Disengaged employees may be making a deal with the devil

By Evert Akkerman

We often read about high levels of disengagement among employees and the resulting cost to the economy. HRDCanada magazine recently reported that despite seven out of 10 employees in North America feeling disengaged at work, just under 35 per cent of employees are planning to switch jobs. This means that only half of disengaged employees are willing to actually do something about it and make a change.

Suicide not only impacts family members, but also colleagues across the company for which the individual worked

By Danny Weill 

People don’t often talk about suicide. It’s a difficult topic that, for many, is both awkward and frightening. Talking about it only after it happens is too little, too late. When it happens to someone in the workplace, the mental well-being of other colleagues can be at stake and have a negative, long-term impact on the company’s productivity.

Linking culture to tangible organizational growth

By Brett Richards, PhD

Research has shown that an organization’s culture is linked to its performance. James Heskett and John Kotter, in their book, Corporate Culture and Performance, make a compelling case. They demonstrate that organizational cultures that facilitate adaptation to a changing, disruptive world are associated with stronger financial performance than those that don’t.

How transformational leadership really works

By Mostafa Sayyadi

The characteristics of transformational leaders, when used appropriately, represent a leadership model that can be effective to improve a knowledge-based workplace by developing and managing intellectual capital within organizations. Building on the transformational leadership model, organizations can attempt to continuously innovate and create new and valuable services or products by applying new ideas and knowledge.

It’s important to not confuse skills with competencies when seeking top talent

By Tallys Moreth

In the business and labour market context, there is the term competency which indicates a set of characteristics of an individual that helps them perform their job duties. It is an element of differentiation and companies usually seek to hire talent with already developed professional skills. However, many companies invest in training their employees, so that new skills are acquired, which contributes to the success of the company. What are competencies and skills?

Secrets to building a satisfied workforce

By Sandra Lavoy

It’s no secret that employers across Canada are currently having an especially challenging time finding and keeping skilled workers. Low unemployment rates are indicative of a particularly tight hiring market, where job seekers have more career options than ever. Translation? Organizations are competing for talent – and recruiting and retention should be top of mind.