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Hiring for Heart
When people ask me how hiring in the not-for-profit (NFP) sector compares to the corporate world, I tell them it’s like comparing apples and heart-shaped oranges. In business, profit drives the mission; in nonprofits, the mission drives everything. That single difference changes how we recruit, retain, and inspire our teams. While corporate hiring often hinges […]
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Onboarding as Risk Prevention
Throughout my career, I have worked in regulated environments. First as a lawyer and then in the capital markets. Both spaces share a central gatekeeping idea: the “fit and proper” person. To be admitted to the bar or registered as a securities dealer, fund manager or investment adviser, regulators must be satisfied you have the […]
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Tech-Ready Teams
Digital transformation often focuses on the tools. But the true differentiator lies in how organizations support their people through the process. As organizations rush to adopt powerful platforms like Salesforce, Oracle, and SAP, one thing becomes clear: even the most advanced tools will underdeliver if teams aren’t equipped to evolve with them. The real challenge […]
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Cultural Intelligence in Recruitment
The current talent recruitment strategy is outdated. Outdated systems need rewrites, not upgrades. In my work as a cultural strategist across Africa and North America, I’ve watched recruitment processes mirror dominant cultural norms more than the communities organizations claim to serve. That dissonance creates a quiet but significant exclusion. Too often, we say we want […]
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Portrait of a High-Performing Team
A high-performing team is empowered, inspired, and aligned with a shared vision. Members have role clarity, understand expectations, and work toward goals that support the organization’s mission. They trust one another, give and receive feedback, and leverage each other’s strengths. Such teams function like a well-rowed boat with everyone moving in the same direction, or […]
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The Skills Revolution Paradox
Is AI Recruitment the Future or a Step Backwards? Picture this: you upload your resume and within seconds, an AI decides whether you’re worth a second look. If you make the cut, another AI might watch your every blink, tone, and gesture, grading your answers in real-time. Stop picturing: it’s already happening. Studies show that […]
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Building Loyalty
Ask any HR manager or startup founder in Alberta what keeps them up at night, and you’ll hear some version of the same thing: “How do we hold onto people?” A steady paycheque helps, but it’s not the only factor in retention. The real secret? Benefits packages that go beyond the basics. Many companies play […]
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From Vision to Pipeline
Itoju Mentoring was born from the shared experience of navigating life as young African international students in Canada. We remember the isolation, the weight of expectations, and the invisible rules that no one explained. For many of us, even having family nearby didn’t shield us from the gaps; gaps in support, connection, and culturally grounded […]
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