Our organizational structures tell us that after a certain point, if we want to advance in our careers, we have to become a Manager. But the reality is not everyone is meant to lead people. There is nothing simple about people leadership. It’s one of the hardest gigs out there. Sure, for some (very few…
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Author: Devan Graham
How to Win (Or Lose) Credibility Through a Simple Email
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HR Trends
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Every time we communicate with someone at the workplace one of three things happens – we maintain the relationship, we build on the relationship, or we destroy the relationship a little (or potentially a lot). This is true for everyone, but especially for Leaders. Being intentional about what you say and how you say it…
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A Little Goes a Long Way
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Recruitment
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In the past few months, a significant amount of my time has been filled with recruiting on behalf of my clients for various professional roles and I have to say I’m disappointed. Not in the skill sets that I’m finding, but in the effort candidates are putting forward throughout the process. Perhaps I’m becoming jaded…
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Embrace Turnover as an Internal Growth Opportunity
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Recruitment
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To clarify – I am not speaking about high levels of on-going turnover which could be reflective of larger organizational issues. I’m referring to regular attrition where people move on in the normal course of life. Understanding the reason for an employee’s departure is important. At times when someone resigns it’s for good reason (growth opportunity,…
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Performance Reviews – The Good, The Bad, and What’s Next
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Employee Engagement
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There’s been a lot of talk lately about big name companies ditching their performance reviews and saying goodbye to the traditional performance review format. While I can see why organizations are frustrated with the process, the focus of this conversation has often been on why reviews are being left behind and not enough discussion yet on…
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Investigations – Not a DIY Activity
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HR Trends
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I am not crafty. I don’t spend my spare time scrapbooking or baking homemade jams, although I do enjoy consuming the latter! But every once in a while I get the urge to create something, to tackle a creative project. In the end it usually turns out okay, but not always great, as my forays…
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Communication and Transparency in the Workplace
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HR Trends
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A contact of mine works for a company (which I’m not going to name), that recently implemented a new system to track employee hours electronically rather than through the use of paper time cards. There were multiple good business reasons for this switch, including the fact that it made it easier for the organization to…
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What do you do exactly?
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HR Trends
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This is a common question that I get asked in my line of work. The understanding of HR’s role within an organization has shifted over the last number of years, and the concept of an HR consultant can still be confusing to some people. I find it’s especially puzzling for people who have experienced or…
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