News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
There are many factors that contribute to the success of a company, one of those is the HR department. For HR to be efficient, effective and valuable, there are skills that have to be acquired. In the future, more skills become more valuable assets to an HR staff. Here’s a list of the five powerful, […]
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 […]
Everybody seems to be talking about it: AI in the workplace, the home and online. And unlike the flying car, AI isn’t perpetually a few years away. It’s actually here and every month it’s changing the business landscape. As they become more powerful and – just importantly – cheaper, they are going to enter into […]
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 […]
Why is Employer Branding So Important? With unemployment being much lower, candidates now have the advantage in the job market. They get to pick and choose their employer. That why it is important to make your company stand out from your competitors – other companies looking for the same talent as you. You can do […]
The times they are a-changin’. And not a minute too soon. But how should we conduct ourselves in a post #MeToo environment? When I first completed drafting my thoughts for this article, a colleague asked me a basic question: Why are you only addressing males– doesn’t everyone have an obligation to comport themselves appropriately in the workplace? In […]
Mark Edgar, SVP of Human Resources at RSA Provides a Preview of His InnovateWork Presentation The 5th InnovateWork Toronto summit is less than two weeks away and is set to make a big impact on the Ontario HR, Talent and Tech communities. The evening meet-up is almost sold out due in no small part to […]
In this HRchat episode, Bill Banham is joined by Kim Tabac, Chief Talent Officer at Deloitte Canada. A senior business professional with over 20 years’ experience in Human Resources leadership roles, Kim has a proven track record of building high-performing teams and designing inclusion strategies. Kim will be the keynote speaker at the April 2018 InnovateWork […]
The latest HRchat episode features Brien Convery, Director of Talent Acquisition, Early Talent Attraction and Engagement at RBC. Brien leads the Canada campus recruitment teams to attract, engage and recruit top student talent into Capital Markets, Functions, Insurance, Wealth Management and Personal and Commercial Banking at one the world’s leading financial institutions. Listen to this HRchat […]
“Employees do not start their career to become problem employees.” A tough conversation with an employee will happen with every leader. Progressive intervention can restore the employee to the standards the organization desires or, if necessary, develop a case for disciplinary action up to and including termination. Many wrongful termination lawsuits can be avoided through […]