Human Resources

Human resources in BC can be troublesome and daunting without the adequate tools and advice to confront the challenges facing your business and staff. Through firsthand experience from BC's business leaders and the cogent analysis of our team of journalists, BCBusiness provides the help to ease your struggles with strategic human resources. Keep company with BCBusiness for its signature mix of reporting and commentary on human resources in BC – and help your team propel your business forward.

In Praise of The Human Resources Professional

The Legalist reminds us hiring HR professionals can save companies money.

'WelfAir' Won't Get Off the Ground

Why WelfAir won't fly.

Aveos Closes, Fires Thousands of Workers

Aveos leaves workers in lurch as it shutters operations.

Wasting B.C.'s Skilled Immigrant Workers

How do we stop the cycle of immigrants toiling in dead-end jobs?

How to Retain Part-Time Employees

Getting full-time loyalty from a part-time staff.

The Price of a 24/7 Work Culture

What is our 24/7 work culture really costing us?

How to Orchestrate an Office Redesign

Four tips to give your office a much-needed facelift.

How to Manage a Team

Lesson number one: motivation is more tha a paycheque.

Online Tools for the Hiring Process

Online tools can help narrow the field of interview candidates and produce higher-quality applications.

How to Manage Internal Communications

Opening the lines of communication in the workplace.

Creating a Technology Usage Policy

Drawing the line between business and personal use on office technology.

Creating a Workplace Play Policy

Encouraging staff to think outside their job descriptions can have surprising results.

How to Work with Family

Earning money your brother, your mother, or your better half.

Creating a Working From Home Policy

Giving your staff flexibility, freedom, and trust.

How to Welcome New Employees

Tips for making your new recruits feel at home.

B.C. Mining Labour Shortage

A new group is stepping up to fill B.C.'s labour shortage.

Age of the Unretired

As Canadians put off retirement, we're facing huge changes in business and the workplace.

Avoiding Wrongful Termination Claims

How to deal with an employee undergoing a personal crisis.

Developing the Skills of B.C.'s Immigrant Workers

Addressing the challenge immigrant workers face in developing their skills.

Stress Leave: Legitimate or Escape Tactic?

Questioning workplace stress and unnecessary sick leave.

How to Handle Office Romances

Is there such thing as an appropriate office romance?

Human Rights in Employment: Do You Need a Tune Up?

Intentional or not, human rights violations can sprout from one clumsy remark.

Mergers & Acquisitions II: Maximizing Value

A career's worth of M&A lessons.

How to Manage Remote Employees

An increasingly digital world means looking beyond the traditional office setup.

Do you like networking at events?

Do you like networking at events?

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