The New Language of Teamwork
Globalization means HR/OD professionals are facing a new job requirement - learning to work in diverse and virtual teams. So says Wynne Chisholm, an IRC faculty member on Organization Design who worked abroad for several years as principal of her own Alberta-based management consultancy. Wynne talks about the importance of communication and the right technology, and of not misunderstanding a nod of the head.
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The Health and Safety Revolution
Legal and societal trends are transforming our workplaces, says Vic Pakalnis, Amethyst Fellow at Queen's University School of Policy Studies, and a senior leader in the Ontario Public Service. Accidents are not accidents. Every injury, every fatality, is preventable. The "new normal" has significant implications for recruitment and retention. And it is up to HR professionals to ensure organizations meet the Healthy Workplaces challenge.
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