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 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 | 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...
