What to Make of “Unhappy Leaves”?
A corporate trend from China has managed to grab attention in America: the idea of granting employees “unhappy leaves.” What should we make of this trend? Let’s break it down.
Category: Human Resources
HR Trends 2025: The Year AI Becomes Your New Colleague?
New Year, New Challenges! What does 2025 have in store for the world of Human Resources? After reviewing numerous reports on the topic, here’s our selection of three key trends that could profoundly shape the HR profession.
4 ideas to energize your recruitment heard at TruMontréal
During the latest edition of TruMontréal, held on November 21 in the glass-walled halls of Centech in Montreal, HR professionals shared their solutions for revitalizing recruitment functions. Some of these solutions are reminders of best HR practices, while others encourage thinking outside the box. Here are 4 projects to consider in 2025.
HR Trend: Employees are the New Advocates on Social Media
In an era of marketing budget cuts, a new digital strategy is taking hold: leveraging Employee Generated Content (EGC). Let’s take a closer look at this emerging trend.
Is Remote Work on the Way Out?
Amazon, Ubisoft… The list of companies rolling back remote work policies only to face employee resistance continues to grow. Is this battle destined to drag on?
2024 in Review: A New Era for HR?
A shift in trends. After navigating labor shortages and the widespread adoption of remote work, HR professionals in 2024 had to adapt to an economic slowdown and a stronger in-office presence—all while keeping pace with the rapid rise of AI. Let’s explore four key highlights that shaped HR this year.
Does the Number of Remote Work Days Per Week Influence Engagement?
At the 2024 HR Congress, researchers Sylvie St-Onge from HEC Montréal and Ali Béjaoui from the Université du Québec en Outaouais presented surprising findings from a longitudinal study on hybrid work. The researchers sought to measure how the number of remote workdays impacts employee engagement with their employer. The results were eye-opening.
“A Traditional Management Style May Be Unsuitable for Neurodiverse Teams”
Organizations are increasingly emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion principles. This concept encompasses many dimensions, including the relatively lesser-known notion of neurodiversity. We spoke with web marketing consultant Myriam Jessier, creator of a new training program on the topic: Neurodiverse Teams: Optimizing Your Management and Collaboration.