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What do employees really want?
Apr 23, 2012 4:52 PM0 Comments
High performing employees always have options. So what is it that causes loyalty to an employer? Research shows a few simple things will keep those superstars right where they are.
Category: Human Resources, Industry News & Insights, Recruitment Challenges
Company accidentally fires entire staff by email
Apr 23, 2012 2:57 PM27 Comments
Someone at a UK insurance company likely had a particularly rough day on Friday after they accidentally sent out an email firing the entire staff of 1,300 people. The email had been intended for just one specific person. Here's what happened.
Category: Industry News & Insights
The hidden productivity killer in your office
Apr 13, 2012 1:32 PM0 Comments
Brainstorming is such a widely accepted practice that most of us have never even questioned its validity. But what if working as a group wasn’t actually as effective as we all think? A new study suggests that brainstorming sessions have a better reputation than they may deserve.
Category: Industry News & Insights, Management
6 biggest recruitment challenges
Mar 9, 2012 12:13 PM0 Comments
What's the hardest part of hiring today? A study reports the top six challanges facing recruiters.We take a look at what they are.
Category: Industry News & Insights, Recruitment Challenges
Your secret weapon for attracting talent
Feb 13, 2012 5:06 PM0 Comments
A survey found that 65% of employers believe perks help attract candidates. We've rounded up some of the most unique and interesting incentives from Canadian businesses.
Category: Industry News & Insights, Recruitment Challenges
Employment projections: Where the jobs will (and won't) be over the next decade
Feb 3, 2012 10:26 AM20 Comments
Stats Can has just released the January employment numbers, and it looks like unemployment is still a growing problem in this country right now. So let's look to the near future and see where the job growth is going to be over the next ten years.
Category: Industry News & Insights
Why you end up seeming less intelligent than you really are in meetings
Jan 30, 2012 4:08 PM7 Comments
Do you ever end up feeling a little brain dead in meetings? It turns out that it's not your fault. Meetings actually are affecting your capacity for intelligent, creative thought and are lowering your IQ. Here's why.
Category: Industry News & Insights, Management
The downside of being the boss
Jan 13, 2012 12:25 PM0 Comments
Ever wonder what CEOs really think about their jobs? A new study takes a look at what causes them stress, and you might be surprised at the answer.
Category: Industry News & Insights, Management
Canada sees more jobs, more jobless in December
Jan 6, 2012 10:07 AM3 Comments
After two months of job losses, the Canadian economy saw job gains last month. However the unemployment rate still managed to creep higher in December. Which sectors and regions saw gains, and who took a hit?
Category: Industry News & Insights
How do you measure employee productivity?
Jan 5, 2012 11:31 AM0 Comments
How do you gage the productivity of your staff? A new study from Dell shows more and more Canadian businesses look at actual output, over time spent in the office. Find out how technology is changing the attitudes of both management and workers.
Category: Industry News & Insights, Management
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