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The TOP 3 Bad Bosses: how to effectively deal with them
"...So, if your bad boss is an abusive leader with tentacles of insecurity increasingly wrapped around you (Tip: the more talented you are, the bigger the threat you pose - the more likely they are to put a ‘target on your back’), it’s probably time to..."
Struggling to land that JOB or PROMOTION?
"After years working both as an HR practitioner and a Coaching Consultant on interview and promotion panels - I’d met my fair share of ‘Pauls.’ I knew what unconscious biases played a part in their demise. I observed years of them getting dismissed by others, as the less strong candidate for the set role at the end of the day..."
Procrastination - for the win?!
If you find yourself staring at the screen, look up, take the wedding ring off. You my friend are in a toxic marriage with your habits - likely ok in small doses - freaking counterproductive and toxic as all hell in large ones.
Productivity and Time Management Hacks
It blew my mind to think that amid the crazy-busy world of overwhelming work life, a silly mistake when leaving the office - actually turned out to be one of the number one reasons I became measurably more productive in…
Life Purpose - Why this may be the worst question ever asked
‘Cause here’s the deal - we actually don’t really know how long we’re going to be around for and we don’t know what events will change our path (chronic illness, a sick parent, the loss of a child, environmental destruction: fire/flooding etc) and so no, I’m willing to have a guess that we don’t actually have one fixed life purpose.
ATS Compliant Resumes...What does that even mean?
"...you are selling your current and future value to employers, framed through their needs. As such - approach your resume less as a generic list of stuff you’ve generally done/achieved and more as an exercise in decluttering. Think - ok, so here’s 100 things I’ve done - now staring at the job ad - which of the top 10, best align with exactly what’s being asked for in the role."
Should I get a lawyer or HR Ally? Here's what they can do for you?
"it's often less about the mere advice a Lawyer or Ally may provide and far more about what additional weight this adds to your case/situation and the attainment of a positive outcome for you!"
Trans & feeling confused about your rights?
".... The varied policies, guidelines and codes of conduct out there, can be rather intimidating. This situation is often compounded if you’re gender diverse...because a reality that many don’t want to say, is..."
“My company fired me because I made a complaint to my boss”
"What follows is a list of our findings from over a decade of research conducted in the workplace. Key questions to consider, whether or not you're covered and..."
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