Canadian Employment Law Update with Lawyer Brandon Hillis
Our latest legal update finds us speaking with Workplace and General Labour Lawyer Brandon Hillis of Roper Greyell LLP. He offered insights and analysis on a number of recent developments related to labour law in British Columbia. Pressed for time? Skip ahead. S1: Termination Pay for Injured Employees S2: Increased Budget for Employee Rights Enforcement […]
Comparing Canadian & Russian HR with an International Expert
With experience comes perspective, and Vitaly Sergeev has a wealth of both. After spending most of his career working in Russia, the HR specialist and his wife moved to Vancouver in 2023, where he’s now a member of the faculty at University Canada West. Sergeev spoke with Goldbeck Recruiting, offering his observations on the HR, […]
Leadership Spotlight: Meeting Technical Recruiting Challenges
“It’s sometimes challenging for us to recruit, because we need individuals that have a specific expertise,” says Jan Khoo, Accounting & HR Director at Eriez Flotation. The BC based company has supplied more than 900 flotation columns throughout the world, helping clients concentrate and purify minerals including iron ore, base-metals, gold, and more. “It’s been […]
Harnessing Collaboration: Baby Boomers and Gen Z Unite for Success
In today’s diverse workforce, collaboration between generations is crucial for a harmonious and productive environment. Baby Boomers must understand and connect with their Generation Z colleagues in order to achieve success. This article explores six practical strategies for Baby Boomers to effectively collaborate with Gen Z (born 1997-2012), nurturing a vibrant and cohesive workplace. Gen […]
HR Case Study Challenge at SFU Addresses Bias & Other Issues
A Goldbeck-sponsored challenge saw groups of students make impressive presentations. Learn how the next generation would tackle these issues. The future of Human Resources is in good hands if a recent case study competition held at Simon Fraser University is any indication. Now it’s up to those in the corporate world to acknowledge and act […]
How to Design an Effective Incentive Plan for Your Team
Motivate staff and improve retention by designing an effective incentive plan. Expert advice to ensure you get buy-in, value, and results. Incentive or bonus programs (cash or other rewards that encourage performance above and beyond what is expected) can be powerful motivators for staff. They’re an important component of compensation and, done correctly, a great […]
Canadian Immigration Law Update with Stanley Leo
Get up to speed with all the latest news in Canadian immigration law. Lawyer Stanley Leo tells business managers what they need to know now.
Is Unlimited Paid Time Off a Good Idea? Pros, Cons & Tips
Who wins with unlimited paid time off (PTO)? The very phrase may cause employers to instinctively recoil in horror. Employees, on the other hand, might position it somewhere between free ice cream and no taxes on their list of concepts with intuitive universal appeal. A closer look shows that nothing is quite so simple. In […]
The Evolving Office: Trends Shaping Our Work Spaces in 2023
Offices are evolving to meet the needs of new work paradigms. Explore impacts of hot-desking, hotelling, or ditching the office altogether.
Is the Peter Principle Dead? How Not to Promote Bad Managers
The Peter Principle says that employees will be promoted until they’re no longer competent. Is a changing work paradigm solving the problem?