by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jun 15, 2019 | blog, Career Advice, Entrepreneurship
As I’ve noted in a previous article, self-employment is becoming more common as new technology makes self-employment easier than ever before — and changes in the economy makes entrepreneurship a necessity. A 2017 survey conducted by Bankrate reports that 44...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jun 8, 2019 | blog, Career Advice, Diversity & Inclusion, Featured Posts, Hiring Staff & HR, Leaders & Executives , Workplace Culture
Scapegoating and the glass cliff may sound like something made up or exaggerated. Unfortunately, for the victims and those who value fairness, they are real phenomena. Scapegoating and glass cliff scenarios slyly work their destructive magic within a workplace. In...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jun 2, 2019 | blog, Career Advice, Hiring Staff & HR, Workplace Culture
Indeed, the times, they are a changing … Bob Dylan sang it during a pivotal moment in political history back in 1964, and it seems that message is still current and relevant. We live in an era of rapid change, where each day it’s out with the old and in with the new....
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | May 4, 2019 | blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Hiring Staff & HR
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...
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...