It is a fact that many organizations in North America now have a workforce that comprises of different ethnic backgrounds, different religions, people with disabilities and the LGBT group. To avoid misunderstanding and cultural clashes in the workplace, diversity and cultural sensitivity training are a must. And this should be done on a regular basis. [...]

These days there is no place for bias in the workplace, especially when it comes to hiring. Small and large companies are beginning to take necessary steps to eradicate past unfair practices because after all the main objective of the HR department is to hire the best qualified candidate for the position. Despite all the [...]

  Yes, hiring managers give weight to your resume and to your interview; however, one average or less-than-average references and your chance of getting the job going down the drain. The answer then of course is to make sure you have quality verifiable references. A reference check is an objective evaluation of your past job [...]

  People from all backgrounds have certain biases, perhaps it is much more convenient to mass individuals from certain ethnic backgrounds into one category. Instead, taking time out to remove hidden and unconscious prejudices.  And when people fail to put aside their biases, especially in the Human Resources department,  it only undermines the success of [...]

Finding employment is an active process, especially if you are new to the country. It begins by positioning yourself by becoming aware of the cultures and companies with openings, and positioning yourself well for the opportunity. But also it is important to know your strengths and weaknesses. Now it is time for a personal assessment. [...]

Employers generally ask for three references, however, because people are difficult to get a hold of, it is a good idea to have a backup reference. Make sure to select your references strategically, meaning that if you are applying for a job that requires you to have the ability to develop proposals and you do [...]

As the economy begins to improve, there is often a tendency for highly qualified employees to seek greener pastures elsewhere. This makes it very challenging for any organization to retain the  brightest  employees in a diverse  workplace.  Here are several tools and techniques to retain a multicultural staff: Make sure all staff members are treated [...]

This past week I had the opportunity to be one of the mentors at a Job Fair put on by the Canadian Immigrant Magazine at the VPL in Vancouver, B.C. My expertise was  soft skills in the workplace, but one of the main questions many people asked was, "How do I lose my accent?" Many [...]