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The article discusses the importance of trust in the workplace by making reference to the book "The Speed of Trust" by Stephen M.R. Covey. It states that trust in workplaces allows the organization to achieve their targets. According to Jose Tolovi-Neto, managing partner with human resource consulting Great Place to Work Canada, and Joel Peterson, chairman at JetBlue Airways, trust increases employee engagement, leads to transparency, and enhances employee potential.

The article discusses the key role played by human resources (HR) professionals in their organizations' corporate social responsibility (CSR), particularly in Canada, as of March 2016. Also cited are the 2009 Strandberg Consulting report that presents a definition of CSR, as well as the opinions of several professionals like Linda Fisher Thornton of leadership development firm Leading in Context, and Paul Klein of B corporation Imakt on the topics.

The article discusses the role of human resources (HR) managers in leading skilled women back into the Canadian workplace after years of leaving the workforce to raise their children or care for elderly parents. Topics include re-integrating skilled women into the workforce through reorientation to culture in the workplace and providing skills training in a supportive environment. Also mentioned are transition plans for working mothers and how they can prepare themselves for job re-entry.

The article focuses on the employment leave for caregivers in Canada. Topics discussed include the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), the Canada Labour Code which allows employment insurance (EI)-eligible employees to claim up to eight weeks of compassionate care leave, and the employee leave program of pharmaceutical firm GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). Rick Firth of Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO) providing accommodations to caregivers is one of the ways to reduce stress and burnout.

The article looks at the Canadian Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace introduced by the Canadian Standards Association in January 2013, which drives employers to be more responsible for managing workplace stress. It discusses the consequences of stress on workers and the organization as well as illustrates the signs of stress. Investing in stress reduction in the workplace is suggested.

The article discusses the challenges faced by human resources professionals in thinking about the implications of new technologies. It mentions that the adoption of environmental standard can be very helpful in training employee and increasing interpersonal contacts which can ultimately improve labor productivity. It informs about a non-profit organization Environmental Careers Organization Canada that creates the world's leading environmental workforce.

The article focuses on building a legal relationship between a lawyer and its client. An ideal lawyer has good common sense prefers mediation to litigation. Understanding the style and approach of a lawyer helps to build a relationship with a lawyer. Strong relation can be build by treating lawyers as partners to maintain an ongoing dialogue on legal ramifications.

The article focuses on the application of wearable technologies on tracking and managing health within health organizations in the U.S., which impacts corporate culture and productivity. Topics include the advantage of the integration of the technologies in promoting the engagement of employees on health promotion, the aspect of effective implementation of the approach, and the significant of companies' partnership with wellness technology providers.

Discusses the impact of electronic revolution on human resources management. History of the Internet; Benefits of the Human Resources Information System; Advantages of electronic recruitment.

Focuses on privacy legislation in Canada. Objective of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act in terms of personal information of employees; Provinces in Canada that enacted legislation that extends to private sector employees; Legislation enacted by British Columbia that extends to public sector employees; Principles of privacy legislation.

Discusses the effect of the decline in economic conditions on the confidence of employees across the North America. Causes of employee anxiety; Way to handle employee anxiety; Key message that the company should communicate to employees.

Deals with how Canadian companies can address the cost of mental illness in the workplace. Annual cost of mental health problems in North America as of December 2001; Creation of a set of practical resources for employees by Telus; Aspects of managing employees with mental health issues; Basic elements in addressing mental health in the workplace. INSET: DEFINING MENTAL ILLNESS.

Discusses the challenges posed by multi-sector workplaces to human resource professionals in Canada. Status of employment in public sector institutions in Canada; Information on the human resource management of George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology in Toronto; Details on employees of Kingston General Hospital.

Deals with the role of human resources departments in managing internationally mobile employees (IME). Projected increase in the number of IMEs; Concerns of employees on overseas work assignments; Information on the repatriation plan for IME; Percentage of international employees who had employed spouses. INSET: CROSS-CULTURAL KNOW-HOW ON THE NET.

Considers the marketing aspects of human resources management. Different challenges faced by human resources professionals; Making an internal promise to employees in relation to the company's external image or branding; Importance of corporate listening.

Covers the non-traditional staff development plans of several companies to retain employees. Practice of some organizations; Discussion on creative job perks; Evaluation of the employee development programs; Strategy for building loyalty among employees.

Discusses the difficulties in balancing the career and personal life of working women in Canada. Factors that bring stress on the working women; Information on the work schedule advantages of the Windo-Motion company division of the Magna International company; Services offered by several organizations which offer assistance to the family of employees.

The article takes a look at the Compass App For Engagement (CAFÉ) smartphone application being used by employees of food service provider, Compass Group Canada. It notes that the application was developed by Compass in collaboration with software company CAFÉ to increase engagement with employees. It cites that the app allows employees to access human resources (HR) staff, the Speak Up ethics hotline, internal job postings, and relevant policies.

The article explores the boundaries between an employee's private life and an employer's business. Topics include the demarcation line regarding unacceptable behavior outside the workplace, the lack of boundary between a personal life and a private life due to the explosion of social media, and the need for organizations to communicate their hand written policies to their employees.

The article presents the views of Claude Balthazard, vice president and registrar at Human Resources Professionals Association, on the ways for increasing the human resource profile and sophistication through regulation and competency mapping. He also informs that the more and more students are now opting for advanced degrees including Master of Business Administration and Masters of Industrial Relations to cope up with the competitive market.

Presents comments from several chief executive officers regarding their expectations on their companies' human resources (HR) department. Role of HR in the merger between Hewlett-Packard and Compaq; Contributions of HR to the success of Maritime Life Assurance Co. and Federal Express Canada Limited; Innovations that Delta Hotels HR introduced at the company.

Reports on the increasing demand for internationally-trained employees in Canada in 2002. Number of vacant full-time jobs as of April; Increase in the number of immigrants announced by the federal government by 2008; Cost of the Bridging Initiative project launched by the Ontario government to address skill shortages. INSET: Should mandatory retirement be retired?.

Deals with the factors to consider when planning a career in outsourcing. Experiences needed to pursue a career in outsourcing; Characteristic of a person involved in the outsourcing business; Consequences upon reversal of an individual's plan to pursue a career in outsourcing. INSET: OUTSOURCING: THE NEXT GENERATION.

Discusses the economic implications of an older workforce. Factors that contribute to the hesitation of employers to hire older workers; Costs considerations in hiring older employees; Myths about older workers.

Focuses on several employees from different generations. Characteristics of veterans and baby boomers; Explanations on employees belonging to the Generation X; Qualities of Nexters generation; Advantages and disadvantages of a multi-generational workforce.

The article discusses the use of employees on-the-job training and infrastructural development by personnel management departments, during demand for staffing increases. Topics discussed include providing of one-on-one and phone-based training for employees, aspects to the overall training process, and benefits of investment in infrastructure and technology.

The article looks at the impact of technological innovations and digital transformation on the human resource professionals. Topics discussed include accessing of employees information and resources through digital technology, improvements in employee productivity and satisfaction, and challenges relating to privacy and data security.

The article discusses the key factors which allow Canadian firms to succeed in the global market. Four core resources which firms need to develop their Global Competitive Advantage (GCA) include skilled executives, foreign market knowledge, innovation capabilities and international networks. Linda Seymour of HSBC Bank Canada says workforce diversity is also important for firms to succeed internationally.

The article discusses how Canadian companies support caregivers at work. It mentions flexible hours and technology as the tools most often used to assist caregivers to continue working while managing caregiving responsibilities. It also suggests that companies should constantly improve their current practice and handle difficult situations since the caregiving discussion would continue well into the future.

The article offers tips to businesses on avoiding founder's dilemma or the failure to adapt and change because they hold on for too long on their original defining vision. Topics discussed include the need for firms to define their purpose instead of just focusing on the products they offer, the importance of having a company vision that is not too specific so as to limit long-term growth potential and the role of human resources (HR) departments in helping firms avoid the founder's dilemma.

The article explains the approach to a successful ethical leadership by using various sets of criteria. Topics covered include considering different criteria sets for every activity such as gaining company profits, development of moral integrity and compliance with company standards and state regulation. Also mentioned are ethical obligations of corporate leaders, environmental awareness for sustainability and consideration of the greater good in serving the broader community.

The article reports on a panel discussion and workshop on caregiver-friendly workplaces held during the 2015 Human Resources Professionals Association conference in Canada. The panel included moderator Kathryn A. Butler and members Doctor Donna Lero of the University of Guelph and Marcella Daye of the Canadian Human Rights Commission. They discussed the self-determination theory of human motivation, and legal issues related to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of family status.