Thursday, August 28, 2008

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Are You Management Stuff?

It's one of those intrusive questions employers hesitate to ask--but with the brain drain and all, they have to. So they scour the universe for new recruits who ooze with promotional potential. "Hey--you over there--are you management stuff or what?" Well, are you? In many organizations, the only way to increase your earning potential is to pursue a management career. So skilled professionals (often excelling in their careers and technical achievements) go into management, where there are budgets to haggle over, politics to play, and employee grievances to deal with. It's not exactly what they thought it would be like.

Rethinking Delivery of Employee Benefits
With healthcare costs escalating out of control, more employers are using a new funding method--self-insurance--to finance employee benefits. Once confined to large companies such as banks and railways, self-insurance is now a viable option for smaller enterprises.

Compensating Association Executives
Many executives working for non-profit associations aren't in it for the money but still need adequate compensation. Non-profit groups have a tough time competing with the private and public sector when it comes to salaries.

Attracting and Retaining Top Talent
The highest priority for any company is to remain successful. One critical factor to this success is the ability of an organization to not only attract top talent, but to retain those already working within the company.

	Canadian Salary Outlook Is Optimistic for 2004
	Top Companies Better Reward Their Top Performers
	Modest Hiring Outlook Expected for Last Quarter
	Organizations Fail to Communicate Employee Benefits
	Canadians Work Fewer Hours than Americans
	Federal Official Calls for Whistleblower Law
	Employers Make Large Pension Contributions as Assets Fall
	Immigration Rules Eased for Foreign Skilled Workers
	1 in 5 Middle-Aged Canadians Plans Never to Retire
	Canadians Have Concerns About Workers’ Compensation System
	Grievance System Much More Prevalent in Unionized Workplaces
	Human Rights Protection Extended to Parliament Hill Employees
	Economy Hums Despite Labour Market Woes: Think Tank
	Most Canadians Say They Don’t Need a Union: Poll
	Innovation in HR Linked to Innovation in Products and Services
	Demand for Skilled Workers Will Continue: Economists
	Jobhunters Have Hard Time as Labour Market Is Competitive
	Retired Managers Plan to Keep Working Somehow
	Workplace Telephone Etiquette Not Centred on Privacy
	Transit Systems Want Tax Breaks for Employer-Subsidized Travel
	Many Executives Work Straight Through Lunch: Survey

	Ontario: Employers Lose Productivity Due to Blackout
	B.C.: Relief for Employers Affected by Forest Fires
	Yukon: Employees Disciplined for Internet Abuse
	Alberta: Employers Don’t Want Tribunal for WCB Appeals
	Quebec: Universal Daycare Is Under Threat, Workers Say
	Manitoba: Department Store Union Drive Fails
	Ontario: Deal Ends 12-week Strike at Nickel Operations
	Ontario: Not All Teachers Would Recommend Profession
	Canada-wide: Provincial Labour Markets Are Poor

This Month
viewpoints
Please Brush Up on Email Etiquette
Email is eating up too much of our time. Let's set some boundaries.
Geoffrey Crampton, VP HR and Organization Development, Fraser Health Authority
"(What has) helped me choose my career moves is the opportunity to create something new."

features
Things to Watch for in a Third-Party Administrator
A third-party administrator can help you create a self-insured benefit plan.
Are You Management Stuff?
See how you measure up against the 10 criteria to be a manager.
Why Professional Women Need an “Old Girls’ Network”
Women have long used their natural talents at networking in collaborative endeavours.

law
Court Limits Award of Wallace Damages
Damages only apply when an employer is "callous and insensitive" to an employee.
B.C. Employers Have More Rights to Communicate with Employees
The Labour Relations Code protects the right to express a preference against union certification.
Employer Ordered to Suspend Sick Leave Policy
Targeting the top 20% of sick time users for possible abuse was deemed discriminatory.

strategies
IT Certification: Hire the Real McCoy
Accreditation is like a seal of approval that a candidate has the right technical skills.
Handling Staff Morale When Workloads Increase
Keep your staff happy so they won't jump ship when the economy improves.
5 Ways to Invite Intuition to Training Sessions
Having a more intuitive workforce can add high value for the employer.
Workplace Security Cameras Pit Safety Against Privacy
There is still a reaction from many employees to security cameras in the workplace.
Attracting and Retaining Top Talent: The Key to Corporate Success
The formula for finding and keeping good people lies in creating a high level of job satisfaction.

Shop Talk
Employers Should Predict the Likelihood of Workplace Violence
Employees' personal problems can lead to a “toxic workplace” that may turn violent.
Are You Ready for the Next Level of Productivity?
In most cases, you can increase productivity by changing how you think about it.
Detecting Mental Health and Addiction Issues that Affect Productivity
It's important to recognize warning signs of alcohol and drug use, anger and aggression, and depression.
Keep Your Staff: Fight Recruiters With Their Own Weapons
Here are secrets from the inside to keep your employees out of competitors’ hands.

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