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The State of Human Capital Strategy: Challenges and Opportunities in 2026

September 22, 2026 No Comments

The complex 2026 environment is driving a more human-centred conversation about a cohesive strategy based on principles and values, purpose and engagement, and organizational-employee fit. The response has major implications for executive leadership and Boards of Directors, and must extend beyond individual policies and programs to a holistic approach to organizational effectiveness and high-performance culture. To learn more about a new and more relevant approach to human capital strategy and HR management, read the full article.

The Power of Cognitive Behavioural Techniques in the Workplace

May 10, 2017 No Comments

There is strong evidence of the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to treat a host of symptoms and behaviours commonly associated with depression and anxiety disorders. In this article, I will discuss the application of CBT techniques to both return to work and performance improvement plans, for individuals whose work life has been impacted by these issues.

Performance Management – Many Possibilities…and Implications

January 17, 2017 No Comments

Performance Management (PM) has become a core organizational strategy and management priority for many organizations. PM can effectively be used to drive accountability, quality, productivity, competence, and rewards and recognition. Going beyond simply a tool to drive “appraisals” and incentive rewards, it can drive a sophisticated quality and performance-based culture.

Are You Concerned About Global Privacy? You Should Be!

February 22, 2016 No Comments

You likely believe that your organization’s data – operating, financial, human resources – is a key resource and you have policies and processes in place to mitigate any risk. Whether or not your organization operates in just one province, or just within Canada, you should understand that the principles and guidelines of data management are not grounded in geographic jurisdiction.

Queen’s University IRC 2015 Workplace in Motion Summit Proceedings

February 1, 2016 No Comments

The world of work is changing, and the most successful organizations and practitioners are those that understand how these changes impact the way they do business. To help them do so, and to foster further dialogue, Queen’s IRC hosted the Workplace in Motion Summit. This report elaborates on the most important questions, issues, and themes identified by Summit participants going forward.

Would Roger Martin consider HRM to be a profession?

November 1, 2015 No Comments

To be frank, the academic literature on what makes a profession is not very accessible. Here is something of a different take on the topic. For some time, there has been an ongoing debate in the Harvard Business Review as to whether business management is, or should be, a profession. The debate started with an article written by Khurana, Nohria, and Penrice in 2005 entitled Is business management a profession?

Managing Under the Microscope: The Next Tsunami of Environmental Disasters in the Workplace

October 19, 2015 No Comments

There is a new wave of environmental disasters that are just beginning to splash onto our daily news feeds. Workplace cultures are the next targets that will be publicly examined and debated in excruciating detail – just ask the CBC, Amazon, or the Lance Armstrong “company machine.” All the dirty laundry of inappropriate behaviours and unacceptable people practices are flooding out in the wash, and every detail is being hung out on the public line to view.

Creating a Mentoring Culture for Organizational Success

October 19, 2015 No Comments

Mentoring is a management practice that can assist organizations in building a desired corporate culture, while enabling the careers of those who are already motivated to pursue one. It is an efficient and effective method of shortening the learning curve of new executives and providing more knowledgeable employees with broader perspectives. New executives with a mentor have a sounding board, as well as the benefit of their mentor’s experience as they navigate through situations that may be unfamiliar to them.

Professional Commitment Guilt and the 24 Hour a Day Workplace

October 16, 2015 No Comments

Twenty years ago we used to call him or her a “workaholic.” This is someone who compulsively works long and hard hours, not being able to leave the work at work, but instead fixates over uncompleted tasks throughout the evening. Today it would be difficult to find a professional that does not fit into this category. Some might blame technology for this world pandemic of workaholism. Our work is simply a click away – waiting for us – tempting us to answer that one last email, or complete that one last task.

Business Intelligence, Big Data, and HR

October 2, 2015 No Comments

Our people are our most important asset, or so we hear, so data about those people – workers, or employees, if you prefer – should be central to our organization’s total data set! To understand where HR data fits, you first have to understand your organization’s overall data management strategy. How is data collected, organized, and managed? And how do you analyze that data to obtain information?

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The State of Human Capital Strategy: Challenges and Opportunities in 2026

The Power of Cognitive Behavioural Techniques in the Workplace

Performance Management – Many Possibilities…and Implications

Are You Concerned About Global Privacy? You Should Be!

Queen’s University IRC 2015 Workplace in Motion Summit Proceedings

Would Roger Martin consider HRM to be a profession?

Managing Under the Microscope: The Next Tsunami of Environmental Disasters in the Workplace

Creating a Mentoring Culture for Organizational Success

Professional Commitment Guilt and the 24 Hour a Day Workplace

Business Intelligence, Big Data, and HR

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