Category: HR Training

Jumping into Social Media – Best Practices & Lessons Learned

Building the Business Case for Social Media A lot of organizations struggle with why they should consider leveraging social media. They are often unsure as to how social media can fit into their day-to-day operations or how social media can … Continue reading →

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Successful Human Capital Risk Management Requires a Generational Perspective

Successful Human Capital Risk Management Human capital risk management is a much more complex challenge than overcoming the obstacles of an aging workforce and small labour pool. It is important that leaders take into account that the workforce is not … Continue reading →

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Organizational Strategies in the Battle for Top Talent

Gen X & Gen Y moving in, Traditionalists & Baby Boomers moving on As time goes on and more and more members of the Traditionalist and Baby Boomer generations retire, organizations will need to find competent, skilled and knowledgeable employees … Continue reading →

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Engaging a Multigenerational Workforce Starts With Recruitment

The Four Generations at Work With four generations in our organizations:   Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gen Xers and Gen Ys, we all work in multigenerational teams  Each generational cohort possesses unique values, characteristics and skills based on their experiences and life-defining … Continue reading →

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Workplace Wellness Programs

Improving Health in the Workplace Employees of all generations prefer to work in a healthy workplace. They often seek opportunities for better work-life balance, stress management, and diet and exercise regimes. There are two key components to creating a healthy … Continue reading →

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The Impact of a Multigenerational Workforce on Human Resources Practices

A Multigenerational Workforce & the Changing Role of Human Resources As organizations struggle to adapt to the challenges of an ageing workforce and a competitive environment for highly engaged employees, it is important to tap into the values, expectations and … Continue reading →

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Change Management & Reactions to Change

Leading & Managing Change While you may not be responsible for initiating or leading a major change initiative, as a leader you will be required to implement changes and to lead your teams though the change process. At a very … Continue reading →

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Engaging Employees Through Recognition

Motivating Employees Through Recognition In the past, recognition was given to employees based on years of service with an organization through standard gifts at five, 10, 15, 20 and 25+ years. However, this approach to recognition has changed in today’s … Continue reading →

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Facilitating Employees’ Career Development

Facilitating Employees’ Career Development In the workplace, the word “career” is used often by leaders, but can mean different things to different types of employees. Traditionally, the concept of a “career” was defined in the same way for everyone and … Continue reading →

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Seasonal & Temporary Employees: How to Make Them Part of Your Team

Making Seasonal & Temporary Employees a Part of the Team As we approach the summer, many organizations are ramping up to bring in temporary employees , summer students or contract workers for short-term projects. When interviewing seasonal and temporary candidates, … Continue reading →

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