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Ghosting an employer … it can professionally haunt you and … others

Ghosting an employer … it can professionally haunt you and … others

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Feb 2, 2019 | blog, Bullying & Harassment ​, Career Advice, Workplace Culture ​

Last week I discussed the haunting act of professional ghosting. I defined it and proposed some explanations for why it’s happening to more and more employers and interviewers. It started as a term popular among online and offline daters, but it has now seeped into...
Ghosting … the real hauntings that go on at work

Ghosting … the real hauntings that go on at work

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jan 26, 2019 | blog, Bullying & Harassment ​, Career Advice, Workplace Culture ​

We live in a time where communicating with others is as easy as pressing a button or swiping a finger. The digital world allows us to stay plugged in 24/7 with just about anyone … anywhere. In our personal and professional lives, the presence of social media and cell...

It’s a new day at work – why employee fulfillment will matter more

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jan 19, 2019 | blog, Hiring Staff & HR, Workplace Culture ​

For quite a while, we’ve been hearing a lot about employee engagement. It’s been promoted as the main reason why employees choose to stay productive within certain organizations. Engaged employees drive productivity and revenue growth in those organizations. Although...
The complexities of modern holidays …

The complexities of modern holidays …

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Dec 15, 2018 | blog, Career Advice, Workplace Culture ​

Many of us love the winter holiday season, filled with clanging champagne flutes and choirs of cheer, along with many beloved Christmas-themed movies which are also familiar traditions. Chanukah, Christmas and Kwanzaa celebrations remind us to try to be kinder, more...
Working from home … alone

Working from home … alone

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Nov 24, 2018 | blog, Career Advice, Hiring Staff & HR, Workplace Culture ​

In today’s world, we can do almost everything without leaving the comforts of our home.  There’s online shopping, therapy via Snapclarity, advice and expertise via Magnifi, dining in courtesy of Uber Eats or Skip the Dishes, studying, and online dating. Even job...
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