Fewer than half (40 per cent) of human resources professionals said their organization takes a reactive rather than a proactive approach to sexual harassment in the workplace, according to a new survey by the Human Resources Professionals Association. The survey also found 17 per cent of respondents have witnessed an employee being sexually harassed or assaulted and 20 per […]
The Human Resources Professionals Association has named Louise Taylor Green as its chief executive officer, effective June 4. With more than 20 years of human resources experience, Green makes the move to the HRPA from her current role at Economical Insurance, where she is senior vice-president and chief human resources officer. Previous roles include executive director […]
More Canadian employers are investing in employee training and participating in co-operative education programs than they were two years ago, according to a new survey by Morneau Shepell Ltd. and the Business Council of Canada. The survey, which queried hiring managers from 95 of Canada’s largest companies, found that 83 per cent participate in co-op and work-integrated learning programs, […]
Multinational telecommunications company Ericsson is adding a peer-to-peer functionality to its recognition program for employees across Canada and the United States. Previously, the program was only open to managers, who could submit employee recognition in the form of cash awards paid out through employee’s paycheques or points they could redeem through an online marketplace. In June 2017, the company offered […]
Nearly two-thirds (64 per cent) of Canadians prefer a personalized touch in the hiring process, such as face-to-face interactions, according to a new survey by Ranstad Canada. The survey found a similar percentage (63 per cent) of respondents said the abundance of digital options has made it more difficult to find jobs and 62 per cent said they find […]
Flexible working options make employees feel more engaged and productive, according to a survey by the Flex Strategy Group. The survey of 595 full-time American employees found 60 per cent of respondents feel more engaged and productive when they have flexibility around where, when and how they work. On the other hand, four per cent said they […]
To celebrate International World Happiness Day on March 20, Klick Health hosted a number of activities for employees at its Toronto office, including canine visitors from the humane society, a catered lunch and bouncy castles. “Basically, a heightened bit of happiness. We want people to get involved and be engaged with the company,” said David Holmes, the company’s […]
The #MeToo movement may have given national prominence to the issue of sexual misconduct on Parliament Hill, but some of the responses to a recent Canadian Press survey suggest bullying and exploitation of those who work for political bosses are largely unexamined problems. “Sexual harassment happens and is devastating to those that experience it, but […]
Managing costs is the top benefits priority for American employers in 2018, according to an annual survey by global insurance brokerage Hub International Ltd. The survey, which polled 300 American employee benefits professionals, found helping employees make more informed benefits decisions (44 per cent) and improving wellness and productivity (32 per cent) also ranked highly on employer’s lists […]
Air Canada partner Air Georgian Ltd. is introducing a tuition assistance program to invest in the learning and development of its workforce. “A well-rounded education coupled with continuous learning is important for the success of our organization and our employees,” said Eric Edmondson, president and chief executive officer of Air Georgian, in a news release. Read: Will Canadian […]