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Get Out of the Way Helicopter Parents – Here Comes the Bulldozer!

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Adwoa K. Buahene

What are “Bulldozer Parents” and what do they mean for the Workforce? Recently, the radio was on, and I briefly heard a person talking about ‘bulldozer parents’. Curious, I researched the term and found a few sites that talked about … Continue reading →

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New Year: New Career Goals

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Giselle Kovary

Planning your Career in 2015 As we settle into 2015, many of us are evaluating our professional lives to determine what the next step will be to make this year even better than the last.  It’s common in January to … Continue reading →

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Managing Teams Virtually: Takes More Time But Not Impossible

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Adwoa K. Buahene

Keeping Virtual Teams Connected More and more often, leaders might have team members that are not in the same building, city or office. Some leaders worry about being effective, because if they can’t see the person, how will they know … Continue reading →

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The Need to Focus on Employees During Unsettling Economic Times

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Giselle Kovary

Why Focusing on Employees During an Economic Downturn is Critical As the Canadian Dollar drops, oil prices plummet and there is speculation of a housing crisis again, several industries and sectors will be badly hit. This may result in the need … Continue reading →

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Building Leadership Trust is Not a Fluffy ‘Soft’ Skill

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Adwoa K. Buahene

Trust is Important to Leadership Leading people is not easy; it takes additional effort and commitment by the manager. As soon as you are responsible for ensuring team goals are achieved, you are responsible that the individuals who make up the … Continue reading →

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