First observed in the United States to denote the unprecedented wave of resignations over the past six months, the phenomenon of the “great resignation” has now spread to Canada. But what do workers want? Here are four things to consider in view of keeping your teams in place during this period of intense staff turnover. […]
Want to change jobs? Before accepting a new job, fine-tune your negotiation strategy. Now is the right time to dare to negotiate: for a rare time in history, workers have the big end of the stick because of the widespread shortage of staff. Here are some ways to get the maximum benefits from a negotiation. […]
Let it be said: teleworking is here to stay. Still marginal not so long ago, its arrival has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to two recent studies, it is set to become the standard and will go hand in hand with flexibility. A Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) survey of 700 Canadian […]
What is the number 1 reason for employees to quit? According to a study by the Robert Half firm, staffing specialist, it’s the boss’s fault!
A recent study by the firm Robert Half Canada shows how employee productivity risks taking a hit after a senior manager’s departure.
The so-called "passive" job seekers, those who are employed but open to changing employers, have better chances of being recruited than active job seekers, those who are unemployed.
Do your employees get enough sleep? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States, sleep deprivation is a public health problem. Beyond affecting public health and increasing mortality risks, it has a negative impact on work productivity. In Canada, one study found that it causes a yearly $2.4-billion loss.
After muscles and the brain, it would seem qualities of the heart are more and more sought after by employers, and not only for occupations requiring empathy, such as nursing. We are moving towards a human economy, according to an article in the Harvard Business Review.
The ‘creative’ employee is often the cornerstone of a company, particularly in the marketing and video game industries. How to attract, recruit and retain this highly sought after talent? We talk with Pierre-Luc Labbée, recruiter at Framestore in Montreal.
