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Toxic Workplace – Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Toxic Workplace – Should I Stay or Should I Go?

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jan 3, 2017 | blog, Bullying & Harassment ​, Career Advice, Leaders & Executives ​, Workplace Culture ​

What if I told you a job isn’t just a job? It’s an integral part of your existence, one that can influence your fulfillment and security. So what do you do if your job feels like a monotonous trap … or worse, like an abusive relationship?  This is an environment you...
Career Challenges for Newcomers to Canada

Career Challenges for Newcomers to Canada

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Oct 23, 2016 | blog, Career Advice, Diversity & Inclusion

Lately, I’ve thought about the challenges faced by newcomers and immigrants to Canada.  Part of this is because I participated in a panel discussion at an expo geared towards immigrant women who are interested in creating small businesses. Becoming an Employee...
Right Placement – An Alternative to Outplacement

Right Placement – An Alternative to Outplacement

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Sep 10, 2016 | blog, Hiring Staff & HR, Workplace Culture ​

Right-Placement vs. Outplacement. What’s the right choice? There are several types of placement services that I offer to companies. Right-Placement – makes sure an employee is in a role where they are effective, motivated and high-performing. Outplacement...
The Relevance of Women’s Issues to HR and Careers

The Relevance of Women’s Issues to HR and Careers

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jun 24, 2016 | blog, Career Advice, Hiring Staff & HR, Workplace Culture ​

Where Women’s Issues Intersect with HR and Careers In my role as an HR consultant and a Career Coach, I see where women’s issues intersect with my professional responsibilities. For example, sometimes women are understandably distracted or preoccupied with their...
Why Psychology is Useful for Career Coaching and HR (Part 2)

Why Psychology is Useful for Career Coaching and HR (Part 2)

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...
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