by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Dec 8, 2018 | blog, Career Advice, Hiring Staff & HR, Mature Professionals , Workplace Culture
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the challenges that many people in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and in Alberta are currently facing. By now, you’ve probably heard about the low oil prices in Alberta and the ripple effect that it’s having on those businesses,...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Dec 1, 2018 | blog, Career Advice, Hiring Staff & HR, Workplace Culture
Last week I wrote about some of the advantages of working from home. With more virtual offices being created, and employees finding that they can easily remain productive on their work tasks from their personal domains it’s easy to see that this could be the new way...
by Alayna Miller | Nov 28, 2018 | Newsletters
November 2018: What Will the New Year Bring You? View this email in your browser November 2018: What Will the New Year Bring You? The holidays are on the horizon. With just under four weeks until Christmas, decorated trees are on display in stores and Christmas music...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Nov 24, 2018 | blog, Career Advice, Hiring Staff & HR, Workplace Culture
In today’s world, we can do almost everything without leaving the comforts of our home. There’s online shopping, therapy via Snapclarity, advice and expertise via Magnifi, dining in courtesy of Uber Eats or Skip the Dishes, studying, and online dating. Even job...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Nov 17, 2018 | blog, Career Advice, Mature Professionals , Recent Graduates
Falling into negative ruts and difficult breakups … and I’m talking about career problems, not romance gone wrong. I’m talking about the places where we work and the careers that we pick which sometimes feel like a doomed relationship, and with bad patterns that...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Nov 11, 2018 | blog, Career Advice, Mental Health, Workplace Culture
These days lots of folks are positive that only negative things are happening around them. We’re all seeing worrisome news headlines which doesn’t help. I’ve started asking myself “What is going on here? Are we watching historic changes unfolding?” I don’t have...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Nov 3, 2018 | blog, Career Advice, Entrepreneurship, Recent Graduates
During the summer, Diana Davies-Harju, the CMO of Magnifi asked me to talk about the benefits of working with a coach, and mentorship as part of strategic planning at SparkFest. Sparkfest was an evening of networking, learning and inspiration for young tech...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Oct 27, 2018 | blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Mental Health, Workplace Culture
TL;DR: The Hidden Cost of “Covering” at Work Many employees intentionally downplay aspects of their identity using a practice known as “covering” to fit into workplace cultures. This silent effort drains mental and creative energy, harming both...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Oct 20, 2018 | blog, Hiring Staff & HR, Workplace Culture
It’s high time things change In Canada, the legalization of marijuana on Oct 17, 2018, was a historic day on par with the end of prohibition in the 1930s. The decriminalization of medicinal and recreational cannabis/marijuana has been a long-fought battle. Now that...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Oct 13, 2018 | blog, Hiring Staff & HR
Many employers treat hiring like a blind date, hoping for “love at first sight.” They spend a little bit of time with a candidate. They ask some basic questions, then ask a few more questions as they come to mind. They think they have the job candidate all figured...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Oct 5, 2018 | blog, Hiring Staff & HR, Workplace Culture
If anyone is looking for evidence that the background and reference check are still worthwhile, look no further than the current headlines around the ongoing Supreme Court nomination process in the US. Suddenly we are witnessing, in real time, a job interview that has...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Sep 29, 2018 | blog, Mental Health, Workplace Culture
Storms make the oak grow deeper roots ~ George Herbert Climate change, we hear about it on the news and how it’s affecting our environment. We see how it’s drastically influencing average temperatures. We notice records breaking for natural disasters...
by Alayna Miller | Sep 25, 2018 | Newsletters
Fall 2018: The Season is Changing; Lately So Are the Usual “Rules” View this email in your browser Another Version of #MeToo We’ve all seen the headlines about men in power positions exploiting women in the workplace. Well, in the interest of gender...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Sep 22, 2018 | blog, Bullying & Harassment , Workplace Culture
TL;DR: The Queen Bee Syndrome Workplace bullying isn’t just a male-dominated issue; two-thirds of women report being bullied by other women at work. Often rooted in the “Queen Bee Syndrome,” this behaviour thrives when organizations look the other...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Sep 15, 2018 | blog, Career Advice, Mental Health
These days, there’s a lot to lose your temper over. Dreadful news headlines about high profile bad behaviour and divisive politics. While that’s all true and legitimate, most of us don’t get a pass when we lose our cool. We’re still expected to act like...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Sep 8, 2018 | blog, Career Advice, Diversity & Inclusion
In previous blog articles, I’ve discussed the importance of networking, both for entrepreneurs and people who are employed. I know that for many people, networking is played out; the idea of networking may even inspire eye-rolling, but bear with me. For entrepreneurs,...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Sep 1, 2018 | blog, Career Advice, Hiring Staff & HR
It occurred to me while watching a rom-com recently that the office romance antics that go on in these movies could get a person in some serious hot water in real life, especially now that victims of sexual harassment are speaking up and saying “me too.” I’m not...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Aug 27, 2018 | blog, Career Advice, Entrepreneurship
Ask a lot of people to think of successful entrepreneurship and they’ll imagine a “millennial” in ripped jeans and rubber-toed sneakers, a couple of ping-pong tables close at hand. Well, not so fast. It turns out those of us with a touch of gray at our temples have...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Aug 18, 2018 | blog, Career Advice
It takes incredible courage to leave one’s home country and come to Canada. It most often takes several years of planning and preparation. Applications to immigrate to Canada can take literally years to be reviewed before being approved. Once the application is...
by Alayna Miller | Aug 14, 2018 | Newsletters
Summer 2018: Summertime is You Time View this email in your browser Summer is You Time. Relax and Recharge (but Don’t Relax your Standards!) With Canada Day behind us and the official “holiday season” in full swing, it seems like a good time to...
