A boring succession of political and empty phrases about the mission of the company... The employee handbook should reflect the company’s culture and flavour as a way of enticing a new employee to want to be part of the organization. Here's how to do it.
And do the public and private sectors resemble each other more than we like to believe? Is the public service really incapable of change? Do private enterprises call themselves into question as easily as they say? It’s these and many other questions that the book “Public employees, private employees, in the face of change” seeks to answer.
It’s a scene all too familiar in work cafeterias: Portuguese, Asian, Quebecers… Everyone sitting at their own tables. Women together, men also... How to prevent such fragmentations and promote greater diversity in the workplace?
A review of the companies that have hired and laid off employees during September 2016.
On connaît le CEO (chief executive officer), le CFO (chief financial officer) et le COO (chief operating officer), mais moins le CHRO… soit le « chief of human resources officer ». Pour jouer pleinement son rôle, la fonction RH doit trouver son chemin jusqu'à la table de décision. Voici comment.
It is the same criticism over and over again: the HR industry is too focused on internal politics, and doesn’t put enough attention on the company’s business mission. A guide for incorporating performance concerns into their agenda.
In Sweden, companies have decided to reduce the day from 8 hours to 6 hours, while keeping employees at the same salary, hoping to reduce sick leave and increase productivity. It is a success in Sweden, but is it realistic in Quebec?
After 14 years of good and loyal service, the Canadian pioneer of job aggregators and specialized sites has been redesigned—starting with the logo and design—from top to bottom.
Too many companies forget this when trying to find that rare gem: if you don’t want a perfect candidate to slip away, it’s important not to overstretch the hiring process. A week after an interview, give them a sign of life!
Ah the dreaded salary question; a necessary evil in any recruitment process … but what if that was all about to change?
Engaged employees are not always the fastest or the most productive. They are also the ones who will take the time to help integrate new employees, work in teams and stay after hours to help solve a problem. Know how identify them and give them their rightful place.
Overqualified employees are less satisfied with their work and more likely to look elsewhere, according to a study from Statistics Canada.