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In light of studies showing the negative impact of employee disengagement, a growing number of executives and HR professionals are prioritizing engagement. In fact, this issue so preoccupies the business community that the Canadian Conference Board has made it the central topic of the Toronto HR Summit in September entitled Engagement Strategies for Uncertain Times. As we address the daunting how-to questions and acknowledge the imperative of increasing engagement, some misunderstandings often linger about what it consists of exactly. The U.S. Conference Board defines it as: “a heightened emotional and intellectual connection that employees have for their job, organization, manager or co-workers.” This heightened connection is essentially what causes employees to...

On the heels of BC HRMA’s highly stimulating conference, we are called to re-ignite our workplaces by working with and integrating thought leaders’ insights and solutions. This is how progress gets created: by harvesting and implementing the products of our observations, research and evolving conversations. With the current emphasis on the benefits of culture and innovation in the workplace, how can we respond adaptably and shift our perspectives on succession planning and the life transition that follows? Download the full article here

If you’re in the legal profession you know first-hand how fast paced and hectic your professional life can be. Focusing on work at this speed and intensity can lead you to loose touch with your authentic self and what matters most in your personal life. This year, the first wave of Baby Boomers, those born in 1946, will be turning 60 and many of them will decide to go into some form of retirement. If you’re a Boomer, you’ve been part of an era that has seen the most effective visionary leaders changing the world in significant ways. Martin Luther King Jr., Robert Kennedy, and Pierre Elliot Trudeau were models of moral leadership as they contributed to the advancement of human rights. Collectively, theBoomers’ generation can re-capture the sense of purposeful...

Along with tax returns, balancing the books, and giving sound advice, accountants are often asked about plans for achieving f inancially security in preparation for retirement. Fortunately, with the boomers’ generation demanding it, f inancial professionals now recognize the imperative of a thoughtful and comprehensive approach to retirement planning; one that considers all success factors, not just financial security. Among those other factors optimal use of time and energy, redefinition of one’s purpose and identity, and social utility are right at the top of considerations for achieving success beyond the workplace. Download the full article here