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Picture this: It’s late afternoon. Two managers linger by the coffee machine after a tough meeting. One sighs and says, “I just don’t know what to do about Alex. Every time I try to coach them, they shut down.”  The other nods [...]

Every February, Nova Scotia pauses to celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Black communities whose roots here date back before Confederation; It is a month of pride and reflection, a reminder of the strength and resilience woven into our identity as Black people and Black [...]

Sports have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. From paddling to soccer, to equestrian, to swimming, I have checked a lot of boxes in the world of competitive sport. But basketball? Basketball stole [...]

If you’re an HR department of one, prioritize connection. You’re never really as alone as it can feel sometimes!  If you’ve ever been the sole HR professional in an organization, you know the paradox: you’re surrounded by people, yet the role can feel incredibly lonely. HR sits at the intersection [...]

Over the years, we have been approached again and again by companies asking if we could support their internal HR person behind the scenes. They wanted their HR team to grow in confidence, capability, and judgment, while still keeping their structure lean. We have [...]

Is anyone else finding it busier as we move into the holiday season? Deadlines are looming, projects need wrapping up, there are school concerts, last-minute emails, holiday errands, and somewhere in between you’re supposed to shop, cook, clean, and still get actual work done.  The logical solution we’re taught [...]