One of the high priority recommendation from the Dean Report in 2010 was to: create a health and safety poster that explains the key rights and responsibilities of the workplace parties, including how to obtain additional health and safety information and how to contact a Ministry of Labour inspector. It […]
As the world economy teeters on the brink due to the Eurozone crisis, HR must be constantly seeking ways to demonstrate value is being added to the bottom line. Some of these ROIs are obvious in the form of reducing absence rates and cutting time or cost per hire, but
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According to Wikipedia, “An “engaged employee” is one who is fully involved in, and enthusiastic about, his or her work, and thus will act in a way that furthers their organization’s interests”. To cultivate employee engagement try the following: [listcheck] Foster open communication. In the absence of information, people fill
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An effective appraisal system should allow for realistic, but challenging objectives. There should also be interim reviews to ensure objectives have not changed and to give an opportunity to identify training and development. [listcheck] Be prepared for the performance review : Apprise employees of performance appraisals in advance Allow the
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While having the right employees has always been a key to organizational success, in today’s competitive marketplace it’s more essential than ever. Case studies abound with horror stories of organizations rapidly going from “first to worst” — not because they lacked advanced technology, or due to a drop in marketplace
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The process of adding a new employee is a costly one by itself. Handling staffing and recruitment evaluations in-house involve spending valuable resources devoted to a process that may be somewhat foreign to company personnel when those resources and time could be spent adding to the bottom line instead. But
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Temporary staffing is a valuable option to employers for many reasons. With overtime expenses that can nearly double personnel costs the ability to reduce overtime expenses by utilizing temporary workers is among the most attractive. And there are many ways in which employers manage overtime expenses through the use of
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Amongst many employers the general notion when it comes to temporary workers is that, while accessible and convenient, they lack a level of reliability required in many positions. This idea has undoubtedly sprung from isolated experiences some employers have had and seemingly has taken on a life of its own
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Job interviews are a lot like first dates. There is only one opportunity to make a good first impression, and awkwardness or a lack of confidence can reflect quite poorly. That is why preparing for the interview process in advance is essential for any candidate wishing to stand out amidst
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