Coming off a long weekend celebrating Thanksgiving here in Canada, my heart is full of gratitude. For so much really. This year has been a whirlwind of change, entering a new chapter in my life, letting go, learning, expanding, sharing, growing and so much more. It’s been transformational, to say the least, and continues to be – and with no […]
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Emotions and workplace or corporate are often not seen in the same sentence unless we’re talking about emotional intelligence. There’s this instant response that the two don’t mix and emotions simply don’t belong in the workplace. Yet, over the years, we’ve had emotional intelligence courses and workshops of the like become increasingly popular. Not because we’ve become more accepting of […]
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You have a daunting task ahead of you, I get it. In the digital era where technology is changing not only the way we do business but how we communicate and preparing for future workforces, HR’s value has only increased in organizations. Or has it? As an HR leader, not only are you responsible for coming up with strategies that […]
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Whether it’s in corporate or as an entrepreneur, trust and credibility are critical to your ability in establishing strong relationships. They go hand and hand and we want both to exist in the people we work with. Even in our personal relationships – friends, family, relatives, etc. you want to know the people you have relationships with are trustworthy and […]
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I’m back from a fantastic trip in Italy missing carb central with all it’s delicious pasta and 🍕 pizza. Ok yes, AND gelato 🍨 – I may have had more than one ice cream a day, but who’s counting?! Leaving for Italy over the Labor Day long weekend, I was encouraging everyone to slow down and enjoy the fact that […]
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When it comes to your employer brand and company culture, candidates are empowered with endless information at their fingertips to learn about your company. In a job market where competition is increasingly tight, candidates are considering all their options. They’re not afraid to do their due diligence and ensure they’re equipped with enough information to make an informed decision. Your […]
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This past weekend, I attended an all-day workshop called Evolve that I was invited to by a friend of mine. All things supporting entrepreneurs and small business owners were shared through wellness and mindfulness best practices. Plus, a line up of great speakers that shared productivity hacks and other tricks, tips, and tools to support you and your business to […]
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As a leader, when you’re managing a people-first culture your people are the primary focus of your business. Finding the best people is one thing, keeping them is another. That’s where retaining talent comes into play. Employee retention is a critical component of sustaining a strong and healthy organization. Among the common reasons that people stay at their companies, such […]
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Is your organization experiencing high turnover? Do you find yourself replacing the same roles over and over again and feeling uneasy about your recruitment strategy? There could be a few reasons for this, including a broken recruitment process. Another reason is simply you’re hiring the wrong people in the wrong roles. It can be difficult to quantify an existing employee […]
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Is your organization struggling with low employee performance? While there can often be multiple reasons that impact employee performance, there’s an easy and what I believe an underutilized solution. One that is underestimated in terms of the benefit and impact it can have not only on your employee’s performance but your business as well. Show your employees you appreciate them. […]
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