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Should Employers Take a Stance on Social and Political Issues?
It was not long ago that companies and their leaders were discouraged from taking a public stance on political and social issues. Today, however, it is a completely different story, with more employees actively seeking out employers who take a stance on issues of importance to them. In a recent survey conducted by Gartner, a leading research and advisory company: three-quarters of the 3,000...
Handling a Serious Complaint Involving Management or the HR Team
Any violation of trust amongst employees in the workplace can be problematic. However, when the violation comes from someone in Management or HR – it becomes a particularly sensitive matter that can cast a negative light on the leadership team and eventually the entire organization. If or when this happens, it is critical to take swift remedial action. We have outlined a few steps and tips to...
Unethical Behaviour in Nonprofit Organizations: Should Nonprofit Leaders be Held to a Higher Standard?
Nonprofits and those who lead them are often held in high regard by the public, partly because they have chosen to dedicate themselves to working for the public good rather than profit-making. Due to the nature of nonprofit work, being part of a nonprofit's Executive leadership team evokes a lot of trust from the internal and external community; but with great trust comes great responsibility....
An Homage to my ‘sister-wife’: What Real Woman Empowerment Looks Like
As an HR Professional/Consultant , I pride myself on practising what I preach, walking the talk and I publicly list my values as “Transparent, Accountable and Agile” . I lead with vulnerability and authenticity, both professionally and personally. I thought it was time to share this story: So, this is our 32-year love story Dawn Astrid Watkins Tsergas. Thank you for letting me share it,...
Why HR is more important than ever – During and Post-Pandemic
HR has always been an integral part of any sound, healthy organization. HR professionals heavily contribute to a company’s culture: If your HR team is not up to speed with what is relevant today, or worse, contributes to any toxicity or uncertainty in your organization, your employees will be discouraged, they will lack motivation and will likely be less inclined to consult HR for help (whether...
Human Resources: Mental health support is the ‘new normal’
Before COVID-19, it was estimated that 1 in 5 Canadian workers would experience a mental health issue severe enough to impact their job performance at some point in their working lives. The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly affected the physical, mental and emotional well-being of many Canadians, and as the pandemic and resulting lockdowns continue, concerns regarding employee mental health are...