by Alayna Miller | Mar 21, 2018 | Newsletters
March, Forward View this email in your browser Do you feel it too? This season, people are marching to a different beat, going against the status quo and insisting on progressive changes in many aspects of life. For the first time that I can remember, the movie...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Mar 17, 2018 | blog, Career Advice, Diversity & Inclusion, Mature Professionals
It’s not uncommon for me to share real-life experiences that relate to careers or HR in my blogs. Sometimes they are about myself, occasionally they are (disguised but) about friends, family, acquaintances or clients. This time it’s about an Uber driver who I...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Mar 10, 2018 | blog, Career Advice, Mature Professionals
A while back, I had just finished writing a blog about “How not to fire an employee” when I saw an article pop up on my phone about a man who was fired after 43 years of loyal service. Even if you’re not a ‘math-lete’ it’s clear that this mature worker must be close...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Mar 3, 2018 | blog, Hiring Staff & HR, Leaders & Executives
I’ve always thought of myself as an optimistic person, especially when it comes to helping people find an occupation that optimizes their professional strengths. In my experience, most people who have been fired from their jobs are not bad, lazy, or incompetent...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Feb 24, 2018 | blog, Career Advice, Diversity & Inclusion, Hiring Staff & HR
Q1. What is neurodiversity? A1. Neurodiversity describes neurological differences that may be familiar, such as attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity (ADHD), being on the autism spectrum and dyslexia. Neurodiversity also...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Feb 17, 2018 | blog, Career Advice
It seems that the moment February arrives so do advertisements with decorations of chocolate hearts, plump-faced cupids with arrows, and red-stemmed roses that precipitously sprout in store windows. Love is suddenly and rather unavoidably in the air like a...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Feb 10, 2018 | blog, Career Advice
Lately, it’s been almost impossible to be on social media, flip through a magazine, or watch TV without seeing the face of former Suits Actress Meghan Markel, who will soon change her career and become a fulltime Princess. As she flashes her smile and engagement...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Feb 3, 2018 | blog, Career Advice, Mature Professionals
It’s not surprising that many people describe looking for a job after a long work absence as ‘job-hunting’ because it’s just that, a breathless pursuit that often tires a person out. If this statement rings true to you then you understand that the struggle is...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jan 27, 2018 | blog, Hiring Staff & HR
In recent blog articles, I’ve described emerging careers related to exponential technologies, including cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. I’ve also addressed some of the difficulties associated with hiring staff to work in new fields (read this for an...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jan 20, 2018 | blog, Career Advice, Hiring Staff & HR
Q1. In 2015 you wrote a blog article that asked if the reference check process is still worthwhile. The short answer was a definite yes. Is this still true 3 years later despite the growing reliance on online job applications and electronic/social networking? A1. In...
by Alayna Miller | Jan 16, 2018 | Newsletters
2018 is making some changes … find out how now. View this email in your browser A New Year – Emerging Career Opportunities. Can you believe that it’s 2018? Yes, the weather is freezing but certain career opportunities are white hot. If you’re like...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jan 13, 2018 | blog, Hiring Staff & HR
In my last blog post, I described seven emerging careers that are linked to blockchain technology. Besides the fact that they’re all related to the same technology, these career options have another thing in common: it’s not easy to get a degree or diploma in anything...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jan 6, 2018 | blog, Career Advice
In recent months, Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies, and the blockchain have become very popular topics of conversation. Usually, these discussions revolve around the value of Bitcoin and other digital currencies. As a Career Coach and HR Consultant, I’m more focused on...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Dec 29, 2017 | blog, Career Advice
With industries and organizations increasingly relying on automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and other forms of technology it’s important to ask yourself who is at risk of being replaced in the workplace? and how do I stay relevant in the era of AI? The...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Dec 22, 2017 | blog, Hiring Staff & HR
Many of us love the winter holidays, and I don’t think I am alone when I say that certain Christmas themed movies only add to the celebration. But, as we prepare to clock out from the places where we work for that much-anticipated vacation including...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Dec 17, 2017 | blog, Career Advice, Mature Professionals , Recent Graduates
As children, we looked to our parents, our teachers, and other authority figures for guidance so that we could be properly equipped to navigate the world successfully. Some of my fondest memories are pedalling with newfound courage after those pesky training wheels...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Dec 10, 2017 | blog, Career Advice, Mature Professionals , Recent Graduates
Many people, including some of my clients, feel as if they are stepping into an invisible cage as they settle into their workspace, trapped inside another day of monotonous, yet profitable work. Basically, I’m talking about the concept of ‘golden handcuffs.’...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Dec 2, 2017 | blog, Bullying & Harassment , Leaders & Executives , Mental Health, Workplace Culture
For many weeks now, we’ve seen a steady stream of articles describing how people, often women, have been mistreated in various workplaces by men … and how it has persisted for a long, long time. While I’ve seen that happen firsthand, I have also seen women mistreated...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Nov 25, 2017 | blog, Career Advice, Leaders & Executives
Right now, if you’re sitting at your workspace and asking yourself “does my boss like me?” you might already suspect that you’re not your boss’ favourite. On the other hand, it is a common concern in the workplace, especially when you’re new on the job....
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Nov 18, 2017 | blog, Hiring Staff & HR, Insider Threats
There’s something you should know before you invest your entire IT and information security budget on technical solutions – if a smart thief wanted to steal your intellectual property and/or your client’s confidential information (e.g., credit, financial, and contact...
