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Historically HR doesn’t get much spotlight compared to other departments in terms of its impact on the profitability of an organization, but this trend is changing, and companies are starting to realize the ultimate value human resources have on their bottom line. Read More …
Millennials are taking over the workplace and it’s sooner than you think. By 2025, millennials will comprise 75% of the workforce. Due to demographic shifts, including more experienced Baby Boomers retiring, it is essential for businesses to engage Millennials now Read More …
Organizations have realized the power of social media and are increasingly using it as the channel of choice for communicating and promoting the employer brand. Employee ambassador programs are a top emerging social media trend as organizations shift from talent Read More …
Develop an accurate, aligned, and aspirational EVP to reinforce your talent management strategy and differentiate yourself from key competitors. Your organization’s reputation as an employer is critical to attracting and retaining top talent; however, many organizations fail to actively manage Read More …
One of the most difficult tasks that a company faces is to let an employee go. It is stressful for the management team, human resources, and the employee. Ensuring severance is paid to labour standards and above is only Read More …
According to the 2016 HR Trends & Priorities Survey, using talent pools for succession planning was rated in the top half of emerging trends for the year, and was the most impactful implemented trend year over year. However, succession planning Read More …
“No matter how tough a game they may talk about performance, when it comes to holding people’s feet to the fire, leaders step back from the heat.” – Overfield, D. & Kaiser, R. Driving personal accountability in our teams and in Read More …
Talent assessment is the starting point for successfully developing and managing organizational talent at all levels. The 9-box talent grid is the gold standard for assessment, and when used appropriately, provides consistent and objective standards with which to fairly assess Read More …
As an employer, you are likely aware of your responsibility to protect your workforce from discrimination. The Canadian Human Rights Act (the Act) prohibits discrimination on several grounds, including disabilities such as mental illness and addiction. On a provincial level, Read More …
