How to Ensure a Successful Probationary Period

By Ryan St.Germaine Recruiting new employees is never an easy task. From initial screening, through interviews and contract negotiation, the process can be time consuming...

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Employees on the Move: Why Canadian Employees Resist Job Relocation

Recent research conducted by Ipsos Reid indicates the most important reason why Canadians would not relocate to another city is because they do not...

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Social Media Background Checks? A Note of Caution

By Shelley Garside, CHRP Technology has woven itself through everyone’s life both personally and professionally.  We can find information about almost every subject we could...

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Survey Says: Work Atmosphere is the Key to Attracting Talent

In order to attract top talent, work atmosphere is key. A recent survey of 7,000 Canadians conducted by ICMA International and sponsored by Randstad Canada,...

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‘Sustaining’ a Core Competitive Culture

By Tracy Lydiatt Does caring about sustainability help you retain valued employees? The simple answer is yes; green matters to business. The Harvard Business Review followed...

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Tapping into the Talent of Temps

By Sandra Miles In a recovering economy, companies must discover new ways to strategically build a competitive edge. HR practices and employee management have become...

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Rethinking Relocation: Beyond the Moving Van

By Amelia Chan, CHRP In building a productive, top-performing team, finding the right fit is essential. Sometimes that fit is found abroad and relocation is...

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Top 10% of Employers Beat Absenteeism Trend

By Ian J. Cook, CHRP Absenteeism is a key measure for HR. It is a significant driver of HR workload, both from the standpoint of...

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