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NEWS FROM THE
CANADIAN WORKPLACE

RECRUITMENT

May 16, 2012
Recruitment, retention biggest challenges for tech startups
Compensation cause of most voluntary turnover: Survey

C-SUITE

May 16, 2012
6 in 10 workers have met their CEO: Survey
One-third can name all C-level executives at their organization

HIRING OUTLOOK

May 15, 2012
B.C., Manitoba have strongest hiring intentions: BMO
Mining, oil and gas, manufacturing to see biggest gains

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

May 15, 2012
Canadian CFOs bullish on business growth
But rising cost of labour, scarcity of talent greatest threats: Survey

RETIREMENT SAVINGS

May 14, 2012
Paying down debt more important than saving for retirement
But good health top priority for retirement: Survey

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

May 14, 2012
1 in 3 Canadians unhappy with career progress: Survey
Nearly one-quarter not receiving enough recognition

NEWS FROM THE
GLOBAL WORKPLACE

GLOBAL

May 16, 2012
English preferred language for world business
Spanish a distant second: Poll

UNITED KINGDOM

May 16, 2012
U.K. joblessness falls unexpectedly to 8.2 per cent
Average weekly earnings growth slowing

UNITED KINGDOM

May 15, 2012
U.K. plc facing 100 billion pound pension bill: Study
British companies could be forced to use 13 per cent of cash piles to limit deficits

UNITED STATES

May 15, 2012
Over 55 and jobless, Americans face tough hunt
Getting back to work increasingly difficult: Report

UNITED KINGDOM

May 14, 2012
U.K. employers more positive on immediate jobs outlook
But medium-term view more cautious: CIPD

UNITED STATES

May 14, 2012
Stripper fired from newspaper alleges discrimination
Termination clearly 'sexually discriminatory': Lawyer

Current Issue

Current Issue: May 7, 2012

Insurers to split cost of expensive drug claims
Agreement should reduce risk of employers seeing premium spikes, reducing coverage
Feds launching initiatives to improve immigration
Focus on skilled workers, credentials, job bank
More firms hiring contract workers
Majority feel well-equipped to manage them: Pulse Survey
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Next Issue: May 21, 2012

 

Harnessing the power of baby boomers
Flex-work, project work, continuous learning important retention tools
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HR Manager's Guide to Applied HR Strategy, 2nd Edition offers a practical guide to the application of strategic thinking to everyday tasks handled by human resources. Front line HR professionals, the HR manager and the HR executive will all find practical information on moving toward a more strategic service that is pro-active, focused on business needs and delivers added value to the organization.

This new edition offers updated examples of strategic approaches to the latest issues faced by HR professionals.


FEATURED VIDEO

Ontario's chief prevention officer talks workplace safety
George Gritziotis, Ontario's first chief prevention officer, talks about what his first few months in office have been like and what his goals are for workplace safety in the province.
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UPCOMING WEBINAR

The 10 Deadly Sins of Employee Surveys
Learn the biggest mistakes made when conducting employee surveys and how to remedy them to get you the information you need
Date: May 24, 2012
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $69 + applicable taxes
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Conflict Resolution Skills for HR Professionals
An effective conflict resolution process is important for a good workplace culture and a successful business. HR professionals are key players in the process.

Elinor Whitmore, Stitt Feld Handy Group
Date: May 29, 2012
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. ET
Cost: $69 + applicable taxes
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FEATURED WEBINAR

Respect in the Workplace: Dealing with Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying
What to do when bullies come to your workplace

Katherine Ford and Carissa Tanzola, Sherrard Kuzz LLP
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BLOGS

Editor's Blog : Todd Humber
Add this to your summer reading list
Former Globe and Mail reporter Jan Wong’s saga of depression contains valuable lessons for employers
Canadian HR Law : Stuart Rudner
Supreme Court of Canada to consider employees’ right to privacy
The top court will render its judgment in R. v. Cole, but remember it relates to a criminal prosecution and not an employment dispute
Compensation & Rewards : Claudine Kapel
Creating a great place to work
Relationship building, empowerment key points of emphasis
Employment Law : Jeffrey R. Smith
Taking workplace battles online
Social media and electronic devices make it more difficult to contain workplace disputes
Strategic HR : Dave Crisp
Follow through: The key HR skill
A brand new book captures the leadership 'how to' that's been missing
Social HR : Harpaul Sambhi
Building a social media strategy? Start with small steps
Pick one social media platform – and one HR task – to focus on
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