When “Voluntary” Becomes Illusory: The Hidden Pressures of Well-Being Tech at Work Introduction Imagine this: your workplace introduces a new “employee wellness platform” that tracks your sleep, mood, and heart rate through a wearable device. Participation is technically optional—but your manager mentions it in every meeting, and team leaders report on who’s opted in. You start to feel like opting out isn’t really a choice. This scenario […]
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The Interview Illusion: Why It’s Time to Rethink How We Hire “Tell me how you would use your communication skills to resolve a conflict with a co-worker?” Snoozing yet? I’ve heard every answer imaginable to this question. Only one ever stood out—a candidate said they’d “go alpha to assert dominance,” like we were filming a wildlife documentary, not hiring for an office job. Unsurprisingly, they didn’t […]
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Why Management Concepts are Incoherent If you are developing your expertise on a management topic like “teams” or “trust”, you will find an endless number of frameworks, models, and theories. At first, it might feel like you are learning more and more about the field. However, at a certain point, you will get frustrated. You will find that “new” ideas […]
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The Power of K.I.S.S.: A Framework of Excellence With my 30 years of experience in Human Resources Management and teaching business studies at Canadian universities, this is what I have established as a framework of success with excellence. In today’s dynamic professional landscape, success is no longer determined solely by technical knowledge or experience. It requires a combination of mental agility, emotional intelligence, […]
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Building Inclusive Leadership: Tools and Insights for HR Professionals As workplaces grow increasingly diverse and interconnected, HR professionals play a critical role in shaping environments where everyone can thrive. JIBC’s new Inclusive Leadership Associate Certificate offers a practical, value-driven approach to leadership, helping participants see how workplace systems influence people’s experiences and where opportunities for positive change exist. On October 1, 2025, CPHR members […]
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