HR BLOG

  The pace of change in the Canadian workplace is astounding. A few decades ago most payroll professionals worked in organizations whose employees lived in only one country, often one province. Most families had a single breadwinner who worked full-time and expected to retire from the same job. Many people […]

Every business needs to draw in the best talent to grow and succeed. Ideas, products and services are only as good as the people who put them in motion and keep them in motion. Recruiting the right candidates to your business starts with using the most effective tools in your […]

Staff engagement is a critical determiner of an organization’s success, and this concept applies just as much when utilizing temporary job services as it does to employees. Unfortunately, temporary staff workers are often not fully engaged in a company’s success. The reasons for this vary. Some temporary workers have short-term […]

With about 15 percent of the Canadian workforce in temporary positions, more and more companies are using temporary workers as part of lean operations.  According to Tavia Grant, economics reporter for The Globe and Mail, temporary work is growing three times faster in Canada than permanent employment, with the most growth […]

Does your business use a blend of in-house employees and contract staff who are brought in to fulfill certain roles or work on a specific set of tasks? If so, you aren’t alone – many organizations find it necessary to bring on temporary workers for a variety of reasons. While […]

In today’s fast paced economy, few companies can afford a lengthy lull in productivity while new hires learn their job. Nor can they afford to have a new employee leave within the first year for failing to meet the manager’s expectations. Hiring mistakes are costly and avoidable. It comes down […]

  Payroll and confidentiality go hand in hand. Payroll staff execute tasks necessary to pay employees and operate the business legally, while protecting both employee and employer data required for the payroll process. Employee information includes names, addresses, social insurance numbers, dates of birth, pay rates, bonus and commission information, […]

Starting or running a small business isn’t easy. Developing a great product or service and knowing how to sell it just won’t cut it! As a small business, you often do not have the luxury of having a marketing, accounting, sales, or payroll department to support you. Instead, as a […]

In the right situation, an internship can be beneficial for both the employer and the intern. However, there are a few situations where an intern may not be the right fit for your company. If you are thinking of adding an intern to your roster this summer, here are a […]