When it comes to HR strategies and tactics, there are times when simpler is better. Though the implementation and type of solutions largely depend on your organization’s size, business stage, workplace culture, and leadership, there are definite and measurable benefits to adopting the old maxim of keeping things simple.
The third quarter of the year tends to bring crisp, cool days, falling leaves, and the cozy sweaters out of drawers and closets. With many employees returning from summer holidays, the kids back at school, and increasingly variable weather conditions, preparing for an influx of vacation requests may not necessarily be at the top of the list for many organizations.
Even as recently as a few years ago, spending your days on social media in the workplace was frowned upon. But for a growing number of people, especially marketers, social media platforms have become the top place to engage with an audience. After all, there are millions of users actively interacting with social media content every day. The prevalence of social media use makes it a powerful tool, not just for people who work in Portland’s bustling marketing industry, but for HR managers and recruiters in the area as well.
Metro Vancouver is a thriving, bustling ecosystem of industries with great potential for business evolution. However, this capacity for innovation and growth can come with its own set of organizational challenges. As a company expands, the amount of administrative work often increases exponentially, which leaves less time for things like strategy, planning, and the execution of larger-scale projects.
In a fitness-friendly area like Metro Vancouver, temporary warehouse employment is a popular choice for candidates who enjoy staying active on the job. It’s also a fantastic way for newcomers to the workforce to gain valuable experience. From an organizational perspective, temporary employees can also be an integral part of a company’s overall employment strategy.
The second quarter of 2019 marches on, and with it comes a fresh new batch of important statutory holidays in Canada and the US. Since these upcoming holidays take place during the warmer months when employees are more likely to schedule vacation time around a stat, it will become especially important for organizations to plan for expected absences.
This sunny season, make sure you’re prepared by getting all of your company’s scheduling, payroll, and vacation ducks in a row before things start to heat up outside. And don’t forget the sunscreen!
We may be in the midst of April showers, but freshening up your employee policies is one great way to ensure there will be plenty of May flowers. So far this spring, we’ve looked at the importance of updating employee leave policies, and the role #MeToo has played in shaping bullying and harassment procedures in the workplace.
The latest in our series of springtime HR tips focuses on a growing trend that’s been sprouting up across the Canadian employment landscape: working remotely.
Read on to learn more about why this trend has gained so much momentum, and discover some of the steps you can take to ensure your business has solid remote work policies and processes in place.
The first calendar quarter of 2019 offers companies and their employees a fresh start to planning vacations and coordinating time around stat holidays. In 2019, the stat holiday picture is also going to look a little different for Canadian employers – especially those in British Columbia.
