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The Hidden Realities of Frenemies at Work

The Hidden Realities of Frenemies at Work

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jun 29, 2024 | blog, Bullying & Harassment ​, Career Advice, Workplace Culture ​

A “frenemy” (a blend of “friend” and “enemy”) refers to someone who pretends to be a friend but actually harbours feelings of resentment, jealousy, or rivalry toward you. On the surface, frenemies might appear supportive and...
Post-Pandemic Physical Return-to-Work Mandates? (Part Two)

Post-Pandemic Physical Return-to-Work Mandates? (Part Two)

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jun 15, 2024 | blog, Career Advice, Mental Health, Workplace Culture ​

The Cons of Policies Physical Return-to-Work In my last post, More Post-Pandemic Return-to-Office Mandates? (Part One) I talked about some positives of a physical return-to-work (or reduced remote work). In the blog, I’ll look at some of the trickier aspects and why...
More Post-Pandemic Return-to-Office Mandates? (Part One)

More Post-Pandemic Return-to-Office Mandates? (Part One)

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jun 1, 2024 | blog, Career Advice, Mental Health, Workplace Culture ​

Once buzzing with life, the modern office is often quieter in today’s post-pandemic world – despite return-to-office mandates, the threat of these mandates, or hybrid work. With many employees still working remotely or hybrid, desks remain vacant. Some...
My Top 5 Blogs of 2023: Insights & Reflections for Professional Growth

My Top 5 Blogs of 2023: Insights & Reflections for Professional Growth

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jan 13, 2024 | blog, Career Advice, Featured Posts, Workplace Culture ​

Welcoming a new year brings an opportunity to reflect on our professional growth. My 2023 was filled with thought-provoking discussions and interesting topics, especially around ongoing post-pandemic changes in the workplace and continuing to prioritize our mental...
Perfectionism and the Model Minority Myth: How they Damage POC

Perfectionism and the Model Minority Myth: How they Damage POC

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Dec 9, 2023 | blog, Career Advice, Featured Posts, Homepage, Mental Health, Workplace Culture ​

Perfectionism is characterized by the drive to appear, feel, and be perfect. It’s often driven by a fear of failure, feelings of unworthiness, low self-esteem, and adverse childhood experiences. In 2022, I was one of five co-founders of the Canadian Psychological...
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Have you ever worked for a boss who made you feel valued as a person and capable as a key person on the team? How did that impact your work and motivation?

During most discussions of leadership or professionalism, generosity isn’t one of the main themes that gets attention, despite its profound impact on organizational culture and team dynamics.

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With Widespread Use of AI, Is a Degree Still Worthwhile?

With more widespread use of AI seeming like an entrenched pattern in many industries and workplaces, is a university degree still worthwhile? Given the sheer cost, it’s reasonable to question and re-evaluate the value of a traditional university degree.

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Navigating Challenges: Cultivating Resilience in Leadership

In the realm of leadership, a constant you can count on is the barrage of challenges and crises that will test your resolve and resilience. There are moments when uncertainty seems to be the only sure thing – affecting everything from our personal lives to the global stage – the circumstances we must navigate are fraught with volatility, demanding more from leaders than just strategic insight.

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