Steve Jobs’ passing will have been 5 years ago as of October 5, 2016. Having died at age 56, he didn’t live a particularly long life, yet there …

There are various types of leaders with differing styles that could all be successful in their spheres. However, when it comes to business, there are a few general …

One of the biggest problems businesses face today is having unengaged employees. In 2012, Gallup found that only 13% of employees across the world are truly engaged in their …

Last month, May 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued final rules changing who will receive overtime pay for hours worked beyond the standard 40-hour workweek. Effective December 1, 2016, …

Traditionally, companies have been very secretive and closed about what they pay their employees. In fact, many companies have specifically told their employees not to share how much …

In the last few years, companies have been transforming their performance management models and redefining how goals are set and performance is evaluated. Traditional ranking systems have been …

Have you ever reached the end of an 8-hour work day and felt like you didn’t really accomplish anything? An overly complex work environment can saturate employees’ time with …

With the current unemployment rate down to 5%, the competition for talent has increased. More jobs and less job seekers means that companies need to be very strategic in …

Why so much turnover? While many companies tend to focus more on recruiting, turnover is a big cause for concern nowadays and merits more attention. With big changes …

In a recent edition of The Globe and Mail, Harvey Schachter wrote an informative article titled “The Right HR Ingredients Can Boost Results”. In the article, he outlines …