Administrative support staff may not be getting the acknowledgment it deserves, according to a new survey from staffing firm OfficeTeam. One-third (33%) of senior managers interviewed said administrative professionals don’t receive enough recognition on a regular basis. Thirty-six percent of respondents also noted that their companies do not show appreciation of support staff during Administrative […]
Employees can finally start to breathe a bit easier. The downsizing that swept the country for the past two years has finally slowed, with most employers planning few cutbacks in 2011, according to a recent survey by Right Management. The survey took opinions of 3,000 Canadian senior executives throughout the country. When asked if they […]
Although 73% of HR professionals surveyed believe that “problem” managers are a significant concern in today’s workplace and have negative implications on employee engagement, turnover and workplace morale, most organizations will tolerate at least some managerial misbehaviour as long as that manager is getting results. These findings come from a survey conducted by the Human […]
If there is one thing holding back Canadian workers from being productive it is the tools they have to do their jobs. If there is one thing holding back Canadian workers from being productive it is the tools they have to do their jobs. According to a C.D. Howe Institute study, Canadian firms spent only […]
According to the 2011 Salary Forecasts report by the Quebec Employers Council, Quebec employers are expected to be awarded salary increases averaging 2.7% next year. “In a context of worldwide competition, with access to high-quality labour at competitive cost being a priority, it is essential for employers to benefit from the best possible conditions—especially regarding […]
The 2009 recession did not negate the talent crisis in the Canadian energy sector. Arguably, the fundamentals of the industry have not changed. The average price of oil per barrel in 2009 ($62) led one Calgary Herald writer to describe 2009 as a “Cinderella Year” for the industry. With a more balanced perspective in mind, […]
Other World Views this week:| MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | An increasing number of HR departments are making steady progress to support a more dispersed workforce, according to a new survey by Hewitt Associates. The survey found that organizations are moving in the right direction to develop global HR strategies […]