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Approachability at Work

11 Apr Approachability at Work: Creating a Positive and Collaborative Environment

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Approachable. What does that mean exactly? What does that look like at work? Think about a time you worked with someone that you could reach out to for help, perspective or guidance on something that was important to you. How did that person make you...

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Be A Great Teammate

29 Nov Be A Great Teammate

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We need great leaders, but the continuous focus on leadership and leadership development, has diverted our attention and focus on what organizations also truly need – high performing teams. The coming new year is a chance for each and every one of us to commit...

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13 Oct Are You A Good Collaborator?

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A Checklist to Assess Your Collaboration Behaviours Relationships, Resilience and Re-Invention. These words were chosen specifically as the tag line for Upward HR.  For me they represent three critical skills that employees and leaders need to be successful in our dynamic and evolving workplaces.  These three skills...

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27 Jun Did You Know That?

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Blue Jays are fiercely bold and intelligent. As a songbird, they can mimic the sounds of other birds to protect their own nests and warn other birds of pending danger. Blue Jays are fearless, clear and powerful communicators. Being a clear communicator is essential for leaders,...

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Collaborating Effectively in a Complex Hybrid World

16 May Collaborating Effectively in a Complex Hybrid World

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Scenario It’s been two months since you and your team of five people have returned to the office. Your company has embraced a hybrid work schedule where employees can choose to work any three days of the week in the office and two days remotely. The only...

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Recognizing and addressing microaggressions at work A guide for students

09 Mar Recognizing and addressing microaggressions at work: A guide for students

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"My latest article is about microaggressions and was targeted for CPA students who are just starting out in their careers. Regardless of the stage of your career, no one should have to experience them. Learn more about what they are and what you can do...

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23 Jan EMPATHY AND AUTONOMY – IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU

Posted at 12:52h in Employee Engagement, Workload and Burnout, Workplace culture 0 Comments
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Hard to believe that we are already almost one month into 2022. I am having a hard time distinguishing between 2020, 2021 and frankly, this year too!  It seems like one very long side step from reality, and at the same time, things have never felt...

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12 May KEEPING THE TEAM ALIVE – INVEST IN RELATIONSHIPS AND DELIVER VALUE

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“Teamwork is not a virtue. It is a choice—and a strategic one.”― Patrick Lencioni The relationships we build with our work mates is a reflection of who we are and the value we place on being a part of the team. It is impossible to create connection,...

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17 Apr FOUR WAYS TO TAME WORKLOAD AND BEAT BURNOUT

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This week I'm pleased to share a guest post written by Brandy Payne, Workplace Mental Health Consultant who shares her expertise helping teams develop workplace mental health strategies. For more info on how she can help you or your team beat burnout, visit www.brandypayne.ca Four Ways...

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09 Apr A TALE OF TWO MEETINGS: WHAT IS PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY?

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It's my pleasure to share a guest article on psychological safety from Ruthann Weeks, She is a Cultural Change Strategist and Certified Psychological Health and Safety Advisor, specializing in workplace psychological safety and corporate social well-being.  A Tale of Two Meetings: What is Psychological Safety? Written by...

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A Grand Dinner Party: Setting the Table for Employee Engagement Through Mergers and Acquisitions

by Pauline Greenidge

Mergers and acquisitions are complicated business transactions. A Grand Dinner Party is a metaphor to create the employee engagement that underpins and drives corporate alignment and sustainable business.

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