Quebecers have something to celebrate! And for good reason: the system of parental leave is cited as a model by an independent American political research institute which calls for similar measures to be adopted south of the border.
The holidays are approaching. It’s time to catch up on your reading or, why not, to start afresh. So here is a list of business oriented books to slip into the suitcase between the sunscreen and swimsuit...
Having two employees who cannot stand one another is a real challenge for any manager who has goals to meet. Here are some tricks to help restore communication channels for a well-functioning team.
There was a significant increase in the number of jobs in the labour market last month. After more feeble months, Canada seems to be performing better, thanks to the manufacturing sector in particular. Here are a few figures to remember from the latest labour force survey by Statistics Canada.
High achiever: A well-known expression used among human resources experts seeking employees with only the best potential. Seven ways of recognizing that prospect during an interview.
Gossip, a lack of collaboration, profanity, inappropriate attire… A recent CROP-CRHA survey has found that 1 out of every 5 human resources advisors saw an increase in incivility in the workplace over the past three years.
Cadleen Désir is the head of Déclic, a company that specializes in educational intervention with children aged 0 to 12 years old. Recently, she adopted a talent management method based on the enhancement of the strengths of each team member. Within a year, she has seen a 40% bump in productivity, and has recorded a much higher growth than in previous years.
On April 21 the search engine launched a new version that takes account of mobile compatibility. What are the consequences and how can a career/employment site be optimized. Some enlightenment...
Our monthly review of the businesses that have hired and fired labor during the month of May.
Young people are not the only victims of social media’s hurtful words. Virtual violence also affects employees. An emerging reality which managers must adapt to.
Baby boomers, Gen X, Y and now Z. They are now four generations that coexist within companies. A challenge for managers who have to oversee employees all with very different values. But this new reality is also a chance to go further, together.
It reduces stress, there’s no lost time in commuting, and it makes for a better work-life balance. Telework is a booming trend amongst employees. But managers sometimes have some trouble adjusting to this new reality. Effectively managing remote employees is, however, possible!