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Staffing often tops the list of challenges facing businesses, regardless of the industry. Having the right number of staff at the right time is a common issue facing all businesses, particularly those whose operations are subject to seasonal or project related ups and downs.

The downsizing of the 90’s has resulted in too few people doing too much work. Now in 2006, retention is a key concern to busy workplaces. If you want to keep your staff, and make them feel appreciated, you may want to follow some of these guidelines.

It has become commonplace in many industries for employers to conduct reference checks, background checks, and security checks on new employees. Depending on the industry, these checks can be rather extensive. In some cases, the application for employment contains a provision whereby the applicant consents to the employer conducting such checks and reviewing the results. However, on higher level positions where there is no “application” there is a question as to whether such checks violate the employee’s right to privacy.

We all know and can see the significant impact the current state of the economy is having on productivity, morale and teamwork in the workplace. Companies are desperately looking for ways to do “a lot more with a lot less” while trying to keep the remaining employees engaged and motivated.

Conflict resolution is all about treating people with dignity and respect. Conflict resolution is a strategy to resolve any form of conflict. If this strategy is used at work it is referred to as workplace conflict resolution.
 

Did you know the primary reason for employees either leaving or staying at their job is due to their boss? Would you consider yourself to be a good leader? Ask yourself the following questions and see how you rate:

Rapport as defined in the dictionary is “a relationship marked by harmony, conformity, accord, or affinity,” Increased Rapport – Increased Sales!

A survey was conducted by TorontoJobs.ca to find out recruiters’ favourite interviewing questions. We spoke to a number of recruiters in the Greater Toronto Area and we asked a simple question: “What’s your favourite interviewing question?”

It is becoming more challenging for companies to conduct employment reference checks on potential new hires. Gone are the days when a former employer openly shared insights into a departed employee's performance and productivity. These days, you're lucky to confirm the basics such as job title and employment dates! Contacting a potential new employee's former managers, coworkers and even character references will hopefully produce the results you require but not always.

 

It is becoming more challenging for companies to conduct employment reference checks on potential new hires. Gone are the days when a former employer openly shared insights into a departed employee's performance and productivity. These days, you're lucky to confirm the basics such as job title and employment dates!