Experts: The golden rules for talent acquisition and retention. With the job market currently in favour of workers, it has become a priority to reexamine the rules governing our attitude as employers looking for new talent. BCBusiness speaks with three Canadian human resources experts who share a modern set of rules when it comes to talent acquisition and retention as well as a few legacy methods that need to be retired to the “Good Ol’ Days” museum of business practices. Link
Almost 50% of Canadian business leaders: boost to employee training on the horizon. Yes, investing in technology and research & development is necessary. Markets are shifting at a breakneck pace and companies need the agility required to adapt. This also means training the workforce so that employees can successfully tackle new challenges and adapt to new ways of doing things. We’re not alone in this belief: a recent survey by research firm Kantar (and reported by CBC) clearly demonstrates that investment in training and satisfaction is trending upward. Link
Artificial intelligence and machine learning practitioners have been hard at work in the healthcare domain for some time. Not only are AI tools and algorithms paving the way for clinical-based medicine to be practiced at scale, they’ve made it possible for companies like Dialogue to innovate telemedicine as an indispensable workplace health benefit. Read our summary of AI in telemedicine and how it supports a better patient (and employee!) experience. Link
Big investments are coming in employee wellness. That is what a recent survey by Sanofi demonstrated, and part of the survey’s results were published and reviewed by Benefits Canada. It's worth noting that this trend goes beyond the usual benefits coverage, since 71% of businesses that offer such benefits indicated that they intend to broaden their health services offerings to include mental health, physical fitness, illness prevention, and even social and financial well being. Link
