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Motivating Temp Staff Without Money

Motivating the workforce without increasing the company’s budget is a constant concern of most employers. When part of that workforce contains temporary staffing, many wonder what the best motivational techniques are for these valued but short-time workers. While many employers initially think of money, there are actually other ways to […]

Five Tips for Hiring the Right Temporary Employees

Nothing defines a small business as much as the employees. Obtaining widespread brand recognition is a work in progress for many small businesses.  Dedicated and motivated employees can make a huge difference. They can help generate positive word-of-mouth and turn first-time customers into repeat customers. For this reason, making the […]

Office Attire in Summer – Keeping it Professional

Just because the temperatures are soaring outside doesn’t mean that workers need to take a break from looking their best. As any Human Resources professional will tell you, a polished appearance is critical to giving an impression of professional competence.  In most workplaces, the biggest issues are with shoes, shorts and skin, especially in […]

Keeping Employees Productive in the Summer

Summer in Canada means countless outdoor activities, summer vacations and fun in the sun. However for many Canadian companies, the summer means business is slow. With the sun shining outside and the work pace slowing down you may find an overall lack of motivation from employees who are more likely […]

Payroll Panic: Causes and Cures

No matter how proficient and experienced your payroll staff are, there is no denying that the payroll function can be stressful and daunting during peak periods such as year-end and strike fear and trembling into the calmest of people when things go wrong. What causes payroll panic, and how can […]

Canadian Payroll: Past and Future

  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 […]

The New Rules for Recruiting Temporary Staff

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 […]

Temporary Workforce Engagement Matters – Part 2

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 […]

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