Managing people, human capital and culture - Human Resource Management (HRM) is critical for business success. HRM Guide publishes articles and news releases about HR surveys, employment law, human resource research, HR books and careers that bridge the gap between theory and practice.

Workplace Happiness
February 10 2017 - While everyone wants to be happy at work there are differences depending on factors such as age, gender, and job area.

Smart Retention Strategies Depend on Loyalty
October 24 2016 - Retaining key members of staff is a constant concern for every organization but even the best retention strategies depend on the loyalty of employees.

Integrating and Engaging New Recruits is a Key Element of Employee Retention
July 18 2011 - A new Canadian study published in the Journal of Managerial Psychology shows the value of structured approaches to orientation (induction) training and mentoring.

North American workers feel negative about work
February 18 2003 - A recent survey by Towers Perrin shows that employees in Canada and the US have strong emotions about their working lives but these feelings are mainly negative at the moment.

Responsibility Virus
January 5 2003 - Why do some people take credit for everything-dooming themselves to a lonely 'crash-and-burn,' while others go to extreme measures to hide from the spotlight?

Confidence in big bosses declines
October 22 2002 - A Watson Wyatt survey shows that declining employee confidence in corporate leadership is threatening Canadian competitiveness.