Lipstick and Beer. Business in tough times

by marie | Oct 29, 2019 | Blog, Leadership and Management, Employer Best Practices

In times of economic duress businesses close, people lose their jobs and there is a climate of fear. The three most common reactions to a downturn in the economy are freeze, flee and fight. During the freeze period, spending is down. Then there is massive exit for...

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Some clarifications for newcomers to Canada

by marie | Oct 27, 2019 | Blog, Canadian Workplace Culture, Build your career

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Some clarifications for newcomers to Canada Many immigrant employees are confused by the concept of sexual harassment. Here are a few incidents to illustrate. Can you tell which of these incidents constitutes sexual harassment and...

The Future of Work II: Is There a Relationship Between Industry 4.0 and Emotional Labour?

by marie | Oct 7, 2019 | Blog, Hot Off The Press, Leadership and Management, Employer Best Practices, Build your career, Future of Work

The Future of Work II: Is There a Relationship Between Industry 4.0 and Emotional Labour? Introduction People, production and profit. These are the three primary gears in the machine that Industry 4.0 claims to revolutionize with the most significant disruptor to the...