Three smart ways to improve recruiting effectiveness in the digital age

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is here and it is creating a major shift in not only who we hire, but why and how.

Seven key questions for HR tech investment success

By Derek Smith

With an ever-growing HR tech landscape, it can be difficult to identify the platforms that will work for you and help you meet business goals.

The secret to improving diversity at Canadian companies

By Laura Sherbin

Canada’s ministerial cabinet may be one of the world’s most diverse when it comes to gender and race – 50 per cent are women and a quarter are people of colour –

What happens when security and convenience are at odds?

By Ching Mac

Here’s a common workplace situation to consider: anemployee wants to work from home because she is having a contractor in to do some work on her kitchen.

Why aren’t the right people applying to your job ads?

By Rowan O’Grady

If you have been in HR for a long time, you probably remember the days when newspaper ads and rolodexes were the only items in the recruitment toolbox.

Promotions without a raise can still be motivating

By Koula Vasilopoulos

One of your top performers has filled the same role for several years and gives their all every day.

A proactive way to personal sustainability

By Dr. Helena Lass

A mentally healthy workplace is one that protects and promotes mental wellness.

How can your workplace help?

By Dr. Sam Mikail

Mental health is an invisible illness that impacts the lives of half (49 per cent) of all Canadians.

What employers and employees need to know

By Aviva B. Abraham

Once recreational marijuana becomes legal this fall, a major increase in marijuana consumption is expected.

Performing a risk assessment and knowing how much to invest

By Bill Ross

We live in a world where more and more business is conducted over the Internet. Whether it is online banking, shopping and paying for what you buy online and a host of other things,

Focusing on individual employee needs boosts your retention

By Chris Bruce

Employee loyalty is harder to secure now than ever before – especially amongst younger generations joining the workforce.

10 mistakes that mediators should avoid

By Peter Israel

Whether due to mandatory mediation in certain jurisdictions or parties’ general desire to find an alternative to courts and the litigation process, mediation is increasingly being used to resolve employment law and other legal disputes.

For Mary Silverthorn, human resources is about ensuring front line employees have the support they need to do their jobs effectively. 

Shopify's Culture team empowers employees to give their best to the company

By Sarah B. Hood

Since it was conceived in 2006 with five employees working out of a coffee shop, Shopify has become one of Canada’s most successful tech companies.

Social Media, Tech and Fierce Competition have radically changed how we find, inform and engage the best candidates.

By Melissa Campeau

Most areas of business have been through seismic shakeups in the last decade or so. The rise of social media, for example, has forced a complete redesign of marketing strategy.