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Are You a Radiator or a Drain
As my kids get older and move along on their respective career journeys, it makes me wonder about the factors that may lead to their success or challenges. Why was I able to do really well in some...
Brightlights and Acetech Compensation Survey 2017
A comprehensive compensation survey of the KW and GTA Tech scene with more than 200 positions included. Here's the survey.
Here’s the Role Model For Your Next Leadership Candidate
My wife, Nicki, and I were lucky enough to go on a six day ocean kayaking trip south of the Queen Charlotte Islands a number of years ago. We saw nothing but big country, lots of rain, and tons of...
Do you know what your team’s real motivators are?
John was a great contributor to his software firm. He was the leading salesperson and was constantly adding new ideas to the organization to do with product issues, ways to connect with customers...
Questions a Great Candidate Should Be Asking
Once the interview has passed through the initial screening process, both parties become aware of a connection. They like each other, feel that there might be a match, and the interview moves from...
9 Questions to Help You Uncover a Programmer’s Skill and Attitude
Hiring technical staff, regardless of the level, presents some unique challenges to organizations. HR departments and recruiters have to rely on keyword matching and there is a real struggle trying...
When It Comes to Connecting, It’s the Stories That Count
We are inundated from all sides by data, yet what I really pay attention to are the stories. They are the anecdotes behind the ‘why’, the ‘how’, the ‘where’ and the ‘who’. They touch us emotionally...
Are the Right People On My Bus?
If you’re like, me, you’ve been watching the recent ‘outing’ of sexual harassment cases of major celebrities and executives with, I’m sure, some very personal thoughts. Whether this is a tipping...
The best way to prove your case at review time with your manager
Most of us struggle at review time. It’s often an uncomfortable conversation as you have your list of items which you feel you accomplished since the last review. That’s then compared against your...