Archive(s) for June, 2010

U.S. Study Ties BMI to Rising Workers Compensation Claims

Friday, June 25th, 2010

As the obesity epidemic takes hold in Canada, the results of a U.S. study linking obesity and workers compensation costs, make this data especially relevant. Strategic management professor, Ken Moore reports.

Posted in Health and Wellness, Web Extras |

Building Your Dream Deal Team

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

Building Your Dream Deal Team
Assembling the right players to ensure success
By Kenneth H. Marks
As the economy picks up, some small and mid-sized companies are seeking to launch strategic initiatives to move their businesses forward.  In some cases this means raising capital and in other cases it means partnering with or selling[...]

Posted in Leadership, Web Extras |

Perfect your Presentation Skills, Boost your Career

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

Survey after survey shows that presentation skills are crucial to success in the workplace—to get promoted, to be seen as a leader, to attract and hire great talent. Use Sally Newell-Cohen’s 10 proven tips to start you on the path to becoming a more confident presenter and team leader.

Posted in Leadership, Web Extras |

Improving Workplace Electrical Safety

Monday, June 14th, 2010

Improving Workplace Electrical Safety
Helping employees avoid the dangers of office technologies
By Brett Brenner
The modern office environment has changed dramatically in recent years as a result of an increased reliance on office technologies and electrical equipment. Employees are surrounded by these items—computers, printers,[...]

Posted in Health and Safety, Health and Wellness, Web Extras |

On the Move

Monday, June 14th, 2010

On the Move
Who’s gone where
Stoakley-Dudley Consultants, a human capitol recruitment and executive search firm, is pleased to announce they have brought on board Wendy Hradsky, CHRP, as an Executive Recruitment Consultant.
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Wendy Hradsky, CHRM, CHRP, brings 18 years of human resources management and consulting experience[...]

Posted in On the Move, Web Extras |

Canadian Pandemic Planners Praised

Friday, June 11th, 2010

Canadian Pandemic Planners Praised
First Annual APEX Award for Pandemic Preparation Winners Announced at the World Conference on Disaster ManagementÂ
Four Canadian businesses and organizations were recognized for their approach to pandemic preparedness. The organizations are the first recipients of the annual APEX Award for Pandemic Planning[...]

Posted in Web Extras |