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By Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor | 9 Minutes Read January 3, 2017

HR law and payroll 2017, what is in store?

What’s in store in 2017 for HR and payrollAt the beginning of a new year, it's good to wonder what is in store in 2017 for HR law and payroll? Let's discuss and provide practical steps HR and payroll can take to prepare for these trends and changes.

Article by Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor / Accessibility Standards, Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Health and Safety, Human Rights, Payroll, Privacy, Union Relations / common law, Discretionary bonus, duty of good faith, duty to mitigate, employee’s resignation, employment contract, employment law, employment law jurisprudence, employment law requirements, employment relationship, Employment Standards legislation, Enhanced Canada Pension Plan, HR Law, HR strategies, Legalization of marijuana, occupational health and safety, Payroll planning, termination of the employment, workers compensation

By Adam Gorley | 3 Minutes Read September 27, 2010

Robots in the workplace: freaky or fun(ctional)?

I came across this story about a "tele-robot" via Twitter, and I didn't know what to expect when I clicked through. Still, I wasn't disappointed. It can't bring you a coffee, but it can walk around and order someone else to get you a coffee. Well, it's controller can.

Article by Adam Gorley / Business, Employee Relations, Information Technology / artificial intelligence, assembly lines, employee relations, ethical issue of robots in the workplace, Future workplace, HR strategies, HR technology, human capital, Intelligent Mobile, job satisfaction, Labour shortage, machine tools or process equipment, Manufacturing, mechanical, office environments, Robots in the workplace

By Adam Gorley | 2 Minutes Read July 14, 2010

Business planning and the business of digging holes

I'm in the middle of a pretty large home renovation project right now, which means there's a great big hole in my basement floor and the foundation is fully exposed. It's been that way for weeks now. The reno project isn't delayed due to lack of hard work, it's the planning that's causing the problems. I'm waiting on this and I'm waiting on that. I can fill the hole, but I can't do it until the plumber comes and does his thing. If you're running a business or managing work and workers, I'm sure you have some idea of what I'm talking about.

Article by Adam Gorley / Business, Finance and Accounting / business planning, FAPP, Finance and Accounting PolicyPro, forecasting, home renovation, HR strategies, marketing, planning, staffing, strategic planning, strategy, succession planning

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