The first three months of 2022 have already passed and organizations and teams are cautiously optimistic as employees returning to an in-person workplace. Organizations who have focused solely on creating policies, procedures and schedules for the return to the office or hybrid working conditions have only...
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...
“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,...
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...
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...
Giving Meaningful Feedback During a Pandemic I am a firm believe that meaningful feedback conversations do actually have value. Sometimes leaders find providing meaningful feedback challenging and uncomfortable. In my feedback course for front line leaders, I often hear them speak of performance conversations as difficult....
Birds of All Feathers: Doing Diversity and Inclusion Right Last month I finished reading a great book by Michael Bach called Birds of All Feathers: Doing Diversity and Inclusion Right. Bach is the CEO of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and in this book...
The first month of 2021 is almost over and leaders and teams are cautiously optimistic and moving forward. The shifts in how we work due to the pandemic continue and we need to stay vigilant about how we are cultivating the experience and productivity of...
Over the last number of weeks, I’ve been tasked with building a workshop designed to help leaders effectively manage their employees’ life cycle. The employee life cycle is a simple way to describe the stages that an employee experiences during their time in a company and...
Recently, I had the privilege of presenting to other HR professionals on the topic of employee re-engagement. We talked about how organizations in Alberta are slowly moving forward towards economic recovery and that jobs are being created. However, the labour market is changing. Companies are...