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From: Berkeley + Sunny Slopes, CA
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rating: 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
|First couple of moves are the crux and it's not very hard for 5.9, then it's sweet hand jams and blocky, in-cut, huge edges. There are currently bolts on top, but no chains.
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Global Automotive eCall Market Size, Share, Analysis, Industry Growth and Forecast Research Report 2016-2020 Market Reports Center
Technavio Announces the Publication of its Research Report Global Automotive eCall Market 20162020 Technavio recognizes the following companies as the key players in the global automotive eCall market: Bosch, Continental, DELPHI, Telit, and u-blox. Other Prominent Vendors in the market are: Ctrack, DENSO, Gemalto, and Quectel Wireless Solution. Commenting on the report, an analyst from Technavio' s team said: " The electronic components in cars have increased exponentially in recent years. This is due to the increased installation of driver assistance and safety features in automobiles. With the advent of connected car technology, the complexity has further increased in automobiles. Thus, electronics hardware and software are the most crucial parts in today's automobile." Know more about sample report: https://marketreportscenter.com/request-sample/470038 According to the report, the developing countries such as India and China have experienced a rise in ownership of passenger cars that come installed with telematics systems owing to changing customer preferences and increased importance of safety features. Increase in the number of road accidents, vehicle thefts, and safety and security issues while roaming are propelling the market growth for automotive telematics. Further, the report states that return on investment for standalone eCall systems is low for OEMs which is hindering the market growth.The European member states have taken many initiatives to lay the foundation for installation of eCall systems. One such initiative is the ban on telephone roaming charges across member states across Europe in 2014 to establish a favorable ecosystem for interoperability of eCall systems. Despite these initiatives, OEMs are still skeptical about the installation of eCall systems as the returns for such systems are low. The revenues generated from eCall systems depend on rare events like accidents. The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors. Get discount: https://marketreportscenter.com/request-discount/470038 About Automotive eCall eCall is an initiative by the transportation safety regulatory bodies to provide immediate assistance to people involved in accidents. It is a sub-system of telematics systems being installed in a vehicle. Implementation of eCall requires significant investment in infrastructure. In the case of a crash, it contacts the closest emergency center and forwards the GPS location of the crash site to the emergency center executives. eCall can be activated manually as well as automatically. It gets activated automatically if the vehicle meets with an accident and the airbag is deployed. Technavio' s analysts forecast the global automotive eCall market to grow at a CAGR of 29.77% during the period 2016-2020. Covered in this report The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global automotive eCall market for 2016-2020. To calculate the market size, the report considers the the unit sales and the revenue generated through the sales of OEM embedded telematics. We have also considered the unit shipments of OEM-embedded telematics systems to calculate the market size by geography. The market is divided into the following segments based on geography: • Americas • APAC
• EMEA Technavio's report, Global Automotive eCall Market 2016-2020, has been prepared based on an indepth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market. Key vendors • Bosch • Continental • DELPHI • Telit • u-blox Other prominent vendors • Ctrack, DENSO • Gemalto • Quectel Wireless Solution Market driver • Regulatory mandates stipulating installation of eCall system in automobiles • For a full, detailed list, view our report Market challenge • Low return on investment (ROI) with standalone eCall systems for OEMs • For a full, detailed list, view our report Market trend • Consolidated billing in telecom sector to improve customer experience • For a full, detailed list, view our report Key questions answered in this report • What will the market size be in 2020 and what will the growth rate be? • What are the key market trends? • What is driving this market? • What are the challenges to market growth? • Who are the key vendors in this market space? • What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors? • What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors? Table of content: https://marketreportscenter.com/reports/470038/global-automotive-ecallmarket-2016-2020#toc
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Churches kept records of births and baptisms, marriages, deaths and burials in their congregations. Such records, created and maintained by churches, are called church records (registre parohiale). Church records are an extremely reliable source for studying families and relationships. In Transylvania, church records began in the early 1600s, and in the Banat in the early 1700s. In Wallachia, Moldavia and Bukovina most records began in 1775, and in Bessarabia and Dobruja in 1814. Transcripts of church records were made as early as 1784 in Transylvania, Banat and Bukovina. In Wallachia and Moldavia they began officially in 1831, but in some areas transcripts were kept as early as 1806.
Information Provided:
Births and baptisms--names of child, father, and usually mother; date of christening; name and sometimes place of residence of godparents.
Marriages--names of groom and bride, sometimes names of parents, date of marriage, places of origin or residence.
Deaths and burials--name of deceased, date of death and/or burial, sometimes names of parents or spouse, and occasionally place of origin.
Local parishes maintain their own church registers for approximately the past 100 years. Records prior to that they have been transferred to the district offices in each Judet (county). The Unitarian Church in Transylvania has established its own archive in the city of Cluj, and digitized its records. The transcripts (copies) of some church records are may be found in archives in Hungary, Serbia, Poland and Germany.
Some of Romania's church records have been microfilmed and are available through the Family History Library and family history centers. These are mostly records of ethnic Hungarians or ethnic Germans which the Library has acquired at archives in Germany and Hungary. To determine the specific records available, you must search the Family History Library Catalog for the place where the parish was seated.


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Death, Divorce, & Taxes
Death and taxes: You know the saying. We can't really escape either, so I'm going to group divorce in this category too; the ripple of divorce is almost inescapable and the loss from a divorce is equatable to a death.
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Healthy Emotions Healthy emotions when dealing with divorce – There's a reason why divorce is often equated with death. In fact, divorce and death are two of the most stressful parts of life that people experience. Divorce is a death...
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Hardwoodhard•wood (härd′wŏŏd′),USA pronunciation n.
- the hard, compact wood or timber of various trees, as the oak, cherry, maple, or mahogany.
- a tree yielding such wood.
- made or constructed of hardwood: a hardwood floor.
Floorfloor (flôr, flōr),USA pronunciation n.
- that part of a room, hallway, or the like, that forms its lower enclosing surface and upon which one walks.
- a continuous, supporting surface extending horizontally throughout a building, having a number of rooms, apartments, or the like, and constituting one level or stage in the structure;
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nonplus: I was floored by the problem.
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re•fin′ish•er, n.
- to give a new surface to (wood, furniture, etc.).
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Hi! I'm Robin, a social worker from the east coast of Canada. It turns out I'm also an empath. Not sure what that means? For many years I didn't know either. I just thought I was strange... and had bad genetics. It turns out I'm not that strange afterall and the things I experienced growing up (premonitions, reoccurring dreams, non-physical visitors, major depression and anxiety, telepathy, a deep need to save and protect) were the result of being highly intuitive and tapped into the non-physical world of energy.
Change doesn't come from playing small so while I'd prefer to keep to myself, each day I push myself out of my comfort zone to show up and talk about what it means to be an empath. Because this conversation matters, especially to the sensitive people feeling so alone.
Because energy is my world, I also love teaching about manifestation and helping others align their personal energies with the life they desire. We all have something we want to create for ourselves/our world and we all deserve to have space and support to bring our ideas to life. If you know you aren't living your best life but don't exactly know where to start with changing it, check out my mentorship program here.
Professional Manifesto:
As a social worker I have been trained to think critically about the world and advocate for those who are oppressed by the dominant worldview. Anything to do with energy and energy needs is widely regarded as pseudoscience and the experiences of sensitive people are often dismissed by those trained to support them - seeing angels/fairies/ghosts isn't usually a safe conversation at the doctor's office. Folks are rarely invited to explore how energy may be affecting their experience and sensitive people are misdiagnosed with mental illness instead of being recognized for who they are and what they need. By sharing my life, experiences, and interests as an empath I am starting a very real conversation about energy sensitivity and creating space for people who have needs that fall outside the western model to feel safe in who they are and what they are experiencing.
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Nerissa - A genuine Tarot Reader.
Lisa Caza - A Social Worker/Clairvoyant who helped me awaken to my intuitive gifts.
Cornelia Grimsmo - A Vegan vlogger from Norway who has the sweetest pup Sunday.
Tamara Oake - A Halifax artist who makes hand-crafted flower presses!
Callie Rojewski - One of my favourite Entrepreneurship/Motivation inspirations.
Laura Mofina - An aromatherapist who makes custom blends. She also offers Tarot and is a huge mental health advocate!
Ellie Hughes - Face behind Selflessly Styled, a blog for ethical clothing and style.
Tiffany Purdy - Fellow INFJ who runs Fair + Frugal, another lifestyle blog for ethical living.
Ana Dominguez - Face behind The City Sidewalks, a travel blog that reminds me to live life.


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All 11 movie Reviews
Zone of the Awesome
Rated 5 / 5 stars
deserves to be in teh Awesome series.
That fight was awesome!! owned lol xD
well done
I'm stoked it made it to the Awesome collection as quickly as it did. Thanks very much for the review!
Rated 5 / 5 stars
Me and a friend saw this and I lol'd at it hard xD
thanks for using my song - and nice animation ;)
Haha, glad you liked it. Thanks for making the great song!
Planetoid - Chapter 2
Rated 5 / 5 stars
So random-ish
I guess it had a story, but none the less I loved everybit of it!
The end was really classy :)
I suggest fixing the preloader, then editing it in "your flash submissions" page, or at least put instructions on how to skip the preloader..
Other then that, it's amazing!
The preloader works enough.
you just have to wait for it to finish loading, and it comes up with the 'play' button, it just doesn't show the progress.
But I'm glad you liked the ending.
and thanks for the 10.
Sun & Flower
Rated 4 / 5 stars
Lol ^ ^ nice preloader
I mean, very good, very interesting.
I liked the preloader and the shape tween was nice :)
of course i notice this was experimental and it was a good one!
try adding some sounds, or some background music, cause I can't really think of any sounds for a plant growing lawl!
Sounds & background music, check! hehe The only sound i can remotly think of that could be a plant growing was a weird squirmy SFX that was used in the Creatures 3 game :S hehe
Rated 5 / 5 stars
why hasn't it got an award already!
lol, that big monster was crazy! good thing there were nails... lol, when I saw him miss one I was like OMG! but then it all workd out lol.
Very nice :D
Crazy Laws: Oklahoma 1
Rated 4.5 / 5 stars
Very Good
But little suggestions,
add actionscript on the Point Seclusion icon to go to the site
At some way of moving to each slide,
an animation or picture for each law would be good,
but another great addition to the crazy laws
Crazy Laws: Missouri
Rated 4.5 / 5 stars
I found this very amusing
The only problem is that you should have put a 'stopAllSounds();' on the preloader to prevent music glitches on replay.
Anyways - this should be a collection already!
Bahamut's Newgrounds
Rated 5 / 5 stars
I love your accent
though the simplicity makes the flash all the more enjoyable
btw - reply like you said you would.
Done and done.
Pokemon Theme Music Video
Rated 4 / 5 stars
you made complete fools of yourselves and yet I found it very amusing.
nice work lol
Stick Showdown Collab²
Rated 4.5 / 5 stars
Muharren Owned them but Jinkii was the best :-)


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Exedy NM072HD Hyper Multi-Plate Clutch Kit
Old price : $1954.83
Exedy Part#: NM072HD 651099996387 - Exedy NM072HD Hyper Multi-Plate Clutch KitExedy Corporation of Japan is one of the largest independent OEM suppliers. Exedy supplies all of the major Japanese vehicle makers as well as Ford and GM in the US. Exedy is also the leading manufacturer of racing clutches in Japan and supply all six factory vehicle manufacturer's race teams.
- Are designed for vehicles up to 500 wheel torque at flywheel featuring ventilated thick intermediate plates for improved life and spring damper discs to protect your transmission and drive line
- The six pad disc design ensures low weight and low inertia contributing to faster shift response
- The combination of a lightweight forged aluminum cover and ultra lightweight drilled chromium molybdenum flywheel allows to achieve the lowest possible weight
- Comes with famous purple anodized cover
- The amount of center plate travel during release is always maintained in a neutral position by the reaction force of the lifting plate attached to both side of the center plate
Catalog Numbers:
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It seems as if I just got back from our last run of shows, but I'm told by friends and family that they're getting slightly tired of my presence so it's once again time to hit the road.
This time, Lar, Moss and myself are heading to New York City for the magical New York City Comic Con. You can find us at booth #1728 for the duration of the weekend, and we'll be having plenty of stuff on hand, including new stuff.
Be a dear and come visit it, won't you?
(Don't leave me alone with them).
Also, I'm seeing Dear Evan Hansen and Kinky Boots. Life is good.
-Because I Can.
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"When I went to New York to try and make it, I never thought it wouldn't happen."
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Fanny's Restaurant
Garlic cream sauce with pernod in a french baguette.
Large gulf shrimp traditionally served with cocktail sauce.
Stuffed with a blend of chorizo and andouille sausage, garnished with a chili sauce.
Lump and king crab meat with lemon aioli.
Filled with crab and scallop mousse on a roasted red bell pepper sauce.
Sashimi tuna with crisp won-ton, cold vegetable slaw and sliced cucumber.
Duck liver in a port wine sauce.
A collection of creative appetizers for two to share.
Penne pasta, roasted eggplant, cheery tomatoes and peppers with sliced portabella mushroom, olive oil, garlic and fresh basil.
Fettuccini noodles sauteed in dry vermouth and lemon cream with shrimp, avocado and mushrooms.
Linguine, wild mushrooms, asparagus and chicken in ginger tai sauce with oven roasted pistachio nuts.
Our chef's creations will be described by your captain.
Pan seared with tamarind chili chutney and served with jicama and avocado with a lime olive oil dressing.
Different selection and preparation daily.
Grilled or encroute.
Mussels, clams, shrimp, scallops and chorizo sausage cooked with rice in a saffron broth.
Lobster, shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, squid and fresh fish broiled with bay seasonings.
Breast of duck pan seared with grand marnier au jus, quail pan seared with a balsamic glaze, and pouisson seared in it's own au jus.
Nice surprise by the chef.
Roasted with rosemary, port wine au jus.
14oz. aged center cut strip steak, char broiled.
8 oz. char broiled filet.
Prime center cut strip steak encrusted with cracked peppercorns and sauteed with cognac and madeira wine.
Fresh white meat in fanny's dressing, garnished with fresh fruit and vegetable.
Sliced and put on a bed of mescaline greens with a citrus vinaigrette.
Served with fresh orange, and stilton cheese, with balsamic vinaigrette.
Bed of fresh spinach served with cointreau bacon dressing.
Grilled scallops and shrimp in a tomato vinaigrette on a bed of assorted mixed greens.
Fresh chicken and vegetables sauteed in an orange ginger sauce with angel hair pasta.
Portabella mushrooms, sauteed in a balsamic vinaigrette and virgin olive oil, with vegetable and penne pasta
Jumbo shrimp and smoked sausage sauteed and served in a highly spiced rice.
Fresh clams cooked in their own juices, with virgin olive oilm garlic and imported seasonings with linguine.
Shrimp and scallops sauteed with homemade angel hait pasta in a lobster sauce with cayenne pepper.
Fresh ham and turkey sliced and served with tomato and provolone, grilled on egg dipped rye bread.
Fresh corned beef grilled on rye with sauerkraut, swiss cheese amd russian dressing.
Grilled portabella mushroom marinated in eggplant, roasted red peppers on a french baguette garnished with asiago cheese.
Fresh breast grilled with bacon, garnished with marinated eggplant, roasted pepper and melted provolone cheese.
Boneless breast sauteed in lemon and white wine.
Sauteed in madeira sauce with fresh spinach and ham.
Traditional and great.
7 oz. charbroiled, served with roasted potato, peppers, mushrooms and onions.
Baked with butter, lemon and wine sauce.
Baked with italian seasonings served with plum tomatoes.
Shrimp sauteed in lemon and white wine sauce.
Coated with almond crust and pan sauteed.
Fresh nova scotia, poached and grilled.
Tuesday and thursday.
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Established in 1902, Shanghai Dalong Chains Plant is an affiliated enterprise of Dalong Machinery Works. As one of the earliest developed manufacturers of chains in China, we are able to supply all kinds of chains, such as roller chains, conveyor chains, leaf chains, transmission chains, bush chains, oil field chains, and special chains.Having passed the API Spec 7F American Petroleum Association Certification, we have obtained more opportunities and competitive advantages in both domestic and foreign markets. Moreover, we are one of the earliest manufacturers of roller chains in China, which are used for oil escalators, and drag chains for field drilling rigs.Additionally, we have developed and manufactured T133 and T68 series escalator step chains, and have made middle and high rank car machine oil pump chains in various specifications. We can also offer marine roller chains in superior quality and excellent performance.Roller chains for oil-field drilling rig have won the certificate of "Conformity of Quality for Exported Electromechanical Product" awarded by National Mechanical Administration. Escalator drag chains have won the "Quality Certificate of Japan Hitachi Company". The cooperation with Volkswagon producing machine oil pump chains have expanded our export business to the North America, Europe, Middle East area, and Southeast Asia.The design and manufacture of "Dalong" brand chains maintain high quality level. Rich experiences and advanced management have helped us improve product quality consistently. Our peoducts are exported to many countries, and have a wide range of applications, including military machinery, vehicles, ship building, petroleum, airport and metro.Presently, we are looking forward to even greater cooperation with overseas customers based on mutual benefits. Please feel free to contact us for more details.OEM Service: Yes No. of R&D Staff: 21 - 30 People Estimated Annual Sales (USD): US$50 Million - US$100 Million Export Percentage: 30% Quality Control: In House & Third Parties Legal Representative/CEO: Factory Size (Sq.meters): 4,000 Factory Location: 850 West Changjiang Road, Shanghai City. China Corporate Status:
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Media Apps
Roku/Amazon FireTV Channel
A Roku player or Amazon FireTV is a small box that connects to your television, that, through your internet connection, allows you to get the sermon and teaching videos from GCC on your big screen. The device is very affordable, very user-friendly, and best of all, it's another way you can share your favorite messages with family and friends no matter where they may live (provided they have a ROKU or Amazon FireTV device, of course). It's another way of getting the Word of God out to the world...and we'll be adding an AppleTV channel later this year so that the Gospel can reach even more people.
I Watch Online - Why would I need this?
While it's true that you can watch past messages from our website, these let you watch right on your TV. You don't have to connect your computer to your TV, or sit in front of a small screen to watch sermons. With Roku, you can watch past GCC messages from your favorite spot in your living room. Also, these devices are being used throughout the world to access video content and we trust that God will use this endeavor to equip His people to delight in His glory and declare that glory to the nations!
I have a Roku or Amazon FireTV - How do I do this?
If you have a Roku (or a Roku-enabled TV) or an Amazon FireTV device, search for our channel in the Channel Store in the Religion & Spirituality section. It is called Grace Church Glen Rose Texas. Look for this image with our name and logo.
IT IS FREE! You can also add the channel to your device by visiting this link (Roku) or this link (Amazon).
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15687553586056207632017-10-09T14:32:35.051-07:00In Your Face HR!This is the place to say it... You should be here because you want to discuss HR, employment, business, job hunting - and you wanna do it in a cut through the crap, in your face, kinda way!Ian Birneyhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568755358605620763.post-6865380212907092852017-03-13T09:03:00.001-07:002017-04-06T13:14:40.383-07:00Should I pursue the CHRP or CPHR?If you are, or will soon be, a recent grad in the HR field you are probably facing a lot of confusion around the HR designation.

You have likely heard of both the CHRP and CPHR.

While the acronyms are similar, the governing bodies behind them definitely are not.

In short, the CHRP (and CHRE and CHRL) are property of the HRPA. The CPHR on the other hand is property of the CCHRA.

In a brief history, the HRPA used to be called HRPAO (formerly Ontario's governing HR body) and were a member of the CCHRA up until only a few years ago - click here for more of a back story

Just over 6 years ago, I made the decision to leave the HRPA(O) and am still grateful that I did. Now that the HRPA(O) has left the CCHRA they are actively pursuing members from other provinces - which I guess they are allowed to do.

My thoughts are this, I am a member of a provincial association outside of my residency because I strongly believe in national unity and trying to get national alignment in the HR field through a common framework amongst the provinces - in my opinion a national body like the CCHRA can make this happen more amicably.

Does amicable sound like what the HRPA has done?

-They dropped the (O)... I guess hoping to appear more national
-They left the CCHRA
-They are now trying to steal membership from other provinces they were once aligned with

In short, I continue to vote with my membership dollars and would encourage every HR Professional in Canada to do this as well. I am not telling you what to vote for, just simply what your vote represents.

Ian Birneyhttps://email@example.com://inyourfacehr.blogspot.com/2017/03/should-i-pursue-chrp-or-cphr.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568755358605620763.post-13160388710863988122013-03-07T05:40:00.000-08:002013-03-07T05:40:00.646-08:00If You Don't Believe Your Country......Should come before yourself, you can better serve your country by living somewhere else!

How punk rock is that?

In attitude, 100%!

It is a song by Canadian music legend/icon/rebel Stompin' Tom Connors, that you can check out by clicking anywhere on this sentence.

Stompin' Tom passed away yesterday at the age of 77.

He was born Thomas Charles Connors in Saint John New Brunswick on February 9th 1936 and raised by foster parents in Skinners Pond, P.E.I.

Years ago, my family and I visited his school house in Skinners Pond and I still remember the pair of black boots on the monument outside this simple, one-room white school house in the middle of about nowhere; humble beginnings to say the least.

I also had the opportunity to see him twice in concert - a true entertainer until the very end... It's hard to go anywhere in Canada without a song or two coming into your head.

In fact, I think the Capitals Song is the reason I passed grade 3 geography.

He was a great teacher, but his upbringing definitely fostered a rebel and a great punk attitude... The best example going back to 1979 whe he returned all 6 of his Juno awards out of protest against the Americanization of the Canadian Music Industry.

So who better to get into the Order of Canada and the Governor General's Award?

I could go on and on about what his music and attitude has done for this country, but in short: Mr. Connors, Canada is better for having you and your music will live on for generations!

Ian Birneyhttps://email@example.com://inyourfacehr.blogspot.com/2013/03/if-you-dont-believe-your-country.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568755358605620763.post-53295891635065605802013-01-23T18:39:00.001-08:002013-01-23T18:39:42.855-08:00Drug testing at TTCBring up the TTC to any resident in Toronto, and everyone has a story about a bad experience; it's a big organization that deals with hundreds and thousands of people everyday - it's gonna happen.

Ask a group of HR folks their thoughts on random drug and alcohol testing, and I think you'll be met first with silence before a variety of opinions an experiences.

So what happens when you combine the two?

Well first check out this video from HR Reporter by clicking anywhere in this sentence.

The discussion around it typically comes up in industrial settings like mining or manufacturing; to compare us to the US is like night and day, they apparently test all the time (yes, I know the employment laws are different).

But laws aside for a second, doesn't it make sense ethically for the TTC to do this?

I mean ask anyone who has kids if they are against it, do you really want a 10,000 pound (not verified) steel tube barreling through the suburbs?

I think they should, it would add to their accountability - especially after that issue around that group who recently got caught issuing false tickets.

But this is my opinion, what do you think? Should public transit workers (anywhere) be subject to random drug/alcohol testing?
Ian Birneyhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com://inyourfacehr.blogspot.com/2013/01/drug-testing-at-ttc.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568755358605620763.post-16931144067726413072012-10-15T18:27:00.000-07:002012-10-15T18:27:53.862-07:00Bullying is Human... UnfortunatelyGood or bad, I think everyone has bullied and been bullied at some point in their life.

I think if any of us could turn back the hands of time, few of us would want to go back to grade 9. Over the past few days there has been alot of discussion about Amanda Todd, the girl who committed suicide over being bullied.

While I think it is unfortunate that anyone at any age feels suicide is the only way out, I don't think any level of legislation is going to stop people from bullying each other.

Look at the dictionary.com definition of bullying:

a blustering, quarrelsome, overbearing person who habitually badgers and intimidates smaller or weaker people.

Based on this definition, my last blog on the mayor of Toronto could be considered bullying. And not to defend myself, but how many people in Toronto have not said anything negative about the man?

Bullying, like fighting, is a primitive way of moving yourself up the social ladder - by putting someone down, you feel above them.

It moves us up the social ladder because (perhaps subconsciously) as a group, humans support bullying to a strong extent.

Think I'm off the mark with this statement?

Think of the success of:

- Insult comics
- Movies depicting 'dumb people'
- Celebrity Roasts
- Tabloids critiquing celebrities
- Politicians badmouthing each other debating

I'm not going to suggest that all of the above be banned or removed from the public eye... it wouldn't happen. So legislating anti-bullying won't work either... sorry NDP.

So how do we support our youth?

It may not be able to be done solely in the classroom, but at some point we need to start teaching resilience (click here for 14 ways!).

It's not going to be easy, but it has been proven effective.

Sometimes 'ignoring' bullies is not enough - you have to stand up against them. Sometimes, we need to help victims take a stand.

Was I bullied when I was young? Yes, I'm human.

Did I eventually learn to be resilient. I sure did...

Did my resilience mean I never got bullied again? No, but I know I am better than them!

How do we teach resilience?

One day at a time. It is not teachers, or parents, or volunteers at after school programs - it is all of us. In my opinion it is done best through not coddling kids but encouraging 3 things:

1. Positive self-image (earned, not given)
2. Independent decision-making (let your kids make choices for themselves from time-to-time)
3. Self development (through sport, music, or other active hobby)

Maybe I'm wrong, it's happened once before, but I don't see bullying ever not existing - that is why we need to prepare people to stand up for their individuality.

Ian Birneyhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com://inyourfacehr.blogspot.com/2012/10/bullying-is-human-unfortunately.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568755358605620763.post-1480313803172409032012-09-20T12:28:00.001-07:002012-09-20T12:28:52.478-07:00Worst Mayor Ever!We all make mistakes… none of us are perfect… who hasn't made a bad judgment call from time-to-time?

We learn from our mistakes and move forward – except Rob Ford.

Well he moves forward, just not as fast as the rest of us – zing!

Sorry – it's difficult to discuss him and not make a fat joke.

The only thing more difficult though seems to be not making a 'stupid' joke… But it isn't a joke; this guy is actually our Mayor. The things he does is reflecting on us day after day.

His campaign was based on 'clarity' and 'openness' and 'stopping the gravy train' and ultimately 'respect for taxpayers'.

I judged people's intelligence who had lawn signs supporting him – he didn't appear smart in debates, why would you think anything different would happen when he waddled into office… sorry.

Within the past month he has:

1. Gone to trial for using his position as Mayor to get funds for his football team

2. Skipped a council meeting to go coach football

3. Embarrassed us in Chicago – where is Windsor anyway?

4. And now it has come up that he had the road re-paved in front of the family business for an upcoming anniversary

In response to the above, my thoughts are:

1. Way to use your 'weight' for something good… But bad move.

2. Your role (roll?) is pretty significant at these… and this was the first one since summer

3. Go back to grade 3… also, isn't the US Deco office located in Chicago? Hmmm…

4. Way to go boss hogg!

I know this blog is generally aimed at work-related topics, and you shouldn't discuss politics at work, but WTF?

Toronto… How many more chances does this guy get?

I am waiting, fingers-crossed, that he gets kicked out of office following the outcome of his trial.

The cost of an early election would be better 'respect for taxpayers' than letting this joke of a mayor continue.

Ian Birneyhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com://inyourfacehr.blogspot.com/2012/09/worst-mayor-ever.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568755358605620763.post-33334625023873672162012-08-13T12:00:00.000-07:002012-08-13T18:43:19.349-07:00Back to School!
I swear – even at 5 years out of school, those 3 words still hit me like a ton of bricks. It is the sign that summer is over, both in terms of freedom and weather.

And of course the return of exams and late-night studying…

Although the latter portion no longer impacts me, I think we all did enough of it that the thought of going back to it on a full-time basis would be a tough one.

To be optimistic though, I thought I would look back on my post-secondary education and consider which parts of it contributed to where I am today, and if I could, what I would change - or advice I would give to those just getting started.

Outside of the actual academics, I think when most people say 'College' images of pub nights and the fun times quickly emerge – weird how quickly the correlation of great pub nights and long late-night study sessions seems to have an obvious correlation now.

But think about it; the pub night social skills have prepared you well for the quick elevator chat that you have to make. Back then we were all on the same level – poor students. Now when I am in a situation with senior leaders, I try and think back to that – at the end of the day we are all just people; if we get along, who cares of social status?

You may not want to challenge your VP to a game of darts the first time you meet, and the language you may have used on pub night might not be appropriate anymore - but you get my gist.

The other thing that prepared me well for the 'world of work' truly was the co-op placements. Anyone who is still relatively a recent grad can tell you that there is 'what they teach you in school' and 'how different workplaces do things'.

This can be something as simple as the terminology used – I remember the laughs that I got took when I first used the term 'gap analysis' – most places just say something like 'do a review' or 'look at our options'… live and learn.

The other thing you find out is no one cares (too often) about where you went to school. You might get this impression at your graduation when the thousands of other students with the same degree cross that stage… and that is just your school. What employers (and your co-workers) care about is what you can do, and to similar extent 'do you get along with everyone'.

You will become familiar with the phrase 'hire for fit, train for skill'.

This is why I would encourage everyone to take advantage of internships and co-op placements that are offered through your school. Think about it – would you hire a graduate with a 4.0 GPA who has no work experience, or would you prefer a graduate with a 3.0 GPA and three (relevant) 4-month co-op placements?

In my opinion, a GPA is good – but experience is better. I would choose a B student that has some ambition and work experience than a straight academic any day.

Would I do anything different looking back?

Nah… I had a good time and so should you!

If you are just starting out on your post-secondary education (college or university) and want my advice though, it is this:

Get involved in the co-op placements or internships; but don't forget about pub nights and other social clubs – this is the stuff that will wash away your memories of the late-night studying in the years to come... and wear sunscreen.

Enjoy the line-up at the bookstore!

Ian Birneyhttps://email@example.com://inyourfacehr.blogspot.com/2012/08/back-to-school.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568755358605620763.post-79132081827400358132012-08-09T14:22:00.000-07:002012-08-09T14:22:54.920-07:00Olympics 2012: A Great Lesson!So if you've been watching the Olympics over the past 2 weeks you can't help but have heard the controversy surrounding the Canadian women's soccer team in their game against the USA.

It was an incredible battle and everything that a true Olympic game should be - even the healthiest among us were probably close to having a heart attack.

Where the controversy came from though was the comments by Captain Christine Sinclair, when she stated that "We feel cheated. It's a shame that in a game as important as that, the ref decided the result before it started."

And the similar comment by coach John Herdman about ref Pedersen, saying she "will have to sleep in her bed tonight after watching the replays," and that "she has a lot to live with."

But what makes me both fear and admire Sinclair is the pure fight that came out when she said: "I'd hate to be the team that has to play us next."

For me, it was this statement that showed just how much heart she, and the rest of the team, have. Many people in a similar situation might get frustrated and walk away in disappointment.

It is that one line that I plan to keep in my back pocket the next time I am in a tough situation, and one I think any of us can use to our advantage whether through our careers, personal lives, or athletic pursuits.

I think it is unfortunate that the team will be walking away with a bronze medal to show for their efforts; but they didn't settle for bronze - they fought for it and I think the anger will only fuel them to greatness.

Congratulations ladies - you have earned everything you have!

Ian Birneyhttps://email@example.com://inyourfacehr.blogspot.com/2012/08/olympics-2012-great-lesson.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568755358605620763.post-16971379690758215692012-07-28T08:41:00.001-07:002012-07-28T08:41:12.980-07:00HR as a Business Partner
Every once in a while I come across an article that says HR deserves their 'spot at the table'… And typically comes off as self-absorbed and/or whiny.

Maybe I'm wrong, but I think HR is there already, aren't we?

More and more I hear the term 'HR Business Partner' in place of 'Generalist' and I think this is a reflection of this shift, and would seem to reflect that we are at the table – Business Partner sounds good to me, definitely ahead of the 80's term of 'Personell' don't you think?

But why be happy with just being at the table?

Most organizations are customer facing and this involves people – so rather than sitting at the table, HR should have no shortage of contributions to the discussion.

To do this, I think back to the classic SWOT analysis from business school.

A SWOT analysis at a basic level helps to identify areas of weakness and potential threats to the organization - no reason HR can't utilize this methodology.

But in doing so, be honest and realistic in your assessment of possible weaknesses and threats.

It just makes more sense to be realistic now than having to play catch-up later. When considering the opportunities, take a look at what is occurring today as well as what could occur in the near future – this is your time to be creative (within means)!

One area I like to look at annually is where the biggest issues were:

For example:

- Employee relations – What was the root cause?
- Health & Safety
- New legislation
- New company policy/practice
- Succession concerns/uncertainty

This list isn't all-inclusive but makes for a decent starting point. If you can look at your weaknesses and potential threats, this will allow you to lead the discussion and to be more involved… even better if you can quantify some of these!

The point I am trying to make is this – HR, we are at the table; we have been invited. But what did you bring?

Ian Birneyhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com://inyourfacehr.blogspot.com/2012/07/hr-as-business-partner.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568755358605620763.post-59162009348418512382012-07-23T19:32:00.000-07:002012-07-23T19:32:02.042-07:00Gang Violence: Money to the Rescue!Over the past few weeks there has been alot of talk about violence in the media - and there should be.

First there was the shooting at the Toronto Eaton's Centre, and the shooting at the theatre in Colorado, and the BBQ shooting in Toronto's East End (Scarborough).

Lot's of violence... all gun related.

So it seems logical that Toronto's response is to put more money in to fighting gun violence... and that Rob Ford is still fighting for more police (and the subsequent budget).

This is great news right, I mean we're getting $12.5 million from the province to fight crime!

I think fighting violence and crime sounds like a terrific idea, but how much more do we have to spend before we will finally stop crime? How many dollars will finally crush this social ill?

How much has the USA spent on the war on drugs? or the war on terrorism?

How close are they to being done/winning?

To me it seems like a fortune teller who needs more money to get a better vision for you...

Maybe money isn't the answer; and who has to work on a tighter budget than HR?

So what is the HR response to this? Performance Management 101.

I think we have enough police, it is just what we choose to focus on. Performance reviews are based on a quota system - numbers need to be made.

Now don't get me wrong, quotas aren't all bad - but the easiest way to make these numbers is to get a greater portion of the population on minor infractions then to try and stop (or even slow down) gang violence... It just takes too long... it has deep social roots... try quantitating that!

Speeding or not coming to a complete stop is a little easier to address.

So this is where the focus goes. What gets rewarded gets done.

This is not the problem of the police, but the system that they have been hired to support.

So if the city and province truly want gun violence to be brought down - then why not make the quota related to how many un-registered firearms they bring in each month?

Do you think there would be a little more focus on gangs then? I do.

I have nothing against the Toronto Police, I just think that it is unfortunate that money continues to be thrown at societal problems (Drugs, War, Terrorism, Bullying, Homelessness, etc.) like a fundraising effort - when it truly isn't a question about having raising enough money ayway.

Ian Birneyhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com://inyourfacehr.blogspot.com/2012/07/gang-violence-money-to-rescue.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568755358605620763.post-18605257352203863092012-04-20T08:51:00.000-07:002012-04-20T08:51:07.993-07:00Levon Helm - Rest in Peace!Yesterday we lost one of the greatest musicians - Levon Helm.

If you haven't seen The Last Waltz buy it now... Not rent... It is that good - if you don't enjoy it, give it to someone with a soul.

If you're not familiar with it, The Last Waltz is a celebration of the end of the career for the group collectively known as 'The Band'. They were originally Bob Dylan's backing group until they started writing their own music and becoming hugely successful with tunes like: The Weight, Up on Cripple Creek, and The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down.

And not too mention, they are Canadian - so what's not too love?

Levon was the drummer (primarily), and usually lead vocalist - not a combo seen very often. I use the words 'primarily' and 'usually' because the entire group was so talented - They all played multiple instruments and contributed to vocals in different tunes.

As for Levon, I had the pleasure of seeing him last summer at the Black Creek Music Festival opening for John Fogerty. Since The Band broke up a few years before I was born, this would be as close as I would get to the real thing.

Levon, you were a great performer until the very end. Thank you for your music and enhancing the lives of millions through it!Ian Birneyhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com://inyourfacehr.blogspot.com/2012/04/levon-helm-rest-in-peace.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568755358605620763.post-73447781244877327692012-04-17T12:21:00.000-07:002012-04-17T12:21:18.812-07:00Creative Problem SolvingI read a study the other day saying that beer makes you smarter.

I'm not one to question science, and this situation is no different - but perhaps a little more insight is needed.

The study, and this testament of 'smarter', was linked to 'creative problem solving'. Apparently tasks requiring memorization weren't quite so successful.

So smarter, maybe not; reducing inhibitions and better at coming up with new ideas - absolutely!

I don't think any of us would disagree with this statement - who here hasn't been at the receiving end of a socio-political rant by an inebriated bar fly at some point?

As for this actual study, the amount given to the 'participants' was 2 pints - and the group was males between 21-30 (where would you find such a niche demographic?)

Want to see the actual study for yourself?

Click here

Now before I close this blog, my HR side needs to say this: I'm not encouraging drinking to enhance creativity, nor am I encouraging drinking at work to overcome 'creativity' problems.

Agree? Disagree? Let me know your thoughts.Ian Birneyhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com://inyourfacehr.blogspot.com/2012/04/creative-problem-solving.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568755358605620763.post-15794230398141649712012-03-28T18:45:00.000-07:002012-03-28T18:45:33.979-07:00What happens in Vegas... Gets replicated by Toronto?So earlier this week headlines were made because the Ontario Court of Appeals legalized brothels and ruled that 'sex workers could hire security staff'.

There is definitely going to be a ton of debate around this over the coming year(s) from the courts to classrooms; the world's oldest profession tends to be a bit of a taboo subject.

The debate for those in favour of this move is that it makes it safer for the ummm... 'front line workers'.

The goal being, supposedly, to empower the people who 'choose' to get into this line of work and to make it safer for them at the same time.

Those against it see it as modeling ourselves after Las Vegas... and the proposed waterfront Casino is only helping that... and generally take a moral/ethical stance in the stereotypes that come from it.

So ya, this is going to be a subject that gets alot of attention and the opinions will no doubt go to both extremes - I don't think anyone would disagree.

However, those of us in HR need to think down the road - what is this truly going to lead too?

If these brothels become legitimate multi-staff businesses (perhaps in their own district) what will the impact be on employment law?

How do you do a reference check?

What screening questions could you ask or not?

What metrics would be looked at during performance reviews?

Obviously I ask these questions with a little sarcasm, but by the same token every business needs to adhere to employment laws. What would the head of HR look like in that workplace?

I don't know... your guess is as good as mine.Ian Birneyhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com://inyourfacehr.blogspot.com/2012/03/what-happens-in-vegas-gets-replicated.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568755358605620763.post-49434110450020308382012-02-03T14:43:00.000-08:002012-02-03T14:43:23.335-08:00Presenteeism: At Least I Showed Up!Since the recession hit in the fall of 2008, there has been a general feeling that you shouldn't take vacation or taking breaks at work is the sign of unproductivity.

I get it - people want to keep their jobs and showing up when you feel like crap or really should have stayed home must show dedication... 'who could fire a dedicated employee?' the reasoning might go.

This is known as Presenteeism.

Presenteeism is tougher to address by the simple fact that with Presenteeism the person is physically there at their work station... Absenteeism is self-explanatory.

But think - are any of us above it?

"That project is due on Friday and if I can just make it through this week I can recover on the weekend!"

"I don't want to use up my vacation pay"

"It's just a bit of a cold, I don't have any meetings - I will get over it"

And so on...

It doesn't really matter whether you're talking about a business, school, or medical setting.  Even doctors, nurses, and ambulance workers do it...

So what's the problem?

One study from Cornell University estimated that Presenteeism could account for as much as 61 percent of the total cost of worker illness... Think of that at your workplace alone on an annual basis.

But how often is it addressed?

If you sneeze at the office do people say "oh, you should go home" or is it more like "Oh, I had that last week - is your throat sore?" "Mine was".

Like j-walking, most people don't really seem to address the concern.

So fellow HR Professionals, what do we do?Ian Birneyhttps://email@example.com://inyourfacehr.blogspot.com/2012/02/presenteeism-at-least-i-showed-up.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568755358605620763.post-57363633801132048152012-01-28T09:59:00.000-08:002012-01-28T09:59:30.373-08:00Driven: A Book ReviewSo a little while ago I reviewed Kevin O'Leary's Book... then a little while after that I reviewed Arlene Dickinson's book... I'm taking on each of the Dragon's one-by-one.

Last week I finished Robert Herjavec's book Driven - and here I am with another fine review for your reading pleasure!

Like the previous 2 books, Driven sheds alot of light on the personal (and business and education) background of the author.

It wasn't too far into the book that I realized Robert is not just that 'kind' dragon with the bright blue eyes - I think he would be a total hard-ass to work for and that the title of the book was actually very appropriate.

Pardon the pun - but I think most of us would mis-judge the book by that cover.

My favourite example was about when people show up late for work and blame traffic - his response was something to the tune of "Well there was no traffic at 5:30!"

I've heard of plenty of successfull people that get up earlier than the rest of us - not because they are insomniacs, but because they can't wait to see their business keep moving forward.

A bit of an HR lesson in there - if you empower employees a little more think of the motivation it could lead too?

In one section, Robert references another book that I'll have to read: The Hypomaniac Edge: The Link Between (a little) Craziness and (a lot of) Success in America.

In the book, the author - John Gartner, a Psychiatry Professor at John Hopkins University - suggests that successful entrepreneurs suffer from hypomania (what is described as having high energy and boundless self-confidence, just short of bipolar disease).

I think most people have heard bits and pieces of his personal story through Dragon's Den before, but also Robert talked about the struggles his family had when they came over from Croatia - a classic immigrant story.

Robert credits his upbringing and not choosing to be a victim of circumstance, but a pursuer of opportunity... In fact, one chapter is called 'Learn from Failure, Profit from Change'.

Like the other 2 books I have read so far, there is some discussion about the other panelists on Dragon's Den; a favourite was Robert's comparison of his to Kevin's.

Apparently they were both staying at a Miami-area hotel for a few weeks during the taping of Shark Tank. Robert lost his room key and asked the front desk for a replacement - which they were happy to do after he got some ID from his wife.

Kevin also lost his key during their time there, and was asked for ID - only rather than look for his ID, he told off the staff saying something along the lines of "You know who I am, I have been staying here for weeks" - and a couple expletives in there.

So some different personalities - but both successful individuals...

Overall, I think it was a great read and would encourage anyone that is considering going into business for themselves to check it out.Ian Birneyhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com://inyourfacehr.blogspot.com/2012/01/driven-book-review.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568755358605620763.post-74974377871875970662012-01-18T12:31:00.000-08:002012-01-18T12:31:03.297-08:00Twitter Users Beware: Direct MessageHello all,

I and a few others I've heard from have been targeted in the past few days from a hacker on Twitter. You will see that you got a direct message from one of the people that you follow, or follow you, and it will saying something along the lines of:

You seen what this person is saying about you? terrible things..

As part of the message there will be a shortened URL... do not click this!

Now if you're anything like me, you probably thought, "who would say horrible things about me?" because, "I thought everyone loved me?"

Luckily this is just a virus and you can stop it. Everyone still loves you too.

Just warn your fellow Twitter-users about the virus.

Ian Birneyhttps://email@example.com://inyourfacehr.blogspot.com/2012/01/twitter-users-beware-direct-message.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568755358605620763.post-53124415209148816552011-12-30T07:13:00.000-08:002011-12-30T07:13:58.120-08:00Hiring for Entry-level HR PositionI'm guessing you landed here because you were looking for an entry-level HR role. Unfortunately I don't have one to offer at this time.

However I do have some advice, being an HR grad not so long ago... and one that is tired of hearing complaints and seeing postings on LinkedIn about how hard it is to find an entry-level HR role.

The truth is, your degree/diploma doesn't mean much to anyone outside of you, your family, and maybe some of your friends... honestly.

Yes, not having these credentials would limit opportunities even more... but what value is added by having one?

Every spring, recent HR grads (not to mention the other business majors) walk across a similar stage that you did and get their diploma... Thousands of 'em.

You don't need to be an economics major to see the supply and demand picture that is being painted here.

Depressed yet?

Don't be. If you are reading this and are still in school - then I am the ghost of employment past to show you the error of grads that came before you. If you did graduate already, give me a sec.

If your school offers a co-op/internship program that aligns with your program take it! Yes it might add a year to the time that you are in school; see this as an investment in time and not a setback.

If your school doesn't have this - get one your damn self! The college I went to had a co-op program, but the co-op department was having trouble finding organizations that would hire (yes, $ not free) students from the HR program... it wasn't even a recession at the time.

So in between classes I applied/emailed/called (yes, I picked up the phone and called) organizations saying what I was looking for in terms of a 4 month co-op placement to get some hands-on experience.

Eventually I found a great non-profit that said they would take me on - but could not afford to pay me. Some of my colleagues said not to take this, but I said 'Yes!'

I have volunteered before, I will do it again, and plus I had the opportunity to assist with recruitment, learn an HRIS system, network (non-profits are great for this), and update a variety of employee and operational manuals.

Some of my colleagues got paid roles... where they enhanced their knowledge of the alphabet by filing for 8 hours a day... WHo the hell wants to do that? Big picture: this will not enhance your resume.

The same non-profit hired me part-time for a semester while in University, and for a 1 year contract when the HR Manager went on Mat-leave... in hindsight that 4 months of unpaid experience kind of seems worth it, eh?

In summary - be ambitious - don't let your future be written for you. If you want something go out and get it - now! Don't wait until graduation to develop a strategy... the job market will never get asier, so the competition starts now.

To those of you that have graduated... what can I say?

Probably what I say to most business gaduates - don't worry about getting something in your chosen field immediately. Employers want experience, and if you can't bring it to the table finding something may prove challenging.

Challenging, not impossible.

Leave no stone unturned. Your Facebook status should say what you're looking for, you should be joining discussions on LinkedIn, you should attend networking events.

Overall, stop blaming the job market. It is tough, but your attitude has to be tougher. Your high GPA is great, but without a little grit and determination - you are just one of the thousands of recent HR grads looking for an entry-level position.Ian Birneyhttps://email@example.com://inyourfacehr.blogspot.com/2011/12/hiring-for-entry-level-hr-position.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568755358605620763.post-76532530209481364632011-12-24T10:42:00.000-08:002011-12-24T10:43:19.697-08:00Persuasion: A Book ReviewSo a couple weeks ago I reviewed Kevin O'Leary's book Cold Hard Truth.

Since then, I have been reading the book of another Dragon - Arlene Dickinson.

The first big difference between the 2 is obviously the personalities. Perhaps because Kevin has a bit more public profile, being on Shark Tank in the US, on the Lang & O'Leary Exchange on the CBC, and that new show Redemption Inc.

You want to know about Kevin O'Leary? He's a capitalist. His words were 'he speaks on behalf of money'. Making money is what he does, this is his story.

You want to know about Arlene Dickinson? Good - she has quite a story to tell.

I think like most people, I see Arlene as one of the quieter Dragons. I assumed that she probably went to a major business school, majored in marketing or communications, worked her way up the corporate ladder and managed to find herself on Dragons' Den.

I was completely wrong.

Arlene's story is extremely motivational and more about the soft skills in life. Arlene was born in South Africa and came to Canada when she was very young.

All she ever really wanted was a family, and that is exactly what she got - pretty much right out of high school.

She says what made her the business mogul she is today, was her drive to provide for her family.

Through out the book there were many statements she made that I loved:

Yes, you need to have some core competencies and an appetite for hard work and for learning, but the main qualities you need are tenacity, perseverance, and faith in yourself. It's that complex and that simple.

Last impressions are almost as important as first impressions. Remember, you are playing a long game, and the real thing that's at stake is not a particular job or piece of work but your reputation. Your reputation is your strongest currency in business.

As everyone finds out sooner or later, persuasion does come with a cost. Accountability. Once you've convinced people to give you what you want, you'd better be sure you deliver.

There are tons of quotable sections, but these are 3 I particularly liked. Now the title of the book is called Persuasion but in no means a 'how-to-guide' or anything like that.

It is full of personal anecdotes and reflections on different experiences from her life journey so far. So if you're looking for a guide teaching you how to persuade people, this isn't it.

If you're looking to learn a little bit more about 'the quiet dragon' and how she came to her success and persuaded some of the right people along the way - then check it out!

I think most of the other Dragons' books are going to have some personal examples and some great stories.

Have you read any of the other books from the dragons? Any recommendations for my next pick?Ian Birneyhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com://inyourfacehr.blogspot.com/2011/12/persuasion-book-review.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568755358605620763.post-7085163538411274862011-11-05T08:47:00.000-07:002011-11-05T08:50:57.693-07:00Cold Hard Book ReviewWhat's going on?

Anything new and exciting?

Over the past week I have been reading Kevin O'Leary's new book 'Cold Hard Truth'. It was a great read - but content wise I didn't find a ton of take aways, and maybe that's just because of my age.

I think if I was 17 or 18 I would have valued the business (and life) advice in this book a whole lot more. That being said, it was a great insight into the 'rude' dragon.

I had no idea that he was dyselxic as a child, or really how he started The Learning Company - and how he really made all his money.

That is what I took from this book.

To me, it was more of an autobiography of Kevin O'Leary and the reader is welcome to take from it what they will - in no way is this a 'how-to' kind of book, so don't go in expecting it - unless you're still relatively young... then listen to his advice on money management.

One story I liked most from the book was how he was in the washroom at the Toronto airport when Dragon's Den was first becoming popular and a guy called him an asshole. Through out the book he refers back to this incident a few times - despite saying it didn't hurt him... maybe not, but it sounds like it made an impact.

Through out the book, Kevin refers to his money as 'soldiers' and how he doesn't want to put it in harms way. I have watched him on the Lang & O'Leary Exchange enough to know that he does feel to be a qualified representative of money - and in the book he identifies this.

Do I always agree with his approach in how he shoots down ideas? No - I am in HR, I try to sugar coat the truth a little bit so it doesn't lead to tears... The Cold Hard Truth is slightly more delicious when heated :)

Do I think you should get the book yourself?

Yes - if you want insight on how Kevin became the Venture Capitalist he is today, but not how to do it yourself.

I haven't read the books from the other Dragons' yet - any feedback?Ian Birneyhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com://inyourfacehr.blogspot.com/2011/11/cold-hard-book-review.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568755358605620763.post-12186801102540942432011-11-01T17:33:00.000-07:002012-02-03T13:23:57.551-08:00HRPA Member: To Be or Not to be?For me the choice is simple - I will not be... but let me elaborate.

As of May 31st 2011 I am no longer a member of the HRPAO - It has been nearly 6 months and it feels great.

In the meantime I have joined another provincial association and will continue to develop in my chosen profession.

Anyone that has read my past blogs knows that over the past year I did several blogs about Bill 138 (Now Bill 28), the HRPAO leadership, and their Customer service (or lack thereof).

Basically, my experiences with the HRPAO was enough for me to not want to be a member any longer.

Here is the story behind my decision:

I graduated from university (only a few years ago) and my next goal was to obtain the CHRP designation and start on the career path of an HR Professional.

It was not long into this journey before the HRPAO would make me question my membership with them, and the value that I would get from it.

I asked questions about national unity for the CHRP, and their Director of Membership and Chapter Relations  tried to intimidate me... I think HR should be about mutual respect and accommodation, and follow some basic customer service protocols.

Following this, the HRPA Members LinkedIn group owner told me to effectively 'shut up'.

Last year I raised questions about Bill 138 and their Registrar put forth a complaint about me and threatened to put me in front of a committee... For being rude.

Further more, the way the HRPAO board treated the Toronto Board for opposing Bill 138 was absolutely a schoolyard bullying tactic and not representative of good HR/Business practice in any sense.

Who says "Sign this contract saying you won't oppose us - right now!"

Not HR Professionals - that I am for certain.

Dealing with the HRPAO has provided more than enough material to write The Caprano's 2.

This blog is not a sob story, but rather a reflection of the lack of HR leadership at the HRPAO.

Does this mean I am not going to continue my career in HR?

Not in the least.

Does it mean I am going to leave the HRPAO?

Obviously it does.

Thankfully, Bill 138 didn't pass. However, the process around it provided more than enough of a glimpse into the HRPAO's management style; combine this with all the other nonsense I had to deal with and I decided to leave.

Some people have asked me if working towards the CHRP is a worthy endeavour - and my answer is Yes!

I still believe that holding a profession to a standard is a good thing, but that achieving it should be held to a common national standard... seems logical right?

So therefore, go for your CHRP - but remember, membership with the HRPAO is not necessary in obtaining or retaining your CHRP.

You still can be an HRPAO member - just remember to keep your head down, be quiet, pay your membership dues, and do not question them.

But do you want to be a CHRP or a SHEEP?

As for myself, I will continue to take courses, attend conferences, and network because I think it is a good thing to do in terms of personal and professional development... not because I need recertification points. It will just not go to the HRPAO leadership - why pay bullies?

Remember, the HRPAO needs members more than members need them.

Do not let their actions deter you from a career in HR if that is what you want to do - we live in a great country and you have (better) alternatives.

I will leave you with a few frequently asked questions surrounding HRPAO membership, the CHRP designation, my decision to leave, and how you can too!

FAQ's:

1. Do I need to be a member of the HRPA/HRPAO to obtain my CHRP designation?

No. The HRPA targets membership from other provinces, so why can't it work the other way?

Just keep in mind that if you practice HR in Ontario and have the CHRP designation but membership with another province, you can no longer use the CHRP designation on things like business cards or email signatures (in Ontario).

2. Why did you leave the HRPA/HRPAO?

Dignity. I believe in standing for what you believe and not being bullied about it; Boycotting the HRPA/HRPAO is the first step any of us can take.

3. How can I transfer my membership/CHRP to another province?

Join the provincial association of your choice, then Contact the HRPA/HRPAO's Registrar Coordinator explaining where you want to transfer it to... Keep in mind the process is different in Quebec, but all other provinces have a transferability agreement.

4. How do I maintain my CHRP with my new provincial association?

Verify with them. Outside of Quebec, the recertification points/process is relatively the same as it is in Ontario.

5. I don't have my CHRP yet, do I need to join the HRPA/HRPAO?

Not necessarily. It may be easier to write the NKE if you are an Ontario resident, but all the other provinces (outside of Quebec) still have the NPPA - you could obtain your CHRP designation more quickly based on this.

6. Will I be able to get a job in HR in Ontario if I'm not a member of HRPA/HRPAO?

It hasn't been a problem for me - I have attended several interviews and have identified that I am not a member of the HRPA/HRPAO, that my CHRP is recognized by another provincial assocation and have been fine. In fact, many senior HR Managers that I have met were not fans of the way Bill138 was 'snuck' in by the HRPA and are happy to hear about how I stood up for myself - It shows individuality and confidence.

7. What will the HRPA/HRPAO do if no one joins their association?

I don't know... probably just use their Twitter accounts to complain about home appliances I guess...

Ian Birneyhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com://inyourfacehr.blogspot.com/2011/11/hrpa-member-to-be-or-not-to-be.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568755358605620763.post-68682741272296174492011-09-14T10:23:00.000-07:002011-09-15T07:39:58.034-07:00Commuting... the best part of your day?What's the worst part of your day from Monday to Friday?

For most people I'm going to guess it is your commute time... Am I right?

I'm now going to toss around stats about the average time from home to work around the world and how my city compares, I just want to know how you make the most of it.

I found that through school and now working over the past few years that having an iPod helps pass the time - and plus I have blogged about my love of music before... my commute is a good time to zone out and listen to some tunes.

But I like you so I'm not going to lie to you - my iPod is getting old and I'm thinking it might be time to replace it. The one I have is about 6 years old now, which I guess is old for technology and certain breeds of dog.

The battery life isn't as long as it used to be, sometimes it is not as responive as I would like... and plus have you seen some of the new tablets?

I have thought of getting a tablet because the price seems to be going down on these things and I'm thinking that they would make my commute time on the subway not seem quite so long - not only could I have music, but games too! Maybe even do actual work!

My only concern might be the size, because sometimes I use my ipod for the gym.

I'm trying to decide... should I upgrade to a tablet, or should i get a new (younger) more attractive iPod?

How do you make your commute bearable?Ian Birneyhttps://email@example.com://inyourfacehr.blogspot.com/2011/09/commuting-best-part-of-your-day.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568755358605620763.post-70649670456318225162011-09-10T08:24:00.000-07:002011-09-10T21:03:43.363-07:00We are the Economy!I blogged not too long ago about this possible 'double-dip' recession that world seems to be worried we're going to go through.

After Obama's speech this past week, there doesn't appear to be alot of good new out there about our world economy.

There is job losses on both sides of the border here in North America, and Europe is wondering if it can maintain the Euro in light of Greece and other heavily indebted countries to make up the EU.

Can't we all take a step back and look at the big picture?

We are the economy... we are the markets... therefore - isn't it us who is in need of repair?

I don't want to come off like a hippy or anything, nor do I want to sound like the average economist saying we're going through a 'market correction'.

What I do want to say is - evaluate what is important to you.

To me, I think things like my personal health, and the well-being of my family are important... this doesn't take a ton of money to maintain.

I'm not going to tell you to destroy your credit cards and run for the mountains - I'm just saying: evaluate what is important to you and keep moving forward!

The economy is based on how we spend, and the reality is there's a ton of baby boomers who make up a good portion of the North American population that aren't spending that much.

I mentioned before that there will no doubt be swings in the market as spending patterns change and industries lose their relevancy (i.e. Blockbuster leaving Canada).

This is no reason to panic, and I'm not saying to make it Credit Card City either.

If any correction needs to take place, it is from within - evaluate what is important and keep moving forward.Ian Birneyhttps://email@example.com://inyourfacehr.blogspot.com/2011/09/we-are-economy.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568755358605620763.post-90775192842861018582011-08-22T10:46:00.000-07:002011-08-22T10:46:32.103-07:00RIP Jack LaytonWhen I heard of Jack Layton's passing this morning, I felt as though Canada was truly at a loss.

Even non-NDP voters in my experience have never had anything really horrible to say about the man, he was just a man of the people... Something every politician wants to be seen as.

This was not only his image but who he was.

I have met Jack in passing and he always brought life to the room he was in. I saw him speak at Yonge & Dundas square back in University and was amazed how one man could truly identify with all the different demographics in attendance - it was a protest for uranium drilling in a small town in northern Ontario

He was a great sport; I heard him a few times as a guest on the Dean Blundell show on the Edge in Toronto before elections and supporting Movember.

I think all Canadians thought of Jack Layton and the NDP as one in the same... No Jack, means no NDP.

Overall, Jack Layton was a great person who was a proud Canadian and improved the lives of everyone he met.

My condolences go out to Jack and his family and friends - he was a great figure on the Canadian political landscape and will truly be missed.

R.I.P. Jack

Ian Birneyhttps://email@example.com://inyourfacehr.blogspot.com/2011/08/rip-jack-layton.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568755358605620763.post-83467360589995153122011-08-12T08:11:00.000-07:002011-09-01T09:22:54.044-07:00The Next Recession?Remember 1998?

I do... everytime I look in my driveway.

I think it was a great time to be alive... but little did we know what would only be 2 years away... Y2K and the peak of Napster!

I loved Napster, I personally enhanced my appreciation of music through it and was even buying CDs back then... from record stores, not just Amazon.

I think everyone but the recording industry loved Napster - they saw it as they beginning of their end.

Now lets fast-forward to 2007.

It was also a great time. Even the first half of 2008 was pretty good as I recall. I was working a ton trying to get through school, but it was fine - jobs were available and I had 2 of them.

Then it happened - the stock market collapsed due to the crash of the 'sub-prime mortgage' catastrophy in the US housing market.

I was working at a major insurance company that summer when it happened... shit hit the fan.

It was September 2008 and I was going into my last semester of university and to be perfectly honest it didn't really impact me - I wasn't trading in the stock market and all my money belonged to the school.

In 2007, the average person (certainly in Canada) may not have known what the terms 'sub-prime' or 'recession' or 'bail out' really meant... but they sure do now don't they! They have become apart of our vernacular.

To the point where people are starting to ask - when will the next one be here?

For the time being, the US has raised the debt ceiling and even Alan Greenspan is saying "we can always print more money".

Never thought I would hear HIM say that...

But will we have another recession?

Like the Napster example illustrates, industries will come and go. Sub-prime mortgages (or something similar) will probably happen again... Don't people always want what they can't have?

If you want to see a historical perspective, check out the August 9th article on Both Sides of the Table. It is an interesting view of the past 3 years.

This past month was an interesting one on the markets to say the least... But what we can see over the long-term is that things (industries, problems, governments, etc.) will rise and fall, but overall we collectively move forward.

Don't think of it as a recession, but simply part of our evolution. Has our evolution ever been linear? Has the growth of our companies ever been linear?

No - so this expectation of the economy doesn't make sense either.

Our economy and world will continue to go through periods of growth and decline whether venture capitalist spending is strong, or not.

I'm not an economist, but I do watch trends. While trends won't necessarily predict the future, they say a ton about our past.

When will the next recession be? I don't know. Will we have one?

Probably.

What do you think?

Ian Birneyhttps://email@example.com://inyourfacehr.blogspot.com/2011/08/next-recession.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568755358605620763.post-18029985102596289802011-07-24T07:18:00.000-07:002011-07-24T07:18:17.383-07:0027... the scariest number in rockSo as you may of heard, Amy Winehouse died this past weekend. While I can't say that I was ever really a fan of her music, my condolences do go out to those that were and her family.

What truly caught my attention was the fact that she died at 27.

I remember when I was first getting into rock music and at around 12 or 13, 27 seems kind of old... not so much anymore.

What I soon found out, from watching different documentaries and stuff, was that alot of rock stars (especially from the 60's) died at 27.

This includes:

- Jimi Hendrix
- Janis Joplin
- Kurt Cobain
- Jim Morrison
- Brian Jones

Am I missing anyone?

It is unfortunate when anyone leaves this world at such a young age, especially those with talents that bring joy to so many others.

For any parents that read this, please educate your children about drugs, their addictive nature, and the short and longterm side effects...

RIP Ms Winehouse!Ian Birneyhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com://inyourfacehr.blogspot.com/2011/07/27-scariest-number-in-rock.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1568755358605620763.post-25991256160395533692011-07-20T06:41:00.000-07:002011-07-20T06:41:53.891-07:00Summer so farHello all,

How has your summer been?

I haven't blogged in awhile so I thought I'd just pop in and let you know what's going on. I've been reading 'Does the noise in my head bother you' - the Steven Tyler Memoir.

About 2 years ago I read Slash's autobiography and so far my thoughts are the same - how are these people alive?

That being said, reading the book reminds me of all the interviews I've seen with Steven - he sort of jumps from one topic to the next, breaks into lyrics, and makes some pretty cool references when he is passionate about something... Gotta love the guy!

I know in my last post I talked about 2 of the CD's I've been wanting to get... I ordered the Head Cat CD from Amazon about 3 weeks ago now and haven't got it... I went to Sunrise to see if they had it... apparently the distributor is 'unreliable'... it kills me to be waiting this long to hear the album.

Anyone out there got there hands on it yet? Is this just a shipping to Canada issue?

I will try and be more regular with future blogs, but in the meantime I'm enjoying summer, can ya blame me?

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