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Where Human Rights Meets Human Resources (Part 1)

Where Human Rights Meets Human Resources (Part 1)

by Alayna Miller | May 18, 2019 | blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Hiring Staff & HR, Workplace Culture ​

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...
Earth, wind, fire, & water – how they can affect our workplace culture

Earth, wind, fire, & water – how they can affect our workplace culture

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | May 11, 2019 | blog, Hiring Staff & HR, Workplace Culture ​

It seems like it was just yesterday that I was writing about the tornado that affected thousands of Ottawa – Gatineau residents (ICYMI, that previous blog post is here). Once again, so many Canadian communities are literally being flooded with another disaster and the...
The Realities of Modern Work – Blurred Lines and Workplace Boundaries

The Realities of Modern Work – Blurred Lines and Workplace Boundaries

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Apr 13, 2019 | blog, Career Advice, Workplace Culture ​

The modern workplace can be complicated. Some roles are changing quickly because of automation. Many of us use mobile devices and/or work from home and both of these habits blur the line between work and home. This versatility around how and where we work has many...
Are high pedigree, Ivy League job candidates always the best?

Are high pedigree, Ivy League job candidates always the best?

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Mar 30, 2019 | blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Hiring Staff & HR, Workplace Culture ​

All that glitters is not gold … (William Shakespeare) The ivy league may now have something in common with sports. If you’re an accomplished recreational runner, tennis player, or an avid golfer then you may have noticed that some of the worst recreational athletes...
Death by 1000 papercuts … how this happens at work

Death by 1000 papercuts … how this happens at work

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Mar 23, 2019 | blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Hiring Staff & HR, Workplace Culture ​

You’ve probably heard the phrase “death by a thousand (paper) cuts …” which refers to a slow, painful, demise caused by the cumulative damage of one too many ‘seemingly’ minuscule problems. In my experience as an I/O Psychologist, it’s often the tiny nicks and dents...
The Superwoman Syndrome, Even Harder than it Looks …

The Superwoman Syndrome, Even Harder than it Looks …

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Mar 9, 2019 | blog, Career Advice, Diversity & Inclusion, Mental Health, Workplace Culture ​

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...
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