Everybody agrees that the current situation will have an impact on the way we will do things in the future. HR, and more specifically “Assessment & recruitment” is no exception. But what can we expect in the short term? Here are some thoughts: The magnitude of the changes will depend on our ability to keep […]
Leadership is the starting point for increasing employee engagement. However, while everyone is familiar with the concept, few can easily distinguish the different types of leadership. The literature on the subject distinguishes two styles: transactional and transformational. Transactional or transformational leadership Transactional leadership, as the name suggests, is based on the principle of transactions between […]
In the coming years, it will be increasingly rare for employees to be in the same position in the same organization for the entirety of their careers, especially because of the shortage of skilled manpower. Moreover, technology has become unavoidable in the job market, and it will likely cause some jobs to disappear or evolve, […]
Les défis associés à la pénurie de main-d’œuvre qualifiée sont multiples et varient d’un secteur d’activités à un autre. Les organisations doivent travailler d’arrache-pied afin d’accroître leur pouvoir d’attraction et d’avoir une « marque employeur » qui se différencie de celle de la concurrence. Présence accrue sur les médias sociaux, horaire de travail flexible et […]
The “Employer Brand” article – part one of this article – showed us why the employer brand concept is essential to an organization. To remain competitive, an organization must be able to attract the best talent in a market that is becoming increasingly competitive. Your employer brand allows you to set yourself apart from the […]
In a constantly changing and evolving environment, where employees and companies face many challenges, how can a company implement winning qualities to ensure its permanence in the market? Human resources certainly comprise one of the determining factors for a company. The development of a stable, competent workforce committed to its mission is a critical challenge […]
The massive influx of women on the labour market has triggered major changes in the family structure. Quebec families have had to redefine the parental roles, and despite everything, considerable challenges in terms of the work-family balance are still present. The number of magazine articles and blog posts dedicated to personal organization, time management, and […]
Toblerone chocolate bars recently caused uproar in the United Kingdom when they changed the shape of their famous bar! Their reason for the shrinkage? The company explained, “[…] like many other companies, we are experiencing higher costs for numerous ingredients.”1 That being said, every company must be successful, and every company feels pressure to find […]
Numerous studies have demonstrated the importance of getting the right amount of sleep in order to function at an optimal level. Inadequate amounts of sleep have been associated with a wide range of health disorders. There is no arguing that the negative effects of sleep deprivation on the brain and the body are profound. We […]
Linda Sabourin has several years of experience in a strategic advisory role for both human resources management and career management. She offers services related to the assessment and development of human potential, including: management/career coaching, management skills development training programs, assessment of potential (psychometric testing), career transitions, and organizational development. Her clients include individuals, SMEs, […]
Q: Our organization has always put a lot of emphasis on selecting and developing supervisors and managers showing leadership potential. In some cases, our assessment was “bang on” while in other cases we made really bad choices. Each time, we were looking for “transformational leaders”, as this seems to be the way to go. However, […]
Everyone has had an enthusiastic colleague or friend, who was excited by the challenges of his or her position, and imagined working towards a brilliant career with his or her employer, but who, after a few months or even years, admits being completely disillusioned, admits to doing only the bare minimum, and to even considering […]
