The crash of a Germanwings flight in the French Alps, killing all those on board, is an unspeakable tragedy. This tragedy highlights some important HR lessons that can be applied across numerous workplaces.
An engaged employee is committed because they believe in the overall purpose of the company and because of the contribution they are making by working there. The question is then, how do we create engaged employees? Here are some important factors:
We were recently enjoying a beverage at our local Starbucks Canada outlet, and noticed a posting on the bulletin board for a job fair. It provides an excellent example of many of the lessons that we’ve shared previously about how to create an effective employer brand.
As human resources management experts, we are seeing an increase in the number of mental health issues that our clients are facing with their employees. Depression, anxiety, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress, or just generally being stressed out - these are but a few of the more common health challenges we hear about. In the last [...]
In light of the recent allegations involving Jian Ghomeshi and the investigation into the misconduct of two federal Liberal MPs, there has been heightened awareness of the issue of harassment in the workplace.
Investment Executive contacted Clear HR Consulting for human resources expertise and advice on how to get the most from performance reviews. Cissy Pau, principal consultant of Vancouver-based Clear HR Consulting, provided some tips on how to have a constructive performance review meeting. Some of the tips included: Be prepared in advance of the meeting so [...]
Cissy Pau, Principal Consultant for Vancouver-based Clear HR Consulting, recently attended a human resources seminar on the HR issues that Vancouver businesses need to be prepared for the 2010 Olympics Games. Some things to plan for: Transportation disruption - Road closures & parking bans will make it potentially difficult for employees, customers and suppliers to get to your [...]
CBC BC News contacted Vancouver-based Clear HR Consulting for human resources expertise to comment on the impact of Facebook on employer hiring practices for their April 20, 2009 news broadcast. The issue was topical as Richard Lam, NDP candidate for Vancouver-False Creek in the BC provincial election, resigned after controversial photos from his Facebook page were made [...]
The Globe and Mail sought out the human resources expertise of Vancouver-based Clear HR Consulting to comment on the $571,788 severance payment paid out to former Vancouver City Manager Judy Rogers, who was let go by Vancouver's new city council in December 2008, in a recent article. When deciding on the length of working notice [...]
