The Basics of Phone Screening

It’s about the 4 Cs: consistency, customization, communication and compliance A thorough recruitment process is key to attracting top talent, but it can also be very time and resource consuming. Any opportunity for efficiency is greatly appreciated by managers and candidates alike and will help accomplish a successful hire faster. The phone screen is an […]

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Sick Leave in Canada

Paid sick leave is a contentious issue right now for Canadians. While many American states are making ground with their fight for paid sick leave, Canada has made little progress in terms of improving minimum sick leave standards for employees. To look at the facts: There is no law that requires employers to provide pay […]

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2015 Employer Wish List

What do your employees want from you in 2015? Which of their needs are satisfied and which are lacking? These are questions all managers should be consistently asking. Knowing the answers to these is part of incorporating Strategic HR into your organizational goals and vision for the coming year. We, at Salopek & Associates, took […]

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Employee Engagement vs. Happiness

The term ‘employee engagement’ is getting a lot of airtime these days. Social media feeds are bombarded with articles (‘6 Ways to Increase Employee Engagement’) expressing the importance of engaging our employees. But something is missing, and that is clarity of definition. Unlike common belief, engagement is not employee happiness, or satisfaction. Neither of these […]

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Hangovers and Sick Leave

A few months back, HRM Online posted an article about Sick Leave, asking the question: Does a hangover constitute as Sick Leave? It made us really think – is a hangover considered illness? If so, should sick leave cover self-induced illnesses? HRM unearthed these key points: Much like cosmetic surgery or sunburn, a hangover is […]

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Redefining Employee Compensation

Be The Employer of Choice Gone are the days when more money meant additional interest from candidates. Companies are quickly realizing that, in order to effectively attract and retain quality employees, they must redefine their offering to ensure they are paying attention to what employees really want in the area of compensation. Perfect Package A […]

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Alberta HR Trends

It is clear to Salopek & Associates that our clients understand the importance of keeping on top of business and HR trends. Staying ahead of the curve and understanding the market they are competing in is important to growing their business and attracting and retaining the talent they need to be successful. Having shared the […]

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