Greetings!
My how fast a week goes by! Time for another issue of the Engaged HR newsletter!
There has been a lot of talk in the news this week about the low unemployment rate seen in BC. We are at an unemployment rate of 6.7% compared to 8.7% at the same time last year. I don't often pay attention to the stats however, what I notice is that there are a lot more job ads and job postings and it seems that businesses are more optimistic about the coming months. This is a good thing for everyone - an optimistic business community means an stronger local economy. And went the sun is shining like it finally is in Victoria, we can all enjoy a little optimism!
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Employee Engagement
6 Secrets to Hiring and Retaining
INC.com magazine has a slideshow on 6 Secrets to Hiring and Retaining Great Employees. And typical of all secrets, they really aren't that surprising!
Here is the summary and you can also view the slideshow.
1. Hire top talent - bring the best of the best onto your team
2. Hire awesome personalities - fill your team with people you enjoy spending time with
3. Hire cool people who have a positive outlook on life (which makes them awesome!)
4. Keep people excited about work - Be a leader who is welcoming and positive, and sees the best in each of their employees.
5. Don't nickel and dime your employees - be aware of the bottom line but valuing people for what they are worth goes a long way to build loyalty
6. Coach your leaders - and I would add, coach all your employees to bring their best work to their day, every day.
Simple secrets to keep in mind as you hire and retain your staff. |
Currently Recruiting
For more information and job postings, go to the Job Posting page on the Engaged HR website. Registered Massage Therapist - Victoria Wellness Professionals Looking for an RMT who wants to have their own practice while enjoying the benefits of a partnership with a world class gym in Victoria BC. |
Engaged Workplaces
Highlights from Canada and BC Top Employers
Awarded 2012 BC's Top 100 Employer Award Highlights of their workplace: - encourages employees to keep active through employee organized sports teams and free access to a fully-equipped onsite fitness facility
- is an enlightened smaller employer that provides maternity leave top-up payments to employees who are new mothers (to 100% of salary for 6 weeks) as well as extended health benefit coverage during their leave
- invests in ongoing employee development with subsidies for tuition and professional accreditation and financial bonuses for some course completion
- also partners with UBC's Saunder School of Business in the development of a specialized management development program -- courses include project management, cost control, finance, and accounting
- lets employees share in the company's success with year-end bonuses and a profit sharing plan that is available to all employees
- helps employees balance their professional and personal lives through a variety of alternative work arrangements including telecommuting, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay) and a compressed work week option
Source: http://www.eluta.ca/top-employer-rescan-environmental-services |
