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Salary increases in 2015?
Canadian employees can expect a salary increase in 2015 of 2.6%, according to a national survey of over 400 Canadian public and private sector employers conducted by Hay Group in June and July. Participants include many of Canada’s leading employers.More >
Eleven questions to ask a human resources consultant before hiring them
Approach hiring a human resources consultant as you would any consultant, be it a financial advisor, a marketing consultant or someone in IT. As with any investment, it pays dividends to do some research and ask the right questions. HereMore >
Jumping the gun on employee surveillance can shoot down your case
This article was reprinted with permission from Northern Exposure, a blog written by lawyers in the Labour, Employment and Human Rights Group at the law firm of Fasken Martineau and produced in conjunction with HRHero.com. You can read more NorthernMore >
How to hire for cultural fit
We’ve written previously about what is corporate culture and why you should care, but we’ve not yet talked about how to hire for cultural fit. In other words, not just hiring someone who looks great on paper but also someoneMore >
Ten things you may not know about Human Resources Consulting
1. Human Resources Consulting often costs less than in-house HR When hiring Human Resources (whether for in-house HR or HR consultants) it’s important to understand what level of experience you can expect. The table below might help. Job Title YearsMore >
How to re-engage a disengaged employee
In order to re-engage a disengaged employee you first have to know how to spot them. And that in itself can be tricky, because disengaged employees aren’t necessarily bad employees (they could even be some of your most talented workforces).More >
Become more productive at work – lessons from successful CEOs
A little bit of research reveals some very creative ways to become more productive at work. Inspired by some of the most successful CEOs, here are a few suggestions of what they do, along with a few of our own.More >
Seven simple ways to bring the best out of your employees or team
Have you ever wondered how to bring the best out of your employees? A good employee brings more to the table than just labour – they bring their thoughts, ideas, perceptions, skills, strengths and unique gifts. Therefore, regardless of yourMore >
Human resources consultants – the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing
Outsourcing your HR services to human resources consultants can save both time and money. But there may also be disadvantages depending on which functions you choose to outsource, how change is implemented and who you choose to outsource to. It’sMore >
What is a vision statement?
Many business owners find themselves asking, “What is a vision statement?“. It’s an important question because Vision statements and mission statements are often confused. Simply put, your vision is a guiding concept or powerful picture of what your organization isMore >