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Montana’s Cookhouse serves up recognition |
| Immediate and easy-to-use program curries favour with young, vocal workers |
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Written by Laurie J. Blake
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 Immediate, on-the-spot, peer-to-peer, and manager-to-associate, Montana's Cookhouse launched its new rewards program to reward and encourage positive
behaviours and service from it's friendly Gen Y staff.
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Supreme Court closes floodgates to punitive damages |
| Honda v. Keays appeal successful |
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Written by Malcolm J. MacKillop and Meighan Ferris-Miles
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After the appeal in Honda Canada Inc.
v. Keays, employers were holding their breath to see what the Supreme
Court of Canada would do about claims of punitive damages in wrongful dismissal claims. The
wait is over - employers can rest assured that the Supreme Court set
things straight. Punitive damages will only be available in rare cases.
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Establish a positive corporate reputation prior to a crisis |
| Maintaining your corporate reputation and employees’ confidence key to surviving critical incident |
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Written by J. Lynn Fraser
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“A crisis is a business challenge that has the likelihood of impairing an organization’s ability to conduct its affairs.”
Danielle Riposati, Partner, NATIONAL Public Relations
A company is more likely to survive a crisis and thrive in the
marketplace if they have positive corporate values and that their best
practices are based on demonstrated responsible behaviour. Their
brand’s strength and the confidence of their employees are bound to a
company’s corporate reputation.
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New immigration program aims to alleviate staffing woes |
| Program allows certain immigrants to bypass cumbersome points system |
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Written by Veronica Zanfir
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On September 17, 2008, the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
released the Canadian Experience Class, a new program intended to make
the immigration system more responsive to Canada's labour market needs.
The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) enables temporary foreign workers
who meet certain criteria to apply for Canadian permanent residence. The CEC comes as part of a series
of initiatives the ministry has
fashioned to aid employers in recruiting and retaining skilled staff.
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Transition planning on the HR front is a long-term prospect |
| Planning for succession is becoming an important strategic issue for HR professionals |
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Written by Michael Epstein
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Consultant Michael Epstein says companies must plan for succession not just months, but years in advance of anticipated transitions to ensure all business practices -- recruitment, professional development, industry networking -- are all aligned for success.
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