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Body language … 3 ways it might be working against you in the workplace

Body language … 3 ways it might be working against you in the workplace

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Oct 14, 2017 | blog, Career Advice, Workplace Culture ​

When President Trump had his initial meetings with foreign leaders around the world it became clear to me that not all handshakes are equal in intention. Normally, offering a hand is an attempt to be welcoming, or to solidify the closing of a deal, or at the very...
Hidden Consequences of Online Screening

Hidden Consequences of Online Screening

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Oct 7, 2017 | blog, Career Advice, Hiring Staff & HR, Mature Professionals ​

Last week I discussed how ‘hitting the streets’ with a resume in hand is a distant memory for many of us.  For more recent graduates, it is nothing short of a nostalgic legend told by their parents and/or older contacts (click here to read part one of this...
Bullying, Bias, and Burnout.  Why these 3 ‘B’s Could be Derailing your Career

Bullying, Bias, and Burnout. Why these 3 ‘B’s Could be Derailing your Career

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Aug 26, 2017 | blog, Bullying & Harassment ​, Career Advice, Leaders & Executives ​, Mental Health

Often the word derailment is associated with an accident, a slip off the track that could not be foreseen or prevented.  When it comes to career derailment many assume it’s just that, an unfortunate pitfall that sometimes comes with the risky territory of being a...
It’s Impolite to Discuss Politics at Work – But What About Values?

It’s Impolite to Discuss Politics at Work – But What About Values?

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Aug 19, 2017 | blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Featured Posts, Leaders & Executives ​, Workplace Culture ​

Many people are living in a state of provoked anxiety and sadness. Sometimes it’s been due to events such as the fallout from the niqab debate during the 2015 federal election in Canada. Going further from home, it has involved hate crimes following Brexit in the UK...
Coded Language and Dog Whistle Expressions

Coded Language and Dog Whistle Expressions

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | May 12, 2017 | blog, Bullying & Harassment ​, Diversity & Inclusion, Workplace Culture ​

A while back, a business associate reached out to me with an urgent and problematic situation. She is a foreign-trained professional, a woman of colour, and she speaks perfect English with an accent. She was stumped by a situation and she knew I’d have some ideas. The...
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