strategic planning

Janet began at your company in an entry-level accounting position 20 years ago.  When new computer technology was adopted in her department, she took an active part of the transition, working [...]

Succession planning is an essential part of sustainable business practices, but only a minority of businesses actually have an active succession plan.  Even a business with a succession plan may [...]

In 2004, a study of 240 organizations was conducted by TalentKeepers, who found that the greatest impact of employee turnover was lost knowledge – not profitability!  Lost knowledge had [...]

More than half of companies today cannot name a successor to their CEO should the need arise.  A study conducted by the Canadian Financial Executives Research Foundation (CFERF) found that, [...]

A successful succession plan doesn’t start with an employee exit – it starts now.  As the Chinese proverb goes, “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago; the second best time is today.”  [...]

Let’s face it.  Leadership change is inevitable.  With the baby boom generation – a whopping 29% of the Canadian population, according to Statistics Canada – reaching retirement age, a [...]

Why are human resources and training roles in organizations often seen as cost centers rather than critical drivers of organizational success? Why is training first on the chopping block when [...]

What is a training consultant? A training consultant is a person/company with vast experience in designing, analyzing, and developing training programs.  This person/company is hired by [...]

What is the purpose of job redesign? Job redesign tailors employee positions to an organization’s current functions and needs.  During times of change, job redesign ensures that organizational [...]

On-the-job training is widely known as the most effective training solution for vocational work, and this is for good reason!  On-the-job training happens within the workplace and involves the [...]