Today, few companies feel the need to build the loyalty of employees at the end of their careers. And yet, with a growing shortage of candidates, retaining pre-retirees is shaping up to be a challenge in the long term. Here are a few tips on tackling this big issue.
To tackle concerns about a recent talent exodus, Google has just developed an algorithm that can predict which of its employees are most likely to quit...
In Canada, only 40% of skilled immigrant workers work in their chosen field. Why? Because Canadian companies have difficulty recognizing their credentials... which is natural, but harmful, according to the University of Ottawa’s Linda Manning.
A Briton lands the Best Job in the World In total, 34,684 people applied for the Best Job in the World: island caretaker off the coast of Australia for a salary of AUD$25,000 a month... By Fréderic Guitton
Dutch employers have decided to take the bull by the horns to battle the “punching bag” phenomenon, the reason for many lost working days.
Meet potential candidates at a Pinkslipparty A new HRM software for small businesses Hiring demand in Toronto suburbs down 30 % because of the recession Aerojobs.ca now part of Workopolis NicheNetwork Canadian employment gains in April Canadian workers stressed by economic crisis When contributing to a good cause and training go hand-in-hand New workplace reality show U.S. executive compensation revised downward
Launched on April 30, the new version of Working.com is easier to use and more interactive. On this occasion, we interviewed Brenda Dumont, national retail recruitment specialist, for more specifics and her point of view.
HotJobs for sale Check your employees’ psychological safety and health Solar sector: bright job outlook Communications: job security doesn’t attract professionals U.S.: men more affected by unemployment Poor preparation for multicultural management Boomers not planning to retire just yet Job quality stable Talk to your employees when times are tough
Desperate times call for desperate measures! Unemployed for almost a year, Pasha Stocking used all her savings to buy billboard space for $7,000.
With the unemployment rate at 8%, one would think that recruiters are not very busy these days, and yet—how to explain that it is just as difficult to recruit over the past few months as it has ever been?
Courtesy, professionalism, respect and speed of response may appear givens, but are pre-requisites that many recruiting professionals are slow to acquire or have apparently chosen to neglect.
Increasingly, organisations are looking to HR to work more strategically with line managers. Barbara Kenton, co-author of the book “HR – The Business Partner”, provides some tips for stepping up to the role and providing added value to the business.