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The Effect or Non-Effect of Helicopter Parenting

Does Being a Helicopter Parent Make a Difference when Children Enter the Workforce? While n-gen researches and works with clients on the impact that a multigenerational workforce has on engagement, performance and productivity in the workplace, we have to be … Continue reading

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What does the ‘Selfie’ Phenomena tell us about Employees?

Employees and Selfies The other day I was at a garden centre and as I rounded the corner, I noticed the cashier taking a selfie at the register.  Nowadays, customers are pretty used to seeing smart phones alongside the cash … Continue reading

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Why Summer Hours Are a Good Idea

Providing Flexible Work Schedules If you live in Canada, as we do, you know how short the summer season is – especially after the polar vortex we experience last winter.  As a self-proclaimed ‘sun worshipper’ there is nothing I love … Continue reading

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The People Side of Change Management

Improving Engagement in the Change Management Process In the last few days I have had several conversations with existing and prospective clients on the challenges their organizations are facing, particularly as they undergo significant change.  A common theme is that, … Continue reading

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Succession Planning – What’s the Point?

Making Succession Planning Work for All Generations Over a decade ago, when we first started n-gen, there were a lot of discussions about succession planning. HR leaders were trying to figure out what the best method was to succession plan. … Continue reading

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