by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jan 30, 2016 | blog, Hiring Staff & HR
I’ve often heard the expression “people are too quick to hire and too slow to fire …” but in practice, most hiring still remains way too quick. Given what’s at stake I’m surprised. This does, however, provide a chance to put the power of Industrial /...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Nov 13, 2015 | blog, Bullying & Harassment , Career Advice, Mental Health, Workplace Culture
Bullying on the schoolyard has been deemed unacceptable. Many schools and school boards have implemented zero-tolerance policies. It’s great that someone’s now looking out for the kids, but what about the “big kids” who experience bullying and/or harassment in the...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Aug 2, 2015 | blog, Hiring Staff & HR
I often hear people talk about Reference Checks. Usually, people describe Reference Checks as a formality. It’s as though they can’t imagine getting any useful information from them. Depending on the situation, when I overhear these conversations I’ll...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jun 5, 2014 | blog, Hiring Staff & HR, Workplace Culture
In my last blog post, I talked about how job simulations are great for employees and employers. Simulations are great for employers and hiring managers because they allow them to gain insights about how a potential employee may perform in the job. They’re also great...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Aug 31, 2013 | blog, Career Advice, Hiring Staff & HR
Thanks for stopping by. As you probably guessed, my first name is Helen. I have a Ph.D. or doctorate in Psychology and my last name starts with an O … Not the most original way to choose an URL but drheleno.ca was available. There are times when I’m speaking...
