Maternity and professional identity: how to escape the “career” or “child” dilemma?
Interview with Francisca Gagné, career counselor who just launched a support group that addresses parenthood and professional identity issues.
Category: Career Tips
Does the management role still make people dream?
A recent study conducted by the Cegos firm among young managers points to a form of vocational crisis. Analysis in 5 key facts.
Are we obligated to participate in our company’s office life video?
Employee generated content (EGC) should be done on a voluntary basis. However, some managers are insistent... We clarified this point with Annie Bourgeois, labor and employment lawyer at Langlois Avocats.
Choosing the Right Influences: A Vector of Progress in a Career
Jean-Pierre Lauzier, consultant and sales speaker, regularly gives his personal and commercial development advice on Isarta Infos. Today, he deciphers the trust relationships that can be formed with colleagues, superiors, partners, and even clients to advance in one's career.
Transitioning from Employee to Manager: 5 Myths to Let Go Of
Moving from an employee role to a management position is a major milestone. Many myths surround this transition. We asked Anne-Sophie Michel, executive coach, trainer, and president of ASM, to share her insights.
How to Secure Your Job During an Economic Slowdown?
Many professionals are facing waves of layoffs in their companies. What can they do to avoid the axe? And how can they manage the stress of having this looming threat over their heads? We asked career development coaches and consultants for their advice.
Do you know about Upward Bullying, when managers are oppressed by their teams?
Holding hierarchical power doesn't always suffice to command respect. Authority isn't synonymous with control. This is the experience of managers victimized by their employees—a phenomenon known as upward bullying, which is scarcely documented and might even seem hard to imagine. Yet, it's very real. Let's…
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…
Silent Intimidation: How to Assert Yourself in Meetings with Strong Personalities
As an introvert, it’s not always easy to assert your ideas in a meeting. What techniques can you use to break free from the passive role you've taken on? We discussed this with Linda Valade, author of a book on Silent Intimidation and a specialist…
Is Disconnecting During Vacations the Responsibility of Colleagues?
Studies show that workers have great difficulty avoiding checking their "work" emails during vacations. In a recent publication, Luc Lapointe, HR consultant and popularizer of studies on telework management, suggested placing some of the responsibility for disconnecting on colleagues. Let's examine his proposal and the…
“Persuasive Fatigue” and the “Paradox of Choice”: Why Having Too Many Opinions is Not a Good Thing!
The ability to form an opinion or judgment on a given situation is generally a good thing. It enables us to make decisions and move forward. However, sometimes we might be overusing this mental process. Can we have... "too many opinions"? Let's explore the question.
Remote Work: 4 Dream Setups to Enhance Your Summer
Finding the motivation to work in July and August is never easy. Fortunately, full or partial remote work remains accessible to many professionals. In this setup, it is usually possible to arrange small daily pleasures. We asked remote workers about their "dream setup."
“Slow Productivity,” the New Fable by Cal Newport
In his new book, American computer science professor and blogger Cal Newport makes a compelling case for the thesis that it is better to "do less to do better." Explanations follow.