It’s competitive enough out there for good positions, without finding yourself blindsided by an incident from your younger or not-so-younger years, focusing an employer’s attention in the wrong areas. It happens. A youthful indiscretion from long ago can sit on your record for decades until it is picked up in a criminal background check by … Continue reading Here’s How To Check For Your Criminal Record In Canada:

Relationships, plus clearly defined goals, and a sense of shared vision and commitment are the bonds that keep a team pulling in the same direction. The best managers are inclusive, and create a stimulating and positive working environment. Internal mentors are a powerful resource for developing staff, for their personal growth and the company's future development. … Continue reading Keeping Good People – Part 3: Mentors

Challenge--or the lack of it--is a powerful motivator to stay or to leave. Employees who find their jobs becoming routine tend to lose interest in their work. The desire to learn and grow, to push into uncharted waters, and be excited about one's work again is a positive force for an employer to harness. When … Continue reading Keeping Good People – Part 2 – Provide Challenge And Growth Opportunities

The competition for experienced, qualified, and well connected people is intense. How do you improve the odds of keeping good people and why do they leave? This series of blog posts explores some of the main issues that prompt people to seek greener pastures, and what companies can do to prevent this exodus of talented … Continue reading Keeping Good People: Part 1 – Recognize An Employee’s Contributions And Success.