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.
Building a Workplace Culture That Prioritizes Employee Wellbeing
How organizations characterize success has fundamentally shifted. While financial performance and operational efficiency remain important, forward-thinking leaders recognize that sustainable success is built on a foundation of employee wellbeing. Organizations that prioritize the holistic health of their workforce are making a strategic investment in their long-term viability.
Three Workplace Trends Alberta HR and Business Leaders Can't Ignore in 2026
After three decades of supporting Alberta organizations, we've witnessed countless shifts in the workplace landscape. The patterns emerging for 2026 represent a fundamental reshaping of how organizations must approach people, technology, and strategy.
New Year, New Growth: Coaching Is Your Most Powerful Development Tool
As organizations set their priorities for the new year, one question consistently emerges: how do we develop our people to meet tomorrow's challenges? The answer increasingly lies in a targeted, personalized approach that transforms potential into performance: professional, customized, one-on-one coaching.
New Access and Privacy Legislation for Alberta Public Bodies 2: What’s the Situation Now?
In our June blog, we offered highlights and some questions about the then unproclaimed Access to Information Act (ATIA) and the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA). As we expected, these acts were in fact declared in force on June 11. At that time, the government issued regulations that provide extensive explanation and detail about new requirements for public bodies, including the development of Privacy Management Programs (PMP) and completion of Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA).