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Have you been keeping up with your New Year’s resolutions? How about your business resolutions? According to a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology, more than a third of us are well on our way to breaking our New Year’s resolutions. Statistically, it’s due...

Whether you celebrate casual clothes over ‘suits’ such as APPLE, or travel between meetings on scooters such as GOOGLE, your company culture is one of your best selling features to attract potential employees. Here are 10 check points that can help market your company’s “DNA”: 1....

The following article was originally posted on December 11, 2012, in the Globe & Mail. The Question: Do you see value in taking unpaid internships? Would you recommend that students who are having a hard time getting a job in their field take on relevant unpaid internships?...

According to a recent Forbes Insight Study that interviewed over 1,200 executives across Europe, there are five key personality types which must be present within an organization to create a culture of innovation. These personality types are: Here is a breakdown of the 5...

The following article was originally posted on Monday, December 3, 2012, in Workopolis. Consider this: most of us spend an average of 8 hours a day with our co-workers. In contrast, astronauts spend months living and working in confined quarters 24-hours a day with no escap...

Image courtesy Frenk & Danielle Kaufmann (Dreamstime.Com). If your employees are slacking on the job, the key question to consider is: why? Employees who are unmotivated or unhappy tend to do the bare essentials just to pass the time before 5pm. Here are 10 positive ways to...

A recent article in the Harvard Business Review by Dr. Heidi Grant Halvorson shares findings from new studies that suggest people’s natural instincts to sell themselves may actually be counter-productive. This new finding can have a big impact on HR managers and hiring managers....

The following article was originally posted on Monday, November 12, 2012, in the Globe and Mail. The Question: I have a career dilemma. I am currently torn between two career paths and I am not sure how to make a decision. I have a social work background and I am interested in...

Whether you’re running a multi-million dollar corporation or a small boutique business, your biggest asset is your talent. So how do you keep your talented team motivated and productive? Consider these 10 ingenious incentives that truly stand out: 1. Employee Concierge Service —...

The following article was originally posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2012, in the Globe and Mail. The Question: Are there any daily routines that job seekers should maintain while they’re looking for work in order to stay motivated and remain consistent with their job search...