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Why you need a “Chief Employee Experience Officer”: 80% of Canadian employees feel employer’s duty includes keeping them healthy

In a recent survey of Canadian Employees, nearly 80 per cent felt strongly that it is the employer’s obligation and duty to keep them healthy — both mental and physical health.[1] The survey, commissioned by Staples Inc, is not the first study to support the importance of employer health support […]

33% of employers penalized for payroll mistakes; 10 things to consider when choosing a reliable payroll management service

Although there are no numbers for Canada, in the United States the IRS estimates that one out of every three employers has been penalized for payroll mistakes. In Canada, the statistics are probably similar. It’s difficult enough to keep up with the changes in rules and laws, let alone your […]

Research reveals a growing trend to outsource HR Management and HR Resources; top reasons companies outsource

According to new research from the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), the growing complexity of HR Management is one of the top reasons for outsourcing HR. Amongst the top 500 companies worldwide, more than half specifically outsource HR — a number that is growing. The top reasons for outsourcing […]

Payroll news: Canada extends EI for seasonal workers by $189 million: what payroll managers need to know

The Federal Government extended EI benefits by up to five weeks in areas of Canada with a strong need for seasonal workers. The pilot program, budgeted at $189 million, will help up to 51,500 seasonal workers in parts of Atlantic Canada, Quebec, and Yukon. Companies employing seasonal workers in the […]

Will Ontario opt out of Canada Pension Plan expansion? 84 per cent of business owners surveyed think the government should delay CPP increases.

Canada Pension Plan (CPP) expansion remains controversial with business leaders, especially small business. Under Federal Legislation Bill C-74, which took effect June 21, 2018, the first of several CPP increases is set for January 1, 2019. The plan, from the Federal Government, forces higher contributions — with more money to […]

PIVOTAL Integrated HR Solutions Expands Healthcare Recruitment Division with Acquisition of Brock Placement Group

  Brock will operate alongside PIVOTAL’s Healthcare Recruitment Division as Part of a Larger and More Comprehensive Client-Focused Team Mississauga, ON (July 17, 2017) —PIVOTAL Integrated HR Solutions announced today that it has acquired national recruitment firm Brock Placement Group. Brock’s founder and principal Eric Fobert has also joined PIVOTAL […]

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Temporary Staffing in the Multigenerational Workplace

While more than one generation in a workplace is nothing new, today’s workplace is likely to consist of at least three generations of workers at any time: “Baby Boomers” born between the end of WW II and the early 1960’s currently make up the oldest segment of workers now that the “Silent […]

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 […]

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