Human Resources Issues for Senior Management
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30 Executive Series Digest hrreporter.com CHECKING THE MATH $11.8 BILLION? — Boost in economic output Ontario would see if it adopted American-style "right to work laws," plus the creation of 57,000 jobs. British Columbia would enjoy a $3.9 billion boost and 19,000 more jobs. But giving workers in unionized environ- ments the ability to opt out of unions hasn't led to job growth in the United States, according to one labour group. It says the end result is lower wages and fewer benefi ts. Source: Fraser Institute/Ontario Federation of Labour — Number of workers living paycheque to paycheque in 2013, according to a survey of 2,863 Canadians. That's down from 47% in 2012, but the rate of savings remains low. Nearly one-half (45%) are saving less than 5% of their pay — financial experts generally recommend 10%. Source: Canadian Payroll Association 42 % 47 % — Percentage of leaders who think millenials have a poor work ethic, according to a survey of 1,000 managers in the United States. Source: Millenial Branding/ American Express — Number of Canadians over the age of 15 who reported a mood disorder or substance abuse issue in 2012. One in 20 Canadians (4.7%) had a major depressive episode and 3.2% reported alcohol abuse/ dependence. Source: Statistics Canada 10.1 % 71% — Percentage of Canadian executives who don't want to be friends on Facebook with their bosses. Two-thirds (66 per cent) have no interest in connecting online with their direct reports, found the survey of 342 executives. Source: Offi ceTeam 71 % Invest in your professional development by joining the Strategic Capability Network. Since we are a non-profi t association, we offer a low annual membership of $225 which gives you access to monthly events with infl uential thought leaders, company presidents, academics and authors around our core themes of strategic capability, organization effectiveness and leadership. Better yet - you now have the option of attending the events live at the National Club, remotely from one of our televised hubs, or from the comfort of your own home or offi ce. Not only that - membership also includes a host of other free professional resources through our affi liate association with HRPS. Join a vibrant professional community of senior leaders across the public and private sector, representing a broad range of industries. SCN_ESD_Spring_13.indd 1 13-05-23 3:55 PM