Managers and human resources directors have everything to gain by fostering harmony in the office. Here is a non-exhaustive list of essential steps to take to build strong, down-to-earth relationships at work. Know yourself Before starting to manage others, a good manager will get to know himself for several reasons. First, you must be able […]
How to explain in a resume and cover letter the reasons for your decision to choose a temporary job for the time being, rather than aiming for a permanent position. Resuming your studies at the start of the next academic year, consolidating your professional experience in a given sector, having newly arrived on the Quebec […]
So you are passionate about winter sports and it’s quite natural that you have thought about becoming a ski instructor this winter. Or, why not, a ski lift manager. But have you asked yourself if you are ready to work in the cold all day long? Will your health allow it? Are you ready to […]
In addition to frostbite, working outdoors in extreme cold has health risks. Here are some tips to be able to continue dealing with winter when you have to work outdoors. The “onion peel” technique is very effective in fighting the cold. “It is primarily metabolic activity (beating heart, blood circulation, physical activity, etc.) that warms […]
Those who work remotely know that we are often exhausted after a day of virtual meetings! How to avoid screen fatigue. Here are some good tips from a kinesiologist. According to a study by Stanford University, in California, video calls on platforms such as Zoom, Teams or Meet have adverse psychological effects on remote workers. […]
Gone are the days when temporary employment was reserved for day labourers in factories. Here is a compilation of fields that increasingly depend on temporary workers to meet growing labour needs. You might be surprised! 1. Specialists in Human Resources. This advisor will be involved in various matters such as skills management, employee relations, […]
Neither extravert nor introvert, an ambivert is combination of the two… And for this person, holding two or three part-time jobs can be a good way to fulfil yourself professionally! Appearing for the first time in 1927 in the book Source Book for Social Psychology, the term “ambivert” is gaining popularity nearly a century later […]
Here is a summary of some layoff announcements made in December, to close the year 2024 The Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain (ARTM) has announced a major restructuring involving 36 positions, including two at the management level. This reorganization, which aims to optimize organizational performance without affecting public transit services, will result in recurring […]
In a move straight out of a futuristic sitcom, Japanese companies are now using AI to transform the voices of furious customers into soft, pleasant tones. Gone are the days of agents bracing themselves for verbal explosions; now, even the most volcanic outbursts will sound like bedtime stories. The Magical “Anger Suppression” Button Picture […]
A review of hirings and dismissals in Canada, in November 2024 Health P.E.I. focused on hiring hundreds of new staff, AGM hears Health P.E.I.’s annual general meeting highlighted recruitment and retention as top priorities to stabilize healthcare for Islanders. The agency plans to hire hundreds of workers to address staff shortages and improve patient […]
A short review of hirings and dismissals in some companies in Canada, in October 2024 Hirings The Manitoba government has announced significant progress in its initiative to hire 1,000 new health care workers. This effort comes in response to the ongoing challenges faced by the province’s health care system, particularly exacerbated by the COVID-19 […]
Candidates are promised a fulfilling, new job, and work on exciting projects. They are lured by advancement opportunities and the positive appraisal from the team that they will join. In short, they are promised the world. During a new employee’s first week, he’s on a honeymoon. We present him to the team, show him how […]
