Human resources and human rights are interconnected and stories invoking them together have been prominent in recent news. Last month Dr. Helen asked Alayna Miller, an Employment and Human Rights Lawyer (formerly) with Mann Lawyers, about some of these news stories in...
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...
Recently, I was asked to speak at an International Women’s Day event that was being organized by Sigma Beta Phi Sorority. I was intrigued since I have not been close to ‘Greek Life’ … especially in Canada … and their topic ‘the Superwoman Syndrome’ added another level...
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...
TL;DR: The Hidden Cost of “Covering” at Work Many employees intentionally downplay aspects of their identity using a practice known as “covering” to fit into workplace cultures. This silent effort drains mental and creative energy, harming both...
