December 10, 2018

The holiday season offers us an abundance of treasured memories and traditions. Some are sacred; some are silly, such as the ugly Christmas sweater.  Did you know that Friday, December 21, is National Ugly Sweater Day? In a new advertisement for Facebook’s Portal face-to-face communication device, an adult daughter surveys her parents’ choice of clothing...

December 4, 2018

How to Recognize and Avoid Bias in the Hiring Process.   Imagine a scenario where a respected HR Manager is approached by an outside management consultant to discuss bias in their hiring process. This veteran leader is a little defensive because the HR team has a track record of being committed to professional strategies that...

November 19, 2018

  In a recent email to our clients, I shared a short explanation about the same-yet-different American and Canadian versions of the Thanksgiving holiday. One of our expert proofreaders started a conversation about why I made this mention. Why do we highlight the differences? Doesn’t the celebration of gratitude transcend borders? Employment Technologies is a...