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When I think about the heartbeat of any thriving organization, it’s clear: employee engagement is the pulse that keeps everything alive and kicking. But how do we truly enhance this engagement, especially in the unique landscape of Canadian workplaces? It’s not just about perks or paychecks. It’s about creating a culture where people feel connected, valued, and motivated to bring their best selves every day. So, let’s dive into the art and science of employee engagement strat

In the last five years, business leaders have been scrambling to adopt AI and understand how it will change work. Most conversations have focused on automation, productivity, and cost reduction. AI writes emails, analyzes data, generates reports, and even builds software. But something more consequential is emerging… the early formation of AL — the Artificial Leader. Not a robot CEO sitting in the corner office. Not a science-fiction dystopia. Something subtler. And in many c

We all know that change is inevitable, especially in today’s fast-paced business world. But how do organizations not just survive change, but thrive through it? That’s where organizational change management models come into play. These frameworks act like roadmaps, guiding companies through the twists and turns of transformation. Whether you’re rolling out new technology, restructuring teams, or shifting company culture, understanding these models can make all the difference

Understanding the Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership Our learning from our weekly radio/podcast series, “WorkPlace Radio,” has taught us something that is absolutely clear: in leadership, intelligence is essential — but it’s not nearly enough! Many organizations still promote or celebrate leaders based purely on technical brilliance, strategic sharpness, or years of experience. Yet, time and again, we see a consistent truth: the most successful leaders aren’t

I was 16 when I met my uncle Andrew who was visiting from Aberdeen, Scotland for the first time. His first words to me were " Halò, tha...

There’s an interesting scenario brewing in today’s workplace. One scenario is the amount of change brewing with economic uncertainty,...

During a recent podcast we were part of, we reported on some interesting statistics from ADP, Ceridian and other HR providers in Canada,...

When the first horseless carriages appeared, many citizens were not pleased with the noisy contraptions that frightened horses and mules, ironically.

In our recent interview with Kennedy Hardinge, President of the Entrepreneur Mental Health Association, it really highlighted a subject...

This blog is for our small to medium sized business clients and those aspiring entrepreneurs who may have been too busy running their...

It’s both humbling and healthy to review one’s wisdom from times ago when it comes to the management of change. It was in our February...

A fabulous article in Forbes released some time ago, by Karl Moore entitled “Our Corporate World in Flux and New Challenges for the CEO”...

The remarkably fast-emerging concept of creating an “Employer Value Proposition”, or “EVP" in mid 2024, morphed within months, into the...