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HR Advice

September 24th, 2008

Retaining top employees by rewarding their achievements

Retaining top employees by rewarding their achievements

Retaining top employees should be one of your top human resources goals. Like it or not, some of your employees have made it their resolution to pursue new career opportunities. If you’re a manager, this can actually work in your favour in ways that may surprise you.

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September 23rd, 2008

Employee turnover, how much is it costing you?

Employee turnover, how much is it costing you?

We all subscribe to the adage that it is cheaper to keep a current customer than to acquire a new one. The same premise applies to employees.
Recruiting new staff is a time consuming and expensive exercise that directly affects your bottom line.

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September 23rd, 2008

Job seekers in accounting and finance say respect on the job more important than salary

Job seekers in accounting and finance say respect on the job more important than salary

These days, when talented employees are becoming increasingly hard to find in the labour market, attracting the best people and keeping them motivated are hot topics for Canadian and Montréal businesspeople. During the 1990s, offering high wages was sufficient to keep a workforce satisfied and attract the most qualified talent.

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February 25th, 2008

Employee Surveys Yield Important Insights

Employee Surveys Yield Important Insights

Employee surveys can make your business more efficient, more attractive and more profitable. You may think everything’s under control, but getting your employees’ input will give you a fuller picture of what’s working well and what areas of your organization might benefit from change.

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December 18th, 2006

Fresh Ideas for 2006

Fresh Ideas for 2006

Hiring the best talent on a consistent basis is an ongoing challenge for many organizations. As the business climate in BC steadily improves, hiring those who can live your company’s core values and have a positive impact on customer satisfaction will be more important than ever.

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December 11th, 2006

Avoid Generational Clashes

Avoid Generational Clashes

Our Canadian workplace has become a playing field of competing viewpoints and values as four generations — Silents, Baby Boomers, GenXers and Millenials — share the same workspace. We need to propel our multi-generational resources into complementary ideals of work life and workplace, with respect for our associates and from “whence” they came. Can you identify the generational cues that drive your team?

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December 11th, 2006

Make a Positive Impression at Office Holiday Parties

Make a Positive Impression at Office Holiday Parties

As you look forward to your firm’s annual holiday party, keep in mind that company-sponsored celebrations are not like other festive gatherings. Office parties are hybrid business/social events and therefore have their own rules of etiquette.

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December 8th, 2006

Apprentice Salaries

Apprentice Salaries

This season’s Apprentice will earn a hefty $250,000 yearly salary from Trump. But have you ever wondered what the apprentices are making at their day jobs?

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October 22nd, 2001

Leave From Work in BC

Employers are required to provide the following unpaid leaves: Pregnancy Leave: A pregnant employee can take up to 17 consecutive weeks of unpaid leave. This leave may be extended by up to six weeks if she is unable to return to work for reasons related to the birth or termination of the pregnancy. Parental Leave: […]

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January 22nd, 2001

BC Employment Standards Act

BC Minimum Wage BC Minimum Daily Pay BC Paydays and Payroll Records BC Meal Breaks BC Overtime BC Averaging Agreements BC Uniforms and Special Clothing BC Deductions BC Statutory Holidays Employing Young People Under 15 in BC Severance Pay in BC BC Annual Vacation BC Vacation Pay Leave from work in BC Temporary Foreign Workers […]

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