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Adrienne Reilly

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Predictive Success

March 5, 2018News and AwardsLori Bacon: Canada’s Best BossLori Bacon: Canada’s Best Boss Searching for Canada’s Best Boss is a daunting task, but our team of five panelists was up for the challenge. After receiving numerous nominations, conducting enlightening interviews, and learning from many inspiring leaders, one boss stood out amongst the rest: Lori Bacon. How Lori Met Swimco Lori Bacon maintains herRead

Avoiding the Workplace’s Greatest Enemy

February 23, 2018Employee EngagementAvoiding the Workplace’s Greatest EnemyAvoiding the Workplace’s Greatest Enemy Despite being a major area of concern for HR professionals and workplace leaders, engagement can lead to an employee’s greatest enemy: burnout. With employee engagement maintaining its position as one of the most controversial topics amongst business leaders and HR professionals, one can often overlook the difference between smart engagementRead

Predictive Success

February 16, 2018Talent OptimizationMy Company Has Data. Now What?My Company Has Data. Now What? Now more than ever, organizations are set on gathering data. With the mindset that “more is better”, these organizations fall into a cycle of data collection without realizing the purpose for which they are collecting it. According to the Harvard Business Review, “using data to its full potential isRead

Predictive Success

February 2, 2018Behaviour AssessmentArtificial Intelligence is Redefining the Recruitment ProcessArtificial Intelligence is Redefining the Recruitment Process Finding the ideal candidate for a job posting can be a difficult task; however, artificial intelligence (AI) enabled programs are creating ease within this process. Often, the speed at which an organization fills open positions has a direct impact on productivity and the organization’s bottom line. In addition,Read

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January 29, 2018Employee EngagementThe Power of DevelopmentThe Power of Development Whether someone is starting their career, or looking to advance along their current career-path, self-improvement has been commonly integrated into the workplace through development. Especially amongst A-players, many leaders are identifying as ‘lifelong learners’ who envision themselves as future industry thought leaders. In order for goals such as this one toRead

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January 12, 2018Employee EngagementHiring a Millennial WorkforceIn recent hiring cycles, many employers have discovered that the values and practices of new talent has shifted. This has a great impact on an organization. Dominant cultures start to shift while sub-cultures have the possibility of emerging. Ultimately, when these changes are realized it is time for the organization to adjust. Why the Shift?Read

Predictive Success

January 5, 2018Hiring & Selection Process2018 is the Year of Hiring AnalyticsThought leaders across all industries have come to a common conclusion for Human Resources trends in 2018: this will be the year of creating a better workplace. In 2017, many organizations had a similar common goal; however, they focused heavily on specific issues such as workplace engagement, culture, and job performance. In 2018, the goalRead

Looking Forward: Succession Planning

December 29, 2017Talent OptimizationLooking Forward: Succession PlanningAs 2017 comes to an end it is important to adopt a forward-looking lens, especially when assessing leadership. According to the Conference Board of Canada, leadership capacity and development continue to be prioritized by employers. As a result, for 2018 and beyond employers must plan an escape from their leadership crunch by creating an effectiveRead

The Predictive Index®: A Thought Leader in Hiring Analytics

December 15, 2017Behaviour AssessmentThe Predictive Index®: A Thought Leader in Hiring AnalyticsThe Predictive Index®: A Thought Leader in Hiring Analytics Psychometric testing for recruiting purposes may seem like a recent trend; however, it is actually a tool that has been used for many decades. Dating back to the 1940s, Arnold S. Daniels leveraged his knowledge on successful team missions from World War 2 and teamed upRead

Workforce Differentiators: Connected Leaders

December 8, 2017Team ManagementWorkforce Differentiators: Connected LeadersOften, it is difficult to determine why we connect with the people that we do; however, connections are undeniable once established. As discussed in a previous blog found here, warmth is usually that je ne said quoi that inevitably results in our valuing of the best workplace leaders. Once warmth is sensed and trust isRead