by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Aug 17, 2024 | blog, Career Advice, Mental Health
Professional setbacks and disappointments are an inevitable part of any career journey. Setbacks come in various forms, whether it’s missing out on a promotion, being laid off, dealing with the fallout associated with a failed project, or enduring systemic...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jul 13, 2024 | blog, Career Advice, Hiring Staff & HR
During a recent chat with some new university graduates, we discussed the function of a Human Resources (HR) department. In the midst of that casual conversation, it occurred to me from their comments that while I have 20+ years of understanding of what goes on in the...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jun 29, 2024 | blog, Bullying & Harassment , Career Advice, Workplace Culture
A “frenemy” (a blend of “friend” and “enemy”) refers to someone who pretends to be a friend but actually harbours feelings of resentment, jealousy, or rivalry toward you. On the surface, frenemies might appear supportive and...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jun 15, 2024 | blog, Career Advice, Mental Health, Workplace Culture
The Cons of Policies Physical Return-to-Work In my last post, More Post-Pandemic Return-to-Office Mandates? (Part One) I talked about some positives of a physical return-to-work (or reduced remote work). In the blog, I’ll look at some of the trickier aspects and why...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jun 1, 2024 | blog, Career Advice, Mental Health, Workplace Culture
Once buzzing with life, the modern office is often quieter in today’s post-pandemic world – despite return-to-office mandates, the threat of these mandates, or hybrid work. With many employees still working remotely or hybrid, desks remain vacant. Some...
