March 8 is International Women’s Day! This year’s theme: #EmbraceEquity. Today’s Engaged HR blog addresses an equity-related topic that is predominantly relevant to women: the challenges faced by mothers in the workplace.…
There is no doubt that the last three years have given the concept of “psychological safety” room to be heard, to be valued and to be explored in organizations. It is even…
“I still have music in me!” Did you watch the movie The Intern? In this heartwarming comedy, former executive Ben (Robert de Niro) accepts a role as a “senior” intern at an…
As HR professionals we love HR. We love it so much that we often watch a movie or a show just to pick out the HR themes and see how the world…
“No one wants to work anymore.” Have you heard anyone say that lately in passing conversation? Or maybe you’ve even said it yourself? You’re trying to hire. You have good roles available. …
For many, the pandemic meant working from home which created a wonderful opportunity for us to spend more quality time with our pets. They were at our feet, walking across our keyboards…
On April 12, 2022 Canada will mark Equal Pay day – a day dedicated to raising awareness of the gender pay gap. The World Economic Forum predicts the gender gap won’t close…
Our society is changing, slowly, but changing nonetheless. While trans people have gained measurable legal rights over the past two decades, societal acceptance and workplace inclusion have lagged legislation. As a result,…
Resignation. Great or otherwise, is a disruptive event in the organization’s life. Depending on who the employee is, their resignation could disrupt the entire organizational strategy. Best-case scenario, it means several weeks…
It’s that time of the year again when workplaces around the country are actively engaged in answering a single question: How do we celebrate the holidays in a meaningful and safe way?…