In the past, the North American workplace was quite homogeneous. Workers, for the most part, knew the unwritten rules about what was expected and how things were done. Today’s workforce, however, includes employees from various backgrounds who bring with them different workplace perspectives, preferences and expectations. The rules can no longer remain unwritten.
Currently, 82 per cent of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” already have virtual employees and policies in place. This number is expected to rise as time and technology advance. Renowned human resources consultant, Kevin Sheridan defines the top employee engagement drivers and how to maximize them for virtual workers.
Recent survey results found workers and bosses often feel more productive working remotely.
In a limited job market it’s exciting to meet a candidate who seems ideal. Sometimes, though, a person’s credentials, references and personality don’t give a complete picture of his or her past. Today’s increasingly security-minded employers are adding criminal background checks to their pre-employment toolbox.
73 per cent of Canadian companies reported that productivity increases with flexible working practices according to the results of a recent survey
Valid and well-developed personality tests, when applied optimally and combined with an accurate diagnosis of the job requirements, can greatly improve the odds new hires will be stars.
Shower your employees with love this Valentine’s Day. And here are five ways to do it without spending a cent.
Tej Singh Hazra, head of diversity and inclusion for HSBC, was special guest speaker at a recent BC HRMA business mingle. He spoke about new and interesting concepts evolving on the topic of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
