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Category Archives: Career
Branding Shenanigans – Yes, I Really Did Wear Orange Pants While Dancing (badly) to “Bom Bom Bom”
Companies are unstoppable when they’re powered by people with heart and a little skin in the game. Add a sense of humour to the mix and you’ve got a recipe for success — and maybe a few shenanigans. This past … Continue reading
Posted in Career, Leadership, Personal Brand, Staffing Industry
Tagged branding, The People Bank, The Placement Group
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Smokers Are Losing Their Networking Advantage
I used to think the smoking crowd at work had a huge advantage. I’d see them leave the building together and come back 10 minutes later with all kinds of plans and energy. Why? They took the time to chat … Continue reading
Surviving The New Job
Changing jobs at the leadership level is tough territory. Part of the challenge is that new people see the work environment through a different lens than those who have been around a while. Fresh eyes may bring new ideas but … Continue reading
Posted in Career, High Octane Performance
Tagged Business, employment, Job satisfaction, Leadership, Management, New People
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It’s Not Work If You Love It
The most amazing things happen when we build a career on what we do well. If you doubt that, skip to the end of this post and view the video now. Here’s what you’ll get if you build a career on … Continue reading
Posted in Career, High Octane Performance, World of Work
Tagged Business, career advice, career choice, employment, Healthy workplace, postaday2011
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How Can I Win In This Job?
If you’re hiring right now, applicants should be able to expect a clear and succinct answer to that question. Many recruiting plans go off the rails late in the process when the hiring company suddenly realizes they haven’t invested sufficiently in … Continue reading
Job Burnout: Exposing The Real Culprit
Job burnout is real but the causes are often misdiagnosed. This post busts the myth surrounding the most commonly cited culprit. Continue reading
Western Provinces Set To Drive GDP Growth in Canada
Canada’s stable economy and relatively strong forecast are attractive to growth-oriented organizations seeking new markets. Here is an overview of the anticipated GDP growth by province along with key drivers. Continue reading
The Future of Work 2.0
How well informed are you on changes in the work world? Click through to watch a Harvard video on hyperspecialization – a work trend with implications for both managers and workers. Continue reading
Career: Do What You Love – Passion Breeds Profit
Find out what you love to do and you’ll never spend a dull, boring day at work. Ever. Here are a few short tips. Continue reading
Can Personality Get You Hired?
Should it matter if people like you? What role does personality and likeability play in the hiring process? Continue reading
Posted in Career, Personal Brand, World of Work, Staffing Industry
Tagged jobs, resume, Finding a job, Seeking employment, Interviewing tips
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Better Under Pressure: How Great Leaders Bring Out the Best in Themselves and Others
“What qualities make leaders able to sail through the rolling ocean that is the new normal, and bring their people with them? And how can leaders develop those attributes?” Justin Menkes starts his book with these questions and does a good job of answering them. Read on…
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