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In this episode we hear from Jamelle Lindo, Emotional Intelligence Leadership Coach with PARADIGM People Development and speaker at the October InnovateWork Toronto meetup. About Jamelle Lindo Jamelle has over a decade of learning & development experience. His mission is to empower leaders and professionals within organizations to realize their highest ideals, leading to healthy cultures, happy […]
In this episode of the HRchat show, we will consider employee rewards, change management, and employee experience. Our guest is Matt Pavelich. Matt will be speaking at the Total Rewards Meetup Breakfast Session in Toronto on October 10th. Listen to the podcast interview About Matt Pavelich Matt recently joined Normandin Beaudry as a Principal in its Toronto office. He has […]
The difference between hiring for a startup and hiring for an established company is that roles and responsibilities at later-stage companies are well fleshed out. Established companies have large budgets for hiring top talent. Startups have a lot of irregularities and uncertainties. A full-stack developer can be seen taking care of IT infrastructure and writing […]
Whether you have an idea for a mobile app which will bring you tons of cash, or you want to provide your clients with better customer service, you’ll need someone to code your app well, to make it fit both your demands and those of your users. With such a big pool of candidates on […]
In this HRchat interview, we hear from Melanie Jeannotte, President, Canada at Gallagher Benefit Services Group
An exit interview is designed to give you a better understanding of your employee’s experience with your company and their reasons for quitting. It’s a chance for the employee to express their views and any concerns with honesty, which equals invaluable feedback for you. You can use the information they share to help other employees be happier and perform […]
In this episode of the HRchat show, we’ll delve into the relationships HR pros have with group benefits brokers, ways leaders can get more from their investments and how group benefits help to ensure a happy workforce. Our guest today is Roger Thorpe. Roger is President of the integrated benefits and wellness consulting company, Thorpe Benefits. Having joined […]
Case Study: Employee Health and Wellness Initiative from Utz Employee health and wellness programs in the past have been focused on helping employees prevent common office health issues with things like yoga classes and healthy snacks. Potato chip maker Utz recently opened a primary care facility on their campus to help employees directly with health […]
In the latest HRchat interviews, we consider technology and expertise available to HR pros and leaders to help mitigate people risks and ensure that you have the best chance of keeping your teams focused, productive, and on the same page. Our guest on episodes 116 and 117 is Scott Bissessar, Founder & CEO at ChangeVU. […]
How Small Businesses Can Craft Competitive Vacation Policies Summer is here, and that means many employees are taking time off of work to go on vacation. According to a recent survey, 95% of small businesses provide at least five vacation days, and nearly one-quarter offer 11 to 15 days of paid time off (PTO). Providing […]