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Body language … 3 ways it might be working against you in the workplace
While recalling the infamous Trump – Trudeau handshake, a client described a similar incident at work that made me wonder how many people may be unaware that their body language may be affecting their careers. In this post, Dr. Ofosu describes some implications of body …
Hidden Consequences of Online Screening
I recognize the advantages that business owners and hiring managers have when they use online screening methods. My concern is more about what happens when these screening tools are not used well. I’ll discuss some of the negative implications of these tools in this art…
The “death of the salesman” … is it online job screening?
Once upon a time, in the land of finding meaningful employment, the average job applicant would write up a thoughtful cover letter and resume. But now, due to online screening processes, this doesn’t matter as much …
To be or not to be … without a degree … that is the question
In today’s world, job experience, skills, and basic work-related training seem to have been replaced with the importance of a post-secondary certificate. How does a degree (or degrees) compare with work-related experience? Are they equivalent?
The marks of domestic violence in the workplace (Part 2)
I’m addressing the sensitive topic domestic violence here because I’ve been asked for advice about it by someone who works in an organization that has a Human Resources (HR) department … yet he still chose to speak to me instead.
Domestic violence doesn’t stay home … what you need to know about it in the workplace (Part 1)
Although the prevalence of domestic violence is well-documented, it isn’t something that is openly discussed, especially in formal or semi-formal settings such as your place of work. I had to ask myself ‘why not?’ As a Career Coach and HR Consultant with a doctora…
Recruiting the Right Employee Ambassadors
Most organizations think carefully about their approach to recruiting and hiring employees. How many organizations consider how they will recruit employees as communication ambassadors during times of organizational change?
Bullying, Bias, and Burnout. Why these 3 ‘B’s Could be Derailing your Career
Often the word derailment is associated with an accident, a slip off the track that could not be foreseen or prevented. It can also be career-related and dangerous in a different way.
