With fewer than some 20 employees in Quebec and Alberta, TST Energy Systems is a company on a human scale. This doesn’t stop it from implementing innovative actions aimed at building employee loyalty—far from it. General Manager Hubert Lavallée shares the various measures taken to promote employee well-being at the company, which specializes in energy efficiency.
According to the National Association of Women and the Law, Canadian women earn some 30% less than their male counterparts, regardless of age, field or education. While the Canadian Human Rights Act ratified in 1977 imposes pay equity, the different provinces are not all at the same level.
LinkedIn announced the launch of two new solutions for recruiters at its Talent Connect conference in late November. François Dufour, Director of Marketing for LinkedIn recruiting solutions, discusses these new tools and how they work.
Gilles Chamberland, an expert on training issues and teaching methods and head of consulting firm Chamberland Services-Conseils, dispenses training for Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés (CRHA) on the theme of designing captivating and effective training activities.
A study by Hewitt Associates in Europe shows that only 16% of companies have succeeded in increasing employee engagement.
A Conference Board of Canada report titled “Immigrants as Innovators: Boosting Canada’s Global Competitiveness,” studies the link between immigration and innovation.
Monster has just obtained a third patent for 6Sense, its intelligent search technology. The company is taking advantage of the opportunity to launch it on the European market.
October is Healthy Workplace Month. For the occasion, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is organizing two free webinars on October 13 and 14.
In English-speaking North America, France and Quebec, corporate culture and geographic location have an effect on workplace recognition practices and the obstacles encountered—this observation is the result of a study conducted by specialist Christophe Laval and unveiled during the HR Without Limits conference.
Émilie Pelletier and Didier Dubois have written a guide to help human resources professionals understand and use new Web 2.0 tools.
How are senior workers faring worldwide? Which countries have implemented best practices, and which ones could use them as role models? An overview of best practices in five countries affected by the aging population.
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