by Sofia Arisheh | Culture and Engagement, Leadership
“Train people well enough so they can leave. Treat people well enough so they don’t want to.” Sir Richard Branson Most recently, I facilitated a training workshop for a professional services firm. The topic focused on leadership development, specifically living...
by Sofia Arisheh | HR Compliance
‘Tis the season for the office holiday party. While these parties are meant to bring staff together, celebrate successes and partake in the joy and festivities of the holidays, it can also be fraught with employer risks. As employers, we have to be...
by Sofia Arisheh | Training and Development
Mark your calendars – October 17th, 2018 is the date that recreational use of cannabis becomes legal across Canada. The question is – does the legalization of recreational use of cannabis change anything for employers? It’s a hot topic and it has been a challenge...
by Sofia Arisheh | Talent management
Exit interviews … why bother? Throughout my HR experience in companies of all sizes and in various industries, I have seen the benefits of conducting exit interviews. It’s these interviews that provide an invaluable source of information on what’s working and what’s...
by Sofia Arisheh | Culture and Engagement
Communication is key to rolling out change successfully. Change isn’t easy and it can’t be underestimated. Although some changes may seem minor to you, we have to consider the change from the perspective of those ultimately impacted. I’ve learned that it takes an...