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 | Jan 27, 2016 | blog, Career Advice, Hiring Staff & HR
Psychology used as an Atypical Foundation for Career Coaching and HR Services I understand that my approach to Career Coaching and Human Resources (HR) services is not typical. Recently, using a Spoken Word video and a blog post (Part 1), I explained why I use...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jan 21, 2016 | blog, Career Advice, Hiring Staff & HR
Spoken Word A while back, after rediscovering a retro and super cool spoken word on an old movie soundtrack, I decided that I would try to record my own spoken word. Unlike the movie with its cinematic rain-soaked visuals, my spoken word features...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Dec 8, 2015 | blog, Bullying & Harassment , Mental Health, Workplace Culture
How Big is This Issue? According to Health Canada, mental health problems are a leading cause of disability in Canada. In 2008, the Institute of Health Economics reported that during any given week approximately 500,000 employed Canadians are unable to work due to...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Nov 7, 2015 | blog, Career Advice
A while back I wrote about career coaching within the context of a separation or divorce (click here to see that post). It’s a challenging time when most people re-evaluate many aspects of their lives. This reevaluation sometimes leads to...
