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“The Silent Productivity Killer”: Presenteeism vs. Absenteeism
When we talk about workplace productivity, Absenteeism usually gets most of the attention. An employee who does not…
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Serendipity Engineering as an L&D Practice
You’ve probably learned something useful by chance. A stranger at a café mentions a tool that turns out…
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How to Encourage the Ethical Use of AI: A Practical Guide for HR Leaders
AI has been influencing every aspect of work. And if you are an HR leader, L&D professional, or…
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Designing Pay Mix That Attracts, Retains and Motivates Top Sales Talent
Pay mix is a critical element of sales compensation design. Get it right, and you’ll unleash the full…
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From Workplace to Community: Why Purpose and Belonging Matter More Than Ever
You have probably heard the story about the janitor, who when asked what he was doing for NASA…
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The Success Shift
Ask ten Canadians what success looks like today and you’ll likely get ten different answers. A decade ago,…
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As AI continues to make inroads in our workplaces, is it possible to upskill and reskill without losing people?
For some time now, the godfather of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Geoffrey Hinton, has been sounding the alarm about…
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Remarkable Members: Inspiring Stories from HR Spotlight Recipients
The HR Spotlight is a way for us to celebrate excellence within our HR community. Whether you’d like…
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Leveraging the Summer of Sports
This summer, we have welcomed the globe to share our country’s journey in the biggest sporting tournament in…
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Associations as Learning Ecosystems
Professionals across industries are finding themselves overwhelmed by information. What feels harder to access is the time and…
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Spark: Inspiring Human-Centred Change and Innovation at HR Conference & Expo 2026
CPHR BC & Yukon’s HR Conference & Expo 2026 welcomed just under 1,400 participants. As the 63rd of…
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In-Person Engagement Is the New Advantage for Emerging Professionals
When students and emerging professionals ask how to get their first job, the advice they expect is often…