Virtual teams have become “the new normal” in many organizations, with technology enabling employees to work remotely and collaborate across geographical boundaries. However, as more companies push for return-to-office (RTO) mandates, there seems to be growing apprehension surrounding leadership effectiveness and/or organizational outcomes in these settings. While virtual work has been broadly embraced, some leaders ..read more

Last month, I found myself standing in front of an art installation at the Vancouver Art Gallery. The piece, created by Indigenous artist Demian DinéYazhi, featured three unapologetic statements glowing in neon: We deserve dignity over solidarity We desire survival over statements We demand resources over acknowledgements In that moment, the weight of those words ..read more

Nine out of ten Canadian employees have identified wellbeing as their top priority this year. What’s more, these workers are demanding that their employers step up and support them. Research shows that almost half of employees are relying on their employers for wellbeing support. And while many organizations are creating offerings, from free healthy snacks ..read more

We’re all aware of the ways in which AI can enhance productivity in many jobs across many different industries.  Some of these are quite commonplace today, and we might be tempted to take them for granted.  Think of automation of repetitive tasks, or personalized customer experiences (such as chatbots), or optimized resource allocation (such as ..read more

One surprising aspect of organizations is how bad bosses continue to thrive. By bad bosses, I mean ones who are deeply disliked by their employees and are not particularly effective. This occurs despite processes like performance management, which are meant to identify poor performers. We immediately need to admit that bosses don’t need to be ..read more

In my 20+ years consulting, I’ve often seen the cost of organizations jumping into initiatives without peeling back the layers to reveal hidden challenges and opportunities. Often an incredibly useful (but overlooked) tool – the focus group – could help avoid unnecessary pain while uncovering extremely valuable insights. Here are key reasons why focus groups ..read more

Michele Matthews, CPHR has been a Board Member of CPHR BC & Yukon since June 2024. She is a key contributor to the success of Canada’s leading haircare manufacturer, AG Care, an organization recognized for their global brand and being one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. As its Chief Operating Officer, Michele is responsible for ..read more

There is increasing pressure from various directions, including the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), for companies to tell investors more about human capital. This inevitably will lead Boards to think more about their oversight of HR. Currently, in the US you’ll often hear that the Board’s only role in HR is to hire and ..read more

Sheri Hamilton, CPHR was elected by the CPHR BC & Yukon membership to join the Board of Directors in June. She is an award-winning HR leader with expertise in developing and implementing HR plans, policies, and programs to support an organization’s strategy. With more than 25 years as an executive HR leader, she is passionate ..read more

“My turkey stacked sandwich had more bacon then turkey.  Why is it when you get a salad you get 1 tomato?  For what you pay……not worth it” – Google Restaurant Review Today, reflection is everywhere, and at work it is especially prevalent in the human resource ecosystem. The ability to ‘hold up a mirror’ is ..read more