HR Glossary: Termination Terminology
What's the difference between severance, wages in lieu, and retiring allowances?
Self-Employed ‘Free Agents’ driving global growth
Elance, the self-described ‘worlds leading site for online work’, recently conducted a survey of 3000 ‘freelancers’ from around the world.
Employers’ Alert – September, 2013
Article by Christine Thomlinson Rubin Thomlinson LLP Late last year,
Question: Help People Develop, or Get Ahead?
HR Professionals report getting ahead faster in their careers when focussed on business not people.
The State of the Law on Random Drug & Alcohol Testing
New Supreme Court ruling clarifies rules on when drug/alcohol testing is allowed.
How Do I Address My Manager’s Increasingly Bad Behaviour?
Use emotional intelligence to confront bad behaviour in the workplace.
HRInsider Readers Prefer Phone Interview Candidate Screening
HRInsider readers do not find ATS or Social network screening valuable screening tools.
Not Taking Harassment Complaints Seriously
Even if a harassment complaint seems frivolous, failing to take it seriously could have serious consequences.
6 Tips for Reducing Risk of Workplace Violence & Harassment
Workplace violence and harassment take their toll on both the victims and their employers. It’s critical that you address both harassment and violence.
Most Workers Hate Their Jobs; Flex Time Can Help
According to a recent Gallup poll, most workers hate their jobs or have "checked out." A full 70 percent of full-time workers report being emotionally disconnected at work. As an employer, what can you do to get workers engaged?
Hire Today and Gone Tomorrow
There are more temporary workers and temporary jobs in the workforce today. While there can be great advantages there are also pitfalls to a temporary workforce.
Is Your Independent Really an Employee?
The relationship between an employer and worker may feel like one of contract worker and payer, but that does not mean that Revenue Canada will see it that way.
Should You Hire an Independent Contractor or an Employee?
Independent contractors offer advantages if you select them for the right reasons.
Fun Informal Employee Performance Recognition
Help employees feel valued, recognized and acknowledge with a few simple, fun and inexpensive recognition options.