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Career ‘Duets’- How to Organize Work and Teams Differently
The workplace has changed. More people now work on part-time and/or short-term contracts. The concept of “work-sharing” or a “work duet” is explored as a potential solution when an employer needs very specific skills that are hard to find in a single employee or c…
Alcohol and the Modern Holiday Work Party
Times have changed. Seeing movies and hearing stories about the annual Christmas parties in the past is a real eye-opener. Now, between worries around social anxiety, religious practices, addictions, and #MeToo, the modern holiday party has become a very complicated and…
Avoiding an online job scam – how to tell when an opportunity is legitimate
When a job seeker is new to the modern online job search, it can be hard for them to tell the difference between legitimate opportunities and job scams that look like a good employment opportunity.
Working through addiction… while at work
Approximately twenty-two percent of Canadians will meet the criteria for addiction during their lifetime. This means that most of us will work with someone dealing with addiction … even if nobody is talking about the issue or its fallout.
Feeling pigeonholed and underestimated professionally? You’re not alone.
When we’ve been pigeonholed or underestimated at work it can be difficult to break free of the labels and perceived constraints. I understand that when contemplating a career change there are personal and professional implications and that the right help at the right ti…
Failure to launch because of workplace obstacles or resistance? How to take off in your career.
The fact that planes take off against the wind is an interesting metaphor for so many events in life. Getting new jobs, starting major projects, or making any meaningful change often feels difficult to navigate. Sometimes it feels like a very bumpy road or it can be as …
Q&A with Dr. Helen – Helping others improve their Careers and HR through an ‘AudioBlog’
Read or listen to Dr. Helen’s 270+ AudioBlog articles designed to help you build a better career and/or a more productive and sustainable organization.
Back to life, back to reality … when we return to work without a smile
Each day there are countless people who will return to work after taking some much-needed time off for a summer ‘staycation’ or holiday. For many adults, including teachers and parents, there is some resistance while getting back into work roles. Is this innocuous? …
