Privacy in Alberta is Changing, Again: A Status Update on the Modernization of PIPA
The privacy landscape in Alberta is changing again. Following the substantive changes made to Alberta’s public-sector privacy legislation in 2025, the Government of Alberta is looking to modernize the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), first introduced in 2004 and updated in 2010, which governs private‑sector privacy regulation. As organizations adopt cloud platforms, AI‑enabled software, and develop increasingly complex data ecosystems, the Government of Alberta has launched a PIPA Modernization Review to evaluate whether the legislation still meets the needs of today’s digital environment.
Urgency Is the Enemy of a Good Hire: Why Timing Matters as Much as Talent
After 30 years supporting search and recruitment engagements in Calgary and area, we've learned a simple truth: urgency is the enemy of quality. The organizations that get it right the first time and fill roles well are almost always the ones that give the process the time it deserves. A thoughtful search isn't a job posting and a stack of resumes; it's a deliberate process built to find the right person, not just an available one.
Don't Wait for the Exit Interview: The Power of Stay Conversations
Every HR professional knows the exit interview: the conversation where a departing employee, on their way out the door, finally tells you what’s really been going on. The honest feedback, the unmet needs, the things that, had you known sooner, might have changed the outcome entirely.
Choosing a 360° Assessment Tool: It's About Fit, Not Features
A few months ago, I was putting together a desk at home. You know the kind: flat-pack, deceptively simple, and accompanied by a diagram that looks like it was drawn by someone who has never actually built anything.
Retirement Isn’t What It Used to Be
For decades, retirement followed a familiar script: work hard, hit a milestone age, clean out your desk, and never look back. That script is being rewritten, and organizations that aren't paying attention are being caught off guard.
Workplace Investigations: Is Your Organization Ready When a Complaint Arrives?
When a complaint lands on your desk - a harassment allegation, a report of bullying, a claim of discrimination - the clock starts immediately. What you do in the hours, days, and weeks that follow will shape not just the outcome of that specific situation, but the broader culture of trust and safety in your organization.