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While most CEOs and managers are busy trying to expand their businesses, a large fraction of employees in their organizations are disengaged and display low levels of productivity. Gallup research shows that only 13% of employees around the world are actively engaged at work. Engaged employees are passionate about their work and go above and […]
Tomorrow’s Workforce – Preparing for Millennials and Centennials We recently got a chance to chat with Norma Kraay, Deloitte Canada’s Managing Partner of Talent and Chief Talent Officer. Norma is a seasoned business professional who has been with the firm for over 20 years. Listen to the HRchat interview with Norma Kraay and discover: * […]
5 Steps to Creating an Effective Telecommuting Policy Telecommuting has become popular due to its high degree of flexibility, efficiency, and comfort. Deciding to allow your workers to work from home, however, is easier than actually putting that process into place. Systems should be set in place to track your employee’s work progress in order […]
Staying energized through your busy work day is a challenge so many of us face. Who hasn’t experienced the 3 pm slump where you’re tired, unfocused and find yourself reaching for the coffee pot (or worse the cookie jar)? Keeping your energy levels up at work is not only important for productivity, it also means […]
The latest HRchat episode features Jane Watson, Head of People & Operations at Actionable. Jane is the author of the insightful Talent Vanguard blog, where she discusses trends and challenges from the leading edge of HR. As Head of People for Actionable.co, Jane identifies, develops, and delivers people strategies and solutions that help Actionable to […]
Successful organizations are led by leaders who choose to inspire their employees. Leadership starts with the Human Resources Department. Human Resources Professionals learn recommendations from the front lines on how to embody leadership from their department.
Is anyone in the office using a foosball table? Every modern company wants to be the best with great perks for their workers. The main problem with this situation is the fact that most companies focus on the design of the office space and less on the atmosphere in the office. Companies use their cool […]
How to Get the Best From Your Employees In business, there is one simple fact that will always be true: you wouldn’t be able to accomplish even a fraction of what you’ve set out to without a hardworking team of employees by your side. Your vision can be as objectively strong as you want, your […]
Onboarding: What’s Needed to Successfully Onboard Sale-Focused Pros in Small Businesses In the latest episode of the CPSA Recruitment and Talent podcast, Kevin W. Grossman and John Hirth discuss ways to successfully onboard new salespeople into SMBs and start-ups. We’ll consider why employers should get salespeople off on the right foot and three things that […]
HR and Why Musculoskeletal Health Matters The term “musculoskeletal health” might not be the catchiest phrase you will hear in the workplace; indeed most offices won’t ever use the term at all. But it’s certainly true thatwhat more and more businesses and organisations workplaces are taking health and well-being seriously, making it a core component […]