Flexibility, Productivity, Profitability

73 per cent of Canadian companies report their productivity has increased as a result of flexible working practices, and 68 per cent link increasing...

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Weight a Factor in Employment Decisions

Yosie Saint-Cyr LL.B. A recent poll asked if a person's weight had ever influenced the decision on whether to hire, promote or reward the person....

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Study: CHRPs Promoted Faster, Earn Larger Salary

Certified Human Resources Professionals (CHRPs) have increased career opportunities and greater earning potential than HR professionals without the designation, according to a study produced...

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Greening the Workplace 2011: Engaging Employees to Benefit the Planet and the Bottom Line

Shareholder pressure and greater demands for corporate accountability are the fastest growing catalysts for greener workplaces, according to a new survey by Brighter Planet. Twenty-three...

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Study: C-suite in Canada in for a Major Overhaul

Corporate Canada and the public sector are set for a massive exodus of senior executives over the course of the next five years who...

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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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Holiday Parties: Good for Morale but Not Everyone is Celebrating

Many Canadian organizations continue to face tough budget considerations and holiday celebrations may be a casualty at some workplaces this year. A new survey...

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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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