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Sustainability in the workplace is about achieving energy efficiency or, in other words, using the minimum amount of energy to perform everyday tasks and to create a comfortable, healthy environment for employees. Even small steps towards a ‘green’ office can improve the health and productivity of the workforce which, in turn, translates into tangible financial […]
Human resources can be an incredibly complex area for all types of organizations. The interactions between employees and their employers constitute some of the most complex relationships we engage in on a daily basis. The concepts of total rewards and compensation are essential tools for the modern HR professional. That’s because this approach takes a […]
In the latest episode of the HRchat show, Bill Banham catch up with Matt Burns, Founder of Global HR Collective and Member & Contributor at Forbes Human Resources Council. Matt is instrumental in producing the first InnovateWork Vancouver event and shares the low-down on the format, audience, speakers and panel. Based in BC? Register for tickets. Following many fun […]
Tips to Increase Your HR Department’s Productivity HR is at the heart of every company. So much of a company’s success weighs heavily on the human resource department. For this reason, having an effective HR team is critical to keeping things running smoothly. Consider these three suggestions to boost productivity in your HR department. Organization […]
Recruitment and The Art of Snapchat A few years ago, it was only really savvy recruiters who thought to use Snapchat to attract new applicants. As an opening gambit, most business who were attuned to the platform’s potential where using it to offer potential candidates a unique, creative way to apply for jobs. A company […]
In this HRchat episode, we hear from Christine Song, Chief People Officer at Coinsquare. We all want to be engaged with a purpose – we want more than just a “job.” Engagement led by purpose is hard to balance but it’s not impossible. Startups that are scaling quickly are in a sweet spot where they […]
It is very important to support diversity and inclusion in your workplace environment. But before you do so, it is imperative to understand what these two terms stand for and why they are so vital to success in any modern corporate environment. What is Workplace Diversity and How Can it Help Increase Innovation in An […]
In this HRchat interview, we hear from Jackye Clayton. Jackye is a speaker, writer, and trainer. She is also the Director of Customer Success at HiringSolved. A self-described HR Tech geek, her career is hallmarked by her expertise in technical business analysis. Jackye previously worked as Editor for RecruitingTools, host of RecruitingLive and Manager of their exclusive #HRTX […]
How Biological Prime Time Can Help You Boost Productivity Working on your most important tasks first thing in the morning is all the rage nowadays – probably because most articles say mornings are the best time for productivity. But, as you stumble out of bed, drowsy, and begging for coffee, you may curse your fate […]
Are you a fresh graduate looking for a software engineering job? Or maybe you are an experienced IT professional trying to make a switch from freelance to full-time? We know, job search can be super daunting. And if you are new to the industry or are making the biggest shift of your career, then the […]