Tag Archives: Human Resources

Exploiting Young Workers is Wrong

Posted on November 24, 2014 by

Recently I had the opportunity to read an article in The Winnipeg Free Press by Brianna Heinrichs called “Labour Laws are hampering our youth” Some of the points in the article were interesting and it is understandable that restricting the … Continue reading →

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Are You an Ambassador of Change?

Posted on December 31, 2013 by

This year has been an amazing year of wondrous adventure and challenges that have provided me with opportunities and learning potential. Over the last year I have successfully adjusted to a new role with my employer, successfully assisted in multiple … Continue reading →

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The Nemesis of Improvement is Complacency

Posted on February 16, 2013 by

If my years of experience have taught me anything it is that the nemesis of improvement is complacency. It’s that acceptance that whatever could be potentially improved won’t be because “that’s the way it has always been” or “that’s just … Continue reading →

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Checking References – Don’t be annoying, be organized!

Posted on October 17, 2012 by

Recently I was contacted by someone to provide a reference for someone else. I was surprised to receive the call because I had not been informed that I was on someone’s list of references to begin with. A helpful tip … Continue reading →

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Interviewing a Candidate

Posted on September 11, 2012 by

Do some of the interviews in your organization remind you of a skit from the famed comedy group Monty Python? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjBfatgVlfI&feature=player_embedded I hope not, but I have in my experience seen some interviews unfold that were obviously very disorganized. I … Continue reading →

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Screening Your Applicants

Posted on August 17, 2012 by

Have you ever sat down with a manager who screens resumes for a position only to explain the reason they think  certain resumes qualify for interviews is because “these resumes are from nice people”? Or are you maybe one of … Continue reading →

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Job Postings

Posted on June 27, 2012 by

While reading a job posting nothing bothers me more than reading a list of sought after qualifications that are so generalized in nature that you are left wondering if the recruitment officer or manager even knows what the job does. … Continue reading →

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