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Building capacity at the Western Cities Conference
Excerpt from the welcome brochure: “Human Resource professionals from across western Canada are gathering at the 2011 Western Cities Conference in Fort McMurray, Alberta to share knowledge, ideas and experience on how to make a difference in building desirable places … Continue reading
Mentoring program focuses on results
Integration Resources Canada is launching a new mentoring program this week at the Ottawa Chinese Community Service Centre. This will be the fourth program in an ongoing series. There are a few things that differentiate this program from many other … Continue reading
Please take my observations as cultural stuff
The following post is a sample conversation between a mentor and a mentee and reprinted with permission. It may be a bit challenging to read, however it will offer some ideas on how to address ambiguity when navigating through cross … Continue reading
Are you a bit angry?
I just received the following email from a colleague that I have great respect for. I read the email just before going to bed. I fell asleep thinking about his questions and woke up with them still on my mind … Continue reading
Legacy and ghosts of Old Ottawa South
The following article was originally written for a community newspaper. It is my reflection of growing up in a Canadian Community. Although the details are unique to me, the sentiments are not. They will likely be familiar to many people … Continue reading
Why do internationally educated professionals fail?
I just received an email that stated that not all career programs and strategies are magic. The writer had been trying to understand why most IEPs failed to achieve success that matched their expertise. As a general rule most people, … Continue reading
Respect is earned
Etiquette within the Canadian workplace has become less complicated over the last few decades. Most of the accepted present day workplace behaviours are based on respect for others, regardless of their position within the company. The rule of thumb is … Continue reading
Part two – Canadian views on public an workplace odours
Vol. 2 Do you smell? I wrestled with the appropriateness of the original title. For Internationally Educated Professionals only! Do you smell? That has not stopped people from contacting me by phone and email to ask if … Continue reading
Canadian views on public and workplace odours
Yesterday I was at Staples picking up a printer cartridge. As is my habit I walked through the tablet section to view and evaluate the new offerings in portable computing devices. I wasn’t alone, there was a very well dressed … Continue reading
Who or what is responisble for successful labour market integration?
Bernard Writes to clarify what he read in a previous blog entitled – What brings Professionals to Canada? What about Challenges? The questions Bernard asks are reflective of what is on most people’s minds as they navigate through unemployment or … Continue reading
