Category: Human Resources

How managers can deal with “quiet cracking”

Last March, the recruitment platform Talent LMS launched a new trend called "quiet cracking." Translation: employees who maintain passable performance but suffer in silence because they don't feel motivated or engaged in their work. Explanations.

Managers: What if it all came down to communication?

Some long-standing managers have difficulty changing their bad management habits, believing that it's "part of their personality." A fatality? Axel Oreste, HR consultant, suggests approaching the issue instead from the angle of "communication patterns." Explanations.RéessayerClaude peut faire des erreurs. Assurez-vous de vérifier ses réponses.

Does your organization have many “accidental managers”?

Are you familiar with the emerging concept of "accidental manager"? These newly promoted individuals who haven't been trained for their new responsibilities represent a significant portion of managers... and a considerable risk for organizations. Let's break it down.

“AI can quickly save recruiters one day per week”

Artificial intelligence is infiltrating everywhere... including the recruitment sphere. A trend fully embraced by HR coach and speaker Philippe Zinser, who has created a new dedicated training program. Interview.

“Coffee badging”, the art of making quick trips to the office

Many employers would prefer employees to return to the office as often as possible. Some employees find ways to circumvent this requirement by showing up at their workplace just to attend team meetings. These quick, stealthy round trips have a name: "coffee badging". Explanations.

When transparency becomes a team retention lever

The "HR Day 2025 - Innovative Strategies for Retail" was an opportunity to take the pulse of a sector still affected by labor shortages. Throughout the day, transparency was discussed as a lever for attraction, but also talent retention. Explanations.

Are you ready for salary transparency in your organization?

The "HR Day 2025 - Innovative Strategies for Retail," organized by the Quebec Retail Council (CQCD) on April 23, was an opportunity to take the pulse of current HR trends. Speaker Sarah Jodoin-Houle, founder of the HR consulting firm La Talenterie, reminded that salary transparency…

What if we’ve (really) overdone video conferencing?

Even though the pandemic is behind us, video conferencing remains an integral part of many workers’ professional lives. Its negative effects are now well documented. We spoke with Laurie Michel, a digital wellness specialist, about the causes of video call burnout—and how to fix it.

JOMO at Work: When Disconnecting Becomes a Source of Joy

In a professional world where hyperconnectivity has become the norm, a new trend is emerging: JOMO, or "Joy Of Missing Out." This concept directly opposes the well-known FOMO ("Fear Of Missing Out"), the constant fear of missing something important. Let's take a closer look.