Take Vacation ‘Off the Grid’
We don’t need to remind anyone how challenging the last 17 months have been, nor mention yet again ‘unprecedented times’ and the many versions of normal that may exist. The striking reality is that we’ve all experienced it – andMore >
Name it, Don’t Numb it
This week is Canadian Mental Health Week (May 3rd to 9th), and fittingly, this year’s slogan is “name it, don’t numb it.” In acknowledgement of mental health, particularly in light of the past year+ and the brain science behind labellingMore >
Choose to Challenge
March 8th is International Women’s Day (IWD), when, across the globe, we celebrate the significant achievements of all women, acknowledge our unique and collective identities, and embrace our diversity. This year the IWD theme is #ChoosetoChallenge, which is premised on ourMore >
2020 – Truth, Not Hindsight
Over the last few weeks, I’ve been thinking about what a recap of 2020 would look like, and where to even start. With so much in hindsight, I landed on a focus on whether and how 2020 has changed us,More >
The Power of Language
Few of us would deny the power of language, and yet, most of us regularly use words and terms without thought to their origins. Indeed, some of that power comes from the fact that language can be so entrenched thatMore >
COVID-19: Defining Your New Normal
Across Canada (specifically within BC), we’ve been watching the COVID-19 curve remain relatively flat for some time. We’ve acted quickly, taken solid measures and are collectively beginning to feel more positive and hopeful. This has led to much discussion andMore >
HR in 2020 – What’s Your Focus?
As we roll into each new year, business owners/leaders often ask what the emerging trends are for the coming year where HR is concerned. At this time last year, we wrote about HR areas of focus for 2019 and beyondMore >
Don’t let 2020 be Hindsight
Happy New Year! In our last post of the last decade, we recapped HR in 2019 and encouraged you to reflect back on your own year – individually, or within teams. As we move into a new year/decade, we inviteMore >
Steps Towards a Complaint-free Workplace
Have you ever stopped to consider how often you complain during an average day, what you complain about, who you complain to, and how it makes you feel – whether you’re even aware of it or not? Or maybe youMore >
Supporting Mental Wellness at Work
Given the prevalence of mental health matters amongst Canadians, earlier this year, we identified mental wellness as one of the key HR Priorities for 2019. Last week (May 6 – 12) was also Mental Health Awareness Week in Canada; thus,More >