Workplace Politics and Me: Do I have to play this game?
Workplace Politics and Me: Do I have to play this game? You may have encountered politics at your workplace in some way or form. If you are like most people, you probably associate a negative connotation to workplace politics, and would like to stay as far away from...
Workplace Politics: The Good, the Bad and the In-between
Workplace Politics: The Good, the Bad and the In-between Workplace politics takes on different meanings in different situations, and may be positive in some situations, and negative in others. People understand workplace politics to be the ‘dark side’ of...
Workplace Politics: The Basics
Workplace Politics: The Basics Workplace politics is a part of life, and the more informed you are, the better prepared you will be to navigate the ocean of politics at your workplace. Especially as a newcomer to Canada, knowledge can prove to be powerful, helping you...
Lipstick and Beer. Business in tough times
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
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?
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...
How to Find Work in the Banking Industry in Canada With Churchilean Andrada
How to Find Work in the Banking Industry in Canada With Churchilean Andrada Churchilean Andrada moved to Canada from the Philippines 1.5 years back, when her husband sponsored her shortly after their marriage. Church, as she likes to call herself, had to leave her...
Why You Should Adapt, Not Adopt
“Overadjusting” may not be good for your career! According to podcast interviewer, Christian Hoferle (#thecultureguy), during his time in Tokyo, cultural trainer Russell Harlow was charged with facilitating a change process among his Japanese team. He was surprised...
Self-Awareness Can Make You A Better Leader
Self-Awareness Can Make You A Better Leader 3 ways you can use self-awareness to develop ethical decision-making I. Two stories of leadership – which one would you rather be known for? I was at a construction manager’s meeting not so long ago when I heard these two...
