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Ahria Consulting At Ahria, we believe that the strength of an organization comes from its people.

We inspire individuals to thrive, leaders to excel, and organizations to build exceptional cultures where employees are engaged, empowered, and excited to work.

There’s a lot of uncertainty in the world right now. Whether geopolitical political tension, inflation or trade agreemen...
06/03/2026

There’s a lot of uncertainty in the world right now. Whether geopolitical political tension, inflation or trade agreements – people are feeling it.

At the grocery store.
At the gas pump.
When mortgage renewals come up.
When businesses start talking about slowing hiring, delaying investments, or becoming more cautious about growth.

And if uncertainty feels heavy now, imagine what it feels like for someone who loses their job unexpectedly.

For organizations navigating downsizing, restructuring, or difficult workforce decisions, career transition support matters more than ever.

Because if a business is willing to invest in consultants, lawyers, accountants, or advisors to help protect the organization during difficult moments - they should also be willing to invest in support for the people whose lives are being directly impacted by those decisions.

How organizations treat people when they leave says a lot about their culture. Do it poorly and word spreads.

And in a world where employer reputation matters more than ever, organizations that handle transitions poorly eventually create a brand people hesitate to work for.

Career transition support isn’t just about helping departing employees find their next opportunity.

It’s about treating people with dignity during uncertain moments, protecting morale for the employees who remain, and demonstrating that people matter to the organization beyond the work they provided.

Difficult business decisions happen.

How you handle them matters.

Need support navigating a difficult transition? We can help.

06/01/2026

AI is here to help… but are we accepting too much at face value? In this week’s Terry Talk, we explore the explosion of information, the rise of AI “slop,” and what happens when we lose our sense of wonder and stop questioning what we consume.

From odd AI decisions to everyday impacts on hiring, taxes, and beyond, this conversation is a reminder that context, curiosity, and critical thinking matter more than ever. It’s time to rediscover the why, not just the output.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

Most organizations think they’re hiring the best candidate. A lot of the time, they’re hiring the person who interviews ...
05/27/2026

Most organizations think they’re hiring the best candidate.

A lot of the time, they’re hiring the person who interviews the best — or the person whose resume stood out the most.

Today’s candidates have access to AI tools that can optimize language, tailor resumes to job descriptions, and generate highly polished applications in seconds. That doesn’t necessarily make them unqualified — but it does make it harder to separate presentation from legitimate capability.

And now, it’s going a step further.

There are AI tools being used during virtual interviews that can listen to questions in real time and feed candidates polished responses. On paper — and even in conversation — candidates can appear more articulate, experienced, or prepared than they might actually be.

That creates a real challenge for organizations trying to evaluate not just communication skills, but critical thinking, judgment, and authenticity.

That’s where experience matters.

After screening thousands of resumes and interviewing thousands of candidates, patterns become easier to recognize. So do inconsistencies. So do rehearsed answers. So do responses that sound polished but lack depth when you dig deeper.

Hiring decisions become even more complicated when confidentiality matters. Something as simple as validating a reference can compromise discretion within a tight industry network.

There are a few advantages to working with an external partner:
• Objectivity
• Discretion
• Experience

And the ability to evaluate candidates beyond what’s written on a resume, or generated on a screen

Because the best candidate isn’t always the person who interviewed the best, or the person who knew how to game the system most effectively.

Have you ever hired someone who presented exceptionally well — but didn’t thrive in the role? We can help.

05/25/2026

After seeing Come From Away at the Grand Theatre with the Ahria team and clients, Terry reflects on a story that goes beyond the stage. It highlights how, even in difficult moments, people choose kindness, generosity, and community.

Each year on September 11, Ahria closes its offices and gives employees $100 to do good work in the community, inspired by the same spirit. This year, we extend this challenge to London’s business community: how can we show up and make a difference where we are?

Let us know if your business will join us this year as we go out and spread kindness in our communities.

Let's be honest. Some workplaces just suck. Not always in a dramatic, HR-nightmare kind of way. Sometimes it's more subt...
05/20/2026

Let's be honest. Some workplaces just suck.

Not always in a dramatic, HR-nightmare kind of way. Sometimes it's more subtle:

Leaders who rule by fear instead of inspiration.
Teams that are disengaged but nobody's talking about it.
A culture that looks great on a careers page but feels completely different on the inside.

The hard part? As a leader, you're often too close to the action to see the rot starting to set in.

That's why we built the Suckiness Checklist: 15 questions to help you diagnose the subtle, creeping dysfunction before it becomes a full-blown disaster. No fluff. No corporate jargon. Just a straight-up gut check on what's really going on inside your organization.

It forces you to answer honestly:
❌ Do leaders rely on fear or control rather than inspiration and vision?
❌ Are people afraid to speak up, disagree, or challenge the status quo?
❌ Is recognition rare, inconsistent, or not even existent?

If you hesitated on even one of those - you have a problem brewing.

The good news? A workplace that sucks is a choice, not a life sentence. Recognizing the problem is the first step. With the right leadership and the right culture, workplaces can become places where people genuinely belong and do their best work.

Find out where you stand. It's free, it's fast, and it's the first step toward building a workplace that doesn't suck.

Complete the free Suckiness Checklist now: → https://bit.ly/4wBq4Fa

Ready to dive deeper? You can get the book here: 📘 → https://amzn.to/42Gxt8z

As we approach Victoria Day, we want to take a moment to wish everyone a safe, relaxing, and joyful long weekend. Whethe...
05/15/2026

As we approach Victoria Day, we want to take a moment to wish everyone a safe, relaxing, and joyful long weekend.

Whether you're celebrating with family, enjoying the outdoors, or simply taking a well-deserved break, we hope it’s filled with good moments, and great company.

Please note that our office will be closed on Monday, May 18, in observance of Victoria Day. We’ll be back to support you on Tuesday, May 19.

Enjoy the holiday and have a fantastic long weekend!

You've seen those HGTV shows. Someone watches a YouTube tutorial, grabs a sledgehammer with misguided confidence, and ta...
05/13/2026

You've seen those HGTV shows. Someone watches a YouTube tutorial, grabs a sledgehammer with misguided confidence, and takes one swing. The good news: the wall is gone. The bad news: it was load-bearing.

DIY HR has its own version of that story.

When you're running a growing business, handling HR yourself makes sense – at first. You know your people, you understand the culture, and it feels more efficient than bringing someone else in. But just like that kitchen renovation that turned into a full structural overhaul, there's often a moment where what started as manageable quietly becomes a liability.

Here are five signs you might be one bad hire – or one missed policy – away from your own HR renovation disaster:

Here are five signs your business has outgrown DIY HR:

1. You're Googling employment law at 11 p.m. on a Saturday. When staying compliant feels like a full-time job and you're still not confident you've got it right, that's a signal you're gambling with the rules.

2. Recruiting is taking longer than it should. You're posting jobs, reviewing resumes, scheduling interviews, and consuming dozens of hours you should be spending on strategy, operations or sales. Meanwhile, the role sits vacant, and opportunities are missed.

3. You're avoiding difficult conversations. Performance issues, policy violations, terminations – these situations need to be handled correctly, and the stakes are high. If you're delaying them because you're unsure of the process, you're accepting a significant liability.

4. Your team is asking HR questions you can't answer. Benefits, policies, leaves, accommodations – when you're fielding questions you don't have confident answers to, that uncertainty directly undermines your leadership, and erodes team trust.

5. You've had a close call (or worse). A compliance issue that could have gone sideways. A termination that felt risky. A hiring mistake that cost you time and money. If you've been there, you know that pit-of-your-stomach feeling.

DIY works until it doesn't. The shift from "I can handle this" to "I need support" isn't a failure – it's smart business.

Expert HR support isn't about adding headcount; it's about adding expertise when you need it. It means partnering with specialists who can protect your business and help you lead with confidence.

→ If these signs are familiar, it's time for a better system. See how we help businesses build a solid HR foundation at ahria.ca

Ahria is thrilled to partner with the Municipality of Lakeshore as they search for a Manager, Water, Supervisor, Water T...
05/08/2026

Ahria is thrilled to partner with the Municipality of Lakeshore as they search for a Manager, Water, Supervisor, Water Treatment, and Manager, Capital Projects.​

These critical roles will help shape a growing community, from delivering safe, reliable water and wastewater services to leading high-impact infrastructure projects that support long-term growth, sustainability, and quality of life.

To learn more, or apply, please visit: https://ahria.ca/municipality-of-lakeshore/

For the first time in a decade, the number one driver of employee engagement isn't what you think it is. It's stability....
05/06/2026

For the first time in a decade, the number one driver of employee engagement isn't what you think it is.

It's stability.

Perks and praise are no longer enough. People want proof their organization can navigate change – and that their future with you is worth investing in.

The problem? The very leaders you need to manage this shift are burning out. Our research shows 40 per cent of leaders considered leaving their roles last year to protect their well-being. Worse, 21 per cent of your high-potential talent are at risk of what's being called "revenge quitting."

Your leader stability could be more fragile than you think.

This isn't a prediction. It's the reality already reshaping Canadian workplaces – and Q2 is proving it.

Our 2026 Insights Report, The Workforce Wake-Up Call, breaks down what's driving these shifts and what organizations need to do about them. If it's been on your reading list, now is the time.

Read it here → https://bit.ly/3R3mrHK

05/04/2026

The $24,000 pay gap.

Employers hire with budgets, internal equity, and financial reality in mind. Candidates price themselves based on market noise and partial information. When those two worlds never meet, trust breaks and offers die.

This Terry Talk unpacks why recruiters are not just finding talent, but translating reality early so expectations align from day one.

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