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Death by 1000 papercuts … how this happens at work
When examining a person’s decline in personal wellness and productivity while on the job, rarely is it one catastrophic act that makes them feel almost sick at the thought going to work. It’s usually the combined effect of countless minor problems and annoyances …
Expertise and Credentials: When Different is Good
Have you ever decided not to apply for a job or promotion because your qualifications were different from what was stated in the job posting? In this blog, I explain situations where different is better …
The Superwoman Syndrome, Even Harder than it Looks …
Recently, I was asked to speak at an International Women’s Day event that was being organized by Sigma Beta Phi Sorority (University of Ottawa). I was intrigued, I have not been close to ‘Greek Life’ … especially in Canada … and their topic ‘the Superwoman S…
Returning to Work After an Absence is Common, So Why is it so Hard?
Intuitively, we all know that every single day someone is returning to the workforce after being at home. Regardless of what had them out of the workplace (e.g., maternity leave, parenting, caring for a sick or elderly loved one, or other reasons), returning is often c…
Insider threats – Hiding in Plain Sight
Knowingly or not, we have been watching incidents where insider threats have been the primary cause of serious and often expensive problems that have affected over 100 million people. I continue to argue that psychology and HR have been underutilized as tools to protect…
The Power of a Growth Mindset
In this blog post, Dr. Helen explains the fixed vs growth mindset. She then explains the potential implications for success at work and fostering positive and productive workplaces.
What Takes Longer: Hiring an Employee, or Buying a Car?
One of the challenges that employers face when hiring credentialed professionals is that on the surface, most of the candidates look similar. There’s a fixed number of institutions that offer relevant programs. The candidates all pass the same exams. Often, they know wh…
Ghosting an employer … it can professionally haunt you and … others
In this blog, which is part two of a series, I address the professional consequences of ghosting, and how it affects colleagues. Are the ease and possible pleasure of ghosting worth the potential downside? Read this short article to start thinking through the pros and c…
