Blog Diversified Staffing Blog Search Search for: Categories Benefits Business Client Events Giving Back Health and Safety Human Resources Payroll Personal Advice Uncategorised Stay Up To Date Fashion Cents Posted on March 27, 2012 Business Personal Advice Investing in your image can pay off professionally and boost your self-confidence By Tina McFadden, For The Calgary Herald March 18, 2012 Kim Lawrence began her career at a software company where she says colleagues wore pyjamas to work. A self-professed “fashion victim,” Lawrence, never thought too much about outfits,… Skills and Certifications Posted on March 14, 2012 Human Resources Personal Advice Many people have a tough time breaking out of roles they have been in for an extended period of time. Every day we encounter frustrated candidates who are trying to break out of retail, food service or other roles into a more stable 9 to 5 type of position. These… 7 Tips for a Smooth Transition Back into the Work Force Posted on March 14, 2012 Human Resources Personal Advice Maybe it was the cost of daycare. Maybe it was the idea of leaving your baby with a comparative stranger. Maybe it had always been your dream. For whatever reason, a few years ago, you decided to quit working (at a job with wages, that is) and become a… Dressed For Success Posted on March 14, 2012 Business Health and Safety Personal Advice A collection of business wear for women was taken up at DSS then delivered to Suit Yourself in Edmonton, AB on Dec 5th 2011. Suit Yourself is a not for profit charity that gives high quality and professional clothing to women who are looking for a new… Need the Flu shot? Posted on February 6, 2012 Benefits Health and Safety Personal Advice The difference between influenza and the common cold. Here’s the scoop: Both influenza and the common cold are viral respiratory infections (they affect the nose, throat, and lungs). Viruses are spread from person to person through airborne droplets that are sneezed out or coughed up by an infected person. In… More CPP Changes – Effective January 1, 2012 Posted on January 25, 2012 Benefits Business Payroll Earlier this month the Canada Revenue Agency issued this statement about a change to CPP and how it will apply to Wage Loss Replacement Plans (WLRP): “In December 2011, new CPP legislation clarified that all payments made from uninsured WLRPs are considered to be remuneration from pensionable employment. This legislation… Knowledge Hiding Posted on January 19, 2012 Business Human Resources Defined as “an intentional concealment of knowledge requested by another [individual]”, knowledge hiding happens in every organization and is likely hurting your company more than you know. The following articles discuss different studies on how and why employees hide information and they also suggest some options that you might find… Slips, trips and falls Posted on January 16, 2012 Health and Safety Personal Advice Sixty thousand workers in Canada get injured annually due to fall accidents. This number represents about 15% of the “time-loss injuries” accepted by workers’ compensation boards across Canada. Statistics show that approximately 60 percent of falls happen as a result of slips and trips. Slips happen where there is too… When do I quit my networking group? Posted on January 16, 2012 Business Personal Advice We live in a fast food society. We seem to be demanding things quicker and quicker. At one time you would turn on your computer and then go fill up your coffee while the programs loaded. Today we almost “lose it” when it takes 10 seconds to load a webpage… There’s still Fun in the Winter Sun Posted on December 30, 2011 Benefits Health and Safety Personal Advice For many of us, this time of year brings colder weather, and blankets our usual areas of play and exercise with soft white snow. This results in staying inside longer where it’s warmer, and less time outside exercising and staying healthy. (Not to mention all the extra yummy treats around… prev 1 … 18 19 20 21 next
