New blog on payroll

Alan McEwen, a payroll consultant with 20 years' experience, has joined Canadian HR Reporter's lineup of bloggers. He will be blogging regularly about the issues facing payroll professionals. You can follow his blog on Canadian Payroll Reporter's website, www.payroll-reporter.com.

Are there 'ghosts' on your payroll?
Alan McEwen, Payroll
Tips for detecting, and avoiding, payroll fraud
                    

Encouraging risk via HR strategies
Dave Crisp, Strategic HR
Mid-level people need support, encouragement to take risks if we are to
innovate at organizations

2 surefire ways to attract candidates via social media
Harpaul Sambhi, Social HR
Making your Facebook page or Twitter wall a job board won't work — but
engaging users and supporting key causes will

You can't contract out of employment standards legislation
Stuart Rudner, Canadian HR Law
Law applies to all employers, big or small, and informal agreements regarding
overtime, breaks and other matters can lead to substantial liability

Who should be paid bonuses — and for what?
Claudine Kapel, Compensation
Ontario government grappling with key questions around incentive plan design
                    

Confessions of a former recruiter
Brian Kreissl, HR Polices & Practices
Questioning prevailing wisdom around applying for jobs
             

Get your popcorn ready
Todd Humber, Editor's Blog
Outcome of fight between GM, CAW over pensions could dictate future of
DB plans in Canada

Intent versus result
Jeffrey R. Smith, Employment Law
When disciplining an employee for a safety violation, should it matter whether
he was intentionally reckless or just careless if someone is hurt or killed?
                    

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Keeping older workers safe on the job
Canadian HR Reporter
Ian Howcroft, vice-president of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, discusses what employers can do to ensure the safety of workers as they age

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