What to Make of “Unhappy Leaves”?
A corporate trend from China has managed to grab attention in America: the idea of granting employees "unhappy leaves." What should we make of this trend? Let’s break it down.
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Managers: How to Overcome the Current Crisis?
Times are tough for managers, we hear everywhere. Overworked and exhausted, they are facing a generation of employees who refuse any form of authority. To break this deadlock, Anne-Sophie Michel, an Isarta trainer, suggests returning to the fundamentals of management, focusing on emotional intelligence and…
Web and Social Media Trends 2025: Embracing a Bold, “Irreverent” Authenticity
Gone are the days of polished narratives and political correctness. It's time to embrace and showcase our true selves on social media—strengths, flaws, and imperfections included!
2025 Trends: What to Watch in the World of Marketing in 2025
As has been the case for several years, 2025 will be marked by significant uncertainty in a shifting economic landscape shaped by political doubts and several technological advancements. In this context, here are some marketing trends likely to influence business strategies in Quebec and Canada.
HR Trends 2025: The Year AI Becomes Your New Colleague?
New Year, New Challenges! What does 2025 have in store for the world of Human Resources? After reviewing numerous reports on the topic, here’s our selection of three key trends that could profoundly shape the HR profession.
4 ideas to energize your recruitment heard at TruMontréal
During the latest edition of TruMontréal, held on November 21 in the glass-walled halls of Centech in Montreal, HR professionals shared their solutions for revitalizing recruitment functions. Some of these solutions are reminders of best HR practices, while others encourage thinking outside the box. Here…
Discover the 3 Next Steps in Generative AI
Despite all the praise generative AI receives, there are still few use cases where it genuinely saves companies time or money. Most businesses remain in the exploratory and testing phase, aiming to stand out from competitors. To fully harness the potential of this new technology,…
Bluesky: A Legitimate Contender to Replace X?
The recent buzz around the microblogging platform Bluesky—ironically founded by Twitter’s former creator, Jack Dorsey, who exited the venture last May—positions this social media platform as a legitimate competitor to X. After the lukewarm results of Mastodon, Threads, and other "decentralized" platforms with similar ambitions,…
HR Trend: Employees are the New Advocates on Social Media
In an era of marketing budget cuts, a new digital strategy is taking hold: leveraging Employee Generated Content (EGC). Let’s take a closer look at this emerging trend.
Is Remote Work on the Way Out?
Amazon, Ubisoft… The list of companies rolling back remote work policies only to face employee resistance continues to grow. Is this battle destined to drag on?
2024 in Review: A New Era for HR?
A shift in trends. After navigating labor shortages and the widespread adoption of remote work, HR professionals in 2024 had to adapt to an economic slowdown and a stronger in-office presence—all while keeping pace with the rapid rise of AI. Let’s explore four key highlights…
Does the Number of Remote Work Days Per Week Influence Engagement?
At the 2024 HR Congress, researchers Sylvie St-Onge from HEC Montréal and Ali Béjaoui from the Université du Québec en Outaouais presented surprising findings from a longitudinal study on hybrid work. The researchers sought to measure how the number of remote workdays impacts employee engagement…
“A Traditional Management Style May Be Unsuitable for Neurodiverse Teams”
Organizations are increasingly emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion principles. This concept encompasses many dimensions, including the relatively lesser-known notion of neurodiversity. We spoke with web marketing consultant Myriam Jessier, creator of a new training program on the topic: Neurodiverse Teams: Optimizing Your Management and Collaboration.