In This Issue

• May 7: One Foot on the Accelerator and
  One on the Brake
• May 14: Career Mojo: Meaning at Work

• The Executive Edge−Part 2: "Must have"
  skills to get to the corner office
• How to 'Rev Up' a Stalled-Out Employment Search
• Relationship Mapping
• How to Create an Amazing Work Environment

• Glenn Lott, CA

• View Postings

• The Power of Personal Branding for Career Success

• Small Business Leading the Way for Telecommuting

• Poor Performers Taking up Managers' Time

Upcoming CA Source Webinars

One Foot on the Accelerator and One on the Brake

Date: May 7, 2013. Time: 12:30 p.m. ET

What's really holding back your career advancement? And what can you do about it? In this webinar, learn how to get the outcomes you desire not by modifying your behaviour but by first examining and changing your belief system − and then using this insight to achieve your desired career outcomes.

Register: One Foot on the Accelerator and One on the Brake

Career Mojo: Meaning at Work

Date: May 14, 2013. Time: 12:30 p.m. ET

This webinar will shed light on powerful research about meaning and work − and will offer you strategies to help you get more meaning and satisfaction from your work-life. Be prepared for more than a few surprises of what you thought were conditions for happiness and fulfillment at work.

Register: Career Mojo: Meaning at Work

Articles

The Executive Edge−Part 2: "Must have" skills to get to the corner office

~ Jenifer Bartman, CA, CMC

Communication is one of those things that we all have to do in life, every single day. What can differentiate successful executives from those who don't make it to the top is the manner in which they approach the issue of communication. Simply put, communication is a serious thing; it's the difference between being understood and not being understood. Skilled executives take it one step further, viewing communication as a tool to be completely understood. That's powerful stuff.

...... Read more The Executive Edge

How to 'Rev Up' a Stalled-Out Employment Search

~ Robert Half

You've sent out what seems like a mountain of resumes, hoping to take advantage of the improving employment market. But no one is calling you for an interview. What are you doing wrong? If you've been in the job market for several months, or longer, and you're not connecting with possible opportunities, your problem may be more than the lukewarm economy. While you may not be doing anything "wrong," you may not be doing enough of the right things. Here's some advice for breathing new life into a stalled-out employment search.

...... Read more How to 'Rev Up' a Stalled-Out Employment Search

Relationship Mapping

~ Sandra Oliver

Two years ago one of my clients, Traci, came to me after her annual performance review and told me that she was shocked to hear that many of her co-workers found her to be unfriendly and even condescending. They claimed that while their organization encouraged a collaborative team-focused work environment, Traci behaved like a lone wolf. She rarely followed up on tasks, kept her head down and office door closed, and came across as impatient when people approached her for help or advice. The review surprised and confused Traci, and she was unsure of what to do.

...... Read more Relationship Mapping

How to Create an Amazing Work Environment

~ Marc Belaiche, CPA, CA

Most managers strive to create a workplace where their employees look forward to coming to work and the team works effectively and efficiently together. This article provides suggestions on how a manager can create an amazing work environment.

...... Read more How to Create an Amazing Work Environment

Career Profile

Glenn Lott, CA

~ Lorie Murdoch

Looking at Glenn Lott's weekly work schedule that includes at least three 12-hour days, it's hard to see how he has time for the Chamber of Commerce and volunteering along with baseball, golf and some serious hockey. The 50-year-old dad of two university students is captain of the Markham Men's Recreational Hockey League that plays Sunday nights, and is in his 27th season with the Caps, another local team that laces up on Thursdays and travels to places like Sweden, France, Spain, Amsterdam and Poland every other year.

...... Read more Glenn Lott profile

Featured CA Source Job Postings

Senior Advisor, Accounting Research

Robert Half Management Resources

Calgary, AB

Supervisor, Billings and Reporting

Goodmans LLP

Toronto, ON

Quantitative Analyst, Credit Standards & Scoring

Hays Specialist Recruitment

Ottawa, ON

Finance Manager

UBC Institutional Programs Office

Vancouver, BC

Off the Shelf

The Power of Personal Branding for Career Success

~ Karen Wensley

Whether you're embarking on a new career, hitting your stride in your current role, or planning your next move, The Power of Personal Branding for Career Success will help you focus your strengths and develop a clear career path.

The straightforward 8-step process, real-world examples and supporting worksheets are designed to help you:

• Build a brand that showcases your attributes and core strengths
• Research the brand most valued in your organization, industry or profession
• Assess your current brand to see if it's working for you
• Find the right mentors and use social media and other strategies to strengthen your brand and increase your visibility.

...... Read more or purchase The Power of Personal Branding for Career Success

HR Findings

Small Business Leading the Way for Telecommuting

31% of Canadian companies are enabling employees to telecommute as a way to increase productivity and reduce expenses, according to a survey. 11% of employees at small businesses telecommute, compared to six per cent at larger businesses. And one-half of small business telecommuters spend at least 80% of the workweek outside the office, found the survey of 500 business owners. Regionally, Ontario businesses have the greatest percentage of companies with employees who telecommute (37%), while Quebec has the fewest (16%).

Per cent of companies with telecommuting workers:

National: 31%

B.C.: 32%

Alberta: 34%

Prairies: 36%

Ontario: 37%

Quebec: 16%

Atlantic: 31%

Source: ©Copyright Canadian HR Reporter, by permission of Carswell, Toronto, Ontario, 1-800-387-5164. Web: www.hrreporter.com.

From the Media Room

Poor Performers Taking up Managers' Time

~ Robert Half International

Chief financial officers recently surveyed said that, on average, supervisors spend 17% of their time − nearly one day per week − overseeing poorly performing employees. Also, 95% of respondents said a poor hiring decision at least somewhat impacts the morale of the team, with more than one-third (35%) saying morale is greatly affected.

...... Read more From the Media Room

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