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The 'Good' and 'Bad' News Is......

Trish Johnson posted an article on WhatsUpWith'It'? - Dec 4, 2009, 1:22 am
Alright, to keep myself in my good mood, I will begin with the 'good news.' For more than 10 years, Ottawa has been seeking China's approval to place Canada on their 'approved destina...
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Social Media Sites & 'Privacy' Issues at Work – 'In Private' Browzing

Trish Johnson posted an article on corpsecrets.ca - Dec 3, 2009, 11:50 pm
  In follow-up to my previous articles on this subject, today I would like to offer my thoughts on email scandals, privacy and security, ‘in-private browzing’ capabilities, and the challenges th...
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Christmas Gift Exchange at Work

Trish Johnson posted an article on corpsecrets.ca - Dec 3, 2009, 1:31 am
  It is that time of year again already! Assuming you were with your firm this time last year and perhaps for years prior, you have likely developed a comfortable working relationship with your bos...
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Go Transit – A Ride To Remember!

Trish Johnson posted an article on WhatsUpWith'It'? - Dec 2, 2009, 3:29 pm
I enjoy walking everywhere, and I believe it is much faster for me to say, walk down to Sears, versus standing around waiting for a likely overcrowded bus with Mr. Grouch at the wheel! At any rate, I...
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'News Flash' – 2010 Winter Games Bulletin from the DVBIA

Trish Johnson posted an article on corpsecrets.ca - Nov 30, 2009, 7:33 pm
In follow-up to my earlier post how-has-your-firm prepared for the upcoming-olympics , I would like to share this notice that presents some challenges for our businesses, fresh off the presses from t...
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Chicago builds 'Our Olympic Pavilion?'

Trish Johnson posted an article on WhatsUpWith'It'? - Nov 29, 2009, 2:07 am
Say what? So, I suppose all the unemployment stats I see daily suggest that 'Canada' does not need the work? We have only lost under half of our jobs compared to the States after all. We sit a...
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Are You in Charge and in Control?

Trish Johnson posted an article on corpsecrets.ca - Nov 29, 2009, 1:46 am
In many of my posts, I have emphasized the importance of a proactive and accountable approach to your own career. Do you feel that you have a handle on it, are you ‘in charge and in control?’ If y...
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'Whales' - Go Vegetarian?

Trish Johnson posted an article on WhatsUpWith'It'? - Nov 27, 2009, 10:28 pm
PETA (People for 'Ethical' Treatment of Animals) had put up this billboard in Florida and received some pretty 'real' feedback on it! What kind of message is this billboard sending ou...
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Ten Things Not To Say When Firing An Employee

Trish Johnson posted an article on corpsecrets.ca - Nov 26, 2009, 9:48 pm
Having to fire, terminate, layoff, suspend, or whichever ‘label’ you wish to apply to the scenario, it is not an easy process for anyone to have to go through. If the person, or persons p...
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'News Flash' – USA:IRS To Audit 6,000 Companies Beginning 2010

Trish Johnson posted an article on corpsecrets.ca - Nov 25, 2009, 1:07 am
‘Misclassification Of Independent Contractors, Payroll Taxes, Fringe Benefits, Executive Compensation’ The Internal Revenue Service (”IRS”) has determined to perform its most expansiv...
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Proposed EI for the Entrepreneur

Trish Johnson posted an article on WhatsUpWith'It'? - Nov 24, 2009, 10:30 pm
Being an entrepreneur myself, I am pleased to see the government taking another look at employment insurance benefits for the self employed. However, it is not all a bed of roses. This is my personal...
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Are you on Disability? Be Careful on Social Networks!

Trish Johnson posted an article on WhatsUpWith'It'? - Nov 24, 2009, 7:18 pm
I read this article regarding a Canadian woman who was legitimately on disability as she suffers from depression, like so many others all over the world. To be on an antidepressent has become equal t...
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Severe Reactions to Swine Flu Vaccine in Canada: WHO

Trish Johnson posted an article on corpsecrets.ca - Nov 24, 2009, 5:33 pm
GENEVA — An unusual number of severe allergic reactions to swine flu vaccinations have been recorded in Canada, where a batch of the vaccine from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has been recalled, the WHO...
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'News Flash' – EI Rolls Jump in September

Trish Johnson posted an article on corpsecrets.ca - Nov 24, 2009, 5:08 pm
OTTAWA — The number of people collecting employment insurance benefits jumped more than seven per cent in September, after declining in the previous two months, as the economy struggled to recover f...
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Surprise! TransLink Is Raising Fares - Again!

Trish Johnson posted an article on WhatsUpWith'It'? - Nov 22, 2009, 12:05 am
With the Olympics rapidly approaching, it will be nearly impossible to manoeuvre your way around this city, even as a pedestrian, never mind as a driver. This insane road traffic will be made even wo...
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What is Your 'EVP'?

Trish Johnson posted an article on corpsecrets.ca - Nov 21, 2009, 11:33 pm
Much has been written recently regarding the high potential of employees currently gainfully employed ‘jumping ship’ when the economy turns around. A number of economists are suggesting th...
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The Big 'O'

Trish Johnson posted an article on WhatsUpWith'It'? - Nov 20, 2009, 11:20 pm
Well, the eagle has landed. Oprah gave her tear-filled speech this afternoon, and I am sure millions upon millions watched, boxes of Kleenex close at hand. I was a little choked up watching it myself....
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Accountability and Support

Trish Johnson posted an article on corpsecrets.ca - Nov 19, 2009, 10:58 pm
Growing up, your parents held you accountable for your actions. When you went to school, a teacher held you accountable. Today, in the corporate world, your boss keeps you accountable, or is that trul...
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Important Notice: Site is 'In Transition'

Trish Johnson posted an article on corpsecrets.ca - Nov 19, 2009, 3:16 am
Hello, and thank you for visiting the site today. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I will be redesigning this site over the next few days. I will also be posting articles during this process. I...
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'News Flash' – US Financial Advisors – "Form' Engagement Letters

Trish Johnson posted an article on corpsecrets.ca - Nov 17, 2009, 10:04 pm
Having worked with two of the top ‘Big 4′ firms, I felt it most appropriate to post this notice that I received today. This Mondaq article is in respect to Financial Advisory firms potenti...
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'News Flash' – Employers Sidestep Recruiters – Social Media

Trish Johnson posted an article on corpsecrets.ca - Nov 17, 2009, 1:48 am
I found this to be a very interesting article that I    would like to share with you. Head hunters, professional recruiters and paid-for online job postings all feeling pinch The concept of the ar...
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Dollar Stores Are Cool!

Trish Johnson posted an article on WhatsUpWith'It'? - Nov 17, 2009, 12:59 am
I love my dollar stores! LOL! Some of the items are so neat, and you just can't get them anywhere else. For instance, I buy these little personal fans, yes, I need it! LOL! Anyway, they are like $...
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Are You Being Monitored at Work?

Trish Johnson posted an article on corpsecrets.ca - Nov 17, 2009, 12:49 am
Have you ever considered, or do you feel that perhaps your actions on your computer system are being tracked after you leave the office? Are you fearful of checking out a social networking site like ...
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Stop Anyway! Intersections & Alleys

Trish Johnson posted an article on WhatsUpWith'It'? - Nov 13, 2009, 10:50 pm
Alright, we all know drivers can sometimes be crazy and there are many out there who shouldn't even have a license to get behind the wheel! But this is getting ridiculous.... I live on a street, ...
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Meeting Needs: 'Independent Consultant & Virtual Assistant'

Trish Johnson posted an article on corpsecrets.ca - Nov 13, 2009, 10:38 pm
We are all aware of the state of affairs with our current economy, job market,  and the painfully slow recovery process. Having said that, I read yesterday that British Columbia would ‘be on t...
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'NewsFlash' – More Employers Rethink Retirement Plans

Trish Johnson posted an article on corpsecrets.ca - Nov 12, 2009, 1:21 am
Fifty-nine per cent of employers are likely to reassess their retirement and pension programs by the end of this year as the onus for retirement savings shifts away from companies and onto the shoulde...
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'NewsFlash' – Be Careful if Travelling to 'Toronto' – Bed Bugs!

Trish Johnson posted an article on corpsecrets.ca - Nov 12, 2009, 12:27 am
    The city’s bed bug infestation has grown so quickly and drastically that the blood-sucking crawlers have spread outside homes and are latching on to Torontonians at work – and could ...
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'NewsFlash' – TransLink Intends to Increase Fares in 2010

Trish Johnson posted an article on corpsecrets.ca - Nov 12, 2009, 12:07 am
 With the Olympics rapidly approaching, it will be nearly impossible to maneuver your way around this city, even as a pedestrian, never mind as a driver. This insane road traffic will be made even w...
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Program Tips & Tricks

Trish Johnson posted an article on corpsecrets.ca - Nov 11, 2009, 9:22 pm
In a previous post, I indicated that I would be sharing some of my computer tips with you and so, we begin with the following tips today. I will be adding further tips and tricks in future posts as we...
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Life Happens

Trish Johnson posted an article on WhatsUpWith'It'? - Nov 11, 2009, 7:12 pm
I am sitting here and wondering how much longer I will have this apartment. I have been in this building for 16 years, and soon MAY be asked to leave. New owners are taking it over as of December 1st ...
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'Pink Slip' Blue

Trish Johnson posted an article on corpsecrets.ca - Nov 10, 2009, 1:13 am
Are you feeling stressed and worried about your job security within your firm? Are you hearing rumours that are likely untrue, but nevertheless, unsettling? In today’s job market, it is understa...
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Ending Homelessness by 2019?

Trish Johnson posted an article on WhatsUpWith'It'? - Nov 8, 2009, 11:06 pm
What a dream that would be! My God, can you even 'imagine' no homeless people wondering the streets looking for food, smokes, and change? More likely, scouring the alleys looking for a coat or...
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MOO-oove Over!

Trish Johnson posted an article on WhatsUpWith'It'? - Nov 8, 2009, 9:56 pm
Okay, now I really have heard it all! I just read the most ridiculous story, it's got me all cracked up! I guess the United States figures that their cattle are more important than their citizens...
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Preparing Your 'Electronic' Portfolio

Trish Johnson posted an article on corpsecrets.ca - Nov 8, 2009, 1:27 am
  I am pleased to respond to my readers requests to write another article on creating your portfolio,  since the interest in this topic is obviously high. It is rewarding to learn that my initi...
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Growing Old - 'Gracefully?'

Trish Johnson posted an article on WhatsUpWith'It'? - Nov 6, 2009, 12:37 am
Who came up with this brilliant line anyway? 'Growing old gracefully'... oh sure! Prunes have wrinkles on their face, we have wrinkles 'every place', Hmmm.... To make things worse, so...
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'News Flash' – Largest Social Media Business Use Report Released

Trish Johnson posted an article on corpsecrets.ca - Nov 6, 2009, 12:29 am
I would like to share this interesting article with you as it speaks to one of the hottest topics in business today. This summary outlines some of the key findings of the report, which can be downl...
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'Space' Invasion

Trish Johnson posted an article on corpsecrets.ca - Nov 5, 2009, 11:59 pm
As I have previously stated, your office or work station is a ‘rental’ in the sense that you do not ‘own’ the space, you are just ‘borrowing’ it during your tenure ...
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Good News! I'm Staying Here!

Trish Johnson posted an article on WhatsUpWith'It'? - Nov 2, 2009, 8:34 pm
Due to an overwhelming response to my announcement about moving over to Wordpress, I have decided to listen to my visitors and stay with Blogger, so please come back often to see 'whatsup'.htt...
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Heaven's Gate – I'll Wait Thank You!

Trish Johnson posted an article on WhatsUpWith'It'? - Nov 2, 2009, 8:05 pm
Okay readers, I don’t know about you, but this just makes me sick! I mean, I know we are very slowly coming out of this recession, and the retail market has been particularly hit hard. We all know t...
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'You're Welcome!'

Trish Johnson posted an article on WhatsUpWith'It'? - Nov 2, 2009, 7:57 pm
Have you ever noticed that when you hold a door open for someone, seven out of ten times they will not even have the courtesy to give you a simple ‘thank you’, and just keep walking? It drives me ...
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Are You Proactive or Reactive in Your Career? (Part II)

Trish Johnson posted an article on corpsecrets.ca - Nov 2, 2009, 7:50 pm
To begin on this journey, we will begin with small steps so that you can build your confidence and desire to move forward with this new proactive approach. An example of a first step may look like one...
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I AM MOVING TO WORDPRESS!

Trish Johnson posted an article on WhatsUpWith'It'? - Oct 31, 2009, 4:23 am
Hello everyone. I have moved my site over to Wordpress and posting my latest articles there. I don't have everything perfect yet, but you are certainly welcome to come and check it out at http://t...
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Are You Proactive or Reactive in Your Career? (Part I)

Trish Johnson posted an article on corpsecrets.ca - Oct 30, 2009, 11:53 pm
What is the difference between these two characteristics? The main difference of course is ‘results’, and the precious, and expensive commodity involved is ‘time’. A proactive person g...
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Canada – Preventing Layoffs – The 'Work- Share' Program

Trish Johnson posted an article on corpsecrets.ca - Oct 29, 2009, 2:05 am
In the USA, the popularity of furlough programs has increased during the recessionary period, and given the slowdown in business activity, many employees are taking ‘unpaid leave’. Canada offers i...
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Female Writers in "Late Night" Talk Shows

Trish Johnson posted an article on WhatsUpWith'It'? - Oct 28, 2009, 3:28 am
Well, another one of his ‘alleged’ conquests has left the scene of the crime! I do not know how Letterman can deal with all this negative publicity. It really does not seem to affect him. This lat...
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Upward Feedback – Essential to 'Performance Improvement' (Part II)

Trish Johnson posted an article on corpsecrets.ca - Oct 27, 2009, 2:52 am
Providing your organization supports the concept of ‘upward’ feedback, it may serve you well to consider the following points prior to approaching your Team Leader and Managers: How long have you...
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I am a relatively 'newbie' blogger, just over 2 months now, and have a fun blog at whatsupwithit on blogspot and a new domain site at corpsecrets.ca as my business blog - hopefully I WILL get contracts soon! I love people, intelligent, honest, open, funny, and willing to help out when I can.

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