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Enhancing Skills in the Workplace I’m joined in HRchat episode 535 by Rita Sookrit, Canada Learning Lead at Hemsley Fraser. Skilled in aligning business goals with L&D strategy, Rita helps companies implement innovative solutions using technology, tools, and frameworks. She also combines business acumen with portfolio skills to build trust, align stakeholders, tackle challenges, and inspire […]
In episode 534 of the HRchat show, I talk with Cole Egger, co-founder and CEO of Kindly Human. In his role, Cole leads the company’s vision to provide 24/7 empathy, privacy, and support for millions of people who need to feel heard. Through his own personal journey serving as a stem cell donor for his father […]
The Agility Reimagined Summit, hosted at Spaces and produced by Anchor HR Services and HR Gazette returns to downtown Toronto in March to bring the business community together and take a look at ways HR, Talent pros, and leaders can move from resiliency to agility and growth. In addition to talks by such respected experts as Ian Cook […]
Office Space Planning from the Perspective of Human Resources Having the right office space plan can mean the difference in office dynamics, budget-savviness, employee retention, and efficiency. Note that this goes beyond office aesthetics. Unfortunately, business owners and human resource managers don’t give office space planning the attention it deserves. Most innovative companies are five […]
Being a human resources (HR) professional takes a unique skill set because the HR department acts as a mediator between upper management and staff, bridging the gap between each. Despite this challenging role, making mistakes can quickly ruin your career in HR if you’re not paying attention to the consequences. This article will highlight some […]
My guests in HRchat episode 533 are David Cartlidge, Managing Director, and Jamie Keeling, Sales Director at My Staff Shop, a company specializing in creating tailored employee benefits and rewards & recognition via their Platform. My Staff Shop provides employees with exclusive deals and discounts, free financial advice, and saving tips to suit every situation. David, […]
My guest in HRchat episode 532 is Larysa Grant, a Breaking Barriers Program Coordinator at Times Change Women’s Employment Service, a non-profit helping women find meaningful employment. Larysa loves helping people grow in their professions and use their talents to the fullest. At Breaking Barriers, she helps women remove barriers to entering the jobs they like. […]
How HR leaders Can Develop a People-First Company Culture In HRchat episode 531, we consider ways HR leaders can scale ‘people-first’ company culture when so many new barriers exist. Listen too, as we discuss ways to support the mental wellbeing of employees through a potentially difficult 2023. My returning guest is Kim Tabac, Principal Consultant […]
In HRchat episode 530, we talk about the connections between the HR and Marketing departments. My guest this time is Ron Tite, Founder & Chief Creative Officer at Church + State. An entrepreneur, speaker, and best-selling author, Ron Tite has always blurred the lines between art and commerce. He has been an award-winning advertising writer and […]
Smart Recruitment with Lensa in the US With the current labor shortage in the US, companies across many sectors of activity are having an extremely hard time finding talent to fill their open positions. This phenomenon, along with the rise of employee disengagement known as quiet quitting and the trend of employees resigning from their […]