
The Problem with HR Strategy
You think you have an HR strategy but you don't. Because strategy is not a list of programs. You have a strategy when you create something aimed at concrete business outcomes like risk reduction, market growth, and core

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You think you have an HR strategy but you don't. Because strategy is not a list of programs. You have a strategy when you create something aimed at concrete business outcomes like risk reduction, market growth, and core

Most of us spend our days heads-down focusing on our immediate work - compensation, hiring, performance management, employee issues... But HR leaders need to look up - and out. To build a strong workforce strategy, we mu
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Performance management conversations can be stressful. This video should help. If you are nervous about it, you have probably been avoiding it and avoidance will not solve the problem. This video will help you prepare fo

HR is failing when we look at problems narrowly: accepting a manager's convenient opinion that the employee is the problem. This episode looks at how human resources professionals can properly diagnose whether a team iss

Research reveals a worrying trend regarding the wellness of HR. While HR professionals are tasked with managing company culture and supporting workforce wellness, the vast majority of us lack adequate support. Clinical p

Building a positive work environment requires more than just corporate perks or collaboration values on a wall. Josh Block, President of Block Imaging, joins the show to discuss how focusing on "Together, Thoughtful, and

Constructive dismissal is an often-discussed but rarely-realized part of employment law where fundamental changes to a role can lead to significant employer liability. This episode breaks down what counts as a unilateral

Implementing AI is different than other types of software. Globalization Partners (G-P) Head of HR Laura Maffucci shares her lessons from navigating an AI mandate, handling employee fear, and building a cross-functional

Implementing a clear progressive discipline policy ensures that your organization handles employee performance issues fairly and legally. This episode covers this essential HR topic which I have avoided for over 5 years.

Calculating severance pay in Canada requires understanding the difference between statutory minimums and common law reasonable notice. In this episode, employment lawyer Brady Farmer explains how age, position, and lengt

Many professionals wonder why others with less technical skill seem to get further in their careers. The answer often lies in their ability to build influence and trust through emotional intelligence rather than relying

Workplace friendships are pretty important: they are a primary driver of employee engagement and retention. And, of course, just a nice workplace where people actually want to be. In this episode, Ryan Jenkins explains h

When an employee responds to a performance improvement plan with a formal complaint, it can feel like a calculated move to avoid accountability. This video explains why these counter-complaints happen and how small busin

Conducting a workplace investigation is about much more than finding someone guilty. To protect your organization, you need a defensible, neutral process that can withstand the scrutiny of a courtroom or an arbitrator. I

Pay transparency is no longer just a "nice to have" feature for job postings: in many provinces and states, it is now a legal requirement. It's not enough to add the numbers to a posting - consider what your other employ

Company culture is ignored too often as a focused activity of HR. And it's rare to find someone who has a system for intentionally shaping culture. Nadia Uberoi, Head of People at Garner Health, is that person. She argue
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Managing employee complaints in a small business can quickly become a demanding role that drains your decision-making energy. If you find yourself frustrated by constant venting about co-workers or office lighting, it is

Stop hiring for the wrong things. When you hire, are you actually screening for success, or just a polished resume and a good interview that ticks the experience and credentials boxes? In this episode, I sit down with Dr

Emotional labour is the unwritten work of managing your feelings and the emotions of others to be effective in the workplace. HR professionals and leaders often act as "toxin handlers," absorbing organizational frustrati
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Complaints from employees can be intimidating for any leader, but especially in an SMB where you don't have HR or anyone in HR with this kind of depth. This episode breaks down the immediate steps you must take when an e
Dr. Ryan Jenkins
generations keynote speaker, Millennial and Generation Z expert, trainer, and author · Wonderful Idea Co.
2 appearances on this show
Dina Denham Smith
executive coach and author
1 appearance on this show
Josh Block
Senior Attorney, National LGBTQ and HIV projects · Block Imaging
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Rosina McAlpine
author, parenting expert, CEO · Win-Win Parenting
1 appearance on this show
Debbie Pearmain
onestophr.ca
1 appearance on this show
Laura Maffucci
Globalization Partners
1 appearance on this show
Bob Stenhouse
Veritas Solutions
1 appearance on this show
Sean Raible
Game Plan Total
1 appearance on this show
Nadia Uberoi
Garner Health
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Nita Chhinzer
University of Guelph
1 appearance on this show
Josh Cardoz
Sponge Learning
1 appearance on this show
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