The term ‘employee engagement’ is getting a lot of airtime these days. Social media feeds are bombarded with articles (‘6 Ways to Increase Employee Engagement’) expressing the importance of engaging our employees. But something is missing, and that is clarity of definition. Unlike common belief, engagement is not employee happiness, or satisfaction. Neither of these …
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Hangovers and Sick Leave
A few months back, HRM Online posted an article about Sick Leave, asking the question: Does a hangover constitute as Sick Leave? It made us really think – is a hangover considered illness? If so, should sick leave cover self-induced illnesses? HRM unearthed these key points: Much like cosmetic surgery or sunburn, a hangover is …
Redefining Employee Compensation
Be The Employer of Choice Gone are the days when more money meant additional interest from candidates. Companies are quickly realizing that, in order to effectively attract and retain quality employees, they must redefine their offering to ensure they are paying attention to what employees really want in the area of compensation. Perfect Package A …
Alberta HR Trends
It is clear to Salopek & Associates that our clients understand the importance of keeping on top of business and HR trends. Staying ahead of the curve and understanding the market they are competing in is important to growing their business and attracting and retaining the talent they need to be successful. Having shared the …