It wouldn’t be a real Canadian winter without a super-storm or two and, at some point over the season, it’s very likely you’ll have to call a snow day – but how clued up are you on what you can and can’t do?HRM asked one employment lawyer’s advice. Do you have an obligation to pay? Missing a […]
The case for optimism in the workplace
Each new year dawns with a sense of optimism. Make the coming year one of daily optimism for your workplace, creating an environment that energizes employees, customers and partners. That may seem silly, an impractical sentiment sparked by the holiday spirit. But Shawn Murphy, a Sacramento, Calif., consultant who has been carrying the positive psychology […]
Why Managers Need To Develop Their Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence is an essential trait for effective managers. Emotionally intelligent people motivate and understand the value in connecting with others. Getting to know people can be a difficult task as there are so many intricacies and traits for every individual that we’ll never see two people that are exactly alike. Simple triggers can bring out […]