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 […]
Interview with Jennifer McClure Part 2: Community Building, HR Influencers and DisruptHR
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 Key to Behaviours and Performance with guest Rob Catalano [Podcast]
Managers are strategic in influencing employees’ behaviours and performance.
DisruptHR Toronto: Improv & positive reinforcement with Lori Pearlstein [Podcast]
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 […]
How Do You Define Effective Leadership?
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 […]
Here’s Why Employee Engagement is Crucial in the Modern Workplace
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 […]
Five Things To Remember When Ordering Uniforms For Your Company Sports Team
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.
Telltale Signs You Aren’t Ready to Lead Yet
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.
Why We Need to Treat Departing Employees Better as They Head Out The Door
Here’s something I’ve learned from years of management: There are two key days that employee’s judge the organization on — their first day at work, and their last. The first day of work has been getting a lot of attention as everyone seems to be focusing on the importance of onboarding, and that’s a good […]
Why You Should Attend a “Disrupt HR” Event
Once in a while an event series is born that shakes things up, it makes you think differently, it leaves you inspired. That event is DisruptHR.