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How to attract and retain employees in the hospitality industry

Published by Business in Vancouver, November 2011 In the service-driven hospitality and tourism industry, good staff can be the difference between success and failure. But in an industry with seasonally fluctuating staffing needs and a reputation for high turnover, companiesMore >

Working from home without ruffling feathers

Published by the Globe and Mail, August 25th, 2011 An employee asks at the last minute to work from home the next day. Maybe he has a sick child, or must wait for someone to show up to repair theMore >

Favouritism in the workplace

Published by the Globe and Mail, July 22nd, 2011 It didn’t take long for Lisa MacColl to realize her boss had a pet in the office. It wasn’t a four-legged creature or a fish in a tank. The pet wasMore >

How to deliver genuine praise to employees

Published by the Globe and Mail, June 1st, 2011 Praising employees when it’s not genuinely warranted can devalue meaningful feedback when it actually does occur. Instead, provide employees and co-workers with genuine praise rather than words that roll off theMore >

Performance programs: could yours be holding you back?

Published by the Sounding Board March 2011 Someone once told me that during the annual review of his performance program, his manager had assigned his performance a type of wood. He was given the term “dead wood” and his colleagueMore >

Choosing the right employee incentives

Published by OHS magazine, March, 2011 Incentive programs often form part of human resources management. But what works for one company might not work for another. Share: 0000More >

HR’s role in adding value to corporate values

Published by the HR Reporter, February, 2012 Most senior leaders prefer employees who are inspired by a company’s mission and values and integrate them into all they do, according to Value of Corporate Values, a 2008 survey of 150 seniorMore >

How to find your dream job

An interview with Dream Job Radio, February, 2011 If you’ve ever wondered how to land your dream job, check out Cori Maedel’s radio interview during which she reveals how to discover your passions, understand your strengths and which key stepsMore >

Body art in the workplace

Published by the Society for Human Resource Management, February 2011 Nearly 40% of workers younger than 30yrs (known as the Millennial generation) have tattoos, and usually more than one, according to a 2010 study from the Pew Research Center. AlmostMore >

How to manage remote employees

Published by BC Business, January 2011 Keeping remote employees top of mind means keeping them engaged, motivated and productive. BC Business approached Cori for some tips on this topic. Read the full article Share: 0000More >