In this article I will be discussing discrimination in regard to asynchronous (one-way) video interviewing rather than two-way conference style interviews but these points should apply to both. We understand there is no legal issue, as discrimination is measured and based on workforce composition and organisations can be audited to ensure compliance, according to the […]
Why the Zombie Apocalypse Needs an HR Director
The Walking Dead finished its fifth season in March, and I have to admit I enjoy a story that involves supernatural creatures in the apocalypse. Without giving too much away, this season saw our band of survivors joining a group of people who had built a small, walled-in community. Their leader is a politician who […]
What Landed These Companies on the “Most Admired” List
The results are finally in. The World’s Most Admired Companies (WMAC) of 2015 were recently announced by Fortune. Each year, the magazine partners with Hay Group to research the coveted list of companies that redefine the management bar. Hay Group looked into what makes these companies so great. The research identified six megatrends that will […]
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. Presence. […]
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 […]
The Multigenerational Team…Is It Really That Different?
Multi generational teams and workplaces have become a hot topic. You might wonder why. After all, organizations have always been made up of more than one generation. The Difference Today Is Two Fold: First the number of possible generations working together in one team has increased with the reluctance of the older generation to hang […]
To Meet or not to Meet?
That indeed is, or should be, the question that is asked when we call a meeting whether it is a face -to -face meeting or phone or video conferencing. What frequently happens is that there is a topic that is top of some individuals’ minds, perhaps for instance, a new marketing strategy. And since all […]
What Can Make or Break a Leader? Communication Skills
“What we’ve got here….is a failure to communicate.” This famous line from the 1967 film Cool Hand Luke sums up why even the most talented and most liked leader will still fail if they have not mastered the skill of Communication. We talk about the distinction between a “manager” and a “leader” but when it […]
Real Life Lessons from Fictional Workplaces
With all the years I have spent in HR, it is hard to turn off the HR part of my brain when watching a movie or TV show or reading a book. I start analyzing the fictional workplaces I encounter, and I have even used them as examples during presentations. Even though things can get […]
Leaders Who Make It Worth The Drive
I am always in search of stories of exceptional leaders and the practices that make them special. I’m referring to everyday leaders, not the ones that get the headlines and write the books. Some of them come, I confess, from eavesdropping as did the one I discovered at a reception. It was during a harsh […]