’ because it’s just that, a breathless pursuit that often tires a person out. If this statement rings true to you then you understand that the struggle is...
As children, we looked to our parents, our teachers, and other authority figures for guidance so that we could be properly equipped to navigate the world successfully. Some of my fondest memories are pedalling with newfound courage after those pesky training wheels...
Many people, including some of my clients, feel as if they are stepping into an invisible cage as they settle into their workspace, trapped inside another day of monotonous, yet profitable work. Basically, I’m talking about the concept of ‘golden handcuffs.’...
