News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
To begin, management and leadership are not necessarily the same, but they do go hand in hand. Over the years, the lines between the role of a leader and a manager have blurred, and the terms are now being used interchangeably. With the lack of clarity in job expectations, many workplaces have not been able […]
It’s your first day on the job and naturally, you want to impress your boss. But how do you exactly go about doing this? You don’t want to come off as too strong, but you don’t want to come off as an ordinary worker. Every job is different, but most employers expect the essential characteristics […]
Entering postsecondary is an exciting new chapter for many. Everyone has a different route and there is no such thing as the right way to live your postsecondary career. You may choose to pursue your interests and further develop yourself by getting involved, whether it be running for student elections, participating in school clubs, or […]
HRchat host Bill Banham recently interviewed Jennifer McClure. Jennifer is a keynote speaker, social media influencer, executive coach, President of Unbridled Talent LLC and CEO of the awesome DisruptHR series. Jennifer has over 25 years of experience leading human resources and talent acquisition efforts, studying industry best practices, and partnering with senior executives to improve their […]
Managers are strategic in influencing employees’ behaviours and performance.
Read the podcast transcription here: Bill: Welcome to the HRchat Podcast. I’m your host, Bill Banham. Today we’re joined by Lori Pearlstein. Lori is founder of Playworks, a comedian, actor, and she’s a public speaker. She coaches individuals on job interview skills, public speaking, and confidence building. Lori uses the correlation between cognitive behavioral therapy […]
Lately, much emphasis is given to a leader’s ability to influence the behavior of his/her followers and much less on his/her ability to actually direct them towards the right goals and strategy. This made me question the nature of leadership, as it is currently being presented. What’s the value of influence if it doesn’t lead to actual […]
It is not a trend Employee engagement. You’ve undoubtedly heard the term before. But what is it, really? And does it matter? As it happens, it matters a lot in the modern workplace. It has an impact on nearly every aspect of business: from turnover rates to customer satisfaction, sales and profit. Here, we tell you […]
Is your HR department decking out your corporate sports team with uniforms? That’s awesome! But there are a few things you need to keep in mind.
Stepping up to a leadership position requires a unique set of abilities. In any new phase of growth, sheer determination can only take you so far. But what if you’re not ready to step it up? This is just another step in the career journey.
Read on to see some of the telltale signs you aren’t ready to lead – yet.