So last week we talked about attrition and how an element of that can be adjusting organizational structures. Let’s dive into that some more.When it comes to government cost saving exercises, restructuring can be a mechanism to find efficiencies, reduce duplication, and realign resources with evolving...
Leadership comes with blind spots. And sometimes, we don’t see the cracks forming until something breaks.⬇️ So why is that some leaders miss what’s happening in their own organizations?How do unsafe environments go unnoticed? How does problematic leadership go unchecked? How do communication breakdowns, exclusion,...
Everyone keeps talking about attrition. But what does that really mean in the context of workforce adjustment?When organizations are faced with the need to find cost savings, a first glance often turns to attrition (leveraging natural departures rather than cutting roles outright). It’s a less...
🚨 New digital competencies have officially launched across the Government of Canada … and they’re 𝗻𝗼𝘁 just for IT teams.These six competencies are for all public servants. Why? Because digital transformation isn’t just about adopting new tools — it’s about shifting how we think, work,...
A thought that’s been sitting with me lately…Someone recently shared a story about being on leave and how others began questioning whether they really needed it based on the things they were doing while away.This isn’t the first time I’ve heard something like this. And...
Have you ever walked out of a meeting feeling like you had to apologize for simply asking for what you need? You’re not alone. For many employees, especially in structured or hierarchical workplaces, self-advocacy can feel uncomfortable, even wrong — as if asserting your needs...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and a timely reminder that mental health should always be part of the conversation, especially at work. As a leader, I believe one of the most powerful things we can do is create space for others to feel safe, seen,...
If you’re working in the federal public service, you may have heard whispers—or outright announcements—about budget constraints or hiring freezes. Whether it’s a pause on external staffing, reduced funding for initiatives, or a mandate to “do more with less,” these situations are becoming more common...
Organizational culture is often seen as intangible—something that exists in the background. But in reality, it’s the foundation upon which everything else is built. Whether you’re leading a transformation, launching a new initiative, or simply trying to foster a high-performing team, culture determines whether...
I recently came across a quote that really stuck with me: “Maybe you don’t notice your progress because you’re always raising your bar.” For many of us—especially women—the bar is always moving. We push forward, take on more, prove ourselves over and over again. The gas pedal...