Aware of your contributions, you’re convinced that it’s time for a pay rise. This conversation is never easy. Pick up your courage. Armed with this four-step scenario, you’ll be able to be strategic and earn the salary you want, situation permitting. 1) Do your research: roles, responsibilities and variables Validate and do your research to […]
There are awkward moments when even an experienced professional like yourself is reeling, mouth agape to the point of head scratching, searching for the right words and gestures. In anticipation of these possible paralyzing situations, I provide you with the tools you need to maintain your confidence and credibility while avoiding negative consequences that could […]
Telecommuting is now a fact of modern working life. Whether it’s a few days a week or all the time, this way of working can have an impact on the commitment, sense of belonging and consolidation of your team. Here are eleven tips for managers. 1) Look after your image. Yes, we look good in […]
“I’m sorry”, “I’m sorry”, “Oh, I’m sorry”, how many times a day do you say one or other of these expressions? Some say that apologizing is part of our Canadian culture. It may give you a good reputation when you’re traveling, but as your career progresses, it could hinder your ascent. Sometimes these apologies are […]
Are you ready for flu and cold season’s sticky situations? Up to a third of Canadians will suffer from the flu or a variety of cold viruses. During that time, you may be exposed to 50 possible infections a day! If you happen to be within six feet of anyone who is sick, even if you don’t […]
Happy New Year! Are you ready? What do you want to broadcast this year? What do you want the buzz about you to be behind your back, when the door closes, when you leave a client, a colleague, or even your boss? What reputation do you want to have? Hmmm, you’re thinking, thinking, thinking … […]
Soon, very soon, you will be shutting down your computer and you will be gone on vacation… Gone fishing, beaching, golfing or relaxing in your backyard oasis in the city. Even if you are just like me and love your job, I bet that you are counting down the sleeps… Stop! Stop daydreaming about your […]
Spring is here and with it comes the renewing of relationships with our neighbours. Canadians everywhere are once again saying “Hello,” or giving the nod to and sharing a drink or a barbecue with their street dwellers. Neighbours have many niceties, such as the development of friendships and a support system at proximity, but they […]
In the name of authenticity or due to the lack of time, “I am so busy”, politeness and civility may give the impression that they are about to become extinct. Based on circumstances and society-based, manners, like human behaviours, evolve. In the era of globalization, combined with the explosion of communication modes and ecological concerns, […]
It is not that easy to have workwear that is chic and cool instead of sticky and sweaty during a heat wave. The more the mercury climbs, the more your outfit shrinks, sticks and the more you could expose yourself. It’s at this time of the year that my phone rings for my interactive conference […]
Do you sometimes lay awake at night, or daydream on the job, about what to do and say to a co-worker about a recurring sticky situation? Here is a cheat sheet, of the right things to do and say, for when your colleague does the wrong thing. Here is a cheat sheet, of the right […]
As the Sticky situation blogger, I regularly receive emails asking me how to react to the announcement of sad, and even bad news. In our daily lives, from work to the community and even within our very own family, we regularly receive news that may make us uncomfortable and will at times, leave us speechless and paralyzed. […]
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I’m Julie Blais Comeau, Canada’s bilingual etiquette specialist. My mission is simple: to give you the know-how to shine positively at work and in the community.
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