Recruiting Strong Executives for VC and Private Equity

Realizing growth on investments requires executive leadership capable of navigating new paradigms in tech, ESG, and consumer behaviour.
Determining Compensation for Not for Profit Employees

How should NFPs compensate their employees and leaders? Too little will hinder recruitment and retention, while too much poses a PR threat.
Top Talent Comes At A Premium

Over the last several months of my consultancies in Human Resources, I’ve noticed remarkable changes in what employees and companies value most. For decades, compensation has been the number one driving force behind most job changes, contract negotiations, and strategic reorganizations. This is understandable. For those that work to live (rather than the passionate folks […]
How Did The Bell Layoffs Rollout From a CPHR’s Perspective?

As we’ve all likely heard by now, Bell Canada made a sudden announcement this morning; the all-sports TSN radio news format in Vancouver, Winnipeg and Hamilton will be no longer. This means a loss of employment for show personalities, production teams and more.¹ The terminations that occurred today follow the company’s announcement last week of […]
Overcoming Systemic Racism in the Workplace

Fostering diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace involves real, sustained effort. Concrete steps being taken by Canadian companies.
Human Resources in the Boardroom

2020 has shown what many already knew: human resources is a key factor in strategic decision making and should be represented in the C-suite.
The Challenge of Modern Mining Leadership

Modern mining leadership must face challenges of technical revolution, safety/sustainability responsibilities and recruiting STEM talent.
Smart Mines and the People Who Will Run Them

Smart mines use technology to make decisions, create efficiencies and improve safety and sustainability. What role do human workers play?
Third Party Delivery Services and Succession Planning

Third party delivery services seem to offer unlimited opportunity, but only for those skilled enough to strategically implement new systems.
Hiring for the New Forestry Industry

Building relationships and balancing industry goals are more important than ever.