CEB, the leading member-based advisory company, today announces new global research that reveals high-potential programmes can be improved by a factor of 11 to deliver the managers and leaders needed to drive growth and performance. Despite high-potential programmes currently failing, organisations are making an average learning and development investment approaching $2 million annually. By also investing […]
3 Important considerations for bringing U.S. workers to Canada
With the U.S. and Canada having one of the largest international borders in the world, it’s no wonder that we have an inherent need to develop a cross border workforce. Without taking the initiative to move across the border either way, you are missing out on a huge potential market audience. As a Senior Human Resources Consultant with HR Options, I have been answering cross border questions for the last 10 years and have come up with three key considerations..
Canada ranks higher than USA in Human Capital Report
Analysis of countries’ strengths and weaknesses emphasizes need for strategic workforce planning for countries and organizations to drive business success Talent, the economic potential of people, is one of the most critical drivers of growth in today’s global environment. A new Human Capital Report, developed by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with Mercer, identifies […]
Eighth Annual Hay Group Study Identifies Best Companies for Leadership
Hay Group, the global management consulting firm, released its eighth annual Best Companies for Leadership Study and Top 20 list. The study ranks the best companies for leadership around the globe and examines how those companies nurture talent and foster innovation in their ranks. This year, Procter & Gamble topped the list, followed by Microsoft, General Electric and Coca-Cola. According to […]
Hiring and the limitations of human perception
Our minds are incredible things; constantly examining, assessing, sorting inputs and data to make decisions at an incredible pace. These quick judgements are often correct and valuable, but not always. Sometimes though, these snap judgements are very wrong, due to what psychologists call “fundamental attribution errors”.
British and US workers differ on what makes a ‘boss from hell’
A new poll on ‘bad bosses’ gives an insight into what workers in Britain and the United States want – and don’t want – from their leaders. Learning content specialist Video Arts asked employees to vote for the worst bosses depicted in film or on television either side of ‘the pond’. The poll shows that […]
Mr. Lube mechanic fired in Twitter haze
A Toronto-based mechanic has apparently been fired from his role at Mr. Lube after putting a request on Twitter for someone to deliver marijuana to him at his place of work.
Amy Schabacker Dufrane announced as new HRCI Executive Director
WASHINGTON — The HR Certification Institute (HRCI) has appointed Amy Schabacker Dufrane, Ed.D., SPHR, CAE, as its executive director. A senior executive with more than 20 years of experience, Dufrane has served as interim executive director at HRCI since December 2012. Her appointment was effective Friday, Aug. 2. “HRCI is pleased to have Amy Dufrane — a certified […]
Hiring ahead of time
Startup companies are no different than mature companies – their success is contingent on finding good talent. When a startup company is ready to hire, they usually need the new resources on an ASAP basis, but it is critical that they do not compromise on the quality of talent they hire, as the adverse […]
Unpaid Internships – a view from Toronto
I should preface this by stating that I have spoken to many recent graduates (mostly in Human Resources) and the feeling is very consistent. Most feel that it would be best if they could find a paying job that would also offer them the experience they seek. However, given the competition and availability of entry level positions, there is a general feeling that “you have to do what you can” to get experience. This includes working 5 days a week, all day, without pay.