Are you eager to take on a new challenge in your human resources career? Ironically, HR professionals spend much of their time helping employees with their career development, but they often neglect to devote the same care and attention to their own advancement.
The good news is that there are concrete steps you can take to improve your HR skills, impress your boss, and get where you want to go.
Read on for eight practical tips on how to advance your HR career.
Over the last few years, we've seen a tremendous increase in corporate training programs in diversity and inclusion. Leaders are finally recognizing the critical importance of fostering a genuinely inclusive workplace culture.
The problem is, management often lacks the skillset and knowledge needed to recruit, nurture, and retain a diverse workforce.
Pamela Perez has built a career around helping companies navigate this challenging process. She has a proven track record in human resources, with a specialization in diversity and inclusion training, coaching, and consulting.
And now, Pamela has signed on to teach the new Diversity and Inclusion certificate at Kompass Professional Development.
We interviewed her this week to learn more about her background and what skills she'll be teaching in class. Read on for the highlights.
Mediation has become an increasingly popular option for settling family disputes in Ontario. It’s typically quicker, more cost-effective, and less adversarial than going to court.
Mediators need to prepare and support their clients to make sure each party can participate fully. They need to be alert to anything that can adversely affect a client's ability to engage in the process, such as mental health issues or family violence.
That's why they meet with each party beforehand to understand the factors involved. This is known as pre-mediation, or "screening in."
Thinking about a career in mediation? Keep reading to learn what the intake process involves and why it’s so important.
Becoming a public policy advisor or analyst offers a unique chance to make a real difference in the lives of millions of Canadians.
Remote work is rapidly becoming the new norm. And as many managers have discovered, leading a virtual team is not the same as leading an on-site group.
You’re still responsible for managing performance and helping your team reach its goals. But managing from afar requires a slightly different approach.
In today’s increasingly remote-first environment, getting the best from your employees means adapting the way you communicate and collaborate.
But what exactly does that mean? What can you do to become a more effective virtual leader?
Start by following these seven tips.
Family mediation training focuses on giving students the tools to help families settle disputes without going through litigation.
Updated December 2022
A family mediator is a neutral third party who helps families resolve disputes outside of court.
Mediators facilitate discussions between opposing parties and ensure that everyone is able to air their concerns and perspectives.
The goal is to help all parties come to a mutually acceptable solution.
But what does that actually involve? What are the specific functions of a family mediator?
Keep reading to get an inside look at the tasks and responsibilities of this career.
Learn what the role of a family mediator is all about and see if it’s right for you.
Many organizations are still struggling to redefine and optimize their approach to workplace safety and employee wellness.
We're seeing growing demand for health and safety leaders who can balance business objectives with the increasingly complex needs of workers.
From hygiene control to mental health to the unique needs of people working from home: health and safety in today's environment poses a whole new set of challenges.
Striving to enhance your skills and stay ahead of the curve?
This is exactly what we teach in the new Health and Safety Management certificate at Kompass.
This week, we interviewed the instructor, Kylie Boyd to get an inside look at the training.
Kylie has over 17 years of experience in H&S leadership and has taught courses at both the undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Meet the instructor and find out what this course has to offer.
The primary goal of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is to settle disputes without litigation.
Going to court often involves a long and arduous process—and doesn’t always produce a beneficial result.
This is precisely what ADR is designed to avoid: the time delays, costs, anxiety, and sometimes disappointing outcomes of litigation.
ADR is used to settle disputes in a wide range of practice areas, including:
☑️ Family matters
☑️ Commercial contracts
☑️ Workplace disputes
☑️ Labour relations
☑️ Business and consumer disputes
☑️ Intellectual property
☑️ Sports
☑️ Construction
☑️ International trade deals
☑️ Torts
There are four main types of ADR. Many alternative dispute resolution professionals build skills across all four modalities, so they can choose or combine approaches to suit clients' needs.
In this post, we'll guide you through each ADR type, including common pros and cons of each model.
