Source: The Globe and Mail| Author: Bill Howatt and Camille Quenneville| May 6, 2019 From the article: Commonly, people have reservations about raising the topic of mental wellness with others, often in fear of being wrong about their concerns and embarrassing the person they approach, so the subject is avoided altogether. Read the full article […]
Source: Benefits Canada| Author: Staff | September 24, 2019 From the article: The majority of Canadians said they’d either be reluctant to admit (48 per cent) or wouldn’t admit (27 per cent) to a boss or co-worker that they’re suffering from a mental illness, according to a new survey by RBC Insurance. Read the full […]
Source: PeopleTalk| Author: Ali Najaf | August 2, 2019 From the article: We live in a world where technology has evolved so much that the things that used to take hours can now done in mere seconds. Read the full article at peopletalkonline.ca
Source: About.com HR| Author: Susan M. Heathfield | June 25, 2019 From the article: There are some measurable differences in when and how millennials were raised and educated, and understanding these differences can make it easier to manage them in the workforce. Read the full article here
Source: Spark Hire | Author: Josh Tolan From the article: You hire a candidate who seems perfect on paper and who seemed friendly in the interview. But after a few weeks on the job, they’re not working out. They don’t work well with the team, they gossip, and are arrogant. They’re a toxic employee, and […]
Source: 15five.com | Author: David Mizne | January 2, 2019 From the article: 5 New Year’s Business Resolutions for Leaders in 2019: Resolution #1: Work on Those Listening Skills in the Workplace Resolution #2: Empower Your People (Constantly) to Start Enjoying the Benefits of Employee Development Resolution #3: … Read full article at 15Five.com
Source: THE CANNABIS CHANNEL.ca | Author: Linda Johnson | December 13, 2018 From the article: Recent legal cases clarify the do’s and don’ts of testing, while new technologies promise improved measurement Read full article at thecannabischannel.ca
In 2017, the human resources industry has done a lot of soul searching about the way culture and performance issues were handled within companies. In 2018, another big internal shift is coming, but this time the focus is on technology: how it can be used to find people, connect people, engage people, even replace people — and what to do when that happens.
Nearly a third (29 per cent) of employees would take a pay cut to work flexibly, while 22 per cent would take reduced vacation time and 19 per cent would give up employer-matched retirement contributions, according to a new survey by online service FlexJobs.
The survey, which polled more than 5,500 employees, also found 79 per cent of respondents believe the availability of flexible working options would increase their loyalty to their employer, while 73 per cent said remote working would help strengthen their relationships with their colleagues.
