Every workplace has its fair share of safety hazards. Even a seemingly completely safe and cozy office isn’t devoid of all kinds of potential dangers lurking in the background and putting unsuspecting employees at risk of tripping over a loose carpet or slipping on the wet floor. But, factory and construction workers are at far […]
Building Effective Workplace Communication Strategies With Technology
After you’ve defined what exactly you need from a potential new strategy, you must take stock of how well your past workplace communication strategies have fared. Are there signs of employee disengagement? Is work not being completed because of communication issues or rifts in the workplace? Not every shiny new workplace communication tool will do […]
HRchat Podcast Interview: Connections Between Sport and Business with Tegan Cochrane
In the latest episode of the HRchat show, Matt Burns interviews three-time Canadian cycling champion turned marketing consultant Tegan Cochrane about her experiences of the moving from athletics to business. Now a creative and marketing consultant, Tegan offers her take on work-life balance and how lessons from a sports career have shaped her approach to business success. Tegan combines formal […]
Organizational Change and Employee Feedback Strategy
In order to maintain a workforce environment where employees can be engaged and perform successfully, a new approach to hearing and acting on the voice of employees is being adopted by innovative organizations. Join Kelly Main, Global Talent Management at Trimble and Rob Catalano, Chief Engagement Officer at WorkTango as they deliver insights on how to […]
Office Relocation: How to Tackle Organizational Change Head-On
Change is inevitable. A growing business has to change, grow, adapt (and repeat) to stay alive. And yet, change is not easy to implement. In fact, getting the buy-in from employees can halt the growth of a company altogether or result in major turnover—and it’s no different when it comes to office relocations. In fact, […]
HRchat Podcast Interview: Leadership, Embracing an Infinite Mindset and InnovateWork Toronto with Stephen Shedletzky
In this HRchat episode, we hear from Stephen Shedletzky, Head of Brand Voice at Start With Why – Simon Sinek. Stephen talks with Bill Banham about his keynote session at InnovateWork Toronto which will consider concepts connected to Simon Sinek’s next book called The Infinite Game. About Stephen Shedletzky Stephen is Head of Brand Voice, Igniter […]
Green Office: How to Improve Sustainability in the Workplace
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 […]
Total Rewards and Compensation: Understanding the Essentials
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 […]
HRchat Podcast Interview: InnovateWork Vancouver with Matt Burns, Global HR Collective
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 […]
Three Suggestions to Improve the Productivity of Your HR Department
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 […]