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By Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor | < 1 Minutes Read November 7, 2013

Most-viewed articles this week on HRinfodesk

The three most viewed articles on HRinfodesk this week deal with dismissal without cause in the federally regulated sector; how an employer is allowed to discipline an employee for a discriminatory Facebook posting; and a commentary on when are the baby boomers going to start retiring and free up their jobs for the next generations.

Article by Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Human Rights, Privacy / canadian employment law, careers, Disciplinary measures, discrimination, Dismissal, Early retirement, employment law, Facebook posting about a co-worker, HRinfodesk, retirement, social media, Statistics Canada, suspension with or without pay, termination, termination without cause, terminations

By Occasional Contributors | 4 Minutes Read April 19, 2013

Five regulated or specialized occupations: How to obtain your professional designation or recognition

Economic conditions in Canada have steadily improved, while the unemployment rate continues to drop. Many Canadians are re-entering the labour force after lengthy hiatuses as companies are hiring and profit sheets are back in the black. There are several regulated or specialized occupations – those controlled by a professional association or provincial and/or federal law – that have a positive outlook. About 20 percent of all jobs in Canada are regulated. Some require advanced education and licensure, while others require only provincial certification. Here are highlights from five of those careers and information on getting started.

Article by Occasional Contributors / Employee Relations, Payroll / accounting, advanced education, Business, Canadian Payroll Association, candidates, careers, certification, Certified Human Resources Professionals, Certified Payroll Manager, CHRP, CPA Certification Programs, hiring, HR person, human resource professional, Human resource specialists, jobs in Canada, labour force, licensure, management, Massage therapists, membership, Payroll Compliance Practitioner, payroll obligations, Payroll specialist, professional association, professional designation, Real estate agents, regulated or specialized occupations, Translators

By Marcia Scheffler | 3 Minutes Read December 11, 2012

Give the gift of yourself: Mentorship programs at work

One of the most valuable gifts you can ever give or be given is the chance to be in a mentoring relationship. When respected professionals reflect back on their careers many will site a significant mentoring relationship as a pivotal trigger or support to their current success. Many companies and professions have formal or informal mentoring programs set up.

Article by Marcia Scheffler / Employee Relations / being mentored, careers, commitment level, communication method, confidentiality and some ethical guidelines, duration of the relationship, HRPA, Human Resources Department, Human Resources Professional Association, leadership, mentor-mentee agreement, mentoring handbook guideline, mentoring programs, mentoring relationship, Mentorship programs at work, organizational and individual goals, passing on knowledge from long-time employees, Peel Chapter, professionals, time involved, Workplace leaders

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