Recently, I was invited to speak to a class of new (almost) HR grads to talk about my HR path, my experience and what l had learned now that I was all grown up – insert heavy, dramatic sigh – because really? Are we ever really grown up? I sure hope not, but I digress… …
Tag: Human Resources
HR Q&A: Round 2
As a company that proudly supports organizations across Canada, one of Salopek’s core Values is to provide accessible support and service to our clients. To us, Accessible not only means physically being available to pick up the phone or meet in your office, but it also reflects the effort we have made to reduce barriers …
HR Question & Answer
As a company that proudly supports organizations across Canada, one of Salopek & Associates’ core Values is to provide accessible support and service to our clients. To us, Accessible not only means physically being available to pick up the phone or meet in your office, but it also reflects the effort we have made to …
HR’s Favourite Things
As an HR consultant and generalist, I am confronted with many different issues on a weekly basis. I find that I definitely have areas of HR I enjoy working on more than others, and when it comes to solutions, I also have my “favourites” – my go-tos, my tried and trues. So it got me …
HR Assessment Checklist
Employment laws are changing. The workforce is shifting. The way we work has evolved. It’s time your HR did too! Human Resources plays an essential role in managing a company’s greatest asset – it’s people! When managed effectively, HR can have a huge impact on productivity, engagement, attraction and retention. Conducting an HR Assessment is …
Strategic HR Partner – our role in developing the road map
When was the last time you sat down to plan a trip with your friend, your husband/wife or, your significant other? Do you recall the feeling of great satisfaction when you nailed – the what, the when and the where? Was there a feeling of relief when you realized you could stop worrying about the …
Distinguished Career Award Winner – Janet Salopek!
Salopek & Associates is very proud to announce that Janet Salopek, President and Founder of Salopek & Associates, was awarded the Distinguished Career Award at today’s 2017 HRIA Conference in Edmonton – Congratulations Janet!!! Any professional who has had the pleasure of working with Janet throughout her remarkable career would agree that she is more …
Planning a Passionate Career Path
Janet Salopek, President of Salopek & Associates, with original members of Salopek’s consulting team in 2006, the year Janet started the business, which has grown to a team of 15 consultants across Canada today. For as long as I can remember I have always said and completely believed that as long as I had a Plan I …
Policies and Procedures: Friend or Foe?
Policies and procedures are an amazing tool we provide our staff to help provide them with guidance and clarity, in addition to ensuring consistency of practice. However, like when a superhero uses their powers incorrectly they can quickly turn into an evil villain or monster, the same holds true for how we implement and use …
4 Tips to Successfully Court (and keep) Employees
As I watch my younger sister navigate dating in the 21st century, I cannot help but reflect on the beauty and success of good old-fashioned courting. This period of dating where you get to know each other over dinner dates, flowers, where doors are opened for you, and effort is made. I cannot help but …