contents VOLUME 32 / NUMBER 6 SEPTEMBER 2015
FEATURES
Effective HRIS Implementation................................. 16
Ins and outs of introducing an HRIS into your organization
The Diversity Advantage............................................ 20
The future of HR is creating cultures of inclusion within
organizations
Job Connections.......................................................... 24
Compass Group Canada reaches out to employees with
“CAFÉ”
Meet the HR Influencers............................................ 42
Kelly Davis, CHRL, CHRE, H.R.C.C.C.
DEPARTMENTS
Letter from the Editor.................................................... 6
Leadership Matters....................................................... 7
Data-driven HR leadership
Upfront............................................................................. 9
The latest HR news
Legal Words.................................................................. 13
No reduction in notice period for “almost cause”
Culture........................................................................... 27
How a toxic workplace affects employee mental health
Policies & Procedures............................................... 31
Accommodating employees with mental health and
addiction disabilities
Recruitment.................................................................. 33
How to interview prospective salespeople effectively
Communications.......................................................... 35
Aligning HR and PR
Health & Wellness...................................................... 37
Addressing passive-aggressive behaviour in the
workplace
Career Paths................................................................. 39
Amanda Laverty: HR generalist
Off the Shelf.................................................................. 46
What’s worth reading
The Last Word.............................................................. 48
Becoming a best workplace for women
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IN THIS ISSUE
As is the case in a variety of professional
fields and industries, technology is the
future of HR. While HR has been slow to
adopt the use of technology and data into
its practices, more and more organizations
are realizing that examining and interpreting
current data can positively affect the
bottom line. Storing and managing this
data requires a robust system. Read about
human resources information systems
(HRIS), starting on page 16.
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