With increasing numbers of gen Y employees entering the workforce, employers need to focus on creating a common ground between them and their baby boomer coworkers, says Randstad Canada.
The 30 organizations identified as 2012’s Best Employers in Quebec vary widely in terms of industry and workforce size. What they share, however, is high employee engagement, according to research conducted by Aon Hewitt in conjunction with the Queen’s University School of Business.
North American organizations are facing significant staffing challenges as they expand into emerging markets, according to research by Mercer.
What makes an employer good to work for? According to Queen’s University’s School of Business and Aon Hewitt, employee engagement is the key.
In addition to reducing costs, wellness programs can encourage a more productive and engaged employee population and help to attract and retain valued workers.
Morneau Shepell Ltd., under its Shepell•fgi brand, has launched an online program to help couples gain greater satisfaction in their intimate relationships.
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is on a mission to help its employees become stronger leaders. Benefits Canada spoke with Mary Karamanos, senior vice-president of HR at BDC, about the role of diversity in the organization's success.
At the turn of the 21st century, the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) was in the midst of a shift in its corporate strategy.
Research carried out in conjunction with Aon Hewitt’s Best Employers in Canada study shows a link between highly engaged employees and improved health and overall well-being.
The coming year is expected to bring good and bad news for the Canadian job market, according to a survey of more than 350 organizations by the Wynford Group.