Big data. The new recruiting buzzword. As a matter of fact, its use is much less common than one might think. “So what gives?” with big data in recruitment, asks comedian Yvon Deschamps. A two-part series on the issue.
Great Place to Work 2014 sets an international ranking of companies where it’s good to work. It lists the organizations that offer the best conditions to their employees. Close-up view on the classification of Canadian companies.
The Conference Board of Canada has just published a report on the impact of the sedentary lifestyle in Canada. It reveals that Canadians are rather inactive. However, an improvement, even modest, of their level of activity would be beneficial to the country’s economy.
Choosing a retirement date is not as obvious as we might believe. A new Sun Life Financial study of 2,799 people shows that Canadians do not retire when they plan to. The main reason for this change of plan is their health.
Recently, Facebook offered their female employees the option of freezing their eggs, in addition to 4 months maternity leave and free meals. Seduced by the idea, Apple should follow. It is an idea that is not well liked by all women in the United States.
The simplest rules are the most effective ones. I endorse the rule of the 3 “C’s” from a Corporate Director who I was fortunate enough to work with on a Board and who has unfortunately left us far too early. You know the type of person who is sensible and who always channels you into using the facts and good judgment.
One of the social relationships which deserves our attention is without a doubt the one that we have with work, its content, and its issues. To illustrate this, and to trace a parallel with today, let’s take a look at the Renaissance era, and talk about the Intendant Vatel.
A review of hirings and layoffs for October 2014
Canadian companies have been too slow in adopting digital technologies. The consequence: according to the Internet Association, the country’s competitiveness in this field is being questioned and they are urging the Canadian government and companies to respond.
The 2014 edition of Deloitte’s annual survey finds that about 90% of organizations around the world place leadership development as a top priority. It is therefore not only necessary but also crucial for businesses to know how to identify emerging leaders as well as fully develop their potential.
The Heart and Stroke Foundation recently appealed to the federal government to prohibit the use of electronic cigarettes in public and work places. Without clear regulations across Canada, several municipalities, provinces and institutions have taken action on their own.
According to a recent study by Penna Plc, a Human Resources firm in the UK, the lack of prospects and opportunities within a company is the primary factor that drives employees to resign.