It is no secret that in Alberta, and more specifically in Calgary, we are experiencing a very challenging economic time and job market. Thousands of Calgarians have lost their jobs and are seeking employment, many of them unemployed for an extended period of time. The latest unemployment rate in November 2016 has Alberta’s largest city …
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You’ve Hired Em’, Now How Do You Keep Em’?
As Alberta still struggles with the economic downturn, we are starting to see more stability. According to results of the most recent Alberta HR Trends Report conducted by HRIA, fewer organizations are expecting further layoffs, with about 45% of Alberta companies surveyed expecting their staffing numbers to stay the same. In fact, about 25% of …
Removing Fear Of The ‘A’ Word
Duty to Accommodate. These 3 words can bring about fear in even seasoned human resource professionals. And why wouldn’t you be scared of it? When you typically think of accommodation, extra costs, extra effort and great difficulty and complexity probably come to mind. Human Resources is a field where there is not always a right …
R-E-S-P-E-C-T in the Workplace
Multiculturalism and unlimited opportunity are just two examples of values that are largely important and prevalent within our country’s society today. Diversity and inclusion are hot topics that are often discussed not only within the area of human resources, but across all functions and all levels of organizations. As a requirement from the Alberta Human …
Mentorship – Developing Leaders at Every Level
Being a Recruitment Specialist, I spend my days sourcing candidates and speaking with applicants. The number one thing that candidates seem to be looking for in a company is career development and an organization that is going to take a vested interest in their professional growth. Some companies have very extensive training and development programs …
The Evolution of Learning & Development
Successful businesses competing in a global economy, with a very diverse workforce, have realized that effective Learning and Development Programs must be strategic, engaging and flexible. There is an important role for Chief Learning and Development Officers (CLOs) in our organizations today and progressive CEOs are looking to the CLO to guide them in learning …
Successful Conflict Resolution Workshop – Nov. 15
Addressing and managing conflict in the workplace is a challenge for all managers, and the ability to diffuse disagreements and find a resolution that really works for your people and operations is important for maintaining employee morale, efficiency and organizational effectiveness. Join Salopek & Associates on Tuesday, November 15th from 1 – 3PM for our …
Managing Absenteeism
Chronic absenteeism is one of the most common and frustrating issues faced by employers. According to Statistics Canada, in 2012, the average Canadian worker was away from work for 9.3 days – the equivalent of almost 2 weeks. Almost 80% of those absences were considered “casual” and not supported by any sort of doctor’s note. …
The Role of HR in Health & Safety
Traditionally, the makeup of organizations have included departments like Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, Operations, etc. This old-style model was quite rigid and didn’t allow for much fluidity in the structure, even when there was crossover between business units. Nowadays, although organizations may physically map out their structure, the lines between departments …
Where has the Engagement Gone?
The recession has hit Alberta hard; many professionals have fallen victim to downsizing and layoffs, but what about the surviving employees? Some managers might wonder why, during a time when all hands should be on deck, remaining employees are fading into the background instead of rising to the occasion. Where has the engagement gone? Lack …