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 analyze this issue.
The concept of the fresh-eye report is not new, but it has recently resurfaced on social media. Let’s explore how to leverage this strategic HR intelligence tool.
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 interpersonal skills. Interview.
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 are 4 projects to consider in 2025.
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 with their employer. The results were eye-opening.
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.
Are we heading towards a world without managers? We discussed this issue with Julie Tremblay-Potvin, a strategist in people and organizational development at De Saison.
A survey from the United States paints an unflattering picture of the HR department, often perceived as being “at the boss’s service” rather than the employees’. Do we face the same issue on this side of the border? Analysis.
