With our current labour market, which includes four generations in the workplace and an increased reliance on migrant workers, diversity in the workplace is greater than ever. Not only are the work teams more diverse, but with a global market,...
Succession planning is a process, and to be successful the organization's chief staff officer and board leadership must prepare for succession planning before starting the actual process. Consider the four walls to a sturdy foundation. The four walls in the...
Controlling costs and staying flexible are important to nonprofits - especially during challenging economic times. Thus, some may implement a hiring freeze to control overhead, others may strive to build their volunteer base to handle more tasks, and some may...
Last month you wrote that employers tended to lay employees off earlier in the recession rather than later. I guess I'm surprised that you find this noteworthy. Doesn't it make sense that if you need to realize large cost savings...
With the cost of recruitment sourcing and selection for an entry level role at more than $22,000, your organization cannot afford to make a bad hire. Contributing to the cost of a bad hire is increased employee turnover, lost work...
The latest research in neuroscience is highlighting the importance of building strength in our physical bodies to improve the sharpness of our minds. In fact, there is compelling evidence that mind and body are so absolutely intertwined that it has...
I'm reading that we've probably hit bottom as far as the economy is concerned, and although the climb back may be slow, the recession will end eventually. What do you think will be the big people management challenges for organizations...
I have three people who report to me, and they generally carry out their responsibilities without any difficulties. But sometimes when I point out something that they haven't done correctly or on time, they say that they weren't clear on...
During Virginia Edelstein's annual review last year, it was decided that for the purpose of her professional development, she would work at identifying her next steps. Project director at Volunteer Vancouver, Edelstein had grown a bit restless recently. Discerning more...
I have been working with organizations, and especially managers, for 14 years now, and one thing is clear: managing people is hard. Some people want to be managers and seek it out. Others have been promoted to the position, regardless...
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