Human Resources & Education

Vancouver employers were in no hurry to put out their help wanted signs in April, the Conference Board of Canada reported today.

Patience, stamina and adapatability are fundamental to overseas success

Small organizations with two - or even 20 - employees have fairly simple internal communication needs. Information might easily be shared through informal conversations, email or weekly staff meetings.

Canada’s federal court has rejected an application by two unions to overturn the approval of the hiring of 201 temporary foreign workers from China by HD Mining for its Murray River underground coal mine near Tumbler Ridge.

Open process mitigates disruption when staff is shifted to different job functions

Adversity creates opportunities for businesses to thrive

Different styles, similar tools, same results

No strategic plan is fully resistant to change; business leaders must be flexible in order to adapt

Recognizing employees' value by passing on work

Communication is key to integrating new hires