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The Workplace Bait-and-Switch: Is it Happening to You?

The Workplace Bait-and-Switch: Is it Happening to You?

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Feb 8, 2020 | blog, Career Advice, Workplace Culture ​

Have you ever been lured into accepting a promising job that ended up being entirely different once you got started? It’s a common concept that cuts across domains. It’s called ‘the workplace bait-and-switch.’   Bait-and-switch originally described retail...
Avoiding an online job scam – how to tell when an opportunity is legitimate

Avoiding an online job scam – how to tell when an opportunity is legitimate

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Nov 30, 2019 | blog, Career Advice

Imagine you’re online, looking for something meaningful, worthy of a real commitment, and there it is! You find the perfect match that you’ve been waiting for. Of course, you want to respond right away thinking this is just too good to pass up. Then you take a beat …...
Failure to launch because of workplace obstacles or resistance? How to take off in your career.

Failure to launch because of workplace obstacles or resistance? How to take off in your career.

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Oct 19, 2019 | blog, Bullying & Harassment ​, Career Advice, Mental Health

I’ve been on countless flights over the years but somehow, I’d never really thought about the fact that planes take off facing into the wind. Sure, I’ve felt some pressure during a forceful lift-off but I thought it was all due to speed — not...
Digital Discrimination – The Algorithm is Rigged

Digital Discrimination – The Algorithm is Rigged

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | May 4, 2019 | blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Hiring Staff & HR

Modern Career and HR Implications For those of you who have been following my blog over the years, you may have noticed that I try to address modern issues regarding human resources and career development. The new rules around job searches are one of those topics. In...
Returning to Work After an Absence is Common, So Why is it so Hard?

Returning to Work After an Absence is Common, So Why is it so Hard?

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Mar 2, 2019 | blog, Career Advice, Mature Professionals ​, Mental Health

Although certain career-related transitions are predictable and common they are still challenging. One of those transitions is returning to work following an absence. There are many ‘flavours’ of this transition including returning after: a maternity or parental...
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