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Dec 14, 2009 Print Edition:
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Consultants’ rep takes beating in eHealth scandal
Misuse a public sector problem, say consultants, who say their role is invaluable in private sector
Will workers come back?
Employers may be ready to rehire but laid-off workers seldom return
Awards honour mentors and new Canadians
Mentoring program includes 50 corporate partners, 3,400 mentors
News Briefs
Board to pay $64,500 for forced retirement; N.B. developing mentoring program; Help wanted
3 things HR needs to know
Updates from Consult Carswell
Mental health claims on the rise
Insurers, researchers, employers take steps to reduce effects
Are your employment contracts enforceable? (Legal view)
When it comes to notice on termination, looking ahead crucial to enforcement
Legal briefs
Shared blame for accommodation; Personal problems warranted discipline
Anxiety one of biggest obstacles to hiring people with disabilities: Study
Accommodation can make for engaged, committed workers
Top 10 show culture drives performance
Firms with respected cultures significantly outpace S&P/TSX composite index
Cultural competence affects patient health
Diversity training in health care must also be supported by systems and policies
Lower employee engagement tied to declining manager effectiveness
4 imperatives for managers to boost engagement, performance
Certified health and well-being at Pfizer
Pharmaceutical giant’s VIVA program leads to elite recognition in Quebec
Overseas conflict tricky for HR
Canadian HR professionals must work with leaders and HR in host country to resolve conflicts involving expats
Lessons learned from a switch to flex
Significant cost savings allow Dalsa to put more resources into wellness programs
Get the most out of engagement surveys
Go beyond numbers to assess employee satisfaction, motivation and effectiveness
Preparing for 2009 year-end reporting
Systematic checklist for payroll practitioners
eHealth scandal gives HR ammo (Editor’s notes)
Consultants add value if used properly but can't replace permanent staff
Tension of opposites drives workplace conflict (Guest Commentary)
Problem solving can transform tension into opportunity
We need fewer leaders, better managers (Guest commentary)
Management allows a vision to become reality
How HR can be seen, heard – and valued (Guest commentary)
Start by understanding what strategic means, then work on business acumen
Next print issue:
Sept 20, 2010
With a special look at Relocation

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