At the end of March, Learnography hosted a simulcast of HR.com’s LEAD2015 Conference at MaRS Discovery District in Toronto. The event was conceived as “a platform to change the world by inspiring individuals, communities, organizations and governments to choose education, collaboration and ethical leadership instead of ignorance, indifference and violence.” Sounds pretty great, right? As […]
Leaders. Learning.
Learnography’s support for innovation in education means that we get to attend (and film) some incredible events. These conferences and speaking engagements bring together thought leaders throughout the sector, from across Canada, to talk about what matters most to them. When you get that many passionate people in a room, the excitement is palpable. […]
How Employees Can Have a Good Relationship with their HR Department
I have friends who have said to me, “I never go to HR because they aren’t helpful.” While I know there are some HR people out there that warrant such a statement, I have worked with and met a number of HR professionals who dedicate themselves to improving the workplace and advocating for employees. It […]
Jobs With Benefits: Informal Flexibility and Why It’s a Great Idea!
When I’ve interviewed candidates the number of times I have heard the question “Is there flexibility to work from home when I want to?” has at least doubled in the last year. While Marissa Mayer at Yahoo famously banned working from home at Yahoo in 2013, there is still a lot of evidence to indicate […]