I’ve done a lot of recruiting in my career. Because of that, I’ve had the opportunity to speak with countless candidates about their job-search experiences; the highs, the lows and some common misconceptions about what companies are/aren’t looking for in an employee. It can be frustrating to look for work, particularly when not every “recruiter”…
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careers, hiring, job-search, recruiting, recruitment, Winnipeg
It’s Not That I Don’t Like You (and Other Myths About Your Job Search)
inCulture, employee engagement, employee experience, hiring, opportunity, values
Culture Shock
inCulture shock is defined as “the feeling of disorientation experienced by someone who is suddenly subjected to an unfamiliar culture, way of life, or set of attitudes.” This term is commonly experienced and associated with travelers going abroad, however, my experience didn’t take place numerous kilometers away in a foreign country. Mine happened from relocating…
Read Morecommunication, company culture, Jim Collins, Netflix, simon sinek
Shifting a Negative Workplace Culture
in..Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives. Work life might not actually be a soap opera, but in some environments, it can feel like it. We have seen our fair share of messy situations in our client’s cultures – politics, drama, or poor communication resulting in situations that take up…
Read MoreEmployee Handbook, Human Resources, Policies
How to Draft a Meaningful Employee Handbook
inEvery year as summer comes to an end, we start getting call from clients about wanting to write and implement a Handbook. It’s like clockwork. Something about that back to school feeling gets people in the mood for…policies? Maybe not, but it does get us thinking about executing on projects and getting things done that…
Read Moreemployee engagement, intentional people leadership, leadership
Leadership Blind Spots
inYes, your Leadership Team has Blind Spots they don’t know about (that’s why they’re called blind spots). I was recently in a manufacturing facility and had the opportunity to have an abbreviated plant tour. The manufacturing leader was clearly very proud (and rightfully so) of what had been accomplished and the overall operations looked great. …
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8 Workplace Lessons I Learned From My Cat
inFor most of my life, I have unapologetically called myself a ‘dog person’ and I’ve learned countless lessons from my steady, fun-loving water-dog (that’s a different blog altogether). I always liked cats, but they were ‘just cats.’ That changed with a decision to adopt a cat five years ago; a move that altered my perspective and…
Read MoreSwearing in the Workplace
inIs it ever OK to swear in the workplace? Ask around and you’d probably get varying answers. What may be considered taboo is in reality pretty common and if we’re being honest, you find swearing in almost every workplace. You also find swearing at all levels of the organization, leadership and even (especially) executives don’t…
Read Moreartificial intelligence, employee experience, gig economy, Human Resources
HR Leaders Summit West 2018 – Trends & Takeaways
inI attended the HR Leaders Summit (West) hosted in Vancouver last month. This was my first year at this conference and I had high expectations after Brad, Devan and Jane from our team attended last year. The conference did not disappoint! A wide variety of presenters ranging from Airbnb to HR Executives to Consultants all…
Read MoreCompany values, Culture, Culture Deck, Human Resources, values, Winnipeg
Really Though…What are your Company Values?
inOver recent years many of us have become aware of the importance in sharing the purpose behind our work and organization. But what about our company values?
Read Moredelegation, hiring, leadership, recruiter, recruitment, time management, Winnipeg
“How did it get so late so soon?” Recruitment Advice for Busy People
inThere’s one thing many Hiring Managers are doing that drives away top talent. I’m not convinced they know they’re doing it. It’s simple to fix and it makes life so much harder on their teams. It’s the primary reason I see good candidates leaving the recruitment process and good companies missing out. Hiring Managers are…
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