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The Interviewee with the Dragon Tattoo

The Interviewee with the Dragon Tattoo

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jan 30, 2017 | blog, Hiring Staff & HR, Workplace Culture ​

Imagine you’re in your office waiting for the last job applicant to walk in.   You are discouraged after a long day of interviews with potential employees that lacked the necessary experience. Then, in walks your final candidate. She has a pierced eyebrow with a...
Toxic Workplace – Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Toxic Workplace – Should I Stay or Should I Go?

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jan 3, 2017 | blog, Bullying & Harassment ​, Career Advice, Leaders & Executives ​, Workplace Culture ​

What if I told you a job isn’t just a job? It’s an integral part of your existence, one that can influence your fulfillment and security. So what do you do if your job feels like a monotonous trap … or worse, like an abusive relationship?  This is an environment you...
Silent Suffering – The Struggle of Invisible Disabilities

Silent Suffering – The Struggle of Invisible Disabilities

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Dec 28, 2016 | blog, Career Advice, Diversity & Inclusion, Mental Health, Workplace Culture ​

All your life you’ve been viewed as an ‘able-bodied’ person. You don’t worry about navigating the world in terms of accessible spaces, ramps leading to public buildings, or being aware of laws like the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). So far you’ve been fortunate...
Right Placement – An Alternative to Outplacement

Right Placement – An Alternative to Outplacement

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Sep 10, 2016 | blog, Hiring Staff & HR, Workplace Culture ​

Right-Placement vs. Outplacement. What’s the right choice? There are several types of placement services that I offer to companies. Right-Placement – makes sure an employee is in a role where they are effective, motivated and high-performing. Outplacement...

Desirable Options When an Employee Isn’t Working Out …

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jul 21, 2016 | blog, Hiring Staff & HR, Workplace Culture ​

This week I spoke with Erin Hamilton, the founder of  MOGL Small Business Services.  MOGL helps the owners of growing, small and medium-sized businesses with business development, operations, and systems.  We spoke about my take on pre-outplacement services....
The Relevance of Women’s Issues to HR and Careers

The Relevance of Women’s Issues to HR and Careers

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jun 24, 2016 | blog, Career Advice, Hiring Staff & HR, Workplace Culture ​

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...
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