Gailforce Resources

The Big 4 of E-Learning

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800

What an exciting world we live in. Gone are the days of expensive learning programs that are difficult to access, require long travel times and added costs for accommodation, etc. Learning is at our fingertips and more affordable than ever. While E-learning has multiple benefits we will touch on ...

Quantifying HR

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Are you a human resources professional struggling with the challenge of proving the value of HR to your organization? Do you have a hard time gaining buy in from the executive team and the line managers? If this is the case, you are not alone. Many HR professionals are struggling with the challenge ...

Delegation, a Manager�s Secret to Accomplishing More

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Are you a manager or supervisor who finds him/herself running at full speed only to reach the end of the day wondering what you accomplished? Do you find yourself focussing more on the hot fire issues and neglecting the big pictures items that you know will improve the performance of the business? I...

Leading Change

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800

There has been much research done on the effects on change on an organization and an individual. The approach to change has an impact on how well it is received and the level of resistance people will feel and act on. Although change is a natural part of life and business, people tend to have a natu...

Do you have a culture of trust in your workplace?

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Finding employee engagement low in your workplace? Consider building trust...Trust is said to be the cornerstone to successful relationships in the workplace and the cornerstone of successful leadership. Without it, relationships break down and people stop working collaboratively. Employee engagemen...

Can You Afford to Cut the Holiday Party This Year?

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Weigh your odds� Are you considering cutting out the staff party this year to save money? While you may save a small amount in the short term take into consideration the long term impact and cost that could result�. Staff appreciation, recognition and rewards are essential to employee engageme...

A Four Step Approach to Job Description Development

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0800

The job description is the cornerstone to many of your HR functions. It is the tool used to assist in recruitment sourcing and selection, plan on-boarding for a new hire, measure performance, determine pay raises and so on. With the job description carrying the weight of many responsibilities, yo...

Career Moves

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0800

When you are considering a career change there are many factors to consider and too often people do not look at the big picture prior to making the shift, only to end up regretting the move in the long run. Know what you want, know what you need, know what you need to do to get where you want to ...

Do's and Don'ts in the Hiring Process

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0800

With the cost of recruitment sourcing and selection for an entry level role at over $22,000.00, your business can not afford to make a bad hire. Contributing to the cost of a bad hire is: increased employee turnover, lost work days, inefficiency, lost customers, increased workplace accidents and ...

Recruitment Sourcing for Retention and Performance

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0800

In a tight labour market, where competition for talent is tough, many organizations have turned to employment branding. By building your employment brand, you reduce the cost of hire, reduce turnover rates and increase productivity within your organization. Building a talent pipeline through empl...

Drive Your Business Outcomes with Your Performance Management Plan

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0800

Effective performance management helps crystallize the understanding of organizational goals and objectives, ties departmental, group and individual performance to organizational goals and objectives and provides a framework for measurable, results based activity. With a clear vision of where you...