It’s not the same old story: Canada’s aging population is on the rise, but we don’t have the resources to match
The world’s population is #aging, and so is ours. This decade, #Canada is projected to join the ranks of other superaged countries such as Italy and Japan; by 2026, more than 20 per cent of our population is estimated to be 65 years and older, the majority of whom will be women. Aging affects all of us.…
Bell Let’s Talk Day
In September 2010, #BellLet’sTalk began a conversation – an advocacy program to promote Canada’s mental health education, research, awareness, and ending social stigma. At that time, most people were not talking about mental illness. The numbers though spoke volumes about the urgent need for action. Millions of Canadians, engaged in an open discussion about mental…
The Biggest Lie of HR Recruiters? “We’ll Be In Touch.”
Why do so many people hate politics? Is it the performance? Is it the candidates? Is it the awful and mildly uncreative advertisements? Actually, it’s the double-speak. The fact of the matter is that, today, the general public equates political double-speak with definite equivocation. A party with something to hide. A candidate who will renege…
‘My fridge is empty,’ she said. But did I have time to help?
Rushing to the entrance doors of the grocery store downtown, the inside of my head is a blur of busyness. I am not even sure how behind schedule I am. Chastising myself, I wonder if I even have time for this one quick stop. “Excuse me, miss?” Miss? My grey streaks of hair fly through…
Learning to identify types of interpersonal conflict at work can improve your workplace
On a scale 1 (low) to 10 (high), how confident are you in your ability to manage interpersonal challenges in the workplace? As you reflect on this question, another question for you to consider is how many hours you spend dealing with one of the following issues in a typical week: Misunderstanding – correcting a miscommunication…
Canadian job seekers can find ‘hot jobs’ in unexpected sectors
With all the hype about the war for tech talent – cybersecurity specialists, software developers, big data analysts and the like – Canadian job seekers might not be fully aware of the range of “hot jobs” for non-techies. Recruiting firm Hays Canada reports high demand for executive assistants, law clerks, supply-chain managers and continuous improvement…
I nursed my mother for years. How do I find purpose now that she’s gone?
My mom peacefully passed away last year after a long illness. She was surrounded by family and I tenderly held her soft, warm cheek as she breathed her last breath. Not only was I her daughter, I was also her caregiver. “Now you are free.” A family member uttered these words to me as he…
The habits and attitudes that bring you a successful #career
Building a successful career in an organization these days is a challenge, to say the least. In many ways, it is similar to what organizations face as they go head to head with their foes in the marketplace. PUSHING A ROPE UPHILL These are the typical internal dynamics that make career progression in any organization…
