Career development is more important than ever in the discussions of guidance professionals. Several sources state that adults will make between 5 and 7 career transitions in their lifetime. It is clear that today’s work contexts often result in non-linear and highly unpredictable career paths. This desire to remain motivated and efficient drives today’s worker. […]
Times are changing. HR is more and more at the heart of discussions and concerns, which is no doubt a phenomenon precipitated by the current shortage. In this context, the concepts of HR marketing and employer branding are, let’s face it, very fashionable. However, when we dig a little deeper, we quickly realize that the […]
It is no secret that recruiting and retaining employees is difficult today. Indeed, in the midst of a labour shortage, the job market is now dominated by job seekers. However, the term “shortage” is misleading because, with a few exceptions, a job posting still generates a good volume of resumes even though the vast majority […]
The labour shortage context that has been present for the past few years, and which has been greatly accelerated by the pandemic, has led organizations to review their personnel selection processes. The reason is simple: talent is rare and is no longer found where it used to be. They demand more mobility, more challenges and […]
In these exceptional times, where the healthcare crisis, which is not entirely behind us, has put a strain on human resources in many areas and highlighted, more than ever, the critical shortage of labour, organizations must distinguish themselves to attract talent and continue to operate, or even survive, in some cases. Workforce Shortages: Some Statistics […]
PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION Gatineau – Thursday, October 28, 2021 The EPSI Inc. team is proud to announce the integration of ST marketing‘s professional expertise into its strategic business consulting services. The combination of these two consulting forces allows EPSI to further expand its range of services and confirms its desire to better support its […]
October 21, 2021, Is International Conflict Resolution Day Since 2005, the third Thursday of October celebrates International Conflict Resolution Day. This initiative was created by the Association for Conflict Resolution to raise awareness of conflict, whether it is family-, neighbourhood-, business-, professional- or social-based, and its impact, especially when it remains unresolved. What Is Conflict? […]
How can you have a happy, optimal employee experience, despite and during challenging work environments? On this topic, the hosts of the 2nd “Time for an HR Break?” podcast introduced the guest, Dr. Andreea Vanacker, by reminding us of the importance of considering the satisfaction of the three (3) fundamental psychological needs, such as: Feeling […]
An effective performance management system is essential for organizations. Through formal and informal processes, it helps them align their people, resources, and systems to achieve their strategic goals. But what’s wrong with performance management? According to Gallup, only 14% of employees strongly agree that their performance appraisal motivates them to improve and 33% of the […]
Today, September 10th, is the 19th World Suicide Prevention Day. The EPSI team wanted to highlight this important day, whose theme this year is “Creating Hope Through Action”. A few statistics According to the Association québécoise de prévention du Suicide (AQPS), there is now an average of 1 million suicides worldwide each year. Every day […]
In today’s world of talent management, organizations and HR leaders are facing increasing challenges as they try to build a connected workforce that is more engaged, productive, and innovative. In particular, the intense competition for talent while trying to retain staff, as a shrinking workforce emerges in the marketplace primarily due to baby boomers retiring […]
When I was young, I remember dreaming, after watching the movie The 5th Element, that one day cars would fly. I could see myself flying through the clouds in my family’s car on our Sunday shopping trips. I was already convinced that the future would hold many surprises (note that at the time, *the year […]
