Discussion on Collective Individualism and Employable Traits

Career Buzz

When you are working on your own career, Dr Ingrid reminds us that you have a responsibility to remember that you are part of something bigger. Do you agree or disagree? Stay tuned as Dr Ingrid introduces us to the career culture in Norway and the concept of collective individualism.

Frank shared the two most important attributes looked for by HR managers. Do you have any ideas on how to ensure that you portray these attributes during an interview? Together let’s learn from Frank’s 40 years of experience as he talks about the difference between employed and employable and so much more!

Listen, reflect and answer! Join Hoda and her guests on Career Buzz and increase your Career Literacy.

GUEST BIOS

Dr Ingrid Bårdsdatter Bakke

Dr. Ingrid is a postdoctoral fellow and Assistant professor working at the Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences, in Lillehammer, Norway.

Her research focuses on Norwegian and Nordic work culture and how it affects career guidance, career guidance and policy, integrated guidance and career guidance in the welfare system. She lectures and supervises students on the MSc in Career Guidance, and is a Further Education Counsellor of Students on career theory, career guidance, national culture and organisational theory.

Frank Newman

For over 40 years, Frank has worked in Human Resources to create great working environments where the best people want to come to work every day.

His pioneering work in compassionate leaves led to the creation of the Employment Insurance Compassionate Care Leave which has benefited thousands of Canadians as they care for family members during critical illnesses.

Frank and his team service clients that include a wide variety of small and medium sized businesses in South Western Ontario including manufacturing, agri-business, IT services, trucking, accounting, brewing, water sports, professional associations, medical and veterinary clinics, not-for-profit organizations, as well as musicians and even a magician.

As a Certified HR Leader, Frank is an HR mentor for the Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, an HR subject matter expert with Launchpad at Wilfrid Laurier University, and a volunteer mentor for the Waterloo Region Small Business Centre. An accomplished speaker and HR Leader, Frank has presented to many community and industry groups including numerous Chambers of Commerce and Rotary Clubs. He has also appeared on CTV Kitchener News and has been a frequent commentator on Human Resources issues on 570 Radio Kitchener.