Outsourcing occurs when a business secures (purchases) products and/or services from a third party, as opposed to producing them in-house. There are several advantages and disadvantages to outsourcing.
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Adding Value to the Employee Induction Process with eLearning
Traditionally employers have viewed the induction process as a formality, a procedure for passing on essential information to new starters. However, by adding a high quality eLearning component to the induction process, employers can engage and impress new employees, building on the positive impression made during the recruitment process.
The Ceremony of Employee Recognitions
The chances of employee recognition ceremony can be a big, elaborate gala or a small company picnic. An employee recognition ceremony can even be a surprise team meeting where the team leader is recognized by the team and his or her supervisor.
Labor Overtime And Independent Contractors
Some factors used by the courts to determine if a worker is an employee subject to overtime rights or an independent contractor.
Protective Clothing - What Should And Employer Be Providing
The range of protective clothing that is available is extensive. Here, we take a look at the accessories that are available for employers looking to provide their staff with the most appropriate
personal protective clothing.
Saving the Small Business: Professional Employer Organizations
A professional employer organization can make life much easier for business owners. It can save you money and let you concentrate on what’s really important - running your business.
Holistic Employee Assistance Is Good for the Bottom Line
Many corporations are exploring holistic programs. A naturopathic group designs a holistic program addressing stress and other lifestyle factors.
Do Employee Assistance Programs Work?
There are certain indicators that can tip management off that one of their employee’s has a personal problem and generally that wouldn’t be the manager’s concern except where it starts to affect the performance of the employee when it comes to their work
Health and Wellness on the Job
Quality wellness programs should educate employees on proper ergonomics, nutrition, stress management, and chronic pain management. In other words, they should cover all the bases of health and wellness.
Create a Healthy Workplace with the Help of Alternative Therapies
Although some people still do not buy into alternative or “ethnic” medicine and therapies, many people do, and it’s not just individuals. The Government of Canada and major businesses like the Royal Bank of Canada are acknowledging the effectiveness of various massage therapies, acupuncture and acupressure, among others.