Tim Glowa

Tim Glowa

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CEO @HRBrain | Author | Doctoral student (DBA) at Haskayne Business School, University of Calgary | Insights on career growth, AI in HR, the future of work, and Board Governance | (he/him) | Proud Canadian / Ukrainian 🇨🇦 🇺🇦

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Tim Glowa
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What a great weekend to be traveling from calgary to Edmonton. Fortunate to live in this province and in this amazing country we call home. #proudCanadian

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Amanda Hu
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Treaty 6 was signed in 1876. Treaty 7 was signed in 1877. Treaty 8 was signed in 1899. Alberta joined confederation in 1905. This was treaty land before Alberta existed. This is still treaty land.

âpihtawikosisân@apihtawikosisan.bsky.social

Alberta is restricting when the Treaty 6 and Métis Nation flags are flown at schools to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Pride flags will NEVER be allowed to fly. But you can fly the Vatican City flag. www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...

ctvnews.caAlberta unfurling new flag rules limiting what can go up outside schoolsAlberta is rolling out its flag restrictions in schools across the province.
Tim Glowa
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222,000 separatists signed the petition. About 2x that voted for option 2 on the softest of soft questions, with up to 2/3 of those not wanting separation but to send a message to Ottawa. Separation in Alberta is a tiny, fringe movement of a couple hundred thousand people. Max.

NPR@npr.org

Voters in Canada's oil-rich province of Alberta have rejected a proposal to begin a process toward independence, results showed early Tuesday, delivering a victory for supporters of Canadian unity. n.pr/3Wjzk2Z

n.prAlberta voters reject a move toward independence in referendum backing Canadian unityVoters in Canada's oil-rich province of Alberta have rejected a proposal to begin a process toward independence, results showed early Tuesday, delivering a victory for supporters of Canadian unity.
Tim Glowa
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As a proud Albertan and an even prouder Canadian, I’d regret watching Canada break apart without contributing my skills. So I funded a study to understand Albertans’ concerns about separation. #ableg #cdnpoli #foreverCanadian 1/4

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Tim Glowa
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My findings reached the Prime Minister’s Office this summer. Hearing Mark Carney reference “years of deep uncertainty” and “lost opportunities” in Calgary on October 15 was a proud moment. Those themes echoed my research. 3/4

Tim Glowa
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Please make your voice heard and cast your ballot on October 19. Vote no to the 9, and reject separation. Canada is worth it. This research was personal. My original post includes the findings and companion paper on investment uncertainty. 4/4 bsky.app/profile/timg...

Tim Glowa@timglowa.bsky.social

What if Alberta left Canada, and Albertans left Alberta? In my survey of 352 randomly sampled Albertans, 49% said they would seriously consider moving to another province following a separation vote. 1/3

Tim Glowa
@timglowa.bsky.social

As a proud Albertan and an even prouder Canadian, I’d regret watching Canada break apart without contributing my skills. So I funded a study to understand Albertans’ concerns about separation. #ableg #cdnpoli #foreverCanadian 1/4

Tim Glowa
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Three concerns Albertans have about separation stood out: years of uncertainty, personal financial harm, and eventual absorption into the United States. At least one ranked among the top two concerns for 83% of Albertans. 2/4

Tim Glowa
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Your best employee and best customer could retire in the same month. The Bank of Canada says aging and reduced immigration are reshaping Canada’s economy. What happens to your growth plan? 1/3

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Tim Glowa
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Start now: understand your workforce and customer demographics, test rewards that address real employee needs, and align growth plans with delivery capacity. Tomorrow’s opportunity means little without the people to serve it. 3/3

Tim Glowa
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Your best employee and best customer could retire in the same month. The Bank of Canada says aging and reduced immigration are reshaping Canada’s economy. What happens to your growth plan? 1/3

Tim Glowa
@timglowa.bsky.social

The Great Resignation in the US showed how quickly workforce assumptions unravel. But why should employees choose you? “Competitive pay and benefits” sounds like everyone else. Understand their frustrations and offer something meaningfully different. 2/3

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Judy C
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Well said! I feel embarrassed/apologetic to my relatives in other provinces, as this debacle is causing them unneeded stress/worry. They may not realize these seppies are a fringe minority whose voice has been amplified by our hapless premier🤬 #ableg #cdnpoli

Tim Glowa@timglowa.bsky.social

Voted in the Alberta referendum - voted proudly to remain in Canada. Alberta is stronger in Canada, and Canada is stronger because of Alberta. Separatists push division, distort facts, & sell chaos as “freedom.” It’s bullshit. Their lies weaken AB, not strengthen it. #ableg

Tim Glowa
@timglowa.bsky.social

Voted in the Alberta referendum - voted proudly to remain in Canada. Alberta is stronger in Canada, and Canada is stronger because of Alberta. Separatists push division, distort facts, & sell chaos as “freedom.” It’s bullshit. Their lies weaken AB, not strengthen it. #ableg

Tim Glowa
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Happy thanksgiving long weekend Canada. Wonderful being back home for the first one in many years. Thankful to call this amazing country home.

Tim Glowa
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Why would the best and brightest immigrants even consider Alberta? Or the best from other parts of Canada?

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Tim Glowa
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What if Alberta left Canada, and Albertans left Alberta? In my survey of 352 randomly sampled Albertans, 49% said they would seriously consider moving to another province following a separation vote. 1/3

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Tim Glowa
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The bill can arrive before the ballot. My investment research examines how uncertainty delays business commitments. AB could win the right to go it alone while losing the people & investment that make it strong. People & investment could leave before AB decides whether to. 3/3

Tim Glowa
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What if Alberta left Canada, and Albertans left Alberta? In my survey of 352 randomly sampled Albertans, 49% said they would seriously consider moving to another province following a separation vote. 1/3

Tim Glowa
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Three fears dominate: prolonged uncertainty, personal financial harm and absorption into the United States. At least one ranked among the top two concerns for 83% of respondents. These are questions separation advocates must answer. 2/3

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Calgary could lose between 44,000 and 69,000 jobs if Alberta separates and trade costs rise, according to a new report commissioned by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. Separatist groups are refuting those claims. More details here 👇 #yyc @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

ctvnews.caAlberta separation could mean tens of thousands fewer Calgary jobs: chamber reportCalgary could lose between 44,000 and 69,000 jobs if Alberta separates and trade costs rise, according to a new report commissioned by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce.

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Robson Fletcher
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The Calgary Chamber of Commerce & execs of major Alberta companies put out this open letter today in support of remaining in Canada: "Alberta’s success has not been built in isolation. It depends on our connections to the rest of Canada and the world..."

calgarychamber.comOpen letter: Alberta’s future is stronger in Canada - The Calgary ChamberOpen letter to Albertans on the October 19, 2026, referendum question on Alberta separating from Canada
Tim Glowa
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Canada historically bought more than 40% of US light-vehicle exports. The actual numbers are more important. In Q1/Q2 2025, Canadians bought roughly 346,000 US-built vehicles. In Q1/Q2 2026: roughly 270,000. That is about 76,000 fewer US-built vehicles sold in Canada.

Tim Glowa
@timglowa.bsky.social

Where did the business go? Mexico: ~179,000 → ~211,000 +32,000 Japan: ~134,000 → ~158,000 +24,000 South Korea: ~142,000 → ~148,000 +6,000 Those three countries gained roughly 62,000 Canadian sales.

Tim Glowa
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Canada is moving away from US-built vehicles. US: -76,000 Mexico: +32,000 Japan: +24,000 South Korea: +6,000 That lost Canadian volume will be hard for the US Big Three to replace, putting pressure on plants, margins and jobs. Chinese EVs aren’t available for sale. Yet. Canada has no power?

Tim Glowa
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Efficiency gains can quietly erode competitive advantage. Drawing on my DBA studies, I explore how strategy frameworks help leaders protect essential capabilities, challenge cost-cutting assumptions, and preserve future performance.

Tim Glowa
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$500B in new investment into Canada. Negotiating associate membership with the EU. Canada had a pretty good week! And it’s just Friday... how refreshing and inspiring it is to have a smart leader in charge. #CanadaStrong Think our PM deserves a tall cool one this Friday afternoon.

Mark Carney@mark-carney.bsky.social

Canada is building a deeper alliance with the EU so that we may write our own futures — with our values, and our ambitions.

Tim Glowa
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Loved my DBA class this weekend. Organizations are political systems, not machines. Diagnosis and change hinge on coalitions, history, power and interests. Business takeaway: problem ownership determines which intervention, structure or strategy can work. #haskayneBusinessSchool #DBA

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"Mark Carney’s Audacious Bid to Make Canada an ‘Associate Member’ of the EU. As trade talks with the U.S. collapse, prime minister pursues a major—and risky—pivot to Europe" www.wsj.com/world/europe...

wsj.comExclusive | Mark Carney’s Audacious Bid to Make Canada an ‘Associate Member’ of the EUAs trade talks with the U.S. collapse, prime minister pursues a major—and risky—pivot to Europe; an Ottawa book club plays its part.
Tim Glowa
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Protectionism won’t save the US auto industry. 40% of US made autos are bought in Canada. Anyone wanna guess how much that drops in the future?

California National Party (CNP)@votecnp.bsky.social

Shielding US Car companies from this competition will just ensure they lose the ability to compete anywhere outside the US. Imagine how quickly we could convert to EV if a new car cost $6000 in the US!

digitaltrends.comThis utterly cute Chinese EV costs just $6,200 and pushes over 190 milesThe 2026 Hongguang Mini EV is cuter, smarter, and longer-legged than before, and at $6,200 to start, it's still the most disruptive budget EV on the planet. We break down everything that's new.
Tim Glowa
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The hardest decisions often demand expertise we don’t have. Mortgages, retirement plans, healthcare. We’re asked to choose among complex trade-offs, then live with consequences we barely understood.

Tim Glowa
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Employee engagement leaves fingerprints on the P&L. In 1,700+ retail stores, engagement predicted cleaner stores, and cleanliness was the customer-experience measure most consistently linked to sales and profit.