A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog post on the state of HR’s reputation with the business. My assumptions on that post were based on anecdotal and personal evidence of my interactions with Business and HR professionals over the years. I’ve mentioned in earlier posts that I was at an HR conference in late …
I have a fond relationship with Recruitment. It was one of my first responsibilities as an HR Coordinator and I’ve continued to recruit over the past 12 years at various levels of the organization. Back in the early days, I was fortunate enough to join an HR department with set processes, so I had lots …
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Last week I attended the HR Professional Association (HRPA) Annual Conference. It’s the annual 3-day event the Association puts on with several high-profile keynote speakers and dozens of concurrent sessions covering all areas of HR. Can I tell you, I was blown away! It was one of the most value-packed, energetic events I’ve attended in …
No matter what their profession, the highest performing people are those that not only master their own craft but also understand their client’s world inside out. I remember when I was studying for my HR certification, it was enough for an HR professional to just know HR, employment law, and the company’s policies and procedures. …
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This post is written for HR professionals, specifically HR Business Partners, but I think anyone in a client-facing role can use the advice. You wake up right before your alarm goes off in the morning. You’re well-rested and peaceful. You stretch and make a mental list of all that you’re going to get done today …
Hello and welcome to the first blog post of Caras Consulting. My name is Sadaf Shaikh and I am the President of Caras Consulting. For decades, I worked in Toronto’s financial district in one or other glossy high-rise. I have worked at large multinational companies, not for profit companies, and family owned businesses. Perhaps one …
