#HumanResources Archives * Lisa De Nicola

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Leadership

It’s not you – it’s your environment. What you need to know about visibility

Have you struggled with visibility? The kind that garners the promotional opportunity you’ve been thinking about and know you deserve? That’s the thing about getting noticed; you want to be seen and valued for your experience and skill set, and when you’re not? You question yourself. In this hybrid world we live in; work environments have changed. Research has

January 12, 2023 No Comments

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Emotional Intelligence

Negative emotions impacting your leadership? 6 ways to emotionally regulate

Have you ever had something happen at work, whether it was a meeting gone wrong or an exchange with a client you manage only to have it throw you off for the rest of the day? You wish you could get a handle and regulate your emotions, but all you can think of is what was said (or, in some

December 6, 2022 No Comments

Human Resources

3 habits to drop and lead in new ways

If there was any habit you could drop like a hot potato, what would it be and what new habit would you create instead? We all have habits we’ve developed over time that simply don’t serve us, yet we hold onto them because they’re a part of what we do day in, day out like clockwork. The same is true

November 23, 2021 No Comments

Leadership

The new norm in the future of work? Well-being

With remote work becoming more than just a trend, so is corporate well-being in the future of work. Frankly, to me, it’s just – well-being and we need to start thinking about creating work environments that support it. With a global pandemic prompting leaders to happily wave goodbye to old ways of working, we saw many making lifestyle changes that reminded them

August 17, 2021 2 Comments

Leadership

Why leaders avoid difficult conversations & 5 ways to get better at them

The art of communication. I wish we had learned more about effective communication in school, especially difficult conversations, the same way so many wish they learned more about financial literacy, emotional intelligence and the importance of well-being. They’re just so darn important in all areas of life and, especially, in business. One of the most common challenges I partner with

July 20, 2021 No Comments

Human Resources

Are your employees quitting? Here’s how to retain them post-COVID

Is it unfair to assume that employee needs have changed post-pandemic? Likely not. We’ve all been impacted in one way or another despite what that looks like for each of us. The question is, how will these changes impact, organizations moving forward? As organizations look to reimagine their return to the office, talent and employee retention challenges will be amplified.

June 8, 2021 No Comments

Leadership

Three ways to help you lead in a virtual environment

We may be a year into a pandemic yet, leading in a virtual environment is still a struggle many leaders face. Many of us have adjusted to a new way of living and working by now, yet, managing others in a world that is still undergoing tremendous change adds another layer of complexity. The roller coaster of emotions stemming from

March 30, 2021 No Comments

Human Resources

Redefining workplace culture in the future of work

We’ve redefined ways of working and living in the world of COVID challenging our outlook on what the future of work looks like. Workplace culture was suddenly disrupted and brought into question asking, leaders, “How do we continue to flourish in a remote environment?” The changes organizations have made have not only been in response to what’s happening on the global stage

February 16, 2021 No Comments

Leadership

The struggles keeping leaders up & how to solve them

If you thought leadership wasn’t for the faint of heart before the pandemic, you’re right and it’ll only become amplified in 2021 and beyond. It’s the reason why we see some leaders talk the talk but not walk the walk. Well, leadership involves both. It’s not only doing all the things we know to be true about what leadership is

February 2, 2021 No Comments

Leadership

5 Leadership lessons to take into a new year

If you type “business 2021” in Google, you’ll get a list of business trends, predictions and suggestions on what kind of business ventures to invest in that’ll yield the greatest success. Not surprising when you think about the impact 2020 had on businesses from multi-national corporations to your local mom and pop shop. There were some hard lessons learned and some that

January 19, 2021 No Comments

Human Resources

The HR skills you need in the future of work

We’ve heard a lot about what skills will be in demand in the future of work, and more specifically, post-COVID. At the height of the pandemic, we also saw how HR experienced one of their biggest challenges this year alone. To say they had their plates full is an understatement. From sudden and quick changes to managing new ways of

November 24, 2020 No Comments

Human Resources

Predictions for 2021 in the workplace we’ll see in a post-covid world

Every year we make predictions and share new ideas that we expect to see in the year to come. With 2020 teaching us lessons in ways that forever changed the world, we’re bound to see plenty of trends and long-term changes that are here to stay. This year brought to light what needed to change and what should change. More

November 10, 2020 No Comments

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Human Resources

How to manage workplace conflict remotely & keep your people

Have you ever heard of the expression, “There’s too many cooks in the kitchen?” At work, we call it workplace conflict. We’ve all experienced some form of workplace conflict, some more than others. Inevitably, as close as we may be with our peers or colleagues, we’re bound to have disagreements even with the best intentions to do and show up

October 13, 2020 No Comments

Human Resources

Why performance reviews fall short & how to make them useful

We’re in the home stretch friends! The end of the year is in plain sight as discussions have begun on what’s next for the year ahead. Before we get to 2021 planning, I can’t help but think of what many organizations will be preparing for first – performance reviews. A conversation leaders and employees should have all year long to

October 6, 2020 No Comments

Human Resources

Uncertain times make upskilling the new priority for executives

In a time of uncertainty and doing business in the unknown, upskilling has jumped a few notches on the scale of priorities. The workforce continues to diversify with multiple generations and in the age of COVID, it’s now illuminated the importance of preparing for the future of work. If there’s anything this pandemic has brought to light, it’s the race

August 18, 2020 No Comments

Human Resources

How to support your employees ‘exit’ without the F you

Losing some of your greatest talent sucks. We’ve all been there as leaders where some of your key talent and strongest performers have chosen to resign for various reasons. Anything from a better opportunity to personal reasons I’m sure you’ve heard before. During a global pandemic, it’s no different. Yes, sadly many have been laid off and lost their jobs

July 7, 2020 No Comments

Human Resources

Working from home temporarily? For some, it’s here to stay

Remember when you loved having the flexibility to work from home? You saw it as a perk, while others saw it as a part of work-life and now it might just be a part of your reality – for good. As businesses acclimate to what a new work-life experience will look like post-COVID, companies like Facebook and Twitter have announced a transition that will

May 26, 2020 No Comments

Selfcare

Learn 5 ways to manage change that actually work

We’re nearly halfway through the year and those goals you may have set for yourself in January (hello new year’s resolutions) may be awash in light of this pandemic. Perspective will either tell you to completely redo them or revisit them and make them work FOR you in our current state. Change has always been a constant and yet for

May 12, 2020 2 Comments

Human Resources

Pack your patience – life at work post COVID-19

Is it too early to be talking about heading back to the office post-COVID-19? Probably not. Our transition to working remotely happened fast and suddenly. There was no planning and strategy work to prepare; it was mandated and we just transitioned. Slowly but surely, governments around the world are in discussions and planning for transitioning back to work and re-opening

May 5, 2020 2 Comments

Human Resources

How to pivot your people strategy in a human crisis

It’s no question that an organization’s biggest asset is its people. Whether your organization falls in the small-medium sized space or is considered an enterprise, your people strategy (a.k.a. your recruitment or talent strategy) can support or hurt your growth. As a leader, your recruitment strategy is usually one of the most important strategies next to your business strategies. I

April 28, 2020 No Comments

Leadership

Is your communication plan right & tight working from home?

The ‘work from home’ or a remote working option that was once considered a benefit and, in some cases, seen as a perk (depending on the organization you ask) has become the norm in the last month. Likely to stay this way for several months to come. According to research by Regus Canada, 47% of Canadian employees work from outside

April 7, 2020 No Comments

Leadership

What does a people-first culture look like?

For a start-up organization in this day of age, a people-first culture might be clear as day for some of you as you envision the kind of culture you want to create. There are a fundamental understanding and a heart’s desire to lead with people first. For those organizations that are more established, including the multi-national organizations that have been

February 18, 2020 No Comments

Human Resources

How 10 managers in 10 years can redefine a mentor

Last week I had the pleasure of speaking at the closing ceremony of a mentoring program for The Association of Change Management Professionals – Toronto Chapter. Mentoring had been something that took a different shape along my own path so the hesitation to speak on something that didn’t take form in the traditional sense was strong. It was also the

December 3, 2019 No Comments

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Human Resources

6 benefits to thriving in a multi-generational workforce

This past week I attended a mentoring event held by NEW where we discussed diversity in a multi-generational workforce. Such an important topic since by 2020, 50% of the global workforce will be made up of Millennials aka Gen Y. These conversations have been percolating slowly but surely, and it’s clear that identifying ways of working together and adapting to

November 12, 2019 2 Comments

Work/Life Balance

How to bring more joy in the midst of any transition

When was the last time you were in transition? Some of you might be in one right now! And if you are – I congratulate you. Even in what may seem tough or challenging, there’s inevitably something better around the corner or already on its way to you. What if you could go through your transition or whatever change you

October 29, 2019 2 Comments

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Human Resources

The NEW value of HR in your organization

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

October 1, 2019 No Comments

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Human Resources

How to establish trust and credibility in times of change

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

September 24, 2019 No Comments

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Talent Identification/Management

6 sources candidates use to learn about your company

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

August 27, 2019 No Comments

Human Resources

What Inspires you is unique to YOU

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

August 20, 2019 No Comments

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Talent Identification/Management

How to improve employee retention with these 7 strategies

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. Your people are what makes your company run. Among the common

August 13, 2019 No Comments

Talent Identification/Management

How to hire better so you can lower employee turnover

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

August 6, 2019 No Comments

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Human Resources

Do this ONE thing to improve employee performance!

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.

July 30, 2019 No Comments

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Human Resources

6 elements that make a strong employee experience

How would you define the employee experience? Do you know what elements are important to create a strong and fulfilling employee experience? It’s something that I’ve thought about throughout my own career and learned how important it was from the countless conversations I have with professionals navigating their careers, trying to identify the ‘one.’ That ONE company that had it

July 23, 2019 No Comments

Human Resources

How to make tough decisions at work and still lead with heart

As the leader of your organization, ‘tough decisions’ are a part of your role, regardless of how well or how bad your business may be doing. When things are good, decision-making can span from – where to invest next, how to best manage resources, how many people to hire and so on. When it’s not so great, it could be

June 4, 2019 No Comments

Human Resources

Have you earned your raise or are you just being entitled?

How many times in your career have you gone and asked for a raise feeling in your heart of hearts that you’re truly deserving of an increase? What about times when you’ve asked, and you simply felt entitled? Let me clarify. You haven’t really outlined the work you’ve done to be deserving of a raise OR actually done anything beyond

May 28, 2019 No Comments

Leadership

What do Bumble & your business have in common?

I was staring out the window listening to the rain tapping against the glass when a burst of inspiration and joy came over me. This is what happens when I hear of companies flip the switch and throw out the rule book to change lives and make a difference and this is exactly what a dating app has done. ✨??

May 14, 2019 No Comments

Work/Life Balance

Timing is EVERYTHING!

Do you believe that time is unlimited? So many of us struggle with the notion that time is limited. We hold the idea that in order to do something REALLY big or important in our lives, we need to do it in a certain amount of time… or… we’ll expire? Of course, we won’t, but it’s a limited belief many

May 7, 2019 No Comments

Selfcare

Is fear keeping you stuck? 4 questions to ask yourself

Fear in the spiritual sense is the absence of love. In everyday life, it looks like this… “I need to make enough money in case something happens.” Or “I have to go to that conference, or I won’t meet any new clients.” Or “If I ask for time off, they’ll think I’m lazy and not working hard enough.”

April 30, 2019 No Comments

Human Resources

Team building is great, but an engaged workforce is better!

What do you think of when you think of team building? The term has been around forever and the very nature of it, to me can be in the form of activities or team exercises that have a social element to it and help to cultivate collaboration and foster a team spirit amongst teams. While the idea is well intended,

April 23, 2019 No Comments

Human Resources

How YOU can use a change in your organization to your advantage

How many of you have been part of an organization where you were impacted by some kind of change? I can see most of us raising our hand. Whether it’s leadership changes, structural changes, changes in policies, etc. When you’re part of a small organization, you often feel those changes much more than if you were working for a global

April 16, 2019 No Comments

Human Resources

Why negotiating ALL benefits when interviewing matters!

Negotiation is a skill we practice throughout our lives whether we know it or not. Whether it’s negotiating what restaurant to eat at on the weekend, where to live, what movie to see, the list goes on. We negotiate the smallest of choices we have to make to some of the biggest decisions we make in our lives. In our

April 9, 2019 No Comments

Talent Identification/Management

Networking to GIVE: 5 networking tips you need to know

Networking is critical as a professional. Whether you work in corporate, you run a small business, or you find yourself in a job search, networking will be an ongoing part of your career. Relationships help drive our success in all areas of our lives, and many times, business relationships can develop out of nowhere and when you least expect it.

April 2, 2019 No Comments

Human Resources

What skills should you take notice of & why are they important?

What’s the most important skill you’re assessing when you’re interviewing talent? Does a talent’s soft skill vs. hard skill and/or competencies to do a job hold the same level of importance for you? I can probably guess that your answer would likely be no, although I’m sure you would agree it’s important just not as important as the hard skills

January 15, 2019 No Comments

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