Strategic Staffing: How to Design HR Programs to Support Business Strategy

By Suzanne Boyd, CHRP Candidate Have you been asked either of the following questions recently? · In the current recession as we look at staff...

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Gen Y Speaks Up to Reject Entitlement Label

New study finds young workers realistic, loyal but seeking recognition Young Canadians express a sense of commitment to their employers; seek entry-level positions or...

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Straight Talk with the Headhunter – Checking a Candidate’s References

By Shaun Carpenter When you’re completing references on a candidate, how do you ensure you’re getting the real goods? This is an excellent...

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A War With Talent

By Ian J. Cook, CHRP, MA, MBA Is the war for talent over? With the latest economic crisis, rapid rise in unemployment and stable/stagnating business prospects,...

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The Art of Recruiting with Social Media

By John Rossheim The Internet is awash with information about job candidates. Be sure you’re aware of how to use it properly. Millions of potential...

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The Mystery of the Ideal Turnover Rate

 By Helen Luketic, CHRP   Most of us believe that some amount of voluntary turnover is ideal. After all, if a poorly performing employee chooses...

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The Science Behind Voluntary Turnover

 By Helen Luketic, CHRP  There’s a science behind Human Resources that is part psychology and part sociology with some economics thrown in. As such,...

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Straight Talk with the Headhunter – Recruitment Trends in Challenging Economic Times

By Shaun Carpenter "The War for Talent"... an expression heard everywhere from the boardroom to the lunchroom for the past three years. The recession has...

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