Last week Apple officially launched its much anticipated iCloud service at the Worldwide Developer Conference in San Francisco. CEO Steve Jobs made reference to a $1 billion iDataCenter, suggesting that Apple has big plans for the future of Cloud Computing.
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HR Advice
June 1st, 2011
When (Talking) Less, is More
When it comes to interviewing potential candidates, less talking by the interviewer is definitely more. The purpose of conducting job interviews is to learn more about each candidates experience and qualifications as they relate to the position for which they have applied. It is also an opportunity to validate the information that they have submitted in their resume. Two common mistakes that I often witness employers make when conducting job interviews are talking too much and asking leading questions, often unintentionally and without even realizing they are doing it.
Read MoreMay 26th, 2011
Who’s Computer is it Anyway?
In todays workplace, many employers provide their staff with electronic devices with which to perform duties. From cellular telephones to laptop computers, these are now tools of the trade for many occupations.
Most employers would, I believe, assert that the technology they provide to their employees is the companys property and is to be used strictly for work-related purposes. The reality of their employees use of the employers technology may be entirely different.
May 18th, 2011
Workplace Investigations regarding Harassment & Bullying
With more and more folks becoming aware of human rights and anti-bullying legislation coming into effect (Quebec, Ontario and Saskatchewan have passed provincial legislation against bullying and BC now has an advocacy group – http://bullyfreebc.ca) there has been an increase in complaints being brought forward concerning bullying, not only to employers but also to human rights council.
Read MoreApril 12th, 2011
Too Much, Too Soon or Too Little, Too Late
Few things seem to stir the pot in B.C. as much as discussion about raising the minimum wage rate. Now, its much more than a discussion as B.C.s new premier has instituted a graduated raise in the minimum wage from $8.00 per hour to $10.25.
Ive read reviews of this long-awaited increase which variously describe it as too much, too soon and too little, too late. That shows just how polarized parts of the business community and the labour movement are on this topic.
March 23rd, 2011
Is Conflict in the Workplace a Bad Thing?
When we think of workplace conflict, most of us probably cringe. No one likes to deal with conflict. But conflict can actually be good. From conflict comes growth. The trick is to discover how to manage conflict so that it stays healthy and doesnt go down the path of destruction. If we allow conflict to get out of hand, we can unknowingly create a toxic workplace and that is certainly something we want to avoid.
Read MoreMarch 16th, 2011
Free Webinars offered during March
For something a little different this week weve put together a list of free Webinars being offered during March:
Read MoreMarch 2nd, 2011
Promotional Orientations
Something that is often overlooked when we promote our employees into supervisory or management roles, is to provide them with adequate training to do the job; an orientation and onboarding process.
Because these employees have been with the company for a while (typically) we dont think about the orientation and on-boarding they will need. Even though they may be familiar with the culture of the organization and understand the way things work for the most part, they may not understand the different expectations we will now have of them. Up to this point in time, the employee will have demonstrated technical strengths; however, they may not have the people management skills needed.
Read MoreFebruary 23rd, 2011
Get Ready to Get Greener in 2011
Its official once again Dr. John Sullivan has predicted a future trend that is becoming a reality. In June of 2009, Dr. Sullivan predicted that within a few years the interview from anywhere approach will become the standard practice for all but final hiring interviews. Here we are, one and a half years later and the number of companies that have implemented these solutions has tripled and the early adopters are using live virtual interviews as the de facto standard first step in the candidate assessment process.
Read MoreJanuary 26th, 2011
When Terminating for Cause, Measure Twice and Cut Once
It is a rare employer who is not aware of its employees entitlement to reasonable working notice of termination (or pay in lieu thereof). At the same time, it also seems to be a rare employer which has a full grasp of the other costs which can arise upon termination.
That is perhaps because most employees who are terminated (on a without cause basis) are owed little more than some pay in lieu of notice at the time of termination. A smaller category of employees has a range of other entitlements and these can be quite valuable.
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