The world of Private Equity (PE) is one of nearly unlimited opportunities – where business acumen, skilful execution, and a keen instinct are vital contributors to success. The ultra-competitive nature of Private Equity and rapid pace of the work environment often make proactive thinking and a “big picture” focus necessary to secure an edge over the competition.

Increasingly, successful PE firms have been shifting towards an approach that looks beyond the pure financial engineering aspect and adds an additional factor to risk/reward calculations: a robust HR and people strategy. The difference that the right team can make to the outcome of an organization, proves that aligning with an experienced HR partner to help build cohesive teams, especially where leadership and management are concerned, is a sound strategy when it comes to realizing the full potential of an investment.

There are several aspects of an HR agency’s experience and services that can be integral to helping PE firms achieve their strategic goals, and these aspects should be considered when choosing an HR partner.

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Author Malcolm Gladwell compared influenza to a biological weapon, in that the disease is highly contagious, highly unstable, and kills up to half a million people per year, with an annual average of 3,500 of those deaths happening in Canada.

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Cold and flu season is upon us, which means an uptick in health-related absences from work. This can leave both employees and employers questioning the factors and costs associated with working while sick or staying at home, with employers walking a fine line between openly offering paid sick leave and encouraging employees to use it, or inadvertently encouraging sick workers to show up by not having a clear and comprehensive sick leave policy in place. Addressing the issues around sick leave can go a long way towards building a healthier, happier, and more productive workforce.

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Office design is more than a mere arrangement of furniture, it’s actually a major factor that helps determine the culture, level of employee satisfaction, and productivity of your organization. With many studies and surveys talking about the advantages and drawbacks of specific office arrangements, it may be difficult to decide which option is the right one for your workplace. Open offices have come under fire recently, but are still used by some of the most successful tech giants, while closed, or cell, office plans have been scrutinized extensively in pop culture for decades. So which design is best for your organization? Our comparison of the most popular office structures can help you make the right choice.

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Utilizing temporary staff is a great way to achieve your strategic business goals and get specialized expertise on specific projects. There are a few unique aspects to consider when choosing temporary staffing solutions, so in order to get the best results for your organization, you’ll want to take steps to be prepared. These include being aware of current laws and regulations, offering incentives to interest the right candidates, and creating policies to support an efficient and effective workplace. When it comes to getting the most from your temporary workforce, a little extra preparation can go a long way.

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