Pandemic and Mental Health: Some Statistics Much more than a trend, recognition at work is proving to be an essential lever for organizations in the context of an unprecedented battle for talent, which sometimes threatens their survival. The global pandemic has probably multiplied its importance. Among the many impacts of the pandemic on workers, their […]
What is employee recognition? It is a constructive response and a timely judgment of an employee’s contribution, not only for his or her efforts or results related to organizational values and goals, but also for his or her dedication and commitment (Brun & Dugas, 2008). Some researchers suggest that recognition should be tangible, but not […]
Today’s organizations are witnessing the emergence of a new generation with cognitive skills and ways of learning that are very different from their predecessors: the digital natives. The idea that technology and millennials are disrupting structures, processes and even culture within organizations is not new. That being said, in today’s increasingly competitive and innovative (digital) […]
During Pride Month, the topic of diversity and inclusion is being promoted by various actors who support the cause. Like many other organizations, EPSI is proud to show its support through awareness and education on the subject. In this article, you will find concrete methods that can be applied on a daily basis to promote […]
If you are like me and are a huge fan of music, you will undoubtedly be familiar with Canadian-born rock star Tom Cochrane’s song Life is a Highway, made popular back in the early 1990s. Recognized as a “seize-the-day anthem” (Songfacts, 2021), the song was written by Cochrane after he had gone to West Africa, […]
The labour market has changed dramatically in recent decades. To adapt to this shift, employees and employers have had to be flexible. With the rapid pace of global trade, labour shortages and increased competitiveness, they had to work hard to create an environment for success. The arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic is a significant challenge […]
The Covid-19 pandemic seems to be the first episode of the first season of the series of changes that humanity will face. A change that has affected and will continue to affect our way of life and especially our methods of communication. Regardless of its nature, communication represents our ability to establish and maintain relationships. […]
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the heart of the Canadian economy. Yet, in Canada, less than half of SMEs currently have a succession plan. While every organization will, at some point, have to deal with business succession in order to ensure its sustainability, the idea of succession planning is quite simple: it involves the […]
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a crisis that caused upheaval in workplaces. Whether employees were self-employed or worked for the public, para-public, or private sectors, organizations had to mobilize themselves and their workforce to remain productive and relevant to ensure they survived and continue to do so post-pandemic. Historical events and what they taught us: […]
Professional development is generally associated with obtaining a senior position in the organization or with succession programs. However, professional development has taken a different form resulting from the global upheaval caused by the pandemic. For most of us, the events of the last few months have led us to make significant changes in our daily […]
One of the key roles of the HR function is to ensure alignment between the human resource strategy and business strategy and objectives. We are pleased to introduce you to Briana Richard CHRP, who works as a Talent Management Consultant at EPSI. Briana provided us with her thoughts on how employees in a Human Resources […]
This week EPSI introduces you to Jean-François Labre, Consultant, Talent Management Solutions Q. Jean-François, during your master’s degree, you were interested in organizational learning (OL) and its effects on employee well-being. Do you think there is a connection between these two themes and employer brand? A. Yes absolutely, because employees want to experience well-being at […]