Blogs / 2019 / January

Employee absenteeism after major sports events like the Super Bowl is on the rise, suggests new research from staffing firm OfficeTeam. More than one-third of professionals (37 per cent) know someone who's called in sick or made an excuse for skippin... More...

The incredible holistic and tangible benefits of showing appreciation and giving recognition to employees has been well recognised for decades. Employees that know their efforts are seen by managers and also valued by their peers are far more motivat... More...

A new piece of research has found that nearly all businesses are planning to either maintain or boost investments in employee benefits over the next two years. The survey, carried out by CIPD and LCP, found that of the 568 HR practitioners asked, ... More...

Sample Succession Planning Process A robust Succession Planning process provides a roadmap for success; Ensuring the necessary structure to support effective, efficient, and consistent communication and implementation throughout all levels of the org... More...

Glassdoor and sites like it - those that collect reviews, interview questions, and salary information on companies - are necessary reading for the job search in 2019. Not only will job seekers learn historically well-guarded information on a company... More...

Regardless of an organization’s size, all companies face similar challenges in running their business. If you are a HR professional working in a small organization, challenges can often be compounded by lack of resources, and conveying the importanc... More...

ATS OnDemand applicant tracking system (ATS) has released a new machine learning technology to their platform. The new technology will provide a “Intelli-Match” recruit flow to drastically decrease time to fill as well as screening time for recruiter... More...

Seyfarth Shaw LLP is pleased to announce today the promotion of 24 of the firm’s lawyers to partners across ten offices and six practice departments, effective January 1, 2019. The following have been promoted to partner: Corporate Marca... More...

As a leader within your organization, you’re tasked with balancing people management, team and departmental tasks as well as your very own list of deliverables. It’s a tough job, but technology has been stepping in to make the duty a bit more efficie... More...

Organizations of all sizes and global locations, among diverse workplaces, across a wide variety of industries are wrestling with ways to improve the way they inspire, lead, and analyze performance. While new standards for Continuous Performance Mana... More...

Welcome to segment 3 of our 12 part mini-series discussing Red Branch’s company values ! Now that you are familiar with what grit and curiosity mean to us at the branch, let’s dive into naked ambition ! For starters, I thought I was very fun... More...

Although the frigid temperatures and dangerous cold blanketing the Midwest and Northeast United States may be making people miserable, it could be a boon to productivity for the nation's employers, according to one workplace authority. "When it g... More...

Small business owners are increasingly relying on the services of independent contractors as an integral part of their business. According to new research released today by Paychex, Inc. , the growth rate of independent contractors peaked in August ... More...

PreemploymentDirectory.com, the background screening news and information portal for Human Resources professionals, announces a consulting practice to help HR and hiring managers to find the right background screening provider to meet their needs any... More...

Metcalf will be leveraging his strategic, operational and technical expertise as the company gains traction in both enterprise and staffing segments. More...

There are many reasons why people decide to sell their businesses, and with selling a business for the first time often being incredibly daunting, we are here to provide advice for selling a business , with the ultimate aim of allowing first time bu... More...

Working with an expert website agency ensures you get top SEO from brilliant experts. SEO friendly websites ensure that businesses grow significantly in a short time span. Ensure you hire an expert Web Designer Burnley for a collaborative marketing s... More...

Imagine if you had the opportunity to voice your opinion about your workplace on a regular basis. You would enhance employee engagement and be able to provide useful suggestions for better working environments, your workload, employee communicati... More...

Low unemployment has been the buzz in recruitment for months now. But these record-breaking low rates are not what’s negatively impacting hiring pros most. According to 66 percent of respondents in a recently released report by my team at MedReps, ... More...

According to Workday CEO Aneel Bhusri, artificial intelligence is creating a skills gap that requires employers to focus on retraining employees. This shift is a major one that will affect workers in every sector, which is why it is so critical fo... More...

You may have heard some of the rumours of smoothies that have spread over the past few years. Smoothies are flexible, and you can use seasonal fruit and vegetables, add superfood or dietary supplements, all with minimal preparation time. In a busy m... More...

The Marlin Company of Wallingford Connecticut, the global leader in workplace digital signage has been awarded a new patent, U.S. Patent No. 10,162,893 B2, for its content library. Marlin helps companies engage, inform and motivate their workforce wi... More...

An in-depth look at these and other subjects are covered in the current issue of the Morneau Shepell News & Views Morneau Shepell released the January 2019 issue of its monthly newsletter, News & Views , in which the Company looked at the follo... More...

Employers Connect 2019 will be held in eight cities across the country Employees report higher stress and greater isolation than five years ago. Morneau Shepell's latest survey on workplace mental health found that although workplace stigma regard... More...

I have a friend who was told they were getting a 4% merit increase........ Two weeks later, was told he would not be receiving an increase at all and that it was a mistake and they had misspoke. What does my friend do? The company they work for is a... More...

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More Than One-Third of Professionals in Canada Know Someone Who's Skipped Work the Day After a Major Sports Event

Why showing appreciation is vital for motivating remote employees on an international stage

Nearly all businesses will prioritise employee benefits by 2020

Sample Succession Planning Process

The Future of the Job Search is Armed with Data

3 Reasons Why Your Organization Needs Competency Management Software

ATS OnDemand Brings Machine Learning to Recruitment with “Intelli-Match”

Seyfarth Promotes 24 as Partners

Talent Operating System Overview: How to Use it, Ways to Build it Into Your Company

The Two Most Critical Factors for Assessing Continual Performance

The Lazy Man’s Guide To Ambition

COULD POLAR VORTEX BE GOOD FOR PRODUCTIVITY?

New Paychex Data Shows Independent Contractor Growth Outpaces Employee Hiring in Small Businesses

PreemploymentDirectory.com, Launches a Consulting Practice to Help HR and Hiring Managers to Find the Right Background Screening Provider to Meet Their Needs

Technology & Staffing Industry Leader, Brandon Metcalf, Joins ThisWay Global as Chief Strategy Officer

Selling a Business: Step by Step Guide

Always Use an Expert Website Design Agency in 2019

Is Real-Time Feedback the Future of Employee Engagement?

This Candidate Misconception is Keeping Talent From Your Recruitment Process

What Are You Doing to Prep for the Skills Gap AI is Bringing?

Benefit Of Green Smoothies for Employee Health

Patent Awarded to The Marlin Company for Content Library in Workplace Digital Signage

Bill C-86 establishes pay equity and expanded leave for federally regulated employees

Morneau Shepell to announce new research findings at its 8th annual workplace mental health summit in Vancouver

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