Innovative Approaches to Performance Reviews

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Innovative approaches to performance reviews tend to be more effective than traditional approaches to performance reviews. For instance, performance reviews that take place every quarter help convey more accurate, unbiased feedback about recent events. Conversely, performance reviews that take place annually tend to be less accurate because a significant amount of time passed. These reviews… Read more »

Elevate Your Game: A Strategic Playbook for Your Next Interview

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As you prepare for your interview, here is some advice that will elevate your game! Keep in mind that interviews are aimed at finding strong matches more than providing candidate qualifications. Because the interviewer already knows your work history from your resume, you do not need to focus on it during the discussion unless asked… Read more »

Recognizing the Contribution of a Remote Team Member

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How To Communicate Well in a Virtual World - Mercer Bradley

Recognizing the contributions of a remote team member shows you value, respect, and appreciate them. Recognizing remote workers may look a little different than how you recognize workers who are regularly in the office. Identifying this and shifting the focus will support team culture, collaboration, and cohesion. The results include greater innovation and a stronger… Read more »

Part 2 – How to Maximize Your One-on-One Time with Your Leader

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How to Face Disruption Mercer Bradley

Maximizing your one-on-one time with your leader provides you with key learning opportunities. Receiving and implementing constructive feedback supports professional growth. Showing up prepared for your one-on-ones helps you make the most of your time with your leader. The following suggestions can help. Implement these tips to maximize your one-on-one time with your leader. Understand… Read more »

Effective Interview Strategies When English Is Not Your First Language

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Interviewing for a job typically is stressful. Interviewing when English is not your first language can be even more challenging. No matter your proficiency in English, you might find that using the language during an interview is more stressful than using your native language during an interview. Fortunately, you can practice using effective strategies when… Read more »

Effective Interview Strategies with Multilingual Job Applicants

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Using effective interview strategies with multilingual job applicants contributes to company success. The ability to communicate with people of different cultures enhances employee engagement, performance, and productivity. The results include greater job satisfaction, employee morale, and attraction and retention rates. Canada’s population includes a significant number of people who do not speak English as their… Read more »

Beyond the Numbers: Skills Accounting Professionals Should Nurture

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Accounting professionals must look beyond the numbers to build their careers and benefit their organizations.. These professionals must nurture various hard and soft skills to support efficient business operations. Accounting professionals’ abilities to prepare, analyze, interpret, and discuss financial records help their organizations remain compliant with accounting standards and regulations. The value these professionals provide… Read more »

From Overwhelmed to Organized: Lighten Your Life as Days Grow Shorter

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As Fall approaches, you may be readjusting from the laid-back days of Summer to the hustle and bustle of back-to-school time. Your focus might include getting new backpacks and school supplies for a fresh start on the season. Your family likely will be spending more time indoors as the weather cools and the days grow… Read more »

Summer Bucket List

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When the sun’s out, the fun’s out! Now is the time to gather your family and friends for fun outdoor activities. Make the most of the warm weather in Manitoba with this summer bucket list! 1. Go berry-picking You’re in for a sweet treat at Cormier’s Berry Patch! Check the website for strawberry-picking tips and… Read more »

How to Navigate the Emotions of Being a Leader

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Being a leader takes work. You must monitor your employees’ mental health, show compassion and sensitivity, provide flexibility, and deliver results. These actions require a high amount of emotional labour. Emotional labour is the effort required to maintain a professional image when your actions do not align with your feelings. For instance, even though you… Read more »