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Ghosts from HR’s past …
Many of us love the winter holidays, and I don’t think I’m alone when I say that certain Christmas themed movies only add to the celebration. But, as we prepare to clock out from the places where we work for that much-anticipated vacation including watching/re-watchin…

Jobs can be hard to get … and even harder to keep without training
In this article, I argue that instead of shrugging off the responsibility of investing in job training because a machine will take care of it, think in terms of how to evolve and reinvent existing roles for employees who will have invaluable skills that cannot be replic…

Golden Handcuffs … they’re not always as bad as you think
Typically, the term golden handcuffs applies to high earners who feel bound to their unsatisfying jobs so that they can continue to afford the finer things in life that their work can provide. Golden handcuffs, their implications, and silver linings are discussed.

How men AND women have enabled workplace bullying and sexual harassment
So, in the interest of gender equality, it’s time for men and women to consider doing more to create safe, respectful and inclusive organizations and organizational cultures. Men aren’t the only ones who should be expected to be good organizational citizens. Women s…

Does my boss like me?
Right now, if you’re sitting at your workspace and asking yourself “does my boss like me?” you might already suspect that you’re not your boss’ favourite. On the other hand, it is a common concern in the workplace, especially when you’re new on the job …

Insider threats and data breaches: they’re not always what you think …
There’s something you should know before you invest your entire IT and information security budget on technical solutions – if a smart thief wanted to steal your intellectual property and/or your client’s confidential information, they could go old-school and sen…

Nuanced career advice … why professionals need it the most
In certain professions including the financial industry, law, engineering, and academia, there are nuances and hidden assumptions that are not common knowledge. Because of these unwritten rules, ‘regular’ career coaches who have not earned advanced or professional degre…

How to stay relevant in the era of artificial intelligence
The repercussions of modern innovations are starting to become unsettling to professionals in a broad range of occupations (e.g., law, financial planning, and to a lesser extent, medicine). White-collar workers who thought that their education and professional status in…










